It's ok to say Merry Christmas to me

I am shocked to hear little kids asking their parents if it's okay to say Merry Christmas, or should they say Happy Holidays.

Friday I was helping a mother and daughter with their purchases after I was done with the order. I simply said

"Thanks and have a nice day, and Merry Christmas" Like I always do. To this I hear the little girl say:

" Merry Christ" and then she stopped looked at her mom and asked
" Is it okay to say that?"

The mom responded with : " I don't know, some people don't apporve of that just say Happy Holidays."

Are you kidding me? I am outraged at what this world has come to. I used to love Christmas time when I was little and NEVER remember having to trip over myself on what to say to someone. It was always Merry Christmas.

I want all those of you out there that read this and feel the same way to please post back with :

And the Award goes to...

Today was a good day at work. Every month we have a devotional where we sing a song, have a prayer,give out awards to the hard workers, and celebrate birthdays with cake at the end.

Today I was shocked when I was given the award of



I was given this award because my manager says I always look for things to do and don't stand around at work. With this award I received a card and a bag of Hershey's Mint truffle Kisses.

Dear Santa

Dear Santa,

It's been a long time since I have written you a letter, and I'm sorry. As your song says you see me when I'm sleeping and know when I'm awake.You know if I've been bad or good. So this year I hope you and I can agree that my name should be on the Good girl list.

If that's the case then I would like to ask you for a Wii game console and the Super Mario Brothers game as well. I hear this Wii thing is the newest rage. It's like the Super Nintendo of my time only newer and cooler. Even though I am asking you for this. My biggest wish this year is that you take care of all those families that are struggling to make ends meet this year. Many of those will be blessed soon when they come to Bishop night at my work. But for those that can't or don't know about this. Please Santa help them find the joy in Christmas as well.

With love,
Alecia

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.