What Color Flip Flop Are You?

2008-05-07T15:48:00.000-07:00

What Your Flip Flops Say About You

You live to have fun, and your sense of humor is downright goofy.

You are a big kid on the inside, and you have a very open heart.

You try to make every day feel like a vacation, even if you have other responsibilities.

Each day, you make a little bit of time to play and let loose.

Your ideal warm weather place: Disney World

The Flip Flop Test

eBay Boycott Feb. 18th - 25th 2008!

2008-02-03T11:12:00.000-08:00

eBay Sellers & Buyers Boycott Feb. 18th - 25th!
Many sellers on eBay are up in arms about the Final Value Fee increase! Even though ebay is making a few changes by offering free images and free gallery images and a couple other features at no or low costs they final value fee costs more than those other free items they will be giving to us plus more.

Also eBay is putting a new feedback policy into place. Basically eBay is favoring buyers over sellers and giving sellers less control over protecting them self from buyers who will try to take advantage of honest sellers for their own gain. I have personally never had a problem with any of my buyers in this respect but it still seems unfair.

We hope that all buyers will also take part in this so that we can all help send eBay a message that we are not going to lay down and take all the high interest fees they keep slapping on us each year. eBay is making it not worth selling anything on their site period.

I will be taking part of the boycott against eBay from Feb 18th though the 25th.

After the 25th of Feb. I will only list once a week on eBay only because this is where I draw most of my customer base. I will be taking my business to other areas and I will still send out e-mails to you when I have something new.
I will be listing on "WinkElf" & on "Etsy" most of the time.

Please Be sure to check out my MySpace link Below.

I will be updating my blog with info on any games/prizes you can win by visiting my listings on etsy or winkelf.

www.Oililla.com www.Oililla.Etsy.com www.winkelf.com/Oililla
eBay Id: Oililla (Boycott Feb 18-25 or Forever)

www.myspace.com/oililla

Kate Lemoni

2008-01-18T00:57:00.000-08:00

This post is in honor of Kate Lemoni. All though we never got to meet her here on earth I know one day we will be with her in heaven. I have to tell you how excited I was to be an auntie to our first baby girl on my husbands side of our family. We believe that Kate went to be with Jesus on or around the last day of Dec. or the 1st of Jan. On Jan. 3rd Kate Lemoni was delivered by c-section as a still birth. It was one of the most saddest times of our families life. On Jan. 11th we had services for little Kate Lemoni . It hurt so bad to see the pain in my Sister In Laws eyes and I hurt and cried right there with her. Although I know I do not know the full pain the mother felt it tore my heart out to see her grief so and I could only imagine the night mare she endured the past few weeks. I am sure she had a hard day on Jan. 16th as that would have been her scheduled c-section day. I wish so much that little sweet Kate could be here with us to hug and kiss on but I guess God felt it was best to take sweet Kate Lemoni to heaven to be with him. We all will long for what could have been but know full well she is in a better place. God Blesses in all things.

The Night Jesus Came

2007-11-27T13:22:00.000-08:00

It was the night Jesus came
and all through the house,
not a person was praying,
not one in the house...

The Bible was left
on the shelf without care,
for no one thought
Jesus would come there...

The children were dressing
to crawl into bed,
not once ever kneeling
or bowing their head...

And Mom in the rocking chair
with babe on her lap,
was watching the Late Show
as I took a nap...

When out of the east
there arose such a clatter,
I sprang to my feet
to see what was the matter...

Away to the window
I flew like a flash,
tore open the shutters
and lifted the sash...

When what to my wondering
eyes should appear,
but Angels proclaiming
that Jesus was here...

The light of His face
made me cover my head...
was Jesus returning
just like He'd said....

And though I possessed
worldly wisdom an d wealth,
I cried when I saw Him
in spite of myself...

In the Book of Life
which he held in his hand,
was written the name
of every saved man...

He spoke not a word
as he searched for my name,
when He said 'it's not here'
My head hung in shame...

The people whose names
had been written with love,
He gathered to take
to his Father above....

With those who were ready
He rose without sound,
while all of the others
were left standing around...

I fell to my knees
but it was too late,
I'd waited too long
and thus sealed my fate...

I stood and I cried
as they rose out of sight,
Oh, if only I'd known
that; this was the night...

In the words of this poem
the meaning is clear,
the coming of Jesus
is now drawing near...

There's only one life
and when comes the last call,
We'll find out that the Bible
was true after all.

B - Basic
I - Instruct ion
B - Before
L - Leaving
E - Earth

How Old Are You?

2007-11-26T17:13:00.001-08:00

You Are 22 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.

13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.

20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.

30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!

40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

Bee Movie!

2007-11-05T18:34:00.000-08:00

We took our boys to see the Bee Movie today. It was the best. I just loved it so much our littlest one was like WOOOOOOOOOOW! It was so cute. Our oldest who is special needs had a hard time sitting still. So glad we were at the top out of the way and could block him in so he could not get away. Our middle boy was a little antsy but he seemed to like the movie too. I will be buying this for my kids when the movie comes out on dvd. ;) For sure!

Oililla Me Page!

2007-11-03T22:23:00.000-07:00

I finished updating my Oililla Me Page for eBay this evening. I simply love it and think it turned out wonderful. I can not wait to add more designs to my ever growing line of images. :)
eBay: Oililla

Plan Of Action!

2007-09-23T19:08:00.000-07:00

I have decided to devote more time to my love of design.

Monthly Goals:
1. Create 8 OOAK ready to ship items to sell on etsy.
2. Create 1 Custom item listing on etsy.
www.oililla.etsy.com

What Kind Of Ice Cream Are You?

2007-07-26T23:31:00.000-07:00

You Are A Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Girl

Creative. Expressive. Unique.

What Flavor Ice Cream Girl Are You?

Customer Share!

2007-06-08T01:54:00.001-07:00

Here is a dress I made for one of my customers. I am so happy she was able to send me a couple photos. It turned out so cute when I was done with it. :)

Crochet Crazy!

2007-06-06T16:31:00.000-07:00

I have been so busy lately. I am designing some crochet patterns to submit to a company. I hope they will love my design ideas and contract me because our family could really use some blessings right now.

Missing San Diego!

2007-05-29T15:19:00.000-07:00

Today we took the boys out for a drive and the weather was so nice that it reminded our family of the place where we really want to be living.
We were really missing San Diego today!

Boys & Dirt!

2007-05-28T18:42:00.000-07:00

How boys can make dirt out of nothing I will never know!

What is Fragile X?

2007-05-28T18:07:00.000-07:00

Our oldest son has fragile X syndrome and people always ask me what it is so I thought this would be a good place to post info.

Fragile X is a family of genetic conditions, which can impact individuals and families in various ways. These genetic conditions are related in that they are all caused by gene changes in the same gene, called the FMR1 gene.

Fragile X includes:

fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most common cause of inherited mental impairment. This impairment can range from learning disabilities to more severe cognitive or intellectual disabilities. (Sometimes referred to as mental retardation.) FXS is the most common known cause of autism or "autistic-like" behaviors. Symptoms also can include characteristic physical and behavioral features and delays in speech and language development.

fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS), a condition which affects balance, tremor and memory in some older male gene carriers.

fragile X-related premature ovarian failure (POF), a problem with ovarian function which can lead to infertility and early menopause in some female gene carriers.

Some gene carriers do not exhibit any of these features. To learn more about carriers click here.

Fragile X can be passed on in a family by individuals who have no apparent signs of this genetic condition. In some families a number of family members appear to be affected, whereas in other families a newly diagnosed individual may be the first family member to exhibit symptoms.

The National Fragile X Foundation (NFXF) has been helping individuals with Fragile X, their families, and the professionals who work with them, since 1984. As research into Fragile X continues, our understanding of who it affects and how it affects them will grow. The NFXF is committed to keeping the Fragile X community well informed.

For more info you can go to this link: Fragile X