My New Car and Spreading Some Holiday Cheer

I can't believe there are only 6 more days until Christmas!  What happened?  Good thing we got our tree and put up decorations the weekend after Thanksgiving or we wouldn't have had time to enjoy them.

Our focus this year, gift wise, was on the boys, getting them a few toys, but mostly things that will last.  Our house is so filled with toys, most of which get played with every now and then, but are tossed aside.  This year they will get Karate gear and activities they will use over and over.

And for us?  Gerald is taking a trip to a huge music convention/trade show in January, and I got...drum roll please...A New Car!   We had been talking about upgrading our smaller sporty car,  which Gerald loved, to an SUV or Mini van.  Sadly, we got word on Wednesday that fixing an engine problem in that car would cost a fortune, almost as much as the car was worth.  So we went car shopping and SURPRISE, we got a great deal on a 2012 Honda Odyssey.

It is my first new car ever and the smell is awesome!  The boys love it, especially Jaylen.  He can't stop talking about the sliding doors and the fact it seats 7.  I look back in this thing and it is like an entire room, the kids can get up and walk around in it.  We could live in it if we got lost in a forest for some absurd reason.

Speaking of surprises, here is a video that will make you smile.  The bystanders in this one are all surprised by holiday cheer and I hope you enjoy it.  I am not a huge youtube fan but this one made me smile, a lot.  HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!







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Doing a Small Part in Fighting Cancer

At my last physical appointment my doctor said the words, "Wow, it looks like you are next in line in your family to get breast cancer."  Thanks Doc.

My maternal grandmother died of breast cancer shortly before I was born. My mother gave me her name.

My paternal grandmother recently beat breast cancer, caught very early.

And 4 years ago my mom beat breast cancer also.

I guess I really am next in line.  Every year I have to get a mammogram and breat sonogram done.  Not typical of most 32 year-olds.

My mom's best friend beat ovarian cancer 14 years ago and has been in remission since.  Unfortunately, last month they diagnosed her with stage 4 lung cancer.  She has never smoked or been around a smoker.

When I was given the chance to promote the American Cancer Society here on my blog, I gladly accepted,  it is the least I can do to help in the fight against this disease that affects so many in my family and families all over the world.



This post is sponsored by American Cancer Society.