Water or Coke?

Eye Opening Information! (This was an email from my FIL)

This is really an eye opener... Water or Coke? We all know that water is important but I've never seen it written down like this before.

WATER
1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.
2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.
3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.
4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of the dieters studied in a University of Washington study.
5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.
6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.
7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page.
8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by 45%, plus it can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer.

And now for the properties of Coke:
1. In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons of Coke in the truck to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.
2. You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be gone in two days.
3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the toilet bowl and let the "real thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The citric acid in Coke removes stains from vitreous China.
4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with a rumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.
5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of Coca-Cola over the terminals to bubble away the corrosion
6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to the rusted bolt for several minutes.
7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham in aluminum foil, and bake. Thirty minutes before the ham is finished, remove the foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the Coke for sumptuous brown gravy.
8. To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of Coke into a load of greasy clothes, add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The Coca-Cola will help loosen grease stains.
9. It will also clean road haze from your windshield.

For Your Info:
1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8. It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase in osteoporosis.
2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck must use the Hazardous material place cards reserved for highly corrosive materials.
3. The distributors of Coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 ! years!

Now the question is... Would you like a Coke or a glass of water?

All I can say is a glass of ice cold water sounds so refreshing now! This has made me think differently about coke or any soda/pop for sure.

Happy Father's Day (two days late)

Happy Father's day to my wonderful husband, who is the greatest father in the world. Of course I am a little biased, but only a little. Below is an email my husband recieved from his father and thought it was funny so I decided to share.

Men Are Just Happier People

What do you expect from such simple creatures? Your last name stays put.The garage is all yours. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolateis just another snack. You can be President. You can never be pregnant. Youcan wear a white T-shirt to a water park. You can wear NO shirt to a waterpark. Car mechanics tell you the truth. The world is your urinal. You neverhave to drive to another gas station rest room because this one is just tooicky. You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on abolt. Same work, more pay. Wrinkles add character. Wedding dress $5000. Tuxrental-$100. People never stare at your chest when you're talking to them.The occasional well-rendered belch is practically expected. New shoes don'tcut, blister, or mangle your feet. One mood all the time.Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. You know stuff abouttanks. A five-day vacation requires only one suitcase. You can open allyour own jars. You get extra credit for the slightest act ofthoughtfulness. If someone forgets to invite you, he or she can still beyour friend.Your underwear is $8.95 for a three pack. Three pairs of shoes are morethan enough. You almost never have strap problems in public. You are unableto see wrinkles in your clothes. Everything on your face stays its originalcolor. The same hairstyle lasts for years, maybe decades. You only have toshave your face and neck.You can play with toys all your life. Your belly usually hides your big!hips. One wallet and one pair of shoes one color for all seasons.You can wear shorts no matter how your legs look. You can "do" your nailswith a pocket knife. You have the freedom of choice concerning growing amustache.You can do Christmas shopping for 25 relatives on December 24 in 25minutes.No wonder men are happier.

Happy Birthday!

 My oldest, Sarah, turned 7 on Father's Day this year, June 18th.  I can't believe my baby is this old already.  Happy Birthday Sarah Bear!!

Tootie has teeth!

Gracie face sporting her two teeth she got just last month.

(Oh and Tootie is just one of her many nicknames)

Fun Outside

Wow! The weather sure has been nice around here. I thought I would share some updated pictures of my cutie pies. Sarah is almost done with school and summer break is fast approaching. Can't wait to get to the beach and enjoy the break before school starts again. This fall Adam will be joining Sarah at school, he in kindergarten and she in 2nd grade. I can't believe how my babies are growing up so fast. Next year will just be me, Jack and Grace during school hours. *sigh* Empty nest sydrome is already swallowing me up!

Sunday Best

Our trip to Chicago

We had a great time! We Rode the double decker bus and toured the city, we rode the Ferris Wheel at Navy Pier, went up the Sears Tower aka Serious Tower (as pronounced by Adam) or Serious Trouble (as pronounced by Jack),  went to the Shedd Aquarium, and ate at some pretty cool places. We did a lot and I mean a lot of walking and nobody got sun burned.  Hooray! :D

Congrats!

To my sister Tanya and her husband on the birth of their third daughter, Lauren Elizabeth. She was born at 6:48 am weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and she was 20 1/2 inches long. Mom and baby are doing great. Lauren is beautiful and has lots of hair. Hopefully I can post some pictures of her soon.

Judge Roy Moore

Some of you may be wondering what Judge Roy Moore has been doing since he was removed from the bench for refusing to remove the 10 Commandments from his courtroom wall. Please read the poem he wrote below.

Judge Moore was sued by the ACLU for displaying the Ten Commandments in his courtroom foyer. He has been stripped of his judgeship and now they are attempting to strip his right to practice law in the state of Alabama.

The following is a poem written by Judge Moore:

America the Beautiful, or so you used to be. Land of the Pilgrims' pride; I'm glad they'll never see. Babies piled in dumpsters, Abortion on demand, Oh, sweet land of liberty; your house is on the sand. Our children wander aimlessly poisoned by cocaine, Choosing to indulge their lusts, when God has said abstain. >From sea to shining sea, our Nation turns away> From the teaching of God's love and a need to always pray. We've kept God in our temples, how callous we have grown. When earth is but His footstool, and Heaven is His throne. We've voted in a government that's rotting at the core, Appointing Godless Judges who throw reason out the door, Too soft to place a killer in a well deserved tomb, But brave enough to kill a baby before he leaves the womb. You think that God's not angry, that our land's a moral slum? How much longer will He wait before His judgment comes? How are we to face our God, from Whom we cannot hide? What then is left for us to do, but stem this evil tide? If we who are His children, will humbly turn and pray; Seek His holy face and mend our evil way: Then God will hear from Heaven and forgive us of our sins, He'll heal our sickly land and those who live within. But, America the Beautiful, if you don't - then you will see, A sad but Holy God withdraw His hand from Thee. ~Judge Roy Moore

Happy Birthday Amie!

Just returning the favor :D

Happy Mother's Day!

One Flaw In Women (this was an email forward from a friend)
Women have strengths that amaze men. They bear hardships and they carry burdens, but they hold happiness, love and joy. T hey smile when they want to scream. They sing when they want to cry. They cry when they are happy and laugh when they are nervous. They fight for what they believe in. They stand up to injustice. They don't take "no" for an answer when they believe there is a better solution. They go without so their family can have. They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally. They cry when their children excel and cheer when their friends get awards. They are happy when they hear about a birth or a wedding. Their hearts break when a friend dies. They grieve at the loss of a family member, yet they are strong when they think there is no strength left. They know that a hug and a kiss can heal a broken heart. Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors. They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you to show how much they care about you. The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning. They bring joy, hope and love. They have compassion and ideas. They give moral support to their family and friends. Women have vital things to say and everything to give.
HOWEVER, IF THERE IS ONE FLAW IN WOMEN,
IT IS THAT THEY FORGET THEIR OWN WORTH.

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers out there!

Happy 5th Birthday Adam!

  I can't believe it has already been 5 years since he was born.  Happy birthday Mr. Steven!!

Happy Anniversary to us!

Well today is Dan and my 9th wedding anniversary! It is amazing how time flies. Dan took the day off of work, plus it's raining so he can't work, but we will be busy remodeling our house then church youth group tonight so no dinner/date plans for us. Which is fine by me since I am anxious to get the living room finished :D. Next year though it will be special number 10 and we will have to do something then.

Who is Todd?

Apparently Todd is my youngest son Jack! You're all probably just as confused as I was when I first heard "Todd" being yelled out. I was blow drying my hair and heard a bunch of commotion so I stopped to investigate. Sarah and Adam were running around calling for Todd and trying to find him yelling, "Todd, Todd, hurry, come here, the building has collapsed!" and all of the sudden in runs Jack to the rescue. It seemed that the "collapsed building" aka the big cardboard box had indeed caved in while they were playing in it. So in came "Todd" to the rescue and they all helped fix the "building" again. Later that day while driving to town I asked the kids who Todd was and Jack's head popped up in the back seat saying, "It's me!" and they all agreed that Todd was really Jack.
Once again the imagination of children...it's a beautiful or in this case a funny thing!

The gang

Luke and Grace

Don't they make a cute couple? Just kidding Jonah or should I say Sammy ;)

Best Compliment

The best compliment you can get from a stranger besides "You're very attractive" is " You're a wonderful mother" the latter of which I received today at the Grocery store. Normally I get, "Wow you have your hands full" which to me really isn't something negative but sometimes it isn't meant to be positive either. So today when I heard that I was a wonderful mother from a total stranger, I must confess it really made my day. I only had three of my four children with me since Sarah was at school and at times I felt overwhelmed going down a few of the aisles (these were the aisles with elderly folk trying to decide which cheese to purchase) sometimes the older people don't appreciate young children squeaking between carts and will rudely tell you about it. Needless to say when I was complimented all the overwhelming feelings just washed away and I was proud. Proud to be a mother!

Spring Break...

The thing I was looking forward to most about Spring Break was being able to sleep in past 7:00 am since I wouldn't have to get Sarah up for school. But can you guess what happened? That's right, just the opposite! The kids were waking up no later then 6:30 am everyday, Hooray!! So school starts on Monday and it looks like I will get to sleep in, for 30 minutes at least! UGH! I can't wait for summer break :D

Happy Birthday....

to me. Well, today is my birthday. I am 27. Wow I can't believe I am almost 30! LOL

Parent Job Description

I got this from a friend in an email and thought I would share...

PARENT - Job Description This is hysterical. If it had been presented this way when we were young, none of us would have wanted the position!!!!

POSITION : Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa

JOB DESCRIPTION : Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills and be willing to work variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed. Extensive courier duties also required.

RESPONSIBILITIES : The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case, this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate production of multiple homework projects. Must have the ability to plan and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end product. Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and janitorial work throughout the facility.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION : None. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE : None required unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.

WAGES AND COMPENSATION : Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption that college will help them become financially independent. When you die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.

BENEFITS : While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock options are offered; this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth and free hugs for life