MeRRy tHanKsGiVoWeEn

Ah yes...my favorite time of the year. I will admit it I am a scrooge. These days are always hard for me because from about now until Jan. everyone is stressing out for the holidays. It is all get togethers and eating and presents. (AND THE DRAMA) My brother Clay called me the other day and was very upset because it wasn't even the end of October and the Christmas decorations were up in Mayville!

Everyone gets so stressed around the holidays and it seems like every year in my family there is drama...........I won't elaborate too much...but here is a little idea

A little Halloween humor

Kids flying into Christmas trees, someone always has a little too much to drink, shouts and glares from across the room, nasty pre-christmas gossip, preparing meals, cleaning, guests, not enough time to visit and spend time with everyone, jealousy... i could go on and on...but I guess that you get the idea.

Tis the most wonderful time of the year for who???? I am going to make a conscious effort this year to have a non-eventful boring non-stressful, Merry Thanksgivoween............

More HalLoWeEn fUn

I haven't felt well for the last couple of days. Yesterday was uneventful. We have some new fish for the fish tank and it is looking really cool now. They are all doing well. Today was Trick o Treating and Emili had a blast. She is tired now because she packed in a lot of walking. We went to Mayville today to go Trick or Treating. Trick or treat in Lomira today was from 3-5 and we had somewhere to go today so we ended up going to Mayville. Emili walked a little ways in here high heels until she decided that her feet were hurting and that she would rather got barefoot. So she trick or treated in her tights and no shoes. When he pail was almost full of goodies we headed back to Grandma's house to get ready for a birthday party we had this afternoon.

We went to my Aunt Gwen and Uncle Jack's house where we celebrated some birthdays. It was my cousin Ghen's b-day and my Aunt Gwen's too. We had a very nice dinner and Emili's costume stayed on until after everyone saw here in it and then she decided to slip into her pj's and be comfy for the rest of the afternoon . Here is the Trick or Treater in Action!

Halloween Bash

First off, accept my apologies for not blogging yesterday. I was very,very busy. It was off to work early in the morning and Emili was very excited from the moment she woke up. She was ready to dance. Emili was off to school early and I to work. When we were done, it was over to Emili's friends house. We walked to Emili's friend Lexi's and then back home. Emili and Hope got ready and then it was off to the Theresa Elementary School for the Halloween dance. When we arrived there were lots of little kids running and dancing everywhere. Of course as soon as we walked in I was immediately ignored. She was off dancing and doing the "locomotion" with her friends. I talked to several of the other parents. Towards the end of the dance more parents that I knew showed up and we ended up dancing until it ended. I had just as much fun as Emili. I was dancing to the song "Thriller".

I love this video..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtyJbIOZjS8. Great for Halloween!

After the dance I dropped Emili off at my mom's house and then I went to Milwaukee to pick up Emili's Dad and he came up to watch her during the day today (Thursday). After picking him up we headed back to Mayville to pick Emili up from my mom's and finally got home around midnight.

It was off early to work today. It was rough. I have now decided that I am going to plan my vacation around the cycle of the moon. Again, it was CRAZY... Just a bad day in general. After work we were off to Milwaukee, fish and all. Emili and her Daddy went to a fish store in Fond du Lac today and got some new fish for the tank. We dropped off Daddy and went to get Emili's favorite Mexican food. Emili loves these tacos although, I really don't know how to explain them in English.

This is how the meat is hung in Mexico and they just slice some off and slap it on a tortilla...mmmmmmmIt is spicy marinated pork meat garnished with cilantro and onion served on a double corn tortilla. This is a must try....nummy nummy.... Then we went home and Emili, Auntie and Aunties boyfriend Scott are playing Wii! Someone is throwing a fit and being a little competitive about bowling. On that note I am going to take a crack at it!

wiTcHes~~~~~~bRuJaS

Today was a very busy day, lots of running around. I was very busy all day. We got up in a hurry and off it was for Emili to catch the bus at Quad. Work was busy and I got out a little early to attend parent/ teacher conferences. Emili's first grade teacher was awaiting us and we talked about how Emili is doing in school. The report was a good one! Emili doing great at first grade and ready to have 2 days off. She is off from school this Thursday and Friday.

After conferences it was off to buy a costume for Emili. Tomorrow is her school dance and Emili has to go in costume. It is going to be a Halloween dance for the parents and children from 6-8pm. My baby is very excited to be going to her first school dance. Emili is all about dancing. She has been to many parties with me and knows how to move it!!! Her Dad plays in a band, so from little on we attended dances. In summer we went to a 15th Birthday party for one of my friends daughter's and Emili danced so much that she couldn't walk to the car! This year Emili will be breaking it down in her new witch costume! More to come about the dance tomorrow!

Hoy era un dia muy ocupado, corriendo pa' riba y pa'bajo. Estuve bien ocupadismia todo el dia. Nos levantamos de prisa y Emili cogio la wa wa en Quad. El trabajo estaba pesado y sali temprano para asisitir a conferencias con su maestra. La maestra de Emili nos estaba esperando y hablamos sobre como le esta iyendo en la escuela. El reporte salio super bien! Emili esta superando y lista para tener dos dias de descanso de clases. No tiene clases el jueves ni el viernes.

Despues de la conferencia fuimos a comprar un disfraz para Emili. Manana es un baile en su escuela para los padres y los ninos desde las 6-8. Mi bebita esta super emocianda a ir a su primer baile de su nueva escuela. Emili si sabe bailar muy bien. Ha ido a muchas fiestas conmigo y sabe "mover el bote" ...jejejej. Su papa toca con un grupo, entonces desde chiquita ha asistido a los bailes. En el verano fuimos a una quinceanera y bailo tanto que ni siquiera podia caminar al carro despues que termino el baile. Va a estar "moviendo su botecito" manana disfrazada de bruja. Manana les contare mas sobre el baile!

apProaChiNg 2008...wELComE diVerSity

Mop Head...Cabeza de trapeadora

Miss Emili Cruz... not "Emily Krus"
Emili finally got a haircut and really needed one too! Her hair was getting a little out of control. Her Daddy was referring to her as "cabeza de trapeadora" or in English "mop head". Emili gets her curly locks from her Daddy who has naturally curly hair. I remember going to get Emili's hair cut close to were her Daddy works in Milwaukee where my last name, Hall, was unheard of, but the last name Cruz was very common. I remember taking Emili in for one of her first haircuts and the woman that cut Emili's hair didn't speak any English. How about when Auntie, Emili and I went to get pedicures and it was all Chinese!!! We went to a hair salon in Mayville and Emili got a trim. I can definitely tell that we are back in Mayville because when I was registering Emili at the hair salon the receptionist registered Emili as Emily Krus. Cruz is a very common last name among Hispanics. No one could believe that her full name is Emili Julieta Cruz! As we approach 2008, I think the " folks" in Mayville will start to get used to foreign names. Like Takahashi or Cruz. Ghen Takahashi is my cousin that lives in Mayville and for the longest time he was known on the roster as GLEN.... heaven forbid someone might have a name besides John or Mike or Tom....oh don't forget Dave. MOVE OVER MAYVILLE! Make room for the Takahashi's and the Cruz's. We are here to stay with our white rice and seaweed wraps and our tacos (with a corn tortilla) and rice and beans (and know they aren't baked beans).
My cousin Ghen "Glen" Takahashi in that "robe thingy"..what is that called again..oh ya kimono.

cArViNg pUmPKiNs

What a great day for carving pumpkins. Today Emili woke up feeling a little better, but she still has a cold. I can always tell when she isn't feeling well. She played all day with her friend Hope and we carved pumpkins. The girls had a lot of fun getting all sticky and full of pumpkin. We then cooked and seeds and ate them ...Yummy. Emili cried like a baby when she had to go home and I know that she isn't feeling well. Then it was lots of rest for the rest of the night. The pumpkins look really cool on our patio all lit up.

tHe WeEkeNd is uPoN uS

Well, I made it. I survived another week. This week was long for me. I don't know why but it seems to be dragging on. Who knows, maybe it is the weather. Emili woke up today and declared that she wasn't going to school because she had a sore throat. I simply explained to her that if she didn't go to school, she wasn't playing with any of her friends this weekend. She got to feeling better very quickly and was off to Quad with me. After work and picking Emili up, she is still complaining of it, so it was off to the Piggly Wiggly (wobbly hog) to purchase some sore throat medicine. She was not too sick though. She has been wanting to go to buy yet another pumpkin. Supposedly, the one she had already was feeling lonely. We went in the cold and rain to find her a new one and it is now sitting on the deck outside getting rained on.



Yep, its official. Tomorrow is sweetest day. Some stupid Hallmark holiday set up to make money and to let that special someone know that you care. I will be spending yet another holiday without that special someone. I think that is why the only Holiday that I like is Thanksgiving. I always have my Emili to be thankful for. If you have a special someone in your life, don't forget to let them know how special they are each day. To anyone who is reading this, you know that I will be thinking---- how sweet it is to be loved by you. Love ya. Check out the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHLzRg6ywAs

Sweetest day facts.

Origins and Facts About Sweetest Day

Observed the 3rd Saturday in the month of October, Sweetest Day observance originated in Cleveland in 1922. Herbert Birch Kingston, a philanthropist and candy company employee wanted to bring happiness into the lives of orphans, shut-ins and others who were forgotten. With the help of friends, he began to distribute candy and small gifts to the underprivileged.On the first Sweetest Day, movie star Ann Pennington presented 2,200 Cleveland newspaper boys with boxes of candy to express gratitude for their service to the public.
Another popular movie star, Theda Bara, distributed 10,000 boxes of candy to people in Cleveland hospitals and also gave candy to all who came to watch her film in a local theater.
Primarily a regional observance celebrated in the Great Lakes region and the Northeast, Sweetest Day is gradually spreading to other areas of the country. People tend to take the Sweetest Day tradition with them when they move. Ohio is the top state for Sweetest Day sales, followed by Michigan and Illinois. Texas, California and Florida are among the top 10 states in sales.
Over the years, Sweetest Day has evolved into a time to express romantic love and also to show appreciation to friends.

bAcK 2 miLwAUkEe

I went back to the city last night for the first time since I moved out to Lomira. I can honestly say that I don't miss it. I definately don't miss the traffic! One thing that I do miss however is different types of food. I was craving some "arroz con gandules" last night. This is one of my favorite foods (AND NO IT ISN'T MEXICAN) . It is puertorican rice with pigeon peas. It is very good, but not sure that it is really good for the diet. Oh well, down the hatch. Yummy.

mY MeRcY ( my grandmother)

Emili and Merc

My grandmother is one of my favorite people. When I was little I used to say, "I want my Mercy" when I was sick. I am now almost 28 and still whenever I catch a cold or am having a bad day, I know that I can always count on my Mercy. She never fails me! When I am sick or down I always know that my Mercy will be there. She is one of the people that I admire the most. Even now as an adult, my Mercy never fails to impress me. She is one of the most strong willed persons that I have ever known. She has the Zimmer Eye...

She is also making an impression on my daughter. I have lots of memories from my great-grandma, Nana. I hope Emili remembers all of the fun things that Merc does for her, like I remember all of the fun things that I did with my great-grandmother. I remember getting out of Church on Sundays and going to Nana's house to raid her candy jar and play her pipe organ. I still remember how her sun porch smelled of must and sun. I remember the sea shells on display and Nana whacking the snakes on her yard with a rake. I remember how Nana used to tell me that I was her favorite (even though we all were ) and listen to her tell me stories from her life.

Emili made me think of Merc and Nana yesterday. Yesterday was a big day for Emili because Merc went to pick her up from school and took her back to the farm. We try to visit the farm every Sunday (when it is open)...hahah that is the way Emili puts it. Emili said that Merc took her to a candy store yesterday and she got to pick out a treat. She was so excited and described in detail what kind of treat Merc had purchased for her. I love my Grandmother and couldn't imagine my life, or Emili's without her.

hApPy b-Day 2 My fRiEnD fErNie/ SaPo vErDe a mI cOmPa FeRniE

Happy Birthday to my friend Fernie. For anyone that doesn't know my friend Fernie, he is one of my best friends and lives in Mayville. He is originally from Texas, but has been living back and forth (mostly staying in Wisconsin) for the last 10 years that I have known him. I am going to his house tomorrow for his birthday. He is doing the cooking... we will see how that goes. I am going to take something just in case.

Today is Saturday and Emili was already to West Bend today and playing at a park with her friend Hope. I am just chilling out at home. Emili and Hope are having a sleep over tonight again and are looking forward to flopping on the air matress and watching the movie Twitches. I didn't blog Thursday or Friday because they were very uneventful and just usual days. Quad Care, school, work. boring........boring ....boring.......

sChoOL PiCs/ BaD bUrGeRs

Emili school pics are in for 2007. Here she is. So if you want a hard copy please let me know what type you would like and I can get it made for you. Leave me a comment and let me know.

Emili Cruz/ Grade 1/ 7 years old

Emili has informed me that you can't "eat the burgers at Sam's Club". Two kids got sick. That is what she blurted out today. When I asked her where she had heard this she said "the news, duh". Emili only had a half day of school today. She got out at 12 and her Daddy went to pick her up. Emili and Daddy went to my job today and we went to Mc Donalds for lunch. Then it was off to get her teeth cleaned. Emili didn't like the x-rays. Emili has NO CAVITIES!!!! She was so excited. None yet anyways. She does however have a pinch mark on her hand...someone was being a little uncooperative today when she had her x-rays being taken. Daddy broke out the pincher...hahah. Emili then came home for a wrestling match with Auntie and Scott. Daddy headed home. Then we proceeded to have dinner and NO IT WAS NOT SAM CLUB BURGERS.



For anyone that was wondering my Mexican songs can be seen on youtube. If you just type in intocable or los kumbia kings you can find their music. Megan is laughing at me as I write this. I think she is just jealous ,because I am sooooooo much more cooler than her. I will leave on that note...with Megan giggling in my ear... (she thinks she is funny).

hErE iS aNoThEr oNE--- aY leS vA OtRa

This is Emili's favorite Mexican Song. Mi dulce Nina.... I am quite fond of it too.
Este es la cancion favorita de Emili. A mi me gusta tambien...


Ya te lo tengo advertido Lo tengo bien decidido Yo te voy a enamorar, conmigo tu vas a estar No quieras disimularlo, Si en mi tambien has pensado Vente conmigo que yo quiero estar contigo [Chorus:] [Na Na Na Na Na] Mi dulce niña [Na Na Na] Tu me facinas [Na Na Na] Por tu sonrisa, Por tu mirada linda [Na Na Na Na Na] Mi dulce niña [Na Na Na] Tu eres mi vida [Na Na Na] Contigo niña, quiero pasar los dias Yo se que eres tu, la niña ideal La que me tiene mal, con la que quiero estar Y con todo lo que pido sin querer ser atrevido Es que tu vengas conmigo por favor eso te pido Quiero verte asi, tan cerquita de mi, Para poder decir, lo que siento por ti Y te juro que te quiero, que tengo un amor sincero Y que yo me desespero por alguno de tus besos Ya te lo tengo advertido Lo tengo bien decidido Yo te voy a enamorar, Y conmigo tu vas a estar No quieras disimularlo, Si en mi tambien has pensado Vente conmigo que yo quiero estar contigo [Chorus:] [Na Na Na Na Na] Mi dulce niña [Na Na Na] Tu me facinas [Na Na Na] Por tu sonrisa, Por tu mirada linda [Na Na Na Na Na] Mi dulce niña [Na Na Na] Tu eres mi vida [Na Na Na] Contigo niña, quiero pasar los dias Ya te lo tengo advertido Lo tengo bien decidido Yo te voy a enamorar, Y conmigo tu vas a estar No quieras disimularlo, Si en mi tambien has pensado Vente conmigo que yo quiero estar contigo [Chorus:] [2x] [Na Na Na Na Na] Mi dulce niña [Na Na Na] Tu me facinas [Na Na Na] Por tu sonrisa, Por tu mirada linda [Na Na Na Na Na] Mi dulce niña [Na Na Na] Tu eres mi vida [Na Na Na] Contigo niña, quiero pasar los dias [Pee Wee] Ves?

mY mExIcAn MuSiC/Mi mUsiCa mExiCaNa

Ok so anyone that knows me knows my obsession with Mexican Music. I have a new song that I can't get out of my head. It is by one of my favorite groups. Intocable. Call me a wierdo, ok, I would definately say that. So, below are the lyrics to the song that I am in love with. Ya my wierd obsession with Mexican music is going strong. Megan hasn't been home in a week, so it has been all I have been listening to lately. Megan won't let me turn on anything with an acordian or "gritos" shouting in it. I think even Emili's little friends are starting to grow fond of it. They were all dancing around Saturday when I had it on.

Emili's friends are over tonight and watching High School Musical 2 AGAIN! Typical day again today.



Mirame a los ojos que este minuto quiero hablarte de amor ya esperado tanto para hablarte de esta ilusion se que no te lo esperabas pero asi es mejor porque yo no quiero detener mi corazon que me esta pidiendo que me beses porfavor Dame un besito mira que me estoy poniendo viejo ya paso un minuto y no te tengo y me esta matando el desespero Dame un besito mira que sonrio si te encuentro y me estoy robando tu mirada para confesarte mi deseo Dime que no quieres, sino quieres o dime que si puedes y me tienes a tu lado pa' cuidarte siempre Corazon recuerda que en un seguno puede ocultarse el sol Por eso no quiero que te vayas porfavor no me veas con esos ojos que tu eres mi sol y no es que yo quiera aprovechar esta cancion pero necesito que me beses porfavor Dame un besito mira que me estoy poniendo viejo ya paso un minuto y no te tengo y me esta matando el desespero Dame un besito mira que sonrio si te encuentro y me estoy robando tu mirada para confesarte mi deseo Dime que no quieres sino quieres o dime que si puedes y me tienes a tu lado para cuidarte siempre Dame un besito mira que me estoy poniendo viejo ya paso un minuto y no te tengo y me esta matando el desespero Dame un besito mira que sonrio si te encuentro y me estoy robando tu mirada para confesarte mi deseo Dame un besito... ya paso un minuto y no te tengo y me esta matando el desespero Dame un besito mira que sonrio si te encuentro y me estoy robando tu mirada para confesarte mi deseo Dime que no quieres sino quieres o dime que si puedes y me tienes a tu lado para cuidarte siempre

u MuSt tHiNk thAt I BiT tHe BiG oNe...fOr thE lOvE oF pEtE,.... iT hAs oNly bEeN 2 dAyS SiNcE I bLogGeD LaSt

Who the heck is this Pete guy anyways? That is what Emili said to me the other day, when I said..."geez Emili for the love of Pete". Emili said "Mom, who the heck is Pete and why is he in love with you?" Here is a explaining the phrase. For any one who reads my blog in Spanish here is what is commonly said in Spanish for this type of expression. "ay, por el amor de dios"

http://www.joe-ks.com/phrases/phrasesF.htm

Thursday and Friday were usual. Friday night Emili and I headed to Fond du Lac again. We had to run some errands and go to WalMart to pick up a present for Emili's friend Lexi that is turning eight.

This weekend was fun. New fish in the fish tank. I found out that the nitrate level in the tank was really high, so I bought some chemicals to combat it. The fish are doing fine, with the exception of the one that was floating on the top of the tank today. Emili's friends were over again yesterday and they were having fun playing like usual. Emili spent the night overnight at her Grandparents so I could have some adult time. Today was a birthday party for Lexi in West Bend and the girls went rollerskating. They said they had a great time, while I rested. It was a great uneventful day today for me.

wEdNeSdAy n tHUrSdAY..... miErCoLeS y jUeVeS

Beautiful fall days. It has been so nice outside, I am finding it hard to sit down at my computer. Yesterday was a usual day. We came home to find Emili's Dad here. Miguel, Emili and I all headed to Fond du Lac to the Lakefront. It was so pretty. Emili and her Daddy skipped stones and spent some quality time together. It was hard to get Emili to spend time with us because she wanted to stay home with her friends. The usual gang was over and Emili didn't want to go anywhere.



Today was a work day as usual. When we arrived home tonight, Emili's friends were all waiting for her. We had a fashion show! Homework time ahead....



Que dias tan bonitos en el ontono. Ha estado tan chido afuera, que no quiero sentarme a pasar tiempo en mi computadora. Ayer fue un dia usual. Cuando llegamos ayer, encontramos el papa de Emili aqui. Miguel, Emili y fuimos en rumbo a Fond du Lac a ver el Lago. Estaba bien bonito. Emili y su papa brincaron piedritas en el agua y pasamos un rato padre juntos. Era muy dificil para que Emili pasara tiempo con nosotros porque se queria quedar con sus amiguillas. Las mismas nenas de siempre y Emili no se quiera ir a ningun lado. Hoy era un dia normal. Cuando llegamos hoy en la noche, las amiguillas de Emili le estaban esperando. Teniamos un show de modelas. Ya llego la hora de la tarea.......

mOnDaY N tUeSdAy/ luNeS y mArTeS

Didn't post anything yesterday. I was busy! I didn't get home to late after leaving work late and going over to my mom's to pick up Emili. My neighbor girls were over tonight having a lot of fun with Emili. We watched a movie on the Disney channel and now it is homework time. Nothing really new and exciting today.

No escribi nada ayer. Estaba super ocupadisima! No llegue a la casa hasta bien noche despues de salir tarde del trabajo tarde y haber ido a rocoger a Emili en la casa de mi mama. La vecinillas estaban aqui divertiendoses con Emili. Vimos una pelicula en el canal de Disney y ahora es tiempo para la tarea. Nada nuevo y emocionante hoy.