A horrible dodgeball accident...

I know what could go wrong during a game of dodgeball. It was only adults and we were using gatorballs, they are soft. There I was having the time of my life, I don't usually play dodgeball, a guy threw the ball at me. I jumped up to not get hit. I go get a couple of balls, I get in a good spot, take my first ball, pull my arm up and back and throw....then white blinding pain. So what started off as a fun day of training turned into an embarrassing painful day with a side trip to the hospital. You wondering what happened? Well I dislocated my shoulder. Yep a dislocated shoulder playing dodgeball! Well I have to go to the doctor again today, so I'll post more later.

Copy Cat

1. Typically, what time do you wake up? My alarm goes off at 4:30 a.m. so naturally I roll out of bed about 5a.m.

2. On a good night, what time are your kids in bed? 9:30 pm. At 13 you think he would be sneakier about staying up but he still does the I have to go to the restroom, I need a drink thing.

3. How long have you been a mommy? It seems like forever. It's been 14 glorious years now.

4. How old were you when you became a mom? 18

5. What is your favorite kids T.V show? It's been a number of years since I have really watched on, but Sesame Street has Elmo's World and I love Elmo's World!

6. What is your least favorite kids T.V. show? I don't know if they still show Teletubbies but I can not stand that show!

7. What is your favorite chore? Mowing the lawn. However we don't have one.

8. What is your favorite meal to cook? Spagetti

9. What meal do you cook most often? I haven't cooked at all this last 9 months. Before that it was hamburgers.

10. What is your kids favorite meal? Burgers

11. What is your favorite thing your husband does with your kids? I love it when Raul goes into Kenny's room and plays with him and talks with him.

12. What are 5 things that make you smile when you’re being a mom? Whenever Kenny is happy. When he is being silly. Hearing other people describe my son. Watching him sleep. Listening to Kenny play, he is quite animated and a bit loud.

13. If you could take your kids anywhere, where would it be? Japan, Kenny really wants to go.

14. When was the last time you went out without your kids? Well he is 13 years old, so we get out alone every weekend.

15. What is your favorite pastime/activity to do with your kids? Going to the movies.

16. Name one thing you said you would never say as a mother? I swear that I will never call my son an asshole. Yep as a child I was called one.

17. Name something you do, that your own mom did? Love my child with all my heart.

18. What is your favorite quality your mom has? Her strength.

19. What is your favorite kids book? Marvin K. Mooney, will you please go now!

20. What is your favorite advice for new moms? I don't have an answer for this.

21. What is your most heartbreaking moment as a mom? Sending my Kenny to school for the first time.

22. What is your most joyful moment being a mom? The first time I felt Kenny move inside me.

23. When was the last time you told one of your kids, “I Love You”? A few minutes ago.

24. When was the last time you were told, “I love you” by one of your kids? A few minutes ago.

Aunt Marge

It's been a few weeks now since my Aunt Marge passed away. As a child I loved spending time with Aunt Marge, she was always one of my favorite people. As an adult I treasured the few times I got to see her. She had been sick for awhile and on my last visit home I was so wrapped up in my sister and soon to be born nephew, Phoenix, that visiting her was an afterthought. I wanted to go visit her the morning we were set to head back to Arizona, however she had a paricularly bad night so Grandma thought it was best if we didn't go. I regret this decision. I hate myself for not staying another day to try again.

For awhile now...

I have been sick. I thought maybe it was the 2 jobs and too much stress. My symptoms were light headedness, headaches, and nausea. At my last doctors visit some tests were ran and I have been dianosed with type 2 diabetes. I gotta say this sucks. So, I'm now on medication and have spent a good deal of time figuring out what I can and can't have. I can now easily stay with in the proper glucose levels. On the other hand, some days a big plate af spaghetti or a simple chocolate bar are almost more temptation than I can take. I have a wonderful support system at work, but not at home, so weekends are the hardest. I still have the tiredness, maybe I have one too many jobs. I look forward to the summer and shorter hours.

Jennifer Lynn

Jennifer Lynn Aragon 1976-2007

Jennifer Lynn Aragon, 30, of Cheyenne died Oct. 25 in Cheyenne.

She was born Dec. 28, 1976, in Cheyenne.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Aragon of Cheyenne; stepsons, Isaac Aragon, Isaiah Aragon, Zechariah Aragon, all of Cheyenne; a stepdaughter, Jazmin Aragon of Cheyenne; father, Jesse Martinez of Spring Creek, Nev.; mother, Jerry Denis of Canon City, Colo.; siblings, Joel of Reno, Nev., Leila of Cheyenne, Eloisa of Richmond, Va.; grandparents, Frank and Corina Martinez of Cheyenne and Frank and Viola Addington of Canon City; two nieces; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

I like the pretty lights...

Well I've been here in Pennsylvania for 3 days now. I'm having an awesome time. Tonight we went to the fair, watched the parade and the fireworks. We were up close to the fireworks, within a hundred feet or so. It's been great being here with Amelia. I miss her dearly, but this seems to have been a good move for both her and Joe. Love them, love being here, but I miss my boys.

15 and change...

It's was some 15 years and change. We were both 15 and head over heals. We had snuck off campus and headed to the park down the street. I could feel the butterflies in my stomach. I knew that it would be the day, the day of my first kiss. There had been other boys that had tried. I had always backed away. With him It was different. The difference was I thought I was in love. When we got to the park, we walked up this little hill. I still remember how nervous I was. I remember looking into his eyes and losing myself there. Then came the kiss. It was everything I had ever hoped for, everything I knew it should be. To this day he holds a piece of my heart. And sometimes when I close my eyes and think of that day I can still feel the butterflies, the touch of his lips and how it felt to lose part of myself in his eyes.