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Friday, December 18, 2020

Encore Championships 2020

Please join me in wishing the #Strykers luck tomorrow! You’ve got this girls! #EncoreChampionships2020 

Sneak peek of their routine:


*If you view the video full screen, you should be able to see Phoebe. She starts on the left (of the screen) and she’s a base in the 2nd to left stunt group. She does a tumbling pass in front with Jenna. 

They aren’t allowing spectators but there’s a place nearby that we’ll all hang out at and watch them on the televisions there. Strykers compete at 11:10am. 

Let’s go girls!! 👏🏻💯🎉🙏🏻🙌🏻

Friday, October 30, 2020

Ready for trick or treaters!

We put together these candy filled gloves to hopefully pass out to trick or treaters tomorrow. This way they won’t have to dig in the bowl to get candy, they’ll just grab a glove! Phoebe went to sleep by Meagan’s but she was able to help put some together before she left. 🎃
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Sunday, October 18, 2020

The Social Dilemma

If you haven't taken the time out yet to watch this documentary, I highly recommend that you do. It's not there to shame you for using your devices, it tells you what's happening on the flip side and really opens your eyes. Watch it, at least to help see what could happen to the future for our children. It won't be a waste of your time. It's available on Netflix. The people in it were some of the social media early investors, executives and creators.
Follow this link for more info --> https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Wedding date is set! But...

After reserving the little chapel in Austin, it came to our attention that Phoebe has a cheer competition the next day in Dallas! So we'll be driving a lot! :) But the date that we chose marks 2 years since our first date. We'll just have to suck it up! Here are some pictures of the place we chose. Pictures were taken by Peary Photography, which is the photographer we are hoping to use! Our plan is for it to just be me, Damian, Phoebe, Maya & Eliana. A small and intimate ceremony at this beautiful place. We feel like this is more meaningful for us, and especially for the girls.

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Phoebe’s first day of in person high school

They had a ramp up day last week so students could learn their way to class and lunch and all. But today was the official first day of in person learning. She woke herself up at 5am, got ready and headed to the bus stop with Maya. This is Phoebe walking home from the bus stop. 😜 She’s all grown up y’all! 🥺 She had a good day! 🙌🏻

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=113p9xG_NQE6UISGJ5FNhpq-HfDAeajQZ

Saturday, August 15, 2020

We learned to shoot today.

Me, Damian, Maya, Eliana and Phoebe went to a shooting range today. We had a private instructor that gave us an hour class on safety, stance, proper way to hold a pistol and how to load and unload. Then we went shooting. One gun was a .22 single action revolver and the other was a glock .22 semi automatic pistol. (Hope I didn’t butcher that! 😆) Everyone really enjoyed it. 

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1lk7Wsdnb4OffK370ctHoF9tySd_n6v5Khttps://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1MKVZHwqZxJZKymO-Ar5LW3ZPLMoXkpXy

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More shooting practice!

Today we shot a .22 and a .45 at the range. It was just me, Phoebe and Damian, so we shot much more. We went through almost 150 bullets in an hour. Phoebe chose not to shoot the .45 after she saw the kickback it had. :) 

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Feedback from Phoebe's favorite middle school teacher

This one definitely pulled at the heart strings. Click on the image to view it larger.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Mother’s Day

It was a lovely Mother’s Day. I had a great conversation with my mom. Damian and I went to Missouri City to have lunch with his parents. It was our first time seeing them since the whole COVID thing started. We had a great lunch! Grilled lemon chicken with veggies and diced potatoes, fresh watermelon and strawberries. It was so delicious! Then Damian dropped me off at home and Phoebe presented the card she made for me. 💕

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

Ready for All-Stars!

Each year that Phoebe was in an activity, except last year, we had a statuette made. Out of all the activities, her heart and spirit have always been in Cheer and Gymnastics. She’s going to try out for a higher level All-Star team this coming season. We received a call today that the gym will reopen soon and she was so happy to hear it! 💕 They’re not certain about the competition schedule yet since everything is still a bit chaotic, but she’s still happy. This momma is a bit nervous about the competition schedule since I have a demanding full time job, but I’m confident that we’ll find a way to make it work since it means so much to her. 
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1BfEJ210Bwn5KpxqqSajfsl3CmxwmiW_Q

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Happy Easter! Wait... it doesn't feel like Easter...

So not only is this the first year that the Easter Bunny wasn't delivering a basket to Phoebe (since she no longer believes), but it took a turn where the stores had nothing for me to make her a basket myself. I did end up finding a few of her favorites though! And yes, she was excited about the ramen, it's been super hard to find during this COVID-19 pandemic! She stayed up all night last night playing games and watching "The Fosters". Me and Damian got up at 7:30 and she was awake, again, lol. She's been a night owl with not having school the past few weeks. I guess it's better for her to sleep during the day while I work, instead of sitting around bored and me feeling guilty! Lol. I did set up a 750 piece puzzle for us to put together, but she got bored after the first 20 minutes and now it is my puzzle. :) Here's a pic of her Easter goodies.
And some pictures of this beauty....

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Coronavirus Facts

The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code.  (mutation) and convert them into aggressor and multiplier cells.

 * Since the virus is not a living organism but a protein molecule, it is not killed, but decays on its own.  The disintegration time depends on the temperature, humidity and type of material where it lies.

 * The virus is very fragile;  the only thing that protects it is a thin outer layer of fat.  That is why any soap or detergent is the best remedy, because the foam CUTS the FAT (that is why you have to rub so much: for 20 seconds or more, to make a lot of foam).  

By dissolving the fat layer, the protein molecule disperses and breaks down on its own.

 * HEAT melts fat;  this is why it is so good to use water above 25 degrees Celsius for washing hands, clothes and everything.  In addition, hot water makes more foam and that makes it even more useful.

 * Alcohol or any mixture with alcohol over 65% DISSOLVES ANY FAT, especially the external lipid layer of the virus.

 * Any mix with 1 part bleach and 5 parts water directly dissolves the protein, breaks it down from the inside.

 * Oxygenated water helps long after soap, alcohol and chlorine, because peroxide dissolves the virus protein, but you have to use it pure and it hurts your skin.

 * NO BACTERICIDE OR ANTIBIOTIC SERVES.  The virus is not a living organism like bacteria;  antibodies cannot kill what is not alive. 

 * NEVER shake used or unused clothing, sheets or cloth.  While it is glued to a porous surface, it is very inert and disintegrates only 
-between 3 hours (fabric and porous), 
-4 hours (copper and wood)
-24 hours (cardboard), 
- 42 hours (metal) and 
-72 hours (plastic).  

But if you shake it or use a feather duster, the virus molecules float in the air for up to 3 hours, and can lodge in your nose.

 * The virus molecules remain very stable in external cold, or artificial as air conditioners in houses and cars.  

They also need moisture to stay stable, and especially darkness.  Therefore, dehumidified, dry, warm and bright environments will degrade it faster.

 * UV LIGHT on any object that may contain it breaks down the virus protein.  For example, to disinfect and reuse a mask is perfect.  Be careful, it also breaks down collagen (which is protein) in the skin.

 * The virus CANNOT go through healthy skin.

 * Vinegar is NOT useful because it does not break down the protective layer of fat.

 * NO SPIRITS, NOR VODKA, serve.  The strongest vodka is 40% alcohol, and you need 65%.

 * LISTERINE IF IT SERVES!  It is 65% alcohol.

 * The more confined the space, the more concentration of the virus there can be.  The more open or naturally ventilated, the less.

 * You have to wash your hands before and after touching mucosa, food, locks, knobs, switches, remote control, cell phone, watches, computers, desks, TV, etc.  And when using the bathroom.

 * You have to HUMIDIFY HANDS DRY from so much washing them, because the molecules can hide in the micro cracks.  The thicker the moisturizer, the better.  

* Also keep your NAILS SHORT so that the virus does not hide there.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Snapchat filters!

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1JeJG4h1TGW9iaab5r6I2VrEXlHPBpoKJ
Snapchat filters!!! I got this sophisticated man to let me put filters on him and I cannot stop laughing! Turn on the sound. 😆 #snapchat #helovesme #icanbesoimmature #myotherhappyplace #somuchfun #coronacantstopmefromhavingfun 

Sunday, February 23, 2020

Dance competition

My poor boog is still asleep. Her day began at 6am yesterday, she got to the dance competition at 8am and got home at 1am. 😔 I must say that cheer competitions are much better organized for awards. Well let me not speak too soon, we have the big cheer competition (NCA) in Dallas next weekend. This momma is tired, so I can only imagine how Phoe is feeling! But she is already talking about what she’ll do after competition season. Rest child, rest!! 😆 

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1L-67qo3yxNeehXSN5V-71ISZ7DXz5a9C