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Happy New Year!!!

Well it has definitely been awhile since my last post. Dec. 5th which is soooo 2013. I guess I had to get used to the swing of things working and all the holiday stuff of course.

Anywho, what is to tell? One big exciting thing is my daughter got engaged on Christmas Eve. The cool part was we were all there to witness and take pics. 

So not only do we have that to look forward too this year but I have a son graduating high school, one turning 13, (ugh my baby is gonna be a teenager) and my youngest grandson will have his first birthday in May. We are also goin to try to fit in my hubbys grandmas 90th birthday celebration in PA. 

My band has alot of stuff on the calendar this year as well and it's growing. Playing out alot more. 
All the while I am still trying to keep my bike riding up. Moved it inside now though because of the 32 degrees, high 45. Yes, I still live in Florida. Pan handle got snow so we are doing alright here. 
I do want to mention our heater was broken with a plethora of things wrong with it. That was a cold few days. Lucky that our band leader is a Heat/AC guy. (usually AC is first in the  name)

Looking forward to some adventures this year. I will of course tell you all about them. 
As of now the family is in good health and my hot rod building hubby is keeping busy. 

Ps. My highlight this month was the hubby painted the bedroom furniture finally. I say finally cause it was 2012 when he said he would first do it. Got to love a $16.00 make over. Again, he's been busy. =)

Peace, Candy

Elf On A Shelf

Okay so this is the first day I have had off where I can actually sip my coffee and write a lil something to you all. Of course I am well aware that it is December 5th and probably the last time I will get to do it this year. I have presents to wrap, new list to make, and a house to get somewhat organized. But for now.......

So I love this idea of Elf on a shelf. My youngest is 12 so we do not do this. I did show him and he said the elf freaked him out. (my other kids are afraid of clowns and dolls so this may be hereditary) I do have to laugh though at the extreme measures that some of these elf moms go to. 

I had a friend recently say that her one elf mom was posting these extravagant post of what their elf was up to while in the meantime my friend could barely remember to get hers out of the attic. I did remind her, however, that she did just open a new business, has a small children and her fb friend was not working at this time. Now for those of you that are doing it all.........Good for you. Those that can't quite do it all........you are okay too. We still love you and there is no need to doubt your role as a "good mom." If some days the elf laying in the silverware drawer then so be it. 

Carry on elf moms. Remember though as far as I know you will not be awarded for your elf shelving escapades so relax. =)

Peace, Candy

Bittersweet........

So my baby boy, actually he's my oldest, his love, and my youngest grandson, he's six months, are moving to North Carolina on Thursday. Even know I'm excited about their Journey I am a little sad because the baby is so young and they grow so fast I feel like I will be missing some good stuff. I am very thankful however, that my parents come down a lot and so they can ride with them and also of course modern technology, Skype, Face time, Facebook, and just actual pictures being text to me seem to make it a little more doable. 

It's an odd feeling to watch your children grow up anyways but it's really weird to watch them start their own families. Its like this is happening all at once for some reason. I think it's because my daughter just moved in May and other son in January. Ugh you all know how I don't like change. 

I will make the best of it though. The last time my oldest moved up to NC to check it out because his father is up there........I had a massage gift certificate and I spent the day at the spa crying in the whirlpool. lol 
Well as luck would have it, (or maybe God knew I'm gonna need it) I have another gc that I thought had since expired two and a half years ago. So you know what I will be doing.

For today though I'm gonna chew on this kids cheeks.

Peace, Candy

I'll Get It.............

Boy I guess we are jumping into the busy season in October. Always thought I started in November. Guess I better gear up. I am sitting here with a cup of coffee trying to stay warm. It's 54 out and I know that really isn't cold to most of the world but I am very chilly for some reason. 

This week was filled with the opening of the baby store I just started working for, party planning, party itself, and our band played at a festival. We have our 3rd festival in a row coming up this Saturday. Whew! 

My biggest obstacle right now is trying to get in a routine. I have forgotten library books, taking out dinner, my jacket at the festival...(for those of you that know me, I NEVER forget my jacket) and alot of other things I'm sure that I already forgot. lol

Guess I better make a Christmas list too. That in itself is stressful. Four grand kids this year. Nobody panic. Hope to get back on here soon. I may forget. Bare with me........

Peace, Candy

Good Stuff......

Today has been a great day. Our band had the opportunity to go on a local radio station and sing two songs. We are promoting our big music festival that is this Saturday and it is so nice that we have such good people to help us.

 There are so many groups that can help in this county and sometimes you just don't know about them. We are also kicking off Operation Christmas Child there as well as canned food and clothing drive among other charities. Of course there is music with ten bands participating. We are having a kids zone and very cheap food and drinks. 

The new thing this year that my hubby is heading up is the hot rod, bike and car show. Love our community and love the fact that God is using us to show people that we all fall short but he can use anyone to glorify his kingdom. That's one of the reasons we changed our name to Common Ground. We all stand on common ground. If your local, hope to see you there.

Peace, Candy

Job Hunting...

I am sure I'm not alone when I say that job hunting is not fun. It is really the opposite of fun. Going on websites and sending in resumes as well as newspapers and just the old fashion help wanted signs,.........Which of course those are few and far between. Most of it is done online. I hate that. Your sending in what you have done but not who you are. I mean lets face it your not gonna get hired at Hooters if you got no uh um......well you know. Not that I was applying there I was merely stating the obvious. lol 

Then if your more, lets say mature, ok old.......sometimes your treated a tad bit different then your younger sisters. Ugh! I was getting pretty discouraged. Especially since I got told alot I was over qualified alot. I know this. I am not trying to take over your company, I just want to work and have fun if I possibly can then go home to my family. 

I would love to be a talk show host like say Kelly and Candy but after Regis left I didn't seem to get a call. 
But anywho back to the job search...I don't know about you but I don't like to be judged. I feel like when you are job hunting that is pretty much what your signing yourself up for. Job dating if you will. Bleck!

I do have good news though. I just started my new job today and I think it will be a great fit. It's at a baby boutique and its really close to my house. The gals I am working with are very kind. I think I'm gonna like it there. (Ps. I did find it on Facebook but I also went in to introduce myself) =)

If your looking for a job, I feel your pain. Hopefully you can do something you love. Makes a big difference.

Peace, Candy