Santa Baby......

LOOK AT MY X-MAS ANGEL...IF SHE DOESN'T LOOK LIKE HER MOTHER THAN I DON'T KNOW WHO DOES...SHE ACTS AND LOOKS MORE LIKE ME EVERYDAY...GOD BLESS HER..SHE LOVES THE CAMERA..THAT'S MY GIRL.

~ Being out of the loop ~

Hey girls, Sorry it has taken me so long to update my Blog... I have had some bumps in the road, and I am trying to take care of them. I miss the blogger and I hope to be back now. I am hoping that things will get better for me. I pray! I wish it was easier to explain. All I do ask is that you are all here for me and just sit beside me along the way. I am so blessed to have special people in my life. God knows how much I love and appreciate them. Most of all, the Miracle of my life Jalina. She is what keeps me going. She puts that twinkle in my eye.

Nena & Jalina ~ Give Love ~

Time with the girls...we missed you Katie, Maybe next time :)

Seriously~Who was coming ova?

No one... I think I need my head checked... Just the 3 of us here today then we did our visiting but just look at what I cooked:

Large gravy with homemade Meatballs
Raviolis
13 lb turkey <---- for 3 people?????
Stuffing
Mashed Potatoes
Corn
Stuffed Mushrooms--mmm Nana's recipe
Homemade Choc. Chip Cookies
Homemade White Choc. Chunk Cookies
Homemade strawberry cheesecake
Homemade Pizzelles (don't know how to spell it)
Homemade apple pie (mama mia did it smell good)
Homemade chocolate bark with crushed roasted nuts on top
Tons of fruit
Fresh Bread

Come on!!! was that all necessary, lol lol...

Being Grateful On This Special Day

Some people look at today as just stuffing their face and then sitting on the couch. I think as I kid, I would just get excited that it was Holiday and a day to have special sweets and soda. That was the only time my mother bought those things. Now I look at Thanksgiving in such a different way. It is definitely a day that we should sit back and think about what we are grateful for. First off I am grateful to be alive and healthy.Other than that, the most important things in my life are great friends (you know who you are), a blessing and a miracle...my daughter Jalina. I don't know where I would be without her. I am so blessed.

Jenny's New Wheels......I like!

Mama & Me

Mama's Girl

21 Pounds and Lovin' It.......So proud of ME...More to go!

Kicking it back a few days...Jordan's Birthday Celebration

Jalina and I met Titi and Jordan for a Birthday dinner at Chili's...It was so nice to have some quality time with my Godson as he opens his presents and was so happy to see what I got him. It made his night..He is so silly..He had Jalina laughing the whole night. Love you Jordan..You are getting so big..I remember talking to you in Mama's belly and feeling you kick...

The "Good Witch".....

Jalina had the best night...She wasn't scared and understood a little bit better that this is just pretend and not to be afraid..She did a great job "trick or treating". Very proud of her.

Jalina's School friends....Halloween Party

Jalina's 1st Halloween Parade at School 10/31

Jalina's Schoool does a Halloween Parade every year where the kids parade around the building doing about 4 laps while parents and friends just watch them and cheer them on. It was the cutest thing to see all the different costumes. The kids definatley enjoyed it..

I just love this show....

I could watch this show all day long...I am addicted to the re-runs... I don't watch much TV but I will sit still for this one...

CUTES EATING HEALTHY...

I am trying to show Jalina that eating healthier is better for her. I need her to make better choices when she wants snacks....In my house it is 100 calorie packs or apples...

COLUMBUS DAY PARADE

Every year I take Jalin to the parade, but Papi usually has to work so this year he was able to come with us and see how excited she gets.. Well, I do too. I like the bands and all the cutes that walk by....we had alot of fun..

2nd Project.....Now Papi's Turn....

Jalina had another project for school. I told Richie that it is his turn, since I did the last one. Plus, we should split it up so that he can share the fun as well. Well, I have to say that this was a fun project for him. She needed to create some type of monster. I was glad this wasn't my project. I am not good with scary things. I placed a whole bunch of crafts boxes that I have in front of them both and walked away.
Look at this project. How cute is this? They used: an old milk carton, plastic tubes, old pants for the hair, paint for the blood, hot glue gun (i helped with that) If I know Richie, I would come in the room and they would be hot glued to the chairs. (Not that it wouldn't be a bad thing, lol lol). Foam for the nose and stitches, shoe lace string for the mouth and eye brows...Good job right? I was very proud and happy. She is very excited to go to school and tell everyone. Proud of you Mama. Good job!

Beverly Hills Chihuahua

Such a cute movie for the kids.... Papi and I took Jalina and laughed the whole movie.. Jalina really enjoyed it but I think I laughed more. I just think it is so funny how they make it look like the dogs are talking. It's a must see if you ask us..

BREAKFAST IN BED.....

In my 32 years I have never gotten breakfast in bed... Well yesterday broke the record. Jalina and I woke up to scrambled eggs and wheat toast with a glass of orange juice sitting next to us. Jalina was so set back, she knows that you are not suppose to eat in the bedrooms. So when Papi left the room she looked at me and said "Mama, why am I eating toast and eggs in bed?". I just looked at her and said "Today is a special day Mama".

Quote from some one special in my life....

I was with a friend today and out of nowhere she tells me "Beau, it doesn't matter where you are, it's the person you are with that matters." How true is that? Me and my friend go/gone alot of places and do/did alot of things together...some of the places may have not been the fanciest or the best but we ALWAYS have a laugh and a blast when we are together. Nothing like having a good friend and some good laughs with the person you love and want to be with. It really shouldn't matter where you are, but good company always makes up for it.

sweet & creamy (i like)

mmmmmmmmmm yummy..... this is my new favoraite ice cream these days.....
I box a box by HOOD the other day and they are sugar free and 1 gram of fat... I could eat the whole box...they are so sweet but creamy on the inside....o my..me and Jalina like alot... you have got to grab yourself some of these soon....

This one is for you Beau.....

What time is it
8:19 p.m.
What's your full name
Jennifer LeeAnn Iraola
What are you most afraid of
dying and something happeneing to Jalina again :(
What is the most recent movie that you have seen
We own the night (i didn't even fall asleep) very good movie
Place of birth
Boston, MA
Favorite food
PIZZA
What's your natural hair color
blonde (yup)... can you imagine that...i no like
Ever been a Neat Freak
are you kidding me? do you know who you are asking? of course I have OCD
Ever been skinny dipping
yes and it was HOTTTTTT!
Love someone so much it made you cry
YES and made me sick to my stomach to have them not in my life
Been in a car accident
Yes
Croutons or bacon bits
croutons
Favorite day of the week
Sunday, It's always been a relaxing day for me...
Favorite restaurant
TiJuanna's especially when the Mariachi Band busts out on a Saturday night and sings at your table!
Favorite Flower
daisy
Favorite sport to watch
is s** a sport?
Favorite drink
Diet pepsi (caffine free)

Favorite ice cream
Anything with nuts
DISNEY, no doubt!
Ever been on a ship
yep
What color is your bedroom carpet
tan
How many times did you fail your driver's test
i didn't, i cruised right out on the first try!
Before this one, from whom did you get your last e-mail
Flor
What do you do when you are bored
I am never bored because I don't have time to be. I don't stop!!
Bed Time
8:30 9:00
Who is the person that you are most curious to see their responses everyones
Favorite TV shows
Ellen, Ghost Hunters, How's Its Made, How did that get on my plate, Run's House
Last person you went to dinner with
My husband
Park or Zoo
both
Favoraite Color
anything with glitter and sparkles, but I luv purple. Did you know purple means PASSION?
How many tattoos do you have
3
How many pets do you have
2- Mr. Fish and a Dog Nena
Which came first, the chicken or the egg
the egg
What do you want to do before you die?
Get back all the people that hurt me in some sort of way!

Have you ever been to Hawaii
No..but someone is going to take me
Have you been to countries outside the U.S.
P.Rico
Time this survey ended 8:32

Wax On ~ Wax Off Baby!!!

There isn't going to be any messin' with this Angel when they are done with her!!!