Whittaker Woman

This is for my sis Shelley

I forgot diapers and I am stuck here. So I did it like my sis does...

It's here!

There is my home. It's final! H

The key...

How do you cut a 22 month old boy's hair?

When he is asleep!

Confessions of a mom...

I hate parks. OK, hate is a strong word, lets just say if I had a choice I would never go to a park again. Yeah that sounds better.
You see, I struggle with keeping up with three kids, its rough trying to keep an eye on a two year old while the five year old is breaking bones on the monkey bars and the four year old is wandering off in the opposite direction. I admit I am not super mom. I can't bake, I am lousy at doing crafts with my kids and I hate parks. Man my kids need to be in counseling. That is traumatic.  So that's my little confession of being a mom. And I might add that I am a great mom this is just my little not so hidden anymore secret. What's yours?

Older and wiser

I can't imagine what life is like when you are old and full of so much wisdom.  As I grow older I have had so many experiences to form me. The experiences have changed my outlook on life, they have even changed me to be more of me. Yet I am still so young. I can't fathom what life would be like after I've  lived so much of it. Thanks to my friend that helped me grow a little more wiser tonight. I love you. Always have, always will. H

Quote of the day...

Carlos was lighting a candle to put in our room if you get my drift. Then asked " Mommy why is daddy lighting a candle for your room... Did he fart"

That one was almost as good as when we told them we were going to go have "Special time" in our room. When things were done I walked out she said. "That special time was fast mommy."  It sure was honey it sure was.

Do you have any classic kid quotes?

I love kids!
H

A post I just could not post myself...

Rudolph...

I am slightly embarrassed

You know since we have moved I actually have surprised myself at how well I am taking it. I don't cry to often, and then when I do I find it's at funny times, just like tonight. Carlos found out that CBS was having a Garth Brooks Concert on. So we turned it on. But then we found out it was in LA. Now first let me tell you a little about me... going to a Garth Brooks concert is on my list of things to do and one of my dreams. Then to top it off it is in LA. The place I have seen so many concerts, my stadium, my people, my town. So what do I do. I start to bawl. Ha its funny now but I sure wish I was there! One day Garth one day! 

Then and now...

I was tagged and it came on a good day because today is pretty uneventful.

Here you go...

Then and Now
   

Then and Now

   

Then and Now

   

MLK

With Sohaila in school you really don't know what she
will come home and tell you about. She was in love with
MLK this year. She gave a detailed account of who he
was and why he died. She woke up on Monday morning
insisting that we bake him a birthday cake for him. She was
also very concerned about the shots that we were getting for
Africa because MLK died because he got shot. I love her. H

No Camera what is a girl to do?

So we lost both of our camera battery chargers and they are dead. We tried to borrow Joy's camera and that battery died. This whole time with Lori we have not been able to document it Whittaker style. So at last we had to bust out the good old mac to post.
Oh how we have aged...

Fried Green Tomatoes

Despite the winter storm warnings Lori, one of the truest and most wonderful people you could ever know (she thought I should clarify who she was) got here safe and sound! We were worried that the ice would keep her in So Cal, but it did not. 

We went out and gave her a what you Atlantans call BBQ.

It was good.

Plus she tried Fried Green Tomatoes for the first time!

Just in Case you don't read Carlos' blog...

Brain Fart...

I really don't know what to blame this on... two pregnancies, 3 kids 5 and under, approaching the big 3-O? I don't know but if you know anything about kitchen gadgets maybe you can reason with me. When you use a cuisinart food processor you have to put it on and then turn it to lock it in place. It just becomes habit. Well I obviously am not using my kitchen appliances since they are over 2,000 miles away and today I had a brain fart. You see Joy has a cuisinart blender. They are not the same but they look very simular. So today I was making black bean soup.  I pureed it, then turned it to take it off of the motor only to realize that it was the blender not the food processor. So boiling hot soup spilled all over my hand and all over the BLENDER! And to make it even better I had a audience at the time! It happens to the best of  us! H

Frosty the snow man

Sohaila was at the peak of her creative idea's today when she named our snowman frosty. There is nothing like playing in the snow. Even if it's just a few inches!
   
   
   
   
   
   

Storm Watch 2008

I thought I left the dramatic news forecasts of Southern California but I have come to realize that Atlanta does the same thing but with snow. Everything has shut down. They have canceled church already for tomorrow. What sucks for me is that one of my best friends is coming to visit and she is on a red eye getting into ATL at 5am. I don't know if she will make it here or I make it to her. We shall see.
Today we went out to set Carlos' Nike I pod thing and he had to run on a track so before the snow began to come down we headed out. By the time we got there it was to late. Snow!
   

Losiah was having a blast!

still thinks she is in So Cal.

hates coats. sweaters anything long sleeved.  She want short sleeves at all times. She is in typical So Cal attire here. You know, you wear a scarf because of the time of year not because you actually need it. Yesterday we went to the doctors and as we were walking in some big woman with attitude and a rolling neck decided to yell "Where's your coat, she need a coat on, why don't she have  a coat" I just smiled and kept walking. She is not going to die from walking to the car to the building with only a sweat-shirt on.  What was funny is that she had a scarf, mittens and hat with ear muffs. Really she was warm. Any how it's just a fight I gave up on. She wont keep long sleeves on so I give up.

She is adorable though! H

Snow!

Hot stuff

This was the day that Carlos saw me for the first time. I don't remember him. But if you can tell he did not make that big of a impact in the "hot" category that day. Now on the other hand woo wee!  I just have to keep the skin tight bright blue bibs off of him. I love you babe. H

I am so excited!

Why? Because I am a part of something that God is doing and it is going to be big. Are you ready to be excited too? Because you are going to be a part of something BIG that God is going to do... want to know what ?

Here you go...
14 bloggers
8 days
1 country

And one organization who is putting it all together... compassion

Lives Changed for ever! My life changed forever! Your life changed forever. Their life changed forever!

Check it out here... or here... or here...  or here.... or here... or here

Phenaker

Thats us. We live together, work together and play together...

        
     The Phenix's + The Whittaker's=The Phenaker's





I know, I can jump out of planes but a slide...?

Great Christmas Gift

My sister Shelley and her fam. gave us the best Christmas gift, a membership to the ATL Zoo. We went today. It was so great!
   

   

   

   

Losiah did come with us but I did not get pictures of him.

Happy two years to me

I just remember Carlos begging me to do this thing called blogging. I called it a waste of time. But look at me now he was wrong I love it. Here are my top ten posts of my last two years.

Nani vs Nannan

Our First glimps

Friday the 13th Strikes the Whittaker's

My heart hurts  / video

Vegas Porn Show

Still Amazed

Half Dome #4

Whitney

Last Cali Day. Post 1, Post 2, Post 3, Post 4, Post 5

What is real?

Ok one more...   ***Losiah

Oh yeah and this one makes me live.

I miss this

I have been struggling this week, partly because of PMS but also because I am confused.
    I KNOW God has called me/us to GA. He has been so clear and shown me over and over  that this is where he wants me. There is no better feeling than that! But one thing that I am struggling with is worship. It's one thing that I love to do. I long to pour out my heart to GOD, and sing to my maker. I love to "Shout out to God in a voice of triumph" and that is where this whole confusing battle begins. You see I have missed Sandals desperately, not because of anything that Buckhead has done but because of the community that 9 years provided for me. But recently I have come to realize that I also miss connecting to God in a way that is familiar to me. I miss the style of worship that Sandals provided. Now please know my heart. I know God is pleased with all types of music styles, I am just used to one and I miss it.
     When we were at the conference in San Diego Carlos lead us to the song by United called, Shout unto God. The song it is loud and rockin and the words say "Shout out to God in a voice of triumph, Shout out to God with a voice of Praise" When I sang that at the conference I had tears falling down my face because I was so excited to be able to thank MY MAKER for all he has done and all he has allowed me to triumphed over. Then the confusion hit me. How can someone know God and not want to express themselves this way. How can they be passionate for him and not cry out in Praise? I was confused. I am confused. How can someone just stand and listen to a song. Don't  you want to grove, don't you want to lift your hands and thank him?  I would not consider myself a dramatic or emotional person but when it comes to my life and my salvation all I want to do i be pumped for HIM.  HMMM, thoughts?

Next month at this time...

I will be able to cross off two things on my list. What will they be?
Want a hint?  I will be doing it with Ragamuffin Soul, Ethos, Flowerdust, and Rocks in my Dryer plus about 10 other bloggers. 
Hmm what could it be? Here's my list.

THINGS TO DO WHILE I AM ALIVE!

Climb half dome:  X  (2004, '05, '06, '07/video)
Hike to "my tree"
Skydive: X  (Madera, 4/2005 and Kauai  8/2005)
Learn to scuba dive:
Dive to a ship wreck:
Run a 1/2 Marathon:
Run a Marathon:
Walk on the Great Wall of China:
Drive across the country:
Visit all 50 states (more than a  layover.) : I've been to Alabama,California,Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee
Learn to surf:
Hike the Appalachian Trail:
Go on  Dog Sled Ride:
Adopt a child: X (11/27/06) Korean Videos
Go on a Safari:
Volunteer in a hospital:
Learn to ride a motorcycle: X (3/2006)
Learn to drive a boat:
Work at a soup kitchen:
Climb Mt. Whitney: X (8/15/2007)
Take a Massage class:
Ride along with a police officer: X ( 5/4/07)   Helicopter: (Sept 15, 2007)
Hike the John Muir trail:
Drive a race car:
Read a book Once a month: X so far so good.
Travel to: Spain, South America, England's countryside, China, Africa, Korea, New Zealand
See Garth Brooks in Concert:
Backpack through Europe:
Ride a bike from Riverside to OC:
Jump off a cliff in Hawaii: X (08/2005)
Learn Spanish:
Go see a live Volcano:
Be on a  disaster relief team
Bungee Jump off of Victoria Falls
Swim in all 5 oceans: Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic, Indian, Southern
Run the great wall of china
Heli-snowboard
Visit all the continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe and  Australia.

 

Dead-beat Dad

Literally. Carlos was fixing the hole in Seanna's bed,
then I heard these last words... It feels like midnight.

It's 8:13 pm

Betty Crocker Who?

Ladies and gentlemen I introduce my talent. I can cook and as of today bake!

It was Josh (our 5th child/ roommates)  very first day
of Preschool. So I got domestic and decided to make a
cake for him. Talent, I know. H

Shoot I missed it!

I am not a stats ho like my man but i do check it once and a while. I have been counting down the days until I could say I have had 100,000 visitors at Whittakerwoman. However I missed it! Shoot. Well to all of you out there thanks for coming and visiting! H

mi hermano

This is my baby brother he is the sweetest kid, such a kind heart!

He is a stud! I envy his freedom to be able to do the mountain
things I long to do. I think he is cool!
 

And even cooler once he made these for the girls for Christmas.

 
Plus he's good in the kitchen.

But he is like my Pa and can fix anything himself...

This is where my story begins. My brother is making the  big step and moving out. He got a job up at Tahoe Snowboard Instructing (my dream job). He also is going to school up there getting some I am way cool and could survive 365 days in the frozen tundra with no food and one match kind of certificate. He packed up his car kissed mom good-bye and headed up the highway for his 5 hour drive away from home. Then about an hour out, his transmission went out and guess what... he had to go back home. Ha! At least he can tell mom that he tried to move out once.
I talked to him while he was waiting for my dad come with the truck and trailer. He said he was going to try to find a transmission and put it in so he can be at school by Wednesday. Crazy kid! But you know what I believe he can do it.
When did you move out and where did you go?
Me, well I was  19 and in love. I moved to Riverside to follow a crazy bald guy. :)

Learning is power!

Living in ignorance is so ugly sometimes, my mama has MS multiple sclerosis. When she walks she looks drunk. She stumbles, drags her feet and  yet she holds her head up high regardless of the looks she receives.  This video is such a great example of the life of a person with MS. Do you live in ignorance and stare at those who may be different? Before you judge do me a personal favor and  educate yourself.

HT: Tropical Mexican

I never thought I'd see the day

It may be a no brainer for some of you to talk about your
spouse and maybe sometimes give them a place of honor.
It has been at least a year maybe two that I have asked
Carlos to link to me or somehow reveal that I am his wife.
Which makes me laugh because I am not the jealous type
at all. Truth be told I want his traffic, and well ok a little love!
I have always been just one of the hundreds of links out
there. One of you  on his endless link pages, but heavens,
I sleep with the man! But today is a new day! Take a look at
his love for me!

My two pea's in a pod

Really?

I managed to fly across country with three kids without
a hitch, however I don't know if we can handle this.

Georgia on my mind...

And that's because in 8 hours I will be loading my three kids onto an airplane by myself heading back. This trip has been so wonderful, normal and at the same time wierd.  It was so great to see all of our family and some friends. It was just normal because I was at home, but it was wierd because it's not home. Even emotionally Georgia is home now.  I am ready to get back to life, exploring Georgia, and spending time with my family. Thanks for all of you who we saw and who made us feel loved! H