Happy Hump Day!

I wish for you, a beautiful, stress free day!
We're 1/2 way through the work week!
The sun is shining, and we're here to enjoy it... let's celebrate!

Happy Halloween Hump Day!

Although I am not so much into this Holiday, I want to take the opportunity to wish you all a spooky fun Halloween!!!

Keep your eyes out for a sexy hump day picture! lol
My usual Wednesday picture will be posted... but I felt it would appropriate to post some fun Halloween pics, too!!!

Happy Wednesday!

It's a beautiful one~

Halloween Party 2007

No... I did not dress up!
I did make it to the party, though.
And, I took a few pictures.

This was our Community party.

Tuesday

And, a Happy Tuesday to YOU!

So, here I am again! I am going to try to put forth the effort to have a beautiful day. Each morning brings the opportunity for a new beginning. I am giving it 100%.
What happened this morning, is behind me, and I wish for nothing but positive - for the rest of the day. :)

So, let me share a little..... since I haven't been the best "blogger" lately.

I applied for a new job. Yes, that is news......
And, I was scheduled to have my interview yesterday. I got to work, settled in, and received a call from the supervisor. She was cancelling. :( She was home, sick. Well, I was actually a bit relieved. I had a bad morning, and felt like maybe I couldn't be 100% for an interview.
Anyway.... I finally admitted to myself how BAD I would love to have this job. I don't like to get excited... because I just never know...
This job seems like a dream. It's an 11 month position. AND, it pays more in 11 months, than I get paid in 12. lol! Well, applying for it was a no brainer. How I would love to have the month of July off every year. AND, it offers ALL of the benefits that I currently receive. Hmmmm.... Cross your fingers (and toes) for me!!!!!! I have NO idea who I'm up against. However, it would be an awesome promotion. :)

What else. It's cold out. It's freezing out!!! I had to sit in my car this morning and wait for the ice to melt off the windshield. It took a little while. I would have scraped it, but haven't thought to put an ice scraper in my car (UNTIL THIS MORNING) :)

Oops.......... gotta run


Be back!

Sunday Afternoon

Skipping the rest of the weekend for right now. I have to post these silly pictures first thing.
Yesterday was weird. It was very different.
You see..... When pulling out of my Complex, you can make a right, or a left. IF you make a right - the river, country, rolling hills, farms, and beautiful roads lie ahead. If you make a left, the city life is waiting. Well, I was the passenger. And, we made a left.
So, on we went. The weather was gorgeous. The sun was shining, and we were on our way towards Philadelphia. Not the usual direction we take.
Well, once we got onto I-95, we ran into a huge traffic jam! lol, what a mess! At first, we thought the Eagles were having a "home" game. They weren't. It was road construction. So, what's a girl to do? lol. Take silly pictures! I find it very entertaining. Hubby may not agree. He was a little stressed out. And he hates traffic. I'm not thrilled about it, but - I try to make the best of it. So, let me share with you, some of the pictures I took. LOLOL@Myself. YES, I CAN laugh at myself. And, oddly enough..... I can entertain myself pretty easily.


Shhhhh........ Driving in traffic can be very very stressful.... (lol)




Oh Erin.... Behave yourself..... :)







Whatchu looking at??!?!?! :P

Ummmm.... Yummy....... It's Friday!!

Happy Friday.

Enjoy!

Will post more in just a little bit. I am only half awake! Coffee is brewing in the break room!!!!

Be back soon!

Got my flu shot today!!! :)

Owie. I have no tolerance for pain. lol

UGH!!! ARGH!!!! BLEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This my dear, is the most appropriate photo of the day! Why??? (lol)
Well, I have shoes on this morning that are higher than these....
It's raining....
And, I took a nice big fall in my building this morning! OUCH!
Everything went boom! (poor Erin)
My bags went everywhere, and there I sat on the floor :(

Now, what on earth was I thinking to wear shoes like this on such a rainy day????

I've been dressing up more, trying to keep myself pretty, and feeling good about "me". But heck - now I'm paying for it. :(

I have a headache, a busted up knee. and my wrist hurts! I tried to break the fall with my right arm I guess.... Didn't work!

However, I'm here. No broken bones, no blood.... no crying...

Dusted off... and now I begin my day.

Happy Thursday. May you enjoy this day as if it were your last.
Dance or sing, in the rain.... smile at a stranger... give a compliment, or two.
It's all good.

Speaking of compliments... I told a woman in the store last night how "sexy" her hair style was. She was so flattered. She smiled really big, and thanked me. It was sweet. And her hair was so wild, and funky sexy. Bet she was happy to hear something nice. :)

Happy Rainy, soaking wet, beautiful, stormy Hump Day!

This is one of my Favorite Hump Day Pics ever! And I am happy to be able to share it with YOU! :)

Enjoy!

So, like I said - it's a messy, rainy day. But, we could use some rain ( I guess). And, as much as I am sitting here wishing I could be home, in bed, enjoying some time doing fun things with myself (lol, woooohoooo) watching movies, playing on the computer.... you know.. those kinds of things :) - I'm here, at work. Bleah! :P

Gotta make the best of it. Rain or shine.

I hope this day finds you smiling, with a heart full of love.

I'm feeling ok. Not dancing on the rooftops or anything like that... but, I'm ok.

:)

Got lots to get out of my head. Might be blogging a lot today (if time allows)

Be back soon!

Tuesday

Good Morning!

Better late than never with my Tuesday morning blog!

It's been very hectic!

I'm working with students this week, getting them all set up with registration for the spring of 2008. I can't believe how fast the days, weeks, months, years.... are passing us by!!!!

So...... Anyway! Things are OK. Quiet. Busy. Quiet, and busy!
:)

My spirits are up, and I'm feeling ok.

Happy Monday.

Just me...
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The guys, hanging out
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My Pretty Girls!
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Me, Mom & the kids! Yes - I'm in the picture :)
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Brooke and Richie at Church
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This weekend I discovered something brand new....
My 12 year old son is now officially taller than me!
Not only does it show in the photo, but - we measured!
Pretty amazing....

Sunday October 21st

Good Morning, and Happy Sunday.

Yesterday was a pretty emotional day. Rich, Franci, and the kids left. It was especially tough this time. Not sure exactly why. I guess with everything going on, I wasn't able to spend as much quality time with my brother, as I would have liked. And, It's hard to say when I'll see them again.
Well, it was still a nice visit. I hope they had a great time. It was so nice to see them.

Yesterday was beautiful. Fall is my favorite season. Here's a few quick pics I took from my phone. I'm slowly learning how to use it (lol). So much still to learn. Anyway...... enjoy. Life from the eyes of me...... on a beautiful, sunny day.

This video is a great "pick me up"

It's Saturday morning ~ Brooke and I are sitting in bed looking at the computer together. We've been up since 6:30 a.m.

We decided to watch this video, and it made us both smile.
I love it! Happy stuff......

A good way to start the day. Every day begins with hope for peaceful, happy day.

Watch this! It's really sweet.

Happy Rainy Friday

Thursday ~

Today we have a Memorial Service for Dave
I would imagine that it will be a full house. Packed to capacity.
As a matter a fact, they've planned to have it somewhere other than the Chapel. Knowing how much he was loved, the Chapel won't hold all of the anticipated guests.

I wore my waterproof mascara, and packed some tissues in my purse.

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OK. So, last night. My brother and his kids came by. It was really nice. He's been here for almost 2 weeks. I haven't spent any time visiting with him, one on one. Last night, I did. He's had a lot going on, and he feels bad that we haven't had much of an opportunity to hang out. I guess it's been bothering me, too. It's just that there's been so much going on, we've missed each other. So, it was no biggie - just sitting around talking. It was nice. He's my only brother. AND, as different as we are - we can still relate to a lot in life. It's funny. Sometimes I think he and I couldn't be any different. But, in the big picture of life, that's ok. :) He's still my brother. My only sibling. And, the visit was nice. Seems he needed to vent about stuff. I was there, and I listened. And he left feeling better.......



I'm climbing out of my darkness. I've been so far down. I think it's breaking. This morning when I woke up, I felt good. I think I'm stepping out from under this dark cloud. I'm glad. I don't like feeling bad. It's just not me.

:)

Happy Thursday!

Fun Stuff - Pumpkin Facts for you!

Sorry if I haven't been very entertaining.
Working on getting back on track!



Pumpkin Facts

-Pumpkin (pepon) is a Greek word for "large melon".
-Pumpkins are thought to have originated in North America.
Indians dried strips of pumpkins and wove them into mats, they also roasted long strips on an open fire to eat.
-Pumpkins are a fruit.
-Pumpkins are a type of squash. They are a member of Cucurbita family (cucumbers, zucchini, etc.).

Pumpkins are grown on six of the seven continents (not on Antarctica) even Alaska grows pumpkins.

Pumpkins can be used for many purposes
People food, animal food, decoration and Halloween
90% of pumpkins are grown for Halloween

FIRST PUMPKIN PIE

Pilgrims sliced off top of pumpkin, removed seeds, then filled inside with milk, spices and honey.
Pumpkin was then baked in hot ashes. Insides were eaten with a spoon, like pudding.

GROWING PUMPKINS

Pumpkins are planted by seed (3-5 ft. apart).

Pumpkins require 90 to 120 days to mature.

Pumpkins are planted in late June (harvest Sept./Oct.).

Average yield 14 ½ tons (29,000 lbs. = 2000 pumpkins / Acre).

Average weight = 10-20 lbs.

Pumpkins like "Coastal" type weather (warm days/cool nights).

Pumpkin flower is only receptive to pollination for one day.

White flies, aphids and leaf hoppers are the pumpkin's biggest pests.

Americans spend over $1 Billion / year at Halloween.

Largest pumpkin was grown in Oregon in 2002 - 1173 lbs!

PUMPKIN CARVING TIPS

After carving pumpkin, coat inside and all cut holes with petroleum jelly (slows shriveling/drying out process).

Use battery light or glow stick instead of candles to increase life (candles are much hotter).

Sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg on underside of lid when using candles (smells like pumpkin pie).

PUMPKIN HUMOR

Q: How do you fix a broken pumpkin?

A: Use a "Pumpkin Patch"

Yesterday with my Sister In Law

So, Mom bailed out yesterday on the shopping trip. Which was just as well. We had a big shopping day planned, and she hates to shop. Plus, it gave Franci and I some time to hang out, and do our thing - and have our talks. :)

We went the The King Of Prussia Mall. This Mall is one of the largest Malls in the United States. It's actually broken down into 2 separate malls. So, we were all set. Got up bright and early, got the kids off to school - put my shopping shoes on, and went to pick Franci up.

We had a nice ride there. The weather was gorgeous, and there were no distractions. What a nice setting for a nice day.

Starbucks, first stop. :) We had some time to kill. We got there before the shops opened.

Anyway, it was a big success for her. She got most of her stuff from Nordstrom. We had a personal shopper bringing everything in for her. Franci told me that she felt so special, like a princess. I was happy for her. It was definitely her day. Everything for her went perfect. She told me it was all because of me, and my fashion sense. lol. Little did she know, I felt like the ugly duckling. She had no clue - and I was happy about that. I wanted her to get everything she needed, and wanted. I wanted her to remember the day forever. So, we went to all the best Department Stores in the Mall. Everything worked out perfectly. And, she was so happy.
Going into it, I was hoping that I'd be able to get some shopping done, too. However, I don't need to shop at the types of stores she was shopping in. I wanted to have as much fun as Franci, but it wasn't working out that way for me (lol). I need to go on a day when I can be alone. It's hard for me to shop for me when I'm with other people. I felt like she needed 100% of my attention. So, she had it. And, best of all, she appreciated it. One day, I will plan a "Pretty Woman" shopping trip for me. I look forward to it.

Anyway, we had a nice lunch together, and we had a few good laughs. Franci and I have known each other for years. She has been married to my brother for 15 years. We've been with each other through a lot, over the years.... and I am so lucky to have such a sweet, loving sister in law. The talks we have ... lolol...... She is just so awesome. And I am so proud of her. Next April, her boss will be the CEO of the Nestle Corporation. She will be his assistant. This is huge for her. And yet, she is so down to earth, so balanced. She's excited, but doesn't let all the hype change who she is... or how she behaves. I am very happy for her. :)

I got home close to 9:00 p.m.
Not much to say about that......

And here I am. I am happy to be back at work today. Strange, but true...

And, life marches on.

Good Morning, and Happy Hump Day!

Back to work... or, like my Grandmother used to say before she went to work in the morning, "Time to make the Donuts" ... Cute. She is just so cute! And no, she didn't work at Dunkin Donuts. :P

So, here I am. It's so foggy outside, you can't see more than a few feet in front of you. It made for a long ride to work. But, along the way, I went from depressed, to bouncy. It's amazing to me how music can make such an impact on me. I'm serious. When I feel bad, I tend to listen to mellow, love songs. But, this morning I wasn't paying attention - and I had a 90's station on. So, all of a sudden, a song that I loved came on. It was such a fun song - that in my opinion, makes you dance in your seat! I just couldn't help myself. :) So, let me share it with you (thank goodness for youtube). Tell me if it makes you dance and move in your seat too!!!!! And, suddenly, I wasn't feeling so down. Posting will continue after the video! brb. :)



Well??? You feeling good now? (I know, I'm silly). The guy is strange looking, but the song is sweet, and positive. Plus, the movie was awesome (Benny and Joon).

Going to start a new post to share my day off (yesterday)

:)

Be back in a few minutes.

Girls Day Out!

Well, I am ready for this day. Mom, Franziska, and I are spending the whole day together. We're going shopping at the King Of Prussia Mall. No Kids, no work, no worries.... just time together, with each other. Franci and I have tried to plan a shopping day together for years (no kidding), but with raising kids, and having limited time, it's never worked out (plus, she visits only once a year or two). :)
So, I put my foot down last week, and made a plan for today! Can't wait. I sure could use a day like today!
I hope to bring some positive, fun stories to my blog after my day out. :)

Happy Tuesday ~

I hope it's a beautiful day for you, also...

An awesome video. Watch it!
It's only 5 minutes out of your life.
Worth paying attention to.



Love - Devotion
Feeling - Emotion
Don't be afraid to be weak
Don't be too proud to be strong
Just look into your heart my friend
That will be the return to yourself
The return to innocence
If you want, then start to laugh
If you must, then start to cry
Be yourself don't hide
Just believe in destiny
Don't care what people say
Just follow your own way
Don't give up and miss the chance
To return to innocence

Happy Monday.

It's a beautiful one.

Good Morning

Not sure where to begin, or where to go with blogging today.

I've had a couple of very emotional weeks.
I've had conflicts with people that I love
I lost a dear friend
I have mixed feelings that leave me feeling guilty, sad, angry...etc...
I feel a little lost.

But, on the flip side.......
I have a roof over my head
I am blessed with a beautiful family that loves me.
I have a pretty secure job, which also leaves me feeling good - because I contribute to the family.
I have a good support system in my life.
I am pretty healthy - as is my family.......

So, I should be dancing around, with a big smile on my face. But, I'm not.
How do I get back to that part of me? I feel so much better when I'm happy, and positive. I am just having the hardest time getting back there......

I did go to the Beach this weekend. It was simply beautiful. Freezing cold.... but beautiful. I enjoy being there. It was nice.

Time to get some work done. I was pretty useless on Friday. Today, I must focus.

Repeat after me........

Life is good.
Life is good...

:)

And, really... it is.

(ramble ramble ramble)

I lost a friend today :(

I am so sad.

I saw him this morning, and then - he was gone.

God Bless you, Dave..

His life, laughter, and cheerful presence.. will be missed by many.

He made me smile and laugh, every single day.
What a tremendous loss. He was my pal....

:(

So.

After my last post... Just less than 2 hours ago....One of my favorite pals here at work collapsed while instructing a class upstairs. :(
A Co-worker and I went to keep the hallway clear, and hold the doors open for the EMT's and officers. :(
They had to bring him down from the 3rd floor. When he passed by, they were still pumping his chest.
The Last I heard, they were getting a "slight pulse"


Please pray for him :(
Life is so precious

Happy Friday.

The past week has been something else. Just not sure what........

Ups and downs... and everything in between.

Today is cold and rainy. It's beautiful.

All I wish for this weekend, is a happy, peaceful time. We could all use a little bit of that, once in awhile.

So, I am here to wish you all a beautiful day. Rain or shine.

Forgive me for my lack of postings. A lot going on.

Running against the wind. A lot of emotional crap. Physical, too.......

Happy Friday.

What does that picture have to do with anything?
It's beautiful. God has blessed us with feet, so we can walk. And to dress them up, shows even more appreciation and pride.... in what we are blessed with.

For you, Sweetness ~ Now you don't have to look for it on yahoo :)
Enjoy.
I Love You.



I'm looking at you through the glass
Don't know how much time has passed
Oh God it feels like forever
But no one ever tells you that forever feels like home
Sitting all alone inside your head

How do you feel? That is the question
But I forget you don't expect an easy answer
When something like a soul becomes initialized
And folded up like paper dolls and little notes
You can't expect a bit of hope
So while you're outside looking in
Describing what you see
Remember what you're staring at is me

'Cause I'm looking at you through the glass
Don't know how much time has passed
All I know is that it feels like forever
but No one ever tells you that forever feels like home
Sitting all alone inside your head

How much is real?
So much to question
An epidemic of the mannequins
contaminating everything
We thought came from the heart
But never did right from the start
Just listen to the noises
(Null and void instead of voices)
Before you tell yourself
It's just a different scene
Remember it's just different from what you've seen

Weekend with Family and Fun Times!

EVA - My niece & Godchild


The Church


BROOKE - What a ham! Just like her Mom. Loves to be in front of the camera


RICHIE- Ok. He's 5. His "BIG DREAM" was to come to America and taste FROOT LOOPS!!! Time to make a kids dream come true! When he saw these he was so thrilled. NO kidding. :)


RICHIE AND SARAH - Relaxing after our trip to the video store. Aunt Erin spoils them while they visit from Switzerland.


MY GIRLS - Striking a pose outside the coffee house in Philadelphia.

~ IF YOU LOVE POSTSECRET - YOU WILL APPRECIATE THIS VIDEO ~

"MY DIRTY LITTLE SECRET"

Happy Friday!!!
The weekend is HERE!! (almost)

First thing I want to say - POOR Phillies!!!! Geeezzzzz... they're doing horrible! What a shame for them. HOPEFULLY they will go to Colorado and win a couple games there. We have some bummed out Philly fans pouting around, this morning. :(

And, what a morning it is. Cloudy, rainy... and very funny in the office.

I am cracking up at some of the topics of conversation going on in here. Let's see...... I'm actually get an education from these ladies!!!! lolol

What I've learned in less than 24 hours.
There is something called a "penis fish" - and it's located in the Amazon. It is just awful, what it does!!!! Google it. You'll be sure to never pee in the Amazon, swim naked there... or hell... even go near it! lol

Hmmm, Men can break their Penis. OUCH!!!! Something "pops" OMG! How terrible!

OK... according to statistics, the "average" married couple makes love only one time per week. OH MY! (lol) But, it's Most healthy to make love at least 3 times per week. I'M ALL FOR THAT! AND, proud to say that I exceed the "average" (most of the time) lolololol........

LMAO! What a morning I'm having!!!!

Gotta run.

Be back!!!

Thursday is Here!

Good Morning!

I took this picture on my way to work this morning. I have to say, I really do have a beautiful ride... I love the scenery. I love Fall.

This morning, it's gloomy and grey. It looks like it's about to pour! But, It's still lovely. Cozy, snuggling weather.

So here I am. Enjoying every minute of this life I live. I wouldn't trade what I have, in my little world, for anything. :)

Happy Thursday. :)

MY Happy Video of the Day.

I hope it makes you smile, the way it made ME smile!

Enjoy. IF you like animals, this one's for you!

Don't forget to turn up your sound! :)

Happy HUMP Day!

Good Morning

Happy Hump Day

Wishing you well



Keep the sexy alive ~

It's not nasty (and if it is...even better), dirty, bad, sinful... it's a beautiful thing that couples share together. Why the heck am I saying this? lol Well, last night we were visiting with some friends. We were talking about a few women that we know, that are completely sexually repressed. And how damaging to a marriage (or just a relationship in general) it can be. It can't feel good for the woman to feel the way she does (there is probably some level of shame involved), and it's not healthy for the spouse. The men end up feeling desperate and isolated. AND, much of the time - they end up turning to others for their needs.... and, it's completely understandable. Well, that's how I feel anyway. Sex is a natural human desire. Just like eating, or drinking. That's what I believe.

So, that's my take on last night's chat.
And, if that's not enough (lol).... Here's 10 more reasons to make love!


And, today is hump day!!! Let yourself go! Feel sexy! Enjoy life. Take a good look at yourself, and be proud of who you are, and what you do. If life isn't perfect.... know that you're not alone. :) But, today is a great day to make the best of everything.

I know. I'm a rambling girl. WHO cares! I'm me!!!! And, I love who I am!

Brandon is REALLY looking forward to Friday night!!! Hubby and I are taking a small group of teenage boys to "Terror Behind The Walls"

I AM NOT GOING IN! lol

It's an OLD State Penitentiary that has been shut down for years. IT'S Creepy. And it's rated in the top 10 best Haunted places in the United States. So, you know how teenage boys are. They love that stuff! SO, this is the year. Brandon has wanted to go there for a couple of years now. But, I haven't let him. I just think before this year he was too young. SO this is huge for him. Hubby and I will take them, and then we'll let them go in, and be big kids for about 30 minutes. And then, we'll be there when they come out. :) Waiting..... Should be nice for them. Brooke will not be going. NO WAY. She's a lot like me. She can't handle scary stuff well. Neither can I. Plus, she hates being in the dark, and feeling closed in. JUST LIKE ME!!!! She'll go to Lindsey's while we take the boys. This is a big step for me.... I am so used to sheltering Brandon (and Brooke). Letting him go in there makes me very nervous. BUT, I know it's the right thing to do, for him. I have to let him grow.... let him go... little by little. They are only tucked under our wings for a very short time....... :)

IF This music doesn't make you dance in your seat... YOU NEED TO LOOSEN UP! :) :)
I listened to this song this morning on my way to work and danced my self crazy in the car! What a fun song!!! Ok. So it's a bit of a blast from the past... BUT IT'S FUN!!!!! Go on.... Take a minute to enjoy yourself!!!! Watch how you'll want to move around in your seat!!! lol (true)

Sharing the smiles... :) :) :) :) :)

Good Morning ~

What an incredible day it is!

A perfect day to sit on a porch, overlooking the beach... sipping on a nice, hot cup of coffee. Doesn't that sound good?? With comfy's on, and a cozy blanket wrapped around me! Ah... got to get to the beach again before it's much to cold. I want to walk on the beach, and dig my toes in the sand - one more time, this fall. :) I look forward to it..... ((hint hint... BABY, can we go??))

Everything is okay. I'm having some health issues. I need to get something taken care of, but have been putting it off for way too long. If I don't do it soon, there could be major problems. I'm just scared to deal with it. I don't want to be in pain, and I am scared of surgery or whatever it is I'd have to go through, and recovery. I am afraid of being out of commission, and unable to live my life normally. So, all of these things are in my head. It's a lot to think about. *sigh
Here's the thing. I would tell my best friend to go, right away. Deal with it - everything will be okay. I should take my own advise. It's just not always that easy.


OK, on a lighter note. Things are going well. The kids are doing great in school, and Brooke took no time at all to adjust to Middle School. They really impress me this year. I can't believe how fast they are growing up. Both of them. Brandon looks taller than me, which is not a surprise - since I am only 5'3" tall. lol .. And Brooke is this positively beautiful girl. It's amazing..... those two kids used to be my tiny little munchkins. My little creations. And now, they are blossoming into these pre-teen sweeties. Heck, Brandon will be a teenager next month!!!!!!!!!

That's about it for now. :)

Have a beautiful day!