My mom decided we should all wear black long sleeve tops and jeans for the pictures. I asked the manager of my apartment building if she would take the pictures for us. She does photography as a hobby. She took our pictures for our family reunion in 2010 and they came out wonderful.

Everything started at 11 and for the most part, it went off without a hitch. That is a miracle considering we have 12 little kids to keep in line and 7 of them under the age of 3. We didn’t know it would be over 80 degrees outside in freaking January but we rolled with it.

Here are some the results( i say some because there are over 100 pictures in total). . .

We took individual family pictures 1st

Then just the siblings(minus my youngest sister, she had to work)

Then us grown kids with our parents

Then just the Queen and King of the Clan

The my pops wanted just his kids in a picture with him

Then our entire group came together for this spectacular photo!!! Love it!

We were done with pictures and everyone disbanded! lol

After the pictures my dad ordered pizza and we just hung out the rest of the day. Minus my little sister everyone was there. I can’t tell you when the last time was that we were ALL together like that and I love it. I can’t wait until we can do something like this again.

I have stopped trying to potty train my child. I am kind of over it right now. When she tells me she’s ready is when I will begin again. She traumatized me a tad last weekend. Instead of popping in the potty that I put in the living room so that she could sit and not be in the restroom alone, she went and pee’d AND pooped in her bed! I didn’t know what to say for a good 10 mins. I took the sheets she had on her bed and threw them in the trash. I ran her bath water. I wiped her butt when some wipes. I put her in the tub and washed her up without a word. Then I explained to her how GROSS what she did was. She even got a spanking because it was unacceptable. She KNOWS better, but if she wants to pee and poop in her diapers then I am okay with that for now because I cant!

My honey called me yesterday just because. I love when he does that. He also asked what I wanted for valentines day. I don’t think he realizes that I don’t celebrate that “holiday”. I like to feel loved and appreciated everyday, not just because the calender says Valentines day is the day to do it.  However, since he wants to, I’ll play along. February 14th is my granny’s 83rd birthday. Gonna celebrate that all day! lol

Speaking of my Granny, my aunt had the idea of making her a family calender for her birthday. Next weekend my fam is gonna get together and have some pictures taken for the calender. Each family ( my granny had 9 kids ) is gonna have a family photo taken and each month will focus on one of the families in order of birth. My mom is the 4th born so we’ll occupy the month of April

My pandora goes from playing something sexy to playing Smokey Norful. I can’t with them and their random selections. They also try and slide in alternative music on my R&B station. I need them to get it together STAT!

My favorite white blog sista is coming to cali for work next month. I am planning on hugging her. She says she hates hugs. . . O.O< === That’s me not caring about her dislike of hugs. Let me tell ya, Jas doesn’t care either! lol

I’m on the hunt for a new job. I’m also on the hunt for a larger place to live. I need to make more money and I need to not be in the same room with Jasmine anymore. She talks in her sleep very loudly. Most nights I can ignore it but last night. . .The child was growling in her sleep! She also yelled out more than once, “NO! DON’T TOUCH THAT!” I don’t know who was bothering her but she was pissed about it.

Lately my phone as been annoying the crap outta me. I called Tmobile and complained about my touch screen doing whatever the hell it wanted. The guy I spoke with told me there was an update that should fix all of my issues. I downloaded it yesterday morning and when my phone powered back up after the update, it looked like a brand new phone! I love all the new features. As long as it doesn’t start trippin again, I may keep it for awhile longer.

It’s suppose to rain this weekend in So. Cali. Im kinda mad about it because I wanted to take poopy. . . I mean Jas to the park so she could get her play on. Doesn’t look like that’s gonna be going down.

I’ve been feeling kind of Blah lately. I don’t know what that’s about. After the rain passes maybe I’ll do my hair and dress up a bit and see if that helps my mood.

Thats all for what’s on my mind. What ya’ll got going on?

*hi Deja*

on Saturday, I washed Jasmine’s scalp only. I rinsed it with warm water and towel dried it lightly. Let me not forget to mention I did all of this while her hair was still braided.

I unbraided her hair and added Shea Butter Detangling Moisturizing Hair. This stuff works wonders for getting all the tangles out. I don’t even have to use a comb. I just pour some in my palm, rub my hands together and run my fingers through her hair. Easy as that, all the tangles are gone. I highly recommend this product. I even use it on my own hair after its been washed.

I just picked up a new product from target. It’s the Shea Moisture Organic Curl Enhancing Smoothie This stuff smells SO good and its sooo soft. It was on sale so I grabbed one.

After detangling her hair I added a generous amount of the smoothie to her hair. I worked it in with my fingers and pulled apart some of the curls for definition. I brushed her edges back a little and slid on a headband. That was it.  Here are a few pics of how it turned out. . .

She had quite a bit of shrinkage but that was to be expected. What I liked most was that her hair stayed very soft all day. I was able to run my fingers through it and it was bouncy and shiny.

I used the Smoothie on my own hair yesterday after I washed it and for the exact same results. I had nice full curls all day and did a dry Bantu knot out for today and my hair is big and fluffy and soft.

I only have good things to say about both products. It’s very rare that I let Jasmine wear her hair free but I see now I can as long as I have Shea moisture and Kids Organics handy.

*disclaimer* I was not paid to review these productions. All opinions are my own.

However, if anyone wants to send me free stuff, I’ll take it! lol

We had a great Christmas! My child is THEE BEST person to give gifts to. She LOVES everything and makes sure you know it. We woke up around 8am on Christmas morning. My niece Deja spent the night with us *Hi Deja!*. Jas was in a good mood so I thought it was be a good time to let her open the gifts she had at home. I didn’t get her much because she has plenty of toys as it is.

1st I let her open a pair of Minnie Mouse slippers on friend got her. She was VERY excited about these slippers! *these are taken with my cell phone so please excuse the quality*Then she opened a pair of Yo Gabba Gabba undies After that she opened her V-Tech blackberry as I like to call it lol

After Jasmine had opened all of her gifts, she insisted on taking off her Pj’s so she could wear her slippers and new undies smh. Of course I let her.

here she is in her slippers and one 1 but 2 pair of Yo Gabba Gabba undies

After she was done with gifts we headed over to my parents house for our annual Christmas breakfast. I always look forward to this because my dad can throw down on some breakfast! Everyone came over for the 10:15 call time ( except my honey due to his daughters mom antics Christmas morning ). My dad is also an excellent prayer. He said his prayer and like every year since we’ve been having this breakfast I shed a few tears. After his prayer, we all lined up like a chow line and filled out plates with some grub.

After breakfast we opened the gifts at my parents house. My folks got me some new fancy cookware. My old cookware was cheap and starting to fall apart so this was much needed. I also got some Bath and Bodyworks. Loves it!

Jasmine got her Cheshire cat pianoshe also got her Minnie Mouse chair! I wish I would have recorded her reaction. It was priceless. She screamed, jumped up and down, yelled, it was awesome!Then my mom handed her a bag full of clothes! This little chicky was in heaven!

After all that excitement, We got dressed( sadly I don’t have any pictures of how cute I looked)

Notice the pretty bow her blog Auntie Christina sent her for her bday. She'll fight you about her bows! lol

Someone gave my child a tube of chapstick and she is addicted! She applies it every 5 seconds. It’s in her hand in all of these pictures. Can you see it? lol

My sister was able to get her entire gang together and pose for a few family pics. I love them!

If no one else is ready, Deja always is! lol

Soon after Deja, Jasmine, My bestie and I all headed to my bestie’s parents house in the Valley for Christmas dinner. Her mom does huge Christmas stockings with goodies in them. She also got Jasmine a Disney Fairies sleeping bag. She LOVED it.

After a few hours there we headed back to my parents house. I hugged and kissed my parents and thanked them for a great Christmas. Jas and I headed home and enjoyed each others company and talked to Daddy on the phone who was finally hanging out with his children together ( I’m sure I’ve mentioned that he has a son as well as a daughter right? lets pretend I have if I haven’t lol)

That was our Christmas. Aside from a few kinks it was great. Christmas is truly one of my favorite holidays. I truly hope Jasmine never loses her enthusiasm about gifts she receives. She makes the giver feel extremely special.

I am extra honored that she thinks so much of me. Shes such a cool chicky and one of my fav folks to chat with on the Twatter.

With this award I am suppose to reveal 7 things about myself and pass the award on to 10 other bloggers so here it goes. . .

I’ve been wearing glasses since the 8th grade. not just because I love the way they look on me but more so because I CAN NOT put anything in my eye. It freaks me out.

I used to have a thing for much older guys. I have no idea why this was. I think it made me feel much more mature. The guy I lost my virginity to was 27 going on 28 and I had just turned 19.

While my child birth with Jasmine was traumatic for all involved, I still want to have one more child. I can’t see Jas being an only child.

I am a complete mama’s girl. I still call her mommy and although I am 31 I will climb in her bed and lay my head on her chest. She’s my #1 best friend ever.

I have seriously considered plastic surgery on my stomach. Anyone who has lost weight know that the extra skin is not cute! no matter what I do, this skin isn’t going anywhere.

I don’t like mornings and I don’t like people talking to me when I 1st wake up. I need a minute. The only person who can talk to me 1st thing in the morning is Jas. She can’t help herself. She likes to tell me she “woke up”

I talk to myself aloud when im alone. Like if I need to talk to someone about something, I’ll have the full blown conversation aloud by myself 1st. I guess its kind of like a pep talk for myself. *shrug*

ok thats 7 things about me and I have no idea who to tag because Amber tagged a lot of the people I would tag myself lol so if you guys get this twice im sorry ( not really but kinda (

Miss Mile High

Being Mrs. Jones

Lip Gloss and Binky

Mrs.TDJ

Tha Infamous Nobody

Gorgeous Puddin

The Pro Diva

Shea’s What

Keyalus

K.Rock

*smooches*

Speaking of honey, he has been plotting on my uterus since he’s been in town. I told y’all to pray for me but I think y’all haven’t been. lol * lord be a shield around my precious fallopian tubes* AMEN!

Jas and daddy have been having a good ol time since he’s been in town. I love their relationship so much. I’m glad she has someone like him in her life. She’s been clinging to him like a shadow and its gonna be really sad when he has to go. .  again

Jas and daddy playing with her Toys

Daddy reading to Jas

We were suppose to spend Christmas morning together at my parents house for our traditional Christmas breakfast. Honey ended up not being about to make it because his daughters mom played her trump card like she does every time he comes into town and had him running around trying to see his daughter. When will the madness end with this broad? ugh!

Christmas was beautiful as usual. I love, love, LOVE spending time with my family. I love seeing everyone together. It makes my heart smile.

Honey’s mom called me last night to vent about what went down on christmas with her granddaughters mom. She said she is gonna cuss the chick out 1st chance she gets. All I could say was, I’m glad y’all love me! lol

My future mother and sister in law got me a gift card for some grub and they also bought Jas a beautiful dress! She loved it and kept holding it up to herself and saying how pretty it was. she even posed for a few pics with. I really love that my child is so into her own fashion at such a young age.

Jas’s play area turned out perfect!  She loves it, although she loves the way I rearranged the living room even better because she prefers to play on my couches! lol

New play area

I have to do a christmas post. Jas is awesome because she LOVES everything and it shows in her excitement while opening gifts. She makes people feel so special lol

I think I’m gonna have to really consider moving to another state. I mean I don’t wanna think about it right now but the possibility is real and I am going to have to make a choice sooner than later it seems.