Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Pilgrimage to DisneyWorld

Every year, for the last 5, we've joined to the multitudes of followers of Saint Walt, Disney it is, in the pilgrimage to the happiest place on earth.
Sometime we choose Cali, some sunny Florida. This is our family vacation for the year, and it's getting better every time since Shannia can join us on some of the rides.
We were a little worried about the weather that was supposed to be rainy, but sun was all we got. And talking about sun, we got a little toasted.
The tour started in Magic Kingdom, SeaWorld, Animal Kingdom, Epcot,and the newest waterpark Aquatica. The girls (and the big kids) had a blast.


Here is a taste of our vacation...enjoy!

Sunday, April 20, 2008

The Worth of a Mom.

A study recently conducted by Edelman Financial Services tried to identify the many ocupations that a typical mother might be said to hold over the course of a year. The researches also examined salary data supplied by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, trade groups, and human resource and staffing firms. Putting all the information together, Edelman estimated that a mother's worth is approximately $507,000 per year. Here is a breakdown of the vaious tasks typically performed by a mother and the corresponding median salaries:

Animal caretaker...................$17,500
Executive Chef.....................$40,000
Computer System Analyst............$44,000
Financial manager..................$39,000
Food/beverage Service worker.......$20,000
General Office Clerk...............$19,000
Registered Nurse...................$35,000
Management Analyst.................$41,000
Childcare Worker...................$13,000
Housekeeper........................$ 9,000
Psychologist.......................$29,000
Bus Driver.........................$32,000
Elementary School Prinicpal........$58,600
Dietitian/Nutritionist.............$41,600
Property Manager...................$22,600
Social Worker......................$30,000
Recreation Worker..................$15,500

The Edelman study suggested that since a mother wears many hats and is on duty 24/7, she deserves a full-time, annual salry for all 17 positions. And since the retirement, health, and insurance benefits that workers in this positions typically receive were not factored in, the figures should actually be much higher.

Staggering figures, but also is not counting the super-powers moms have, like knowing when something is wrong with your kid, or making her/his wishes come true, or the cheerleading for every play, game or activity they have. We are just PRICELESS!

Happy Mother's Day in advance!!!!

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Today, after going to Scrapbook USA, and enjoying all the good ideas for albums, cards, etc., I have decided to conquer my fear and try again with the picture header. For whatever reason (maybe obsolete knowledge of computer jargon) it wasn't comming right. But Oh!lala I made it, and today I can share it with the world (about 2 people who check it out now and then =) ) Any ways, be this the day of new computer knowledge and enjoyment.
Disclaimer: Sorry for any grammatical, spelling or other errors.

By the way, Thanks to Lore, my mentor in this new technology. I had fun at the show. Love u tons.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Still working On It ;)

I know is taking me forever but I'm still learning all the pasting and the cutting and all that. I will eventually have something to show....soon...I hope...

Friday, March 7, 2008

Today is the day!

Today I've decide to post our family page so everybody can be in touch with the Da Silva Gang.
After some convincing from a friend, and enjoying watching her own, it was time to do ours, so bare with me because I'm still learning.