We love you all

The reason I have this picture posted on my blog is because I want to show the world how truly amazing this family is. They are always there for both my husband and I with no questions asked.

When my husband needed help fighting his addiction for cigarettes they generously bought him tons of stuff to help him quit.

When I had my tonsillectomy, they generously made sure I was okay and gave me soft foods, and medicine.

They have invited us numerous time over to dinner, have called to make sure we are okay and don't need anything. They have done so much for us, and I justed wanted to dedicate a spot on my blog to this strong, loving and amazing family.

We love you guys so much.

Are you calling me a liar?

( This is a long blog, but it needed to be written this way)

As most of you know I have been sick since Friday. Well before then but Friday I went to the doctor finally because I was tired of coughing and being in pain. The doctor diagnosed me with Bronchitis and prescribed me the Z-pack. I thought it would be no big deal to work the next day so I did, even though the doctor advised me to stay home until Monday. But I thought to myself if I can't go to work that I can't see my kids. NO WAY was I going to let that happen.

So I go to work on Saturday and am feeling pretty good, until I start working really hard, and start coughing to much. On my lunch break I went and talked to my manager about how I was feeling and that I have bronchitis, and even tried to show him the doctors note.

Me: " Aaron, I am not feeling to well and was wondering if possible can I go home a little early? I have a doctors note here explaining that I really shouldn't be working today because of my bronchitis."

Thinking that he would see I was being tough and look at the note. But not even looking at me he says

" You know Alecia you've been sick a lot lately, I think it would be best for you just to toughen it out. I'll see what I can do."

To make a long story short. He let me off register 15 minutes before I was supposed to end my shift.

Needless to say I went to see my kids that night, did not go to church the next day, and went back to work Monday. Mind you by now I not only have bronchitis, but a VERY bad cold as well.

Before I even clocked in I talked to Sherri, another Manager. Explaining my situation and telling her how much I didn't want to spread my germs to others.

Making a long story short I stuck it out even though I was blowing my nose and coughing all day long. I literally had customers walk away without buying anything because they were not interested in my germs. I even had a customer want to talk to Sherri to give her

"A piece of my mind, for letting you work when you look so miserable"

By the time I came home from work and checked my temp. It was at 100 point 5. I was so sick and sore from coughing and sneezing that I just crashed and didn't wake up until noon the next day. Which was when I was supposed to go to work, still in pain and not feeling good I called in only to hear this from Sherri.

Me:" Hey Sherri it's Alecia"

Sherri: " Hi Alecia, what's up?"

Me: " I just woke up and know I am supposed to be on the clock right now. However I am not coming in because I'm still REALLY sick."

Sherri:(sarcastically) " Well you picked a really good time to call in, you know you're supposed to be closing tonight."
Me: " Yeah I know and I'm really sorry. It's just that I still..

(interrupted by Sherri) " Well just make sure that you get a doctor's note. I mean you were able to toughen it out yesterday, why not today?"

Can you believe that? I really wish I would have recorded the conversation to show just how sarcastic she was being, and how much she made it sound like I was faking the whole thing.

Okay I have said my two cents and am done now.

Growing like weeds

Taken two years ago on October 23rd, 2007. Zach was standing on Cody feet so that I could get him in the picture. Focus more on Cody's growth



and this was taken November 28th 2009



It's pretty sad when your 7 year old is almost as tall as you are. I give him not even a year and a half before he's as tall as Vaughn.

Dinner with my boys

Here are some pictures of my boys from the dinner we had last night.

Some really quick things to brag about

1. Cody is going to be in Scouts on the 1st of December

2. Cody is doing so well at home that he got a letter from his teacher saying how much she enjoys having him in the class

3. Cody got a trophy for winning first place on his soccer team

4. Zachary asked if he could take my Pooh jacket home with him, so he could be warm.

5. Zachary still asks at the end of the visit if he can come with us.

Enjoy the pictures!

Dear Mr Flu Bug

Dear Mr. Flu bug,



First off I say Mr because a women knows better than to give another women something as nasty as you. I fear that you may be trying hard to take over my immune system. So I just thought I'd let you know now that you are not welcome.



You may think you have won the fight, by not letting me enjoy any of my food today. But I guarantee that you will loose the war.

Kindly not interested in you,
Alecia

What a nice guy ( Times 2)

I was driving home from work, on the interstate. When I started to feel my truck shake. I thought nothing of it because it needs to be aligned and kept going. I get to the Cortaro Wal-mart to pick my mother-in-law up from work, and we're on our way.

Next thing I know I hear this thud thud thud,and immediately know what it is. So I stop in the middle of the turn lane near Arizona Pavilions road. I put my four ways on and get out of the truck to see just how bad the flat tire is. But to my surprise the tire is not flat but shredded.( This is not my truck, but this is what it looked like)





As me and my mother in law are sitting in the turn lane watching cars go by, a guy runs across the street to see if I need help moving the truck out of the way.
I tell him no thanks because the tire is so bad it that the rim was on the ground. he asks if he can help do anything and ( not knowing I had a spare) said " Maybe call the cops and tell them about us so they can block the lane off."



After the cop pulls up and asks what happened. I see a tow truck coming our way. The tow driver pulls in and asks " Where to?"



I politely have to say sorry sir but I have no money to pay for the tow, and my husband is on the way. He reaches over and gives me a hug and says " Don't worry about it, just think of it as my Christmas gift to you."