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Jen Is Missing Have You Seen Her

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Sorry Jen is missing in action. The stomach bug has seemed to grab her family and will not let go. It seems to trick you in letting you have a couple normal days and then BAM it plans its attack again. Also it has hit her best friend’s family pretty good.

Even though Jen says it is a very good weight loss plan, she would not recommend it to anyone. It’s painful and just a plain awful feeling overall.

We are working with the higher people now to try and figure out how to kick this bug to the curb once and for all… once we have found the solution, Jen will be back to what she loves BLOGGING!

Music Review Corneille Plus Giveaway

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Music is such a big part of my life. It inspires me, it relaxes me, it gets the family in a party mood… I could keep going on and on. So when I was approached at the idea of reviewing music, I was so excited. Moms, I know when you are having a rather hectic day, just pop in a CD and it immediately can take our day to a whole different level right?

This first CD I was sent to review is from a major new artist with MoTown Records. His name is Corneille Nyungura. I immediately ripped open the package when it came in and started reading all about this new artist. He is really virtually unknown in the US, but did you know he sells out many crowds all over the rest of the world? As a young boy is when he started developing a love for music which he credits his father for moving him along in his music career. One day his father was hearing him sing and he said “That sounds good, it kind of sounds like Tracy Chapman.”

So I went ahead and put in the CD and he does sound like Tracy Chapman. I have always been a big fan of Tracy Chapman since I was in highschool. Thank goodness my hubby loves Tracy as well so we were all really enjoying this CD as a family. Corneille explores smooth soul and acoustic-based R&B pop. Think of a mix between John Legend, Tracy Chapman and Marvin Gaye. It really is relaxing to listen to, yet still has a beat to it that just can lighten your whole day. This will definitely be apart of my collection for a while.

This CD is named The Birth of Cornelius. The album chronicles the latest chapter for a musician who has already had a remarkable career—and an extraordinary life. Though virtually unknown to an American audience, Corneille sells out arenas in other parts of the world. His albums have reached monumental, Diamond-selling status in France. And those accomplishments follow struggles and challenges in his personal history that are truly beyond comprehension.

I am so excited after all his great achievements overseas, he is finally bringing his music to America. He summed it up best when he said: “I look at America, and I see so much of who I am,” he says. “The identity confusion that I’ve been struggling with all my life is the same that most people here go through. When I think of America, the first thing that comes to my mind is the sense that I might truly feel understood for the first time.”

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Can I Get All Emotional

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… and no it is not that time of month haha ;). I am still allowed though to shed some happy tears though right?

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You see that huge smile on that App State wearing little girl! She is my oldest daughter and along with my youngest can move me to tears in an instance.

My heart just leaps out to their hearts and makes me melt all over again and again. So what had me in happy tears today?

The first thing was… I was in the school line to pick her up from school. She caught glimpse of me and immediately jumped up and got the biggest smile on her face. She was waving the biggest wave she could. Then you could see her telling all her friends.. that’s my mommy ;). Oh my goodness, did the tears start just pouring. I mean come on Jen, you are right there in school line with the principal looking at you, and you are just shedding the tears. They were happy tears though because I have that effect on my darling M that she gets so happy to see me each and everyday from school. I love the bond we share. Don’t worry M, I am just as happy and probably more to see your most wonderful smile in the afternoons as well.

The secong thing was… we were working on her bible verse that she has to learn this week for Awana in order to get her new book. The verse this week is John 3:16. Sitting there with her tonight and listening at her memorize this verse took me back to my younger days in church. I remembered this same verse around her age and now I am sitting here helping MY little girl, learn the same verse. Turn on the water spout again because here goes the tears flowing full speed ahead. Seeing her light up once she got every word down pat and her wanting to repeat it over and over. LOVE IT. Just a little reminder from God that yes, Jen you are doing just what you need to be doing raising these two beautiful girls.

Life is sooo good! So its ok to be emotional with happy tears right? 🙂

Ultimate Blog Party 2009

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Ultimate Blog Party 2009

Hey there…. I am so excited to get this party started. Come on in, grab you a drink, and let’s start mingling.

Please meet your host Jen Houck:

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Hey ya’ll (southern girl and all ya know), I am so glad to “meet” you. One Moms World is so happy to get to mingle with each and every one of you. What better way to bring in the first day of Spring!

Let’s me tell you a little about myself. I am a work at home mom (since early 2003) of two beautiful girls. They are playing it up at the park now so let’s take a sneek peak at them:

Big Sister:

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Little Sister:

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This has been one more long winter, so we are enjoying this warm weather that has been brought our way by the good ole Mr. Sunshine.

I have been blogging since August 2005 and just have loved it from the first minute I started blogging. It helps connecting with other parents and sharing the journey of the curvy road of parenthood. They say life comes at you fast…. I believe that 100%. There is never a dull moment and I could not imagine life any other way. I enjoy being home with them and seeing them grow.

Also, I am a weight watchers fanatic. As of yesterday, I am down 34.6 pounds. I enjoy sharing videos of easy weight watcher meals here, along with easy weight watcher desserts. I believe in sharing recipes that will help you lose weight, but that also has a really good tasting and are EASY to make. (Moms have limited time ya know!) Hey, if I can get my husband (the pickest eater of all) to enjoy these recipes, you know they have to be good. So keep checking back with new recipes each week. Right now, I would like you to pick up a bowl of our Weight Watchers banana pudding. It is so delicious and you can’t even tell it is missing the fat.

Recipe:

  • 1 Big Box of Vanilla Pudding Mix
    (Follow the recipe on the box for the 5 minute pudding)
  • Add in sliced bananas to the mix
  • A Box of Reduced Fat Vanilla Wafers
    (Layer your 13 x 9 dish on the bottom with Vanilla Wafers)
  • Pour the prepared pudding mix on top of the wafers
  • Sit the dish in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let it set
  • Once set, layer the top with one regular container of Fat Free Cool Whip.

You are all set to enjoy a wonderful guilt free dessert.

While you are here visitng… do not forget to enter our giveaways:

Win an Autographed Music CD

Leave me a comment below so I can come mingle in at your party as well. Happy Ultimate Blog Party 2009. Woot Woot!!!

Also don’t forget to check out the Prize page. I couldn’t believe all the prizes. I am going to put my picks below 🙂

#58 Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer
#1 $100 GC to Pedal Cars/Rocking Horse
#19: Target Gift Certificate
#71 Flip Flops for Mother and Daughter
#79 Cute Clips
#106 Melissa and Doug’s Dress Up

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