She Is Amazing

Sharee is truly inspirational and her Blog is Amazing.

Eating Clean & Exercise

With Peanut Butter on Top

In my quest to lose 30 pounds and become healthy I have found inspiration from Instagram.  This amazing recipe is from #sammybfit and she has an a awesome blog With Peanut Butter on Top.  Sammybfit has tons of recipes and inspirational articles to inspire you to eat clean and get fit.  I have plans to purchase her EBook on Mason Jar Recipes, my newest obsession. 

Monday Morning Ramblings

Linking up with Ramblings of a Suburban Mom

*** AAAAHHHHHH !!!!! its Monday already and that means no more sleeping in.  I love the weekends because the boys and I can sleep in and be lazy in jammies all morning.  Monday means dragging the kids out of bed if they did not go to sleep at 7:30, these boys need some serious sleep.  Monday also means a dash for the door so we can walk to school, I like to get them there early so they can play and warm up for there big brain day.

***  My obsession with Walking Dead, Masters of Sex and Homeland take up all my Sunday evening.  Seriously these shows are so amazing and I love every second of them.  Your probably thinking no big deal, when this season is over she can get back on a Sunday prep schedule.  No, I can't I'm sorry to say because then we have a round of Game of Thrones and whatever show will replace Dexter.

*** Does anyone else out there love to play games on your phone?  Its crazy how fun these silly games are.  I'm totally lovin Sugar Crush Saga again and PetPop.  I'm starting to understand that when its time for my kids to put their Kindles away they freak out.  I sometimes have to drag myself away from these games.  Phone games are required to have a timer for how long you can play, and that is no joke.

*** So we recently we lost our Englush Budgie Parakeet who we called "Pudgie".  He was 2 years old and overweight and slightly challenged in other ways if you know what I mean.  Once we brought him home I purchased "Opal" as his companion.  Now that Pudgie is no longer with us Opal is very sad and needy.  She will fly out of her cage when the door is open and land on your shoulder.  This is amazing because the people I bought her from said she was wild and was given to them because kids chased her around.  This sweet little bird got on my finger the day I brought her home, such a doll.

*** Last thought is this; I NEED TO PACK for our move to Texas.  I would like to have a very organized move and nothing break.  Its going to be a crazy move because its my family and my mom moving from two different locations in one semi-truck!  The truck will take our stuff and we will drive our cars and kids and animals out to Texas, YIKES!  I'm super excited and ready to go Today :)

Linking up with Ramblings of a Suburban Mom

*** Seriously October what is with this month that brings hot dry winds our way.  I know San Diego peeps are spoiled because are weather is amazing, but with that said this spoiled girl hates these dry winds and cold nights.  I really should not complain for one second considering we are moving to Texas in January.  Texas is going to be HOT and Humid so I better zip my mouth considering I will melt like the wicked witch, Help I'm Melting in Texas.  

*** Showtime always, and I mean always has amazing shows.  Personally Showtime puts out shows that are better than many movies they put in theaters these days.  Master Of Sex is no exception and is much deeper than a Porn, lol.   My Extreme Hobbyist personality and easily addicted to radness has got me hooked on this show.  I promise your going to love it and I recommend watching after the kiddos go to bed :)

*** Since were touching a bit of a naked subject, it popped Miley Cyrus into mind.  What is with this girl walking around naked all the time and making videos in her birthday suit.  She has a beautiful face and I must admit I have some of her songs on ITunes because I kinda like her stuff a tinie tinie bit.  To understand fully I think you should check out Vevo and watch her video "Wrecking Ball". 

 The Cambridge Satchel Company

***  I'm not joking when I say I NEED this bag immediately.  Santa I would like to put on my list the Batchel in Pink and if I'm a really good girl I will also like Vintage Brown too.  This company makes amazing bags that are oober chic and will never go out of style.  For me this is a purchase I consider an investment :)  Really, our purses are just an extension of our lives, careers as moms and allow us to be Mary Poppins. 

*** Heading to Bates Nut Farm this Saturday, our yearly visit to the pumpkin patch.  I have been going to this pumpkin patch since I was a child, and I have taken my kids every year as well.  I always take a pic of them sitting on Big Mac pumpkins in the field.  If I put all the pics together throughout the years they look like they are growing up on pumpkins, oober cute. 

*** Every year I'm torn as to how we should treat our pumpkins.  These little orange balls have taken months to grow and once we get our hands on them they are doomed, LOL.  If we cut them up they mold and squish to the ground like a melted pile of orange mush.  So the question is do we cut or paint?  I love to paint them and put super cute Halloween paper hats on them, they last for months.  Really though do I need them to last a month or just a few days?  I guess the kids will have to decide the fate of these orange dudes this year.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

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Linking of with Ramblings of a Suburban Mom to share what I'm loving this Wednesday.

Kigurumi Gloomy Bear Costume

I'm totally in love with these Japanese costumes called "Kigurumi", especially the Gloomy Bear.  You can order online or purchase at JapanLA, a super cute shop in Los Angeles that specializes in all things Kawii from Japan.  I'm not the kind of person that likes to dress up for Halloween, I just feel uncomfortable in itchy cheap costumes and makeup :(  But this Kigurumi I can totally get into, its like wearing super cute jammies.  I think I could rock this on a cold night at home, snuggled with kids and Chihuahuas too.

Every year I put Ugg Boots on my Christmas list in hopes that Santa will bring them.  Last year was not an Ugg year, so this year I think I will put them on my list again and cross my fingers.  I'm loving the button up ones this year because I think they will be super comfy with skinny jeans.

I'm loving my little boys, they are awesome and so much fun.  Yes this has been a difficult week, my oldest son has ADHD and it seems there is something in the water.  Its crazy because we can go a week or two and things go smoothly and its a good vibe in the house.  Then a week like this comes around and nothing goes right and he is falling apart at every seam.

Tuesday Troubles

Linking up with the lovely Suburban Mom

http://www.ramblingsofasuburbanmom.com/

*** Listen to your GUT, you know that thing down deep inside that warns you of something stupid you are about tot do, that Gut.  "I told you so" will ring loudly when you ignore your gut and do that stupid thing anyway.  Recently I ignored my Gut Feelings and it has left me terribly sad, full of grief to follow me in memory forever.  With that said life is full of ups and downs, we just keep hiking to the heavenly top and remember all is good with God.

*** Why is it that the exact item will be one clearance price at the Target five miles away, but ten miles away its on clearance for a totally different price or not at all.  All I can guess is that it has something to do with quantity on hand, and not that I'm driving around looking for the best deals on this particular idea.  Come on Target you need to be in more tune with me, lol.  

*** Our home is totally into Lego's right now, I mean just totally loving them with a full cup of love.  We all know that the Lego people are the BEST part of the entirely overpriced box.  Now you can buy Lego men in little Blind Bags.  My need to be a "Extreme Hobbyist" means I must hunt all of the series out.  So the adventure begins and I have a secret to reveal to my many followers, lol, zero people follow me.  Learn to feel the bag and all its little pieces, feeling for the one unique part to the character you want.  I think my success rate is about %75 !!!

Aaron is turning 8 today !!!

Happy 8th Birthday Papa

October, Friday the 13th 2005, you came into this world as our first born child.  It was an amazing moment in our life and such a blessing from God.  Perfect little man with the skin of an angel and the face of a little gnome.  I could not believe how much you looked like me, it was shocking, crazy part is you still do but with freckles.

Happy, Happy, Happy, you where the happiest baby all the time, except for those few weeks you cried every night from 9 to 1 in the morning.  Don't worry I cried with you too :)

Every day, you become more and more amazing, and I know you will be an amazing man, husband and father in your future.

Growing, is what we do everyday together as we travel through our lives together, learning, experiencing and becoming the best that we can be. 

Happy Birthday, Papa (Aaron the red baron), know you are loved with all my heart, you are amazing and my greatest gift and accomplishment.  You make me proud every day to be your mom.

 Spaghetti Factory, your favorite

 Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch

There's those freckles

Mason Jar Meals

Mason Jar Meals

All I can say is, OBSESSED, OBSESSED, OBSESSED!!!

My newest find on Instagram of course is Mason Jar Meals.  Not only is it convenient and adorable stacked in the fridge, but it also promotes clean eating.  I'm making some health changes and exercise changes so these mason jars are my new obsession.  My family could call me a Extreme Hobbyist.  Its endless the meals you can prepare, but here are a few ideas to inspire you.

Important steps to prep mason jar salads

 Mason Jar Meal Salad

Yummy, this is such a great lunch to take to work or when traveling on the road.  They last for 5 to 7 days in the frig, so that is awesome for us busy families.

 Mason Jar Meal Soup

Such a great idea for homemade soup, especially if you are sending a sick friend a loving meal.

Refrigerator of inspiration

Mason Jar Cupcake

One of the cutest mason jar meals is desserts, especially cupcakes.  

Mason Jar Meals

Overnight Oats

This is where all the rage started and you can go online and find amazing recipes.

Its been a long second, but Im back and here is some kawaii stuff

Deco Nails

Super duper Kawaii and inspired from Japanese fashion.  To live cute is to Kawaii your life, and that is endless amounts of cute product from around the world.  Years ago I became fascinated and obsessed with everything in the Japanese culture, especially Kawaii things.  I would like to grow up, but it is impossible when you just can't stop loving all things cute.

Decoden phone cases

I have done a few deco pieces of my own and its tons of fun.  Etsy.com is full of super kawaii items from around the world, here you can truly find cute stuff that will blow your mind.  I just love to look at these adorb things, it brings a smile to my face.

 Omg mushroom backpack

I just totally adorb this super kawaii backpack, you could seriously be a traveling gnome.  I have seen this at modcloth.com before.  I could post pictures after picture, but you should take some time and google kawaii images to fall in love with the cuteness that is Japanese inspired.

"Kawaii" Cute Is A Way Of Life

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawaii

My life truly revolves around living "Kawaii".  I buy it, collect it, tattoo it, gift it, live it.  Who wants to grow up when you can live Kawaii and be surrounded by cuteness daily.  At 35 I thought I could pack some stuff up and buy less of it, but I just can't do it, the cuteness is just calling me like crazy.  The Japanese culture is so amazing and I love that they can take cute to the most amazing level.  The next few days I'm going to take some time to share the Kawaii world with you.  Here in San Diego we have access to lots of Kawaii, and the internet is endless.  Don't be shy, buy something Kawaii and everyday I'm sure it will make you smile at its cuteness. *Remember I'm a Gemini so my life revolves around many things, lol.

Fridays Letters

http://www.thesweetseasonblog.com/

Dear Summer, you were pretending not to come and then just like that you showed up at the worst possible time for me.  Seriously why did you not appear when we were swimming at the pool or something, why when I'm working my buns off outside.

Dear Horse Lovers, please come to the auction at San Diego Animal Shelter in Bonita on Sweetwater Road this Saturday. There are 20 amazing horses that are looking for forever homes.  I have worked as a volunteer feeding, cleaning, loving, grooming, and getting them ready to steal your heart.

Dear Papa, this weeks has been an amazing one and I'm so proud of you.  Keep up the great work in school and at home.

Dear Moogins, I know you hate to do Mathletics but we really need to work on it a few times a week.  You ROCK because your bringing home green cards everyday, and soon they might turn to BLUE ones.

  

I Made It On NBC San Diego News For My Volunteer Work (Brown Shirt & Hat, thats Me)

Happy Dog Box Subscription Box July 2013

https://www.happydogbox.com/welcome

CoCo  Chanel next to July's Happy Dog Box Subscription

She and my other two little chi's loved this box as much as I did.  They all sniffed it like crazy and actually ate the snacks (super picky Chi's).

**  Barkworthies.com
**  EarthRated.com -  Poop Bags
**  JYBPetTreats.com
**  WoofablesBakery.com
**  CloudStar.com - Hip and Joint Dynamo Dog Treats
**  JollyPets.com - Monster Mouth Treat Dispenser

My dogs love the Monster Mouth treat dispenser, I fill with small crunched up dog food and natural dog treats and they are entertained for a while.  The Barkworthies natural chew stick was cut into three pieces and they loved it, it still is lying around the house being chewed on.  This is the best dog box we have received because my picky chi's have loved everything so far.  I would love to keep as a subscription but $30 dollars is not in my budget.  BUT you can look for coupons and maybe get your first box for as low as $5 dollars like me.  If you want to try a dog box this is my first recommendation out of all the boxes I have tried. 

Shout Out To Muttropolis

 I have this sling/dog carrier for my chihuahua babies and I LOVE IT.  Seriously this is the most radzy carrier and worth every cent.  I love Muttropolis and so do my fur kids, especially on their birthdays when they get a discount b-day card so mom can get something extra special and Bling Bling.




Originally submitted at Muttropolis

Dog Messenger Carrier. Stylish and comfortable this dog messenger carrier is perfect for keeping your little baby close wherever you go! The soft structure makes traveling with it a breeze. Neutral color options will compliment any outfit. Features: - Made of strong preshrunk cotton - Top opening -...

Messenger Dog Carrier

LOVE IT

By theprettypeanut from san diego, ca on 8/21/2013

5out of 5

Pros: Easy to Clean, Spacious, Easy To Carry, Protects Animal, Comfortable
Best Uses: Smaller Pets, Dog Carrier, Short Trips, Purse
Describe Yourself: Long-time Pet Owner

I use this to walk golf course and caryy my three pound chihuahua and one pound chihuahua. Its light and comfy and roomy enough for the dogs without being so big they get lost in it. I also use as a purse with my dogs in it, the side pocket is perfect for my phone. This sling is worth every penny and comes in very user friendly colors. You can use this carrier every day and be hands free, sometimes people don't even notice I have dogs in it.

Coco Chanel 12 yrs old

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The Cutest Dog Bed

This is the Cutest Bed and you can buy it here

http://www.etsy.com/listing/154260207/the-original-toasty-pet-bed-toast-shaped

Support Hand-Made

I found this awesome bed by visiting a new subscription box

http://gooddaydog.com/

Super cute idea to keep your dogs collar collection CHIC

I'm a firm believer that dogs love to dress up too

My dogs closet, sadly I don't have everything put away right now and I'm always adding stuff.  Crazy, yes you can call me crazy, really I'm the crazy chihuahua lady.

Wednesday's Whatevers

Wednesday's Whatevers

###   AAA-CHoooo this summer cold is giving me a hard time

###  Tomorrow is my first day at volunteer work and I'm major excited

###  Its bath time for the little fur kids, should take pics.  Marbles got her shots on Saturday and had an Allergic reaction, I was so scared I might lose her, (my quick brilliant dog mind gave her liquid children's benedryl) .  BUTT the little one has survived because she is a survivor and she won't give up :)

###  I really need to add two old subscription boxes from last month but my darn MAC hates my awesome DROID phone so I have to email pics to upload them, sometimes I just get annoyed and my blog gets abused.

###  Today is the first new day of Aaron's new world.  Its top secret stuff is all I can say.  With that he is getting ready to kick some A** at school.

###   My apartments small, my car is small and only one, my bank accounts small and my dogs are small, my kids are small BUT we are BIG on Love and Happy in this Moore Camp.  Happiness is a choice and we chose it everyday :)

Sunday Sentiments

Linking Up

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*******   What a crazy weekend, but full of fun and discipline if you know what I mean.  Sometimes all I feel like is a full time referee, and a time out queen.  Letting the kids run a muck would be easier but would not be the right thing to do or good for them.  I feel like it rains cats and dogs sometimes around here, cloudy with a chance of meatballs crazy.  Seriously did they put something in the water to make my boys go bonkers.  Finally it has chilled out around here this Sunday night and the boys seem back to normal, lol.  

*******    I was accepted into the Humane Society to volunteer in the Neuter/Spay clinic, and Friday I was accepted into the San Diego Animal Control shelter as a volunteer.  They are the same and different if that makes any sense.  I'm being rushed into volunteer work at the shelter for 20 horses that were seized.  Since I'm older and have like 25 plus equine years of experience they are happy to have me, and I'm happy to help.  I hope this volunteer work helps me reach my Animal Control Officer dreams and just be a stress release for me, an outlet besides being just a mom.  I love being a stay at home mom, but sometimes I think we need more than just that in our life.

*******    Thank you KIRBY vacum for being the worlds greatest suction of dirt, dust and S**t.  Yes you were expensive but worth every penny to this OCD girl in a little apartment.  

*******    I hope I have new readers, LOL.  I know I'm the only one reading this blog, but I write it and put it out in the world and hope someone else enjoys it.  

*******    Marbles, you are awesome in every way.  Seriously have you ever seen a chi launch off your body like a rabbit.  She runs around playing fetch and teeth wrestling with our older chi like a crazy marble.  She might only be a pound but she is a radical little pound of fury.  Runs around in the grass like a little chocolate rabbit bunny on Easter as if she was being chased by hungry little kids who love chocolate.  Marbles you are a whack a doo and I luv u.

*******    Note too; Laundry you will get done soon, Garage I hear you and yes I too want to organize you, Cowboy boots you are still missing and I don't know why your not in the barn, where R U?, Chicken Pie Shop stop calling for me to come eat your lunch special, I need to lose some weight, Body why are you so chubby, what happened, did my mouth get bigger and hold more food, please stop eating whatever is making you fluffy, Purse Its time to switch you out, I need my crossbody option because your just to heavy,  Pet Stores, why don't you make things for small dogs, miniature toys and such, you know bigger is not always better, Little dogs need love too.  

Just My Patio Flowers

  white-lined gloxinia, from the same Gesneriaceae family as African violets

Super pretty and only $5 at Home Depot

They are more of a patio flower than indoor like their cousins

The Giants Are Growing

The Giant Swallowtail is a swallowtail butterfly common in various parts of North America and marginally into South America. In the United States and Canada it is mainly found in the south and east. Wikipedia

 

 This is one of my giants that crysalized over the winter from last summer, I released him early spring when it started to warm up this year.  They can grow to as big as your hand if given lots of fresh food to munch on for as long as possible, the bigger the caterpillar the bigger the butterfly.

Last I blogged about the giant eggs that hatched.  Here they are about a week older and I still have four growing strong.  One is larger than the others because its easier for him to eat the leaves.  I usually cut baby citrus leaves for the tiniest ones but I'm having difficulty finding new growth on my local citrus.  They will eat Rue as well, so I do buy that at the nursery if it is organically grown.  Tough lesson; Never give caterpillars just any herbs.  If they are not organic you may kill them from pesticides that are on the herbs or fed to the herbs while rooting.  Its lots of love rearing these babies and anytime there is a death its sad.

This is the big boy, and he is as cute as a piece of bird poop.  When they start to get bigger I will be able to get great little pics of there cute faces.  They get fat and really sausage like as they grow, super cute and super soft velvety touch.

Linking up with

http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/

####  Today I'm loving that my hubby and I can spend some time goofing off together before the boys get out of school, go out for breakfast, walk the golf course and watch some goofy s**t on the boob tube.

####   I love when I can buy my boys birthday gifts that are not video games and they actually think its cool, for example the bed tent to finish off their Ikea Bunk Bed.  Who would have guessed, well I did, that a torch night light on the wall would be so awesome :)

 

Our model bunk bed and tent but not our room, we are still working on the details, lol.

Uncle Milton Wall Torch at Toys R Us for only $14, this was a great birthday gift.  My boys love it with their super cool tent.  You can hang on the wall and take off to walk around in the dark, it has a timer for 20 minutes.  They love it so much I have to search for it every morning, and its usually in pieces because they can't figure out how to switch on with just a simple twist.  Really I think they just like to take it apart because that is more fun.  

####   Thanks for taking care of me yesterday Herbie, you are truly a love bug and we have come a long way.  You look great, it may not match or be trail gear but its comfortable for both of us and that is what matters.  Boots for cactus protection, snake bites, crochet ear covers for flies and water of bottle for a cool off.  Seriously don't let what they say bother ya, lol.  Anytime I stay off the ground is a good ride.

####   I'm loving that my kids are in a great school where the teachers care, keep up the good work boys.  Seriously you two kids could not get any more cute, sassy, funny, or quirky.

 My boys are Radzy

Amazing Chi Pictures

http://happytailsblog.tumblr.com/

This family has amazing pictures of their chi babies.  Take a minute and visit their blog to enjoy the beauty of Chihuahuas through their photos.

"The content of one's character is not defined by the company they keep, rather how many chihuahuas they live with."

Anonymous

http://www.ramblingsofasuburbanmom.com/

Jennifer from Ramblings of a Suburban Mom has a daily dedication to life's events and this is one of them.  So we are linking up with one of my most favorite blogs and her amazing play on words.

It’s time for another edition of Tuesday Troubles. I’ve said it before, but this should be named “things i’m annoyed / confused / want to complain about”, however I couldn’t figure out how to make any of those into a snappy title, so Tuesday Troubles it is. And yes, I do realize that these aren’t true “troubles”. I know these for sure could be defined as first world problems! (Jennifer's Words)
 

 *** Riding horses is my passion and a time of true joy for me, but today my Anxiety issues just rained on my lovely pony parade.  I worked through it and we had a nice three hour ride with the most amazing horses, they are so well behaved and their horse souls are truly connected to ours.  Thanks Herbie for a great ride and carrying me through my troubles.

***  My boys love squirt guns, and in an apartment that can be a little bit of an issue.  But here comes the great part, they like to play with them in the shower, lol.  

*** Please tell me what is the point of putting a laundry basket in my boys room or at my husbands feet.  The men in this family have the hardest time getting dirty clothes to the hamper.  Its a small apartment boys, its not a walk to get there, its really just a light toss.  I will wash but can you just toss it, love you guys.

***  Am/Pm, seriously you have a whole row of refrigerated drinks.  If you gave them away for free I would not care how cold they where.  But since you charge and arm and part of a leg for them I expect them to be cold, don't get cheap on your electric bill and make me pay for a sub par warm soda, YUCK.  711, thank you for always having cold drinks, it makes me smile.

*** 

Marbles Growth Chart

Just keeping you posted on the darling Miss Marbles.  We still have no idea how old she is, but I think about four months because that's when chihuahuas ears droop a little because they are heavily teething.  By six months her ears should perk back up and stand tall like most chihuahuas.  She is full of life, fun, kisses, love and joy.  She is finally getting big enough to play dress up, only collar bling right now because clothes in her size or hard to find or super expensive.

Day at the park, mostly in my arms while we walked but occasionally I put her down for a little run.

I thought I loved red on her the best, but this purple flower bling sure looks cutie patootie.  Now her size is hard to see in this pic and its also very difficult to take pics of her because she won't sit still.

For size I scooped her up for this self portrait.  She is so stinking cute and perfect its just amazing how lucky we got.  She has almost doubled in size since I got her because of excellent care.  She eats human grade consumption dog food like our two other chi's and gets the best care for her coat and all the love she could need.  I don't care how big she gets because she is a genuine companion and will make a great walking companion for me.

My dogs closet/boutique

I finally found the best use for my vintage pie safe, my dogs closet.  Sad part is the girls and boy dress better than I do.  I hope to dress better than them when I finally lose some of this extra weight.  Anyways its super cute, full of clothes, collars, necklaces, harnesses and more.  I hope to add a second clothes rack and more toys.  When Marbles is big enough she can model some of these, but at only one pound she just won't fit in them right now.

Caterpillars O Caterpillars, Where are U

This year has been such a sad Butterfly/Caterpillar year.  We have decided its due to a light winter rain and lack of wild plant growth.  Also one of the plants is not native and the city kills what they can.  But a few weeks ago while cruising Home Depot I thought I would peek at the citrus trees for some eggs and what do you know!

I found six baby Giant Swallowtail eggs on the citrus trees and they all hatched on the same day within minutes of each other, and that has never happened.  I took this pic with my phone on macro and you can see the little pillars on the edges of the leaves and one on the paper towel.  One of the babies is eating the egg that he just hatched from, they do that often.  I'm going to track their growth to butterfly and you will see how amazing they are.

 I have lost two babies, one to drowning in the water that I put the citrus leaves in.  Sometimes I lose a few and it is sad, but in the wild it takes about 100 eggs to produce one flying butterfly.  I figure my success rate is about %90 percent, and that is a awesome contribution to mother nature.