Mi Familia

Aaliyah (the baby of the family)

Kristina (Daddy's girl)

Eddie (Our one and only son and the big brother)

Sheila (mother and wife now single due to husband's passing)

Edward (father and husband passed away almost 4 years ago)

Introducing the Young Family

I have always wanted to be a writer and I am a scrapbook fanatic so I decided I would start a blog. That's one way to force myself to write every day. One day before I die I plan to write a novel. Until then this blog will have to do. Nothing much is going on in my life right now. Just work and taking Aaliyah to school and to the mall and over to a friends house. You get the picture. I am Aaliyah's official chauffer. Okay since going to school to be a court reporter my spelling also stinks. Anyway just wanted to say hello and let you know what is going on in my life right now. Take care and God Bless! Mama Young

Monday, April 26, 2010

Trip to Phoenix


I have had such a wonderful time these past few days that I have been in Phoenix. The Mocha Mom's Conference was awesome. I have never had so much fun at a conference in my life. The mom's I met were so nice and embracing. I am hoping that we will stay in touch. The pole dancing class we took at AZ Pole was awesome. The things Kenya and Trisha did on their pole's was jaw dropping. I'm just saying. Unfortunately I won't be making a living as a pole dancer. We used spinning poles and it felt like I was spinning 100 miles a minute. My body did not like spinning that fast so I got sick to my stomach and almost puked. Darn it and I was so looking forward to my new career. Saturday night we went to the Chocolate Party at the Hilton at Tapatio Cliffs. By then I was so tired from the pole dancing I just sat in a chair and went to sleep. Lol. The workshops were also interesting and I won a 30 minute lifestyle coaching session with Lainika Johnson-Colbert who reminds me of Tonya Chaney and even talks like her. I have had so much fun I really don't want to go back to Denver but alas I must. This trip however has made me think I might want to move back to Phoenix. I am praying about it and asking God to give me wisdom and guidance concerning this. Today I am planning to go see Talisman West and maybe Arcosanti as well. I hope you have a blessed day because I sure am.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

I'm Going Going Back Back to Phoenix, Phoenix


I am going to Phoenix this weekend to a conference and I am so excited. I am staying with friends and hoping to see other friends while I am there. I have never been to a Mocha Mom conference so I am looking forward to the different workshops and events they have planned. I am going to a Chocolate Party on Friday night and on Saturday I have signed up for a pole dancing class. I'll try anything once. Lol! Anyway it will be nice to be in sunshine and warm weather. I also plan to drive by my old house. I miss it and I miss my neighbor Larry. He was so nice and helpful. Unfortunately my neighbors in Dam East are not as nice. I fell in my front yard and a neighbor was driving by and didn't even roll down the window to ask if I was okay. I don't want to ruin my good mood so let's change the subject. I hope I will get a chance to go to the Scottsdale Mall. I love that mall it is one of my favorites. I'm bringing my bathing suit too just in case I get a chance to jump in a pool somewhere. I can't wait. Phoenix here I come!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

It's a Lazy, Rainy Saturday


I didn't work today because they didn't ask me and I didn't offer. Lol! I wanted to spend the day with my daughter but I forgot that she was spending the night with Amber. Then another friend Shayna asked if she could spend the night with her tonight. So I guess I will be going solo this weekend. I have tried to stay busy today. I started out taking a knitting class and now I am getting ready to go to book club. I don't know what I'm going to do tonight but I'll think of something. Right now I am trying to finish reading JD's book before I go to book club but I don't think I'm going to have enough time to finish it. We are meeting at Panera Bread. I always look forward to book club. We have such wonderful discussions. Well I have to go but I hope you have a happy and blessed weekend.

Friday, April 16, 2010

It's A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood


I woke up this morning thinking about how beautiful my yard is in the spring and summer time. There are some daffodils in the front yard that have already bloomed. I went outside the other day and started cleaning up my deck area looking forward to sitting out in the backyard. I brought a two seater swing that I need to have someone come and put it together. Kristina put the frame together but I need someone to attach the swing. I am looking forward to spending a lot of time in my backyard this summer. I am going to buy a grill and cook outside and just enjoy my lovely garden. It just amazes me how beautiful nature is and how awesome God is.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Another Day Another Dollar


Today is Thursday. Thank the Lord the week is almost over. I feel like I never have enough time to do everything that I need to do. My days are filled with going to work, paying bills, cleaning, taking care of Aaliyah, trying to stay on track with my diet, etc. One good thing is in a few weeks I will be going to Phoenix. I can't wait. I am hoping to see some of my old friends. I really miss Phoenix. Well have to go. Aaliyah is going to be late for school. Lol!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Today my friend Lisa went to church with Aaliyah and I. She really enjoyed the sermon and so did I. I felt like Pastor Phil was speaking directly to me. After church we went to Ihop for breakfast. Then Lisa decided to head back to Longmont and Aaliyah and I went to Barnes and Noble. In between there and Walmart I lost my phone. I am going through blackberry withdrawal. Back to the sermon something Pastor Phil said today really hit me. Someone once asked me why I was so d*** happy as if to say you have no right to be so happy and today Pastor Phil said what I was actually thinking when this person asked me that question. I smile because I know that my God is able. My God is able to deliver me from any situation and any circumstance. I smile because my God is able!!!!