Friendship

   There are times in ones life when they come to a crossroad and they have to redefine who they are.  I believe the people you surround yourself with should be able to accept you for who you are but is able to accept the challenge of being honest with you even if it means hurting your feelings.  With that said here is the definiton of friendship for those of you who have forgotten.


Friendship: 

a person who gives assistance

a person who gives support

a person who is loyal

a person who honors the relationship

a person who is on good terms with another

a person who is not hostile

a person you know well

a person you regard with affection 
a person you trust

a person with whom you are acquainted

     I have realized I have went to long letting people in my life who I've trusted only to get hurt by their actions.  Some of these individuals I've come to understand they have never cared, if they have cared their actions are inappropriate.  I know at times I've swayed from the person I was taught to be but I've realized it ... hence the blog.  I was watching a show tonight, I look up and surprise surprise they are talking about two different kinds of personalities people portray, 'two parts of a person, a trader or an angel'.  While watching to this show I thought how weird it was to be hearing this discussion at the precise moment I was writing this blog.  Then I thought how simple 'trader or an angel' sums up how I was feeling.  Take my husband for instance an angel, my son (of course) and angel (duh), 2 friends of mine (no names) ANGELS ... the list can go on and on but the first step is realizing, second is coming to terms and the last is forgiving.  You would think I would be saying 'at this moment forgiveness is not in my vocabulary blah blah blah' but it's funny because I'm actually not upset.  In my heart I believe it's because I have an awesome husband and a healthy son which makes me complete.  For those friends I can trust I am blessed to know I have them in my life.  I know I can count on them when I need a good laugh, a shoulder to cry on, advice to give and clothes to share (which is a bonus)!!!
    
     At the moment I'm smiling, I look around and I know I'm loved; My heart is full of happiness and I know that could make the world bright forever. 


Jackie

   

     Today is Veterans Day and I would like to thank all the Veterans in my life.  My husband SSG Anthony Roberts, my twin brother George Salas, 3-7 FA Schofield Barracks Hawaii, all of my fellow friends and all of the men and women who had served or are still serving.  Anthony gets a four day weekend and you think we would be doing countless things but to be honest we don't have anything planned, just relaxing!  I'm pretty sure we will have a nice lunch out somewhere or we might BBQ, hmm BBQing sounds good!  
     Thanksgiving is coming up, I'm excited because Ayden is old enough to help cook!  He's been helping me cook alot, I tell him to grab his stool, wash his hands and off we go!  We made pumpkin chocolate chip bars the other day, the recipe was actually supposed to be cookies but bars sounded much better ... and easier.  They didn't turn out so well, didn't taste that 'pumpkiney' to me so I think I will have to tweak the recipe.  Our ball is also coming up, we won free tickets which is awesome because our child care is $10/hr!  I'm excited to go to the ball because I know no one will have my dress, a girls worst nightmare to look around and see someone else in the same dress, it's a NO go!  I'm going to attempt to do my own hair which might turn out to be a disaster but that's ok, it's long enough to just curl, pin up and be done .. nothing fancy!
     Other than that I've just been busy with the gym and helping Ayden learn to count, he has 1-15 down; colors, red needs more attention; attempting ABC's and he's been talking so much lately, which is so heartwarming to hear!  He's had a bit of a cold and has ALL FOUR molars coming in, a couple of times we've noticed his gums bleeding, tear!  Potty training is going great, most of the time he comes up to me saying 'potty' and he goes ... funny thing is as I was typing this he came up to me and said 'potty' and he went ... we did the 'YEAYYYY' dance!!!
     Well that is what's going on in our lives at the moment, it's time to get off and go 'splash splash', bath time if you didn't catch that one!
     Until next time ....
* We've got the whole wide world in our yards to explore, now it's time for us to have a snack, meet you next time when we're back, we're your friends, THE BACKYARDIGANS *

TRICK OR TREAT!

'WE ARE HERE TO TRICK OR TREAT, TRICK OR TREAT, TRICK OR TREAT.  WE ARE HERE TO TRICK OR TREAT OH HAPPY HALLOWEEN' ~ Little Einsteins Halloween

He was a bit grumpy, can you tell?

He was watching Dora, there was a witch flying, he grabbed his broom and hat then said HE HE HE! 

A PIRATE SAYS ARRGH!

It was character day at school, he went as a college student!

The Roberts Halloween 2010!



What's next in our lives?

     Anthony is now back from training and so far everything is falling into place YEAY.  Halloween is next week and we are so excited to see Aydens face as we trick or treat, he's been saying witch (hehehe),  ghost (boooo) and ahhh spider alllll month long!  Ayden is going to be a Pirate (Arrr Matey), Anthony is going to wear a Metallica shirt and I'm going to wear a gray shirt with a glitter ghost on it.  Friday we are planning on carving our pumpkins then we are going to our Battalions Halloween get together where I will be handing out candy while Anthony and Ayden get to enjoy all the activities.  Saturday is a train ride and of course Sunday is Halloween!  Tomorrow I will head to the Commissary to grab some sugar cookie mix so Anthony and I can make ghost and spider cookies with Ayden!
     This month ran by fast and before we know it Thanksgiving will be here which we all look forward to and this year Ayden is old enough to help cook!  For all you bloggers who love pictures I will make sure to take lots to share, sharing is caring!


Jackie

In Memory of all Lost Angels!

During Baby Loss Awareness Week, 9-15 October, we remember all Babies born sleeping, whom we have carried but never met, those we have held but could not take home or the ones that came home but did not stay. 

In Memory of all Lost Angels!

   A couple of friends of mine have gone through miscarriages, how do you begin to apologize for something like this?  You begin to say sorry but stop because you realize you should be saying a word that means more emotion but the only thing coming to mind is I'm Sorry.  I cannot relate and there for all I understand is what I see on the outside.  Tears that seem to never end, no more happiness because it has been replaced by sadness and pain ... so much pain!  

   One friend of mine, who I care very much for, has just gone through this and in my eyes she does not deserve this (NO ONE DOES).  She is such a wonderful mother/wife/woman/friend and she deserves all the blessings in the world.  When she called and told me what was happening I could tell how hurt she was and I cried along with her.  I wish I could've been there to comfort her but she's an ocean and states away so all I could give her were reassuring words of positivity.  In the end it was unfortunately confirmed, she had lost the baby.  I've prayed many nights hard and long for God to give her strength and guidance to look to the future, to walk with her in this time of sorrow and to help her come to peace with this.  I know she will meet this precious gift one day, God has BIGGER plans for this child.  In the mean time I will always be there for her, I will be a shoulder to cry on, hug to give, a voice for advice, a joke for laughter and a NEVER ENDING FRIEND!

For all of you out there who have gone through this, I am wholeheartedly sorry.

The Roberts Family

This month is full of ghosts, goblins, witches and pumpkins!

   It's October 6th and I feel like not just the last couple of months but year has flown by WAY to fast!  We've started decorating the house for Halloween, which is so awesome because I love to see Ayden get excited about all the lights!  We've got his costume all ready for him, he's going to be a pirate, ARRR!  If I can pull it off maybe I can get Anthony to dress up too but that's a day that everyone will have to wait for! 
   This month is not just about Halloween, it's about Anthony being at training yet again & my twin brothers birthday, meaning it's my birthday too!  Anthony left last night at 2am and before I know it he will be back!  This isn't my first training exercise so I know what to expect.  It doesn't get any easier and you never get used to it, you just learn what you have to do to keep yourself busy!  All of these days, weeks and months away are helping prepare our soldiers for their year long journey to the oh so fun 'sand box'.  After this training exercise we will have our soldiers until the next which isn't until January. 
   In the meantime my twin will be celebrating his 27th birthday, October 15th.  I haven't spent a birthday with him since 2002 and I wish I could be there to say SURPRISE HAPPY BIRTHDAY, one day that will happen.  Since Anthony isn't here I don't have any plans, I'm thinking Ayden will surprise me with pizza and a night full of The Backyardigans episodes.  When Anthony comes back I'm pretty sure he will have something up his sleeve, he's 'very very sneaky' (anybody know what movie that's from, no?  Mr. Deeds).  Anthony and I have this weird tradition that we have done since 2002, when it's my birthday I get him something and (that's right) when it's his birthday he gets me something.  This year this tradition wasn't carried out so I'm thinking when he gets home we can have a redo, sounds like a good idea huu?!
   Other than that this month will probably fly by like the rest.  All of you out there who agree enjoy all the moments you have with each other because before you know it the dreadful trip to the oh so fun 'sand box' will be here.


   Time is such a precious thing.  Never waste it! ~ Willy Wonka


Beware fellow Bloggers!  Ghosts, Goblins, Witches and Pumpkins are EVERYWHERE!


*Stay tuned pictures of the house are to come!*

Sore, oh sooooo sore!

Hello Bloggers, long time no post!  I've been on a journey that leaves me with questions like Why do I do this to myself, Can I just go lay down already, or my favorite DO I HAVE TO GO?  I'm wanting to lose 10-15 lbs, yes you read that right 10-15 lbs!  For the longest time I was at the weight I wanted to be at and slowly in the past year and a half the extra 15 lbs have packed on, tear!  I had surgery back in 2005, I've always struggled with my weight and after high school it slowly crept on.  I worked out on a regular basis but I think weight has always been attracted to me, no lie lol!  I'm NOT an emotional eater, I don't really like sweets, I don't binge eat but my weakness is Mexican food!  Now let me clarify that, I don't eat it like it's going out of style, it's just my food of choice!  Anyway back to the main topic, one of the many reasons why I'm on this journey includes the Military Ball.  Ours is on December 3rd, since I didn't make it to last years I have my dress ready so that's a major plus (and yes it fits).  I didn't make it because I was at the hospital with Spinal Meningitis, painful oh so painful!  I'm not trying to look smoken hot or anything I just know I would feel better about myself if I lost some weight.  Other reasons include the obvious, wants to be healthy, fit and in shape.  But to be all out honest, I'm not happy.  Yes I know, I know I should be and on a certain level I am totally happy with the progress I've made and I could easily be where I was 5 years ago but come on, I know I can do this.  I've been trying to make the right decisions about food, I've been working out and I know I have to be patient but I'M NOT!  Now I know when I say I'm not happy it doesn't mean I'm giving up because I'm not going to give up!  In the past I have because I get unmotivated but so far I've been doing really well!  I don't think I have unrealistic goals, the weight I want to be at was the weight I was at for a very long time so I know it is possible.  I've kept up my promise to the gym, hence the title 'sore..oh so sore' and it's been going very well!  Cardio Kickboxing is kicking my butt, which is a good thing, it feels awesome!  I found these pictures of myself a year ago and they are my motivation!  I've been telling myself to keep going, when I'm there I think of them and push myself to step it up...


Anyway I'm done with my 'rant and rave' and I'm pretty sure there are many more posts to come so follow me on this painful hopefully satisfying journey and with fingers and toes crossed I will get to where I want to be!


'Hey Mr Grump Gills
You know what you gotta do when life gets you down?
Just keep swimming
Just keep swimming
Just keep swimming swimming swimming
What do we do we swim, swim, swim
OH HO HO How I love to swim
When you WAAAAAANNTTT to swim you want to swim'


IS THIS SONG IN YOUR HEAD?  IT IS?!  SWEEEET MY EVIL PLAN HAS WORKED!
MUU HAA HAA HAA