Lara Rabbit

bizzy/lazy

2009-05-15T09:33:00.001-07:00

It has been a month since my last post. I have been busy, but also lazy and not dealing with anything, but what I have to.

My mom is coming into town tomorrow from Texas. It has been almost 2 years since we have seen her. I know she is going to trip out when she sees what a little kid D.L. is. She still calls him " the baby" They grow up so fast..sniff sniff.

Our new dog C.C. is such a sweetheart and I love her so , but whoever had her before messed her up. They obviously hit her. She lets out little tinkles if you just tell her "NO" loudly. We had the same problem with our Cocker when we got her, but she was still a puppy. We just boosted her confidence and cleaned up the puddles without saying a word. I wonder if this can work on a dog that is almost three. Any suggestions.....

I really don't like people who abuse there animals.....

Well I had better go start cleaning for my mom's arrival.

fingers crossed

2009-04-15T14:49:00.000-07:00

I think I fixed my comments once again.
I had changed the security on them because I got some spam, but now I changed it again.
We shall see...

C. C.

2009-04-11T19:47:00.000-07:00

So today we got a new doggie. Adi was becoming even more fragile since Yoda was gone so we decided she needed a buddy. I was having this internal battle because I wanted a Boston terrier (approx $ 800 big ones) but knew I should rescue a dog from the shelter. I had also thought about fox terriers, but knew I should get something from the shelter. " Do the right thing Rabbit"

So today we went to some shelters in town. We went to the Wee Barr None adoption thingy at Petco. Great organization, but no dogs for us. They are a " No Kill" shelter.

Then we went to the Shelter on Zuni in Apple Valley and found our little girlie C. C. She is a 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier with papers. So sweet & smart, and housebroken! $ 75 bux and I am out the door. FYI there are a lot of pure breeds at shelters right now because of people losing there houses and not being able to keep them. Sad, but good for us. All the people at the shelters and pet store were talking about it. The people in front of us at the shelter were getting a beautiful pure breed husky. Anyways....

Her & Adi are great together though they will growl over the same chewie. (even though there are 12 others) She is super mellow too...

We are happy!

YODA

2009-03-09T19:31:00.000-07:00

Today was a hard day for us. We put our old puggy Yoda down. He really was fading fast and didn't even know what was going on. So at least he wasn't scared. We are all having a hard time with it. He really is in a better place though. His quality of life was deteriorating before our eyes.

RIP YODA

hmmmm...

2009-03-02T13:41:00.000-08:00

Well, Its Monday, but feel like friday...Im all mixed up.
My bookeeping for taxes is going along smoothly, but slowly. I am now in September. I tell myself every year to just stay caught up through the year. It would be so much better that way. But then by the time I am done inputting the previous year I am so sick of Quickbooks I cant even deal...hmmm..maybe this year.
We got our popcorn/acoustic ceilings removed last Friday. The worker bees got here at 6 am and were gone before noon. Very little cleanup too. I packed up a sleeping bubbinz at 5:45 and drove over to Jammers moms house to hang out. It was probably a very good thing I left. They put a million tarps all over then took our garden hose into the house and sprayed the ceilings. No furniture moved..nothing..I would have been a little uneasy to say the least if I had seen that.

#2

2009-02-22T16:24:00.000-08:00

It is day 2 of my cleanse. I started my period this morning. I was thinking that that would be it. I would just feel awful and that could be my excuse to strap on the old feedbag. I actually feel better then most first days of ye old cycle. No cramps and slightly more patient. The no cramps thing rocks.

I am doing better then I did on my second day of my last cleanse too. I guess I just realize from doing it before that it is not forever and someday soon I will be chewing again. I have definitely had my hard times though, but for the most part it is paying off. I won't go into the gory details.

I am knitting arm warmers right now. This cleanse makes me cold, so I have one on while I am knitting the other. I think I might start back on my poncho too. I need to learn how to use double pointed needles. What is a good starter size?

I have this really pretty silvery grey yarn that my mom sent me. About 6 skeins. None of it has labels so I know nothing else about it. I want to make something out of it , but what?

The pic is of George Harrison. He is my favorite Beatle ( we are a big Beatles house) He would have been 66 on Wednesday. I love this picture. He was so great!

Oh well time for some more concoction...

Pre Spring cleaning..

2009-02-21T13:50:00.000-08:00

Today is the first day of my second cleanse...I went 2 days last time. I am hoping for 5 this time. My hubby is on it & a friend might start it soon too. That makes it easier to know you are not the only one.

We watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons last night. It was good. Interesting story. Makes you think. I rarely watch movies anymore.( except for kid ones) I don't know why..just lost interest. We have Slumdog Millionaire & Milk too..I might watch those.

The picture is of Bubbinz with a peacock at the Arcadia Arboretum a few weeks ago. It was all good then about 3 of them started chasing us (like Geese) to get Bubbinz' cookie. HaHa..Crazy birds!

Love is Love is Love

2009-02-07T14:47:00.000-08:00

This email & Link was sent to me by my good friend J & J in Ojai. They have been together for 18 years. They did the flowers for J & I's wedding. One of the sweetest, truest couples you will ever meet. The song & video is so sad/sweet.
If you don't feel comfortable with it, then do not click on the link. If you do then maybe after sign the email petition. :)

Hi,Have you heard that Ken Starr -- and the Prop 8 Legal Defense Fund -- filed legal briefs defending the constitutionality of Prop 8 and attempting to forcibly divorce 18,000 same-sex couples that were married in California last year? The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in this case on March 5, 2009, with a decision expected within the next 90 days. The Courage Campaign has created a video called "Fidelity," with the permission of musician Regina Spektor, that puts a face to those 18,000 couples and all loving, committed couples seeking full equality under the law.Please watch this heartbreaking video:http://www.couragecampaign.org/DivorceAfter you watch the video, please consider joining me in signing the letter to the state Supreme Court and passing this video on to your friends. The more people who see this video, the more people will understand the pain caused by Prop 8 and Ken Starr's shameful legal proceeding.Thanks.

2009-02-04T18:10:00.000-08:00

I am doing a whole lot of nothing right now...Do I have stuff to do? Yup.My Hubbinz is at his class tonight and Bubbinz got some new Netflix, so I am doing nothing. Hubbinz said he is taking Bubbbinz on a hike for treasure in the A.M. before park day. This lets me have the whole morning to do the stuff I don't feel like doing tonight.

The cookie party was good. Lots of good mom/lady talk. Bubbinz learned that if you are cheating at a game against an older boy you will get punched. The other boy got in trouble too, so he also learned 2 wrongs don't make a right. All while I ate cookies..That's multi tasking.

I am undecided about the Valentines this year. I had devised a design in my head to make fortune cookie Valentines out of old paper bags. I am so busy right around that time that I might just say bye bye till next year to that idea and go to Target and grab some prefab ones.

The picture above is the scarf I made for my friend Stacy's birthday. I like it a lot, and she does too...I am not really knitting right now. I started a simple black scarf kind of like the one I made for Stacy, but don't have much time. I should be doing all the input for the taxes.Knitting is just another thing that helps me procrastinate.

Catching up to do....

2009-02-02T17:43:00.000-08:00

I am feeling really behind today...

Its tax time and I still have pumpkins on my porch.

I'm a Rabbit not a tortoise. I need to pick up the pace!

BE PROUD

2009-01-23T08:00:00.000-08:00

So Last Night we went to Barnes & Noble to browse around. I was looking in the Parenting section on books about raising boys. They have always been a mystery to me & now I am raising one.
Anyways, I am trying to advance my already superior parenting skills.
Yes I will say it loud & proud SUPERIOR PARENTING! You should say it too..You all know we all go way above the abnormal "NORM" of parenting.

So back to Barnes & Noble. I am standing at the parenting books and this little girl of about 9 says to her mom " Mama can I get this book" It was a book about Barrack Obama made for kids. The mom says (loud & mean), "Why you want that book?" The girl replied something about just wanting it because she was wanted to see about him. The mom then says "NO, no books , and you better not give me that STUPID look of yours again."

This about the time when I wanted to hit her with one of the bigger parenting books I had within reach. I know violence solves nothing and the poor book doesn't deserve it.

So, I don't think it was just because it was an Obama book, because she just seemed that she just didn't want to spend $$ on books in general. If it was because of Obama she could have handled it differently. I myself will let Bubbinz read anything age appropriate that he wants. Whether it be Barbies or W. Bush. If he wants a book its his. I always make a point of giving books to him as gifts too. They are not something you HAVE to read , they are gifts just like toys.
If it was about money she could have handled it differently too. Mr. bubbinz is well aware of the fact that sometimes we just cant afford it. No shame..that's how life is.

The biggest point is is that she called her child STUPID. In an around about way, but nonetheless she did.

Poor kid..Glad Mr. Bubbinz doesn't have to sit next to her in class.

I think...

2009-01-18T10:43:00.000-08:00

I think, But am unsure that my comments MIGHT be fixed...

Yesterday we went to a fun Bday party while my hubby pruned our trees. It was a lot of work and he was still doing some when we got home. He was sore and tired and I told him to go in the spa & relax. I would take care of things so he could relax all night. While he was in the spa his phone kept ringing.... When he checked his messages it was the guys at our shop. A water pipe had broken and was flooding the shop. So much for the relaxing evening. Up to 6 inches of water in various parts of the shop. We took just about every towel in our house to soak it up. ( I will be doing a lot of laundry today) He capped the pipe & is just waiting for the building owner to come up this a.m. Oh well...its handled and the perks of owning our own business outweigh the once in a while major headaches.

Mr. Bubbinz is going through a thing. He has been very rude to me lately. Everything has a whine or a NO! comeback. He isn't following direction or listening like he used to. I know I have to toughen up right now to make it better in the long run. I am trying to just be calm, shake it off and stand my ground with what I want and expect from him. I talked with my mom and she said that is exactly how I was. Strong willed was the nice way she put it. Free spirited is another good one too...BrattyMcSassmouth is more accurate. I want him to retain his free spirit, but still listen to me...Doesn't seem that hard.....One day at a time...

2009-01-08T17:14:00.001-08:00

Sooooo, I think I have fixed my blog comments. I just switched my settings back a forth a few times to shake out the bug..

Thanks to all who tried to leave a comment about sir huggums.

Today was park day and it feels like normalcy (whatever that may be) has returned after the holidays.

My husband just finished 10 days of the master cleanse. He made it seem so easy, and I could really see changes in his skin and energy levels...I am contemplating it. He said he would do it again with me....no cooking ...hmmm?

How about a Hugg !?

2008-12-26T18:10:00.000-08:00

I finally finished Bubbinz'z hugg monster (on the 24th). I got the pattern from a blog. I Like the way it turned out and Bubbinz really likes it. The snow last week destroyed all my lavender, so I put lavender oil in the stuffing to calm the Bubbinz beast!

Now I can start knitting something for me..and my dog a sweater.

fun!

2008-12-18T07:18:00.000-08:00

sorta kinda...

2008-12-17T07:36:00.000-08:00

It is kind of snowing out there right now...Sweet Babboo keeps checking....

Yesterday we went to the mall and got his picture taken with Santy Clause. He was so excited, and it was really cool. The Santa was really nice and had a REAL long white beard. He talked with Babboo and asked him what he wanted. Babboo told him an Ipod and he was surprised.

Then when they were done he gave him a little stuffed animal elf he named...." Elfie" How did he think of that? LOL

This was his first trip down Santa lane. He had never wanted to until he found out Santa is not real. Its a wondrous mind a TRUE 6 year old has. We were reading Santa books last night and he was asking how he could get around the whole world in one night, didn't he get tired? etc...Like he was real. Then we were talking about his Santa's beard and how it was long and real. I said maybe he was really Santa. He told me no he just grew it out for his job. We agreed that his Santa had a lot of Santa energy,spirit, and soul!

I canceled my hair appointment...I have a tummy ache and would much rather sit and drink mint tea by the fire. I guess I will have funky hair for Christmas :)

Gee...

2008-12-03T19:20:00.000-08:00

Well, I cannot believe it has been almost a week since Thanksgiving. We had a nice mellow Thanksgiving. We went out to dinner with J's Grandma & Aunt. The food was great. D.L. surprised them by dressing up as a Pilgrim. It was his idea..very cute.

After T_day I just slipped right into C-mas. We put up our tree and stockings and I started ordering stuff online. I made calenders online on Shutterfly again this year for the grandparents.

Monday we went on a hike up past Silverwood Lake. It was so beautiful. I was so proud Of D.L. The hike was about 3 miles . He did so great. We started off in the dry creek. Our goal was to reach the lake. After a bit we went on the trail, then later we moved up to the fire road. We made it to the lake and had a picnic and climbed in trees. It was great!

Happy TANKSgiving

2008-11-21T17:36:00.000-08:00

OK..whats the deal ?...Today our water heater broke & was leaking all over. So we have to get a new one quick so we can shower...More $$$. Luckily my dad in law is helping us put it in. The old one was a dinosaur anyway, so now we get a new energy saving one.

So what is the universe trying to tell me? At first I was thinking it was laughing at me for buying a new hot tub in such crazy times. Kind of getting me back for doing something unsure or crazy.

I try to be a " glass half full " person , so I decided that what the universe is really telling me is "good job!" It's showing me just how much to appreciate my new tub. Every time something crazy or stressful happens I take refuge in my tubbie. At least that's what I like to tell myself....LOL

ps..the pic is Jamie & I in 1995. It reminds me to hug whats real, blow off the rest

Latchkey Scarf...

2008-11-19T18:03:00.001-08:00

Like a little latchkey kid, my scarf for D.L. has a lot of issues.
I tried to make up for the lack of quality time spent with it with some jazzy fringe.
I hope it appreciates all I did for it..haha
D.L. loves it and that means a lot...

Dis & Dat

2008-11-18T13:32:00.000-08:00

I went to Yoga last night at Destination. It was sooo good. I had forgotten how much I enjoy that style of yoga. I was sweating and stretching up a storm. I got home to find that our spa had been finished and hooked up. Yippeee! My old muscles needed it.
I woke up early this A.M. and snuck out for a solitary soak. It was awesome. I could hear people going to work. I just thought how great it is that they are off to the grind and I am relaxing all nude like in my tub. haha!
I am glad I did that because it has been a day...
The fuel pump went out on the van and it is over $800 dollars to fix it. We have just signed up for an extended warranty last week, that does not go into effect for 20 some more days...hmmm What to do....?
Oh well ya gotta take the nuisance with the bliss...

SAY WHAT?!

2008-11-15T13:49:00.000-08:00

So this morning Bubbinz & I are driving down Bear Valley. At Hesperia Rd. I hear Bubbinz say "EWWWWW! What is that?" I look over and there is some guy holding up signs with pics of aborted fetuses on them.

SAY WHAT!

First of all, I don't even think men should be in the pro or anti AB fight, but that's just me.

So Bubbinz wants to know what those pics are of. I am furious and just want to pull over and beat that man till he looks like those pics, but of course I am a decent human being who keeps it to herself.

So I had to LIE to Bubbinz about what I thought it was. I told him it was make believe monster stuff.

I cannot believe how some people just want to throw there beliefs at you. It is so easy for that MAN to say he will never have an AB. People need to realize that people grow up and live in situations they cannot even imagine.

Don't believe in AB? Cool don't get one...

Don't believe in Buddha, Jesus, Santa Claus? Cool don't beleive in them.

Don't believe in in global warming? Cool too. (but wrong! LOL)

Just stop spreading the hate...

Keep your hate all bottled up inside if you need to, stop teaching it to your kids and definitely don't advertise in on Bear Valley.

Besides that it has been a wonderful fall day!

A nice deep breathe...

2008-11-07T20:55:00.000-08:00

I am so happy the elections are over. I tend to get to wrapped up and emotional about it. I think it is from living in Hollywood from 17 till 28 . Most people down there are pretty passionate about all kinds of issues...Ya just get caught up.

Im still trying to figure out all the bells & whistles on Blogspot..

I am in the process of knitting 2 scarves. One for Bubbinz & one for Jammers. Knitting to me is bizarre at this point ( just learning) I am board and obsessed at almost the same time. My hubby would say more on the obsessed side.

Today was a good mellow day. Bubbinz is moving along nicely in his learning. I cannot even fathom NOT homeschooling. It really fits our family so well. Pajama schooling is what we call it.

Trick or Treating for UNICEF!

2008-10-18T14:46:00.001-07:00

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is a 58-year Halloween tradition beloved by generations across America.

This year, I'm Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF Online and with a donation box. and I hope you'll support me.

In 1950, a group of young Philadelphia trick or-treaters, along with their pastor, began the tradition of knocking on doors and collecting funds for UNICEF on Halloween. Since then Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has empowered generations to save kids lives in their global community through education and fundraising during the Halloween season.

Last year, kids with their families, schools and communities raised more than $4.5 million dollars and over $140 million dollars to date. I hope you will help me make this year a huge success too.Here are some examples of how a little can go a long way:*

$5 can provide a box of 100 disposable syringes for use during immunization campaigns.*

$15 can buy one carton of high energy protein biscuits to support and rehabilitate 3 severely malnourished kids for 1 month.*

$44 can provide school supplies to 20 kids.

Below, you will find a link to my own Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF fundraising webpage. It takes seconds to make a donation, and you can give any amount, a little or a lot. Since it's so easy to make an impact, I hope you'll support me in this important cause. Because every kid counts.

You can visit my personal account on the web http://inside.unicefusa.org/site/TR/Events/YouthActionSite?px=2300771&pg=personal&fr_id=1030&et=JpjT4bbK6OgYBL_CSbbxNg..&s_tafId=1090

THANK YOU!

Just wondering...

2008-10-17T15:59:00.000-07:00

When did it become UN-American to be liberal?

Do you have to be a white , christian, & republican to be pro-American?

Do you have to be from the Heartland?

When did it become pro- American to spread hate & fear .

His name isn't John Smith, he's half black, but he is an American. ( I believe Christian too)

I find it sad and insulting that the GOP seems to be trying to divide America when it really needs to come together. United we stand, divided we fall.

Its sad the fear & hate that is being spread. It's just my opinion, but I think they just traded the word ni#%er for Arab, Muslim, etc...They know they cannot go down the black path, so they found a more suitable ethnicity/religion to attack.

SAD, SAD, SAD...

I used to like McCain..but in his desperation he has turned yucky....

He put Palin there just to do his dirty work.

She is just mean, to people, animals, environment, etc...

I need to go drink some Chamomile tea and do some wishful thinking...

2008-10-15T20:52:00.000-07:00

Facts v. Fiction
Proponents of Prop 8 continue to lie in their television ads.
Here’s what’s fiction and what’s fact:

Fiction: Teaching children about same-sex marriage will happen here unless we pass Prop 8.

Fact: Not one word in Prop 8 mentions education, and no child can be forced, against the will of their parents, to be taught anything about health and family issues at school. California law prohibits it, and the Yes on 8 campaign knows they are lying. Sacramento Superior Court Judge Timothy Frawley has already ruled that this claim by Prop 8 proponents is “false and misleading.”

Fiction: Churches could lose their tax-exemption status.

Fact: Nothing in Prop 8 would force churches to do anything. In fact, the court decision regarding marriage specifically says “no religion will be required to change its religious policies or practices with regard to same-sex couples, and no religious officiant will be required to solemnize a marriage in contravention of his or her religious beliefs.”

Fiction: A Massachusetts case about a parent’s objection to the school curriculum will happen here.

Fact: Unlike Massachusetts, California gives parents an absolute right to remove their kids and opt-out of teaching on health and family instruction they don’t agree with. The opponents know that California law already covers this and Prop 8 won’t affect it, so they bring up an irrelevant case in Massachusetts.

Fiction: Four Activist Judges in San Francisco…

Fact: Prop 8 is not about courts and judges, it’s about eliminating a fundamental right. Judges didn’t grant the right, the constitution guarantees the right. Proponents of Prop 8 use an outdated and stale argument that judges aren’t supposed to protect rights and freedoms. This campaign is about whether Californians, right now, in 2008 are willing to amend the constitution for the sole purpose of eliminating a fundamental right for one group of citizens.
Fiction: People can be sued over personal beliefs.

Fact: California’s laws already prohibit discrimination against anyone based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. This has nothing to do with marriage.

Fiction: Pepperdine University supports the Yes on 8 campaign.

Fact: The university has publicly disassociated itself from Professor Richard Peterson of Pepperdine University, who is featured in the ad, and has asked to not be identified in the Yes on 8 advertisements.

Fiction: Unless Prop 8 passes, CA parents won’t have the right to object to what their children are taught in school.

Fact: California law clearly gives parents and guardians broad authority to remove their children from any health instruction if it conflicts with their religious beliefs or moral convictions.

Regardless of how you feel about the issue, we should not eliminate fundamental rights for ANY Californians. Please vote NO on Prop 8.