Saturday in Philadelphia With the Guys!

Well!!! Today was a very fun day!!! I had the pleasure of going into Philadelphia with Fred, Brandon, and Justin. A day out with the guys!!!! We went in to see the Mutter Museum. It's a very strange, yet highly educational Museum that was created, and owned by the Philadelphia College for Physicians. It was Bizarre!!! Most of the stuff in there was real!!! Ewwwwwwwwww.....LMAO @ me when we were out to eat and I asked Fred what the Fetus's in a bottle were made of... (Wax?) No!!!!!!!!!!! They were REAL. It was weird. I had just finished telling Brandon and Justin that most of the things in there were real. I guess it was just so hard to believe. Well, to make a long story short (YES, even I can do that once in awhile... it was pretty cool. :)

After that, we went to the Spaghetti Warehouse. That place is so neat. I think the boys really enjoyed it. They played Video games, and really had a nice time. The food was Okay, but the atmosphere was really cool & Nice.

Now, we're home. We ran out to the Grocery Store to grab some stuff for Dinner tomorrow. I look forward to having my parents over. I do miss Brooke though. :(

PICTURE OF THE WEEK!

I know. This is not the most creative picture of the week. BUT, it does represent this time of year, in celebration of Easter. Also, my family and I have always hand painted Easter eggs. The past two years, we did not. However, we will resume with our tradition, next year. We all agreed that we missed doing it, and don't want to give up on something as special as that. So, this picture of the week makes me smile. It means a lot.

Well, here we are!!! Me and my Boo Boo, out to lunch. I'm still not feeling very well. Not sure this was the best choice (But, I let Brandon choose). We went to "Cheeburger Cheeburger". It's a cute, 50's style Restaurant. Milk Shakes, etc.... fun! Now, we're home.... and I'm trying to relax a bit.

Eat Chocolate!! Live A Litte!

"In most parts of the world chocolate is associated with romance, and not without with good reason. It was viewed as an aphrodisiac by the Aztec's who thought it invigorated men and made women less inhibited. So when it was first introduced to Europe, it was only natural that chocolate quickly became the ideal gift for a woman to receive from an admirer or a loved one, and of course, vice versa"

Friday is here! Let's Celebrate!

How should I celebrate this Good Friday? hmmmmmmm I think I'll spend it with my son! :) YES! That's exactly what I'm going to do. Work? Well, I woke up this morning feeling so horrible in my tummy. I think that I was poisoned by that pizza (lol) no joke!!!! But, I don't want to waste a day like this, moaning about a sour stomach!

So, I'm going to stretch, shower, and make a beautiful day with Brandon! He and I never have any time, just the two of us. Yes! That's my plan.

Don't forget, today is FRIDAY! I'm going to post my picture of the week - sometime today!!!! (lol @ Myself). Hey, this is fun for me! Express yourself!!! It feels great!

"Love One Another" on this Thursday...and every day.

Today was a busy day. Tonight, a busy night!!! We had an appointment to look at a house at 6:00 p.m. All I can say about it is - WOW. Not only does it make me feel even more grateful for the home I have, it allowed me to take a peek into a very sad, and unhealthy family's life. We went tonight with the idea that we might be able to buy this house "as is", and make it a beautiful place, for a nice, happy family in need of a decent home. This place was so filthy, and full of deep, darkness, and bad feelings.... I can't even explain it. The place was so horrible. There was brown drips, dried up, all along the walls. It was there from years and years of cigarette smoking in the house. There were holes in the walls, the carpet was full of grunge. I mean it, I have never seen such a bad place. You'd never know, from the outside. The people were in the house. It was almost sad seeing them. I think they were drug addicts or something. Very strange feeling in that house.
Needless to say, we're not buying the house. I can't stop thinking about it. It was so strange. wow........
Fun stuff (on the other hand). I taught Fred something tonight. Usually he's teaching me something. Especially if it's something from the Bible. I taught him what Maundy Thursday is. I told him about it, and showed him things about it. I enjoyed teaching him something new. He was impressed. :) And, I was happy to share.
What else? Well, we went out for pizza. It wasn't very tasty. However, I was thrilled to eat Pizza. (lol) I've been eating low carb for awhile. ANY pizza tastes yummy. lol!!!
It's now after 9:00 p.m. - Tomorrow I will go to work, and then do some Easter "goodie" shopping. A very close friend of mine reminded me how important it is to celebrate.... hide eggs, enjoy. And it's true.... no matter the age, it's a beautiful thing, to take a few moments, be a kid again. Live life like there's no tomorrow..... and, I plan on doing just that. :)

Pets.... Our furry family Members.....

I feel so sad For Eveline. She was just on the phone with her Vet. I could hear sadness in her voice, so I looked over at her. She could hardly hold herself together. :( Her dog is sick, with a Brain tumor - and needs to be put to sleep. When she began to cry, I just wanted to go and hug her really tight. But, I know she needed her space. I Feel sad for her, and their family. Pets are so special. They are wonderful additions to a family. They love you, no matter what. They are non judgemental. They love, unconditionally. I am sorry for what Eveline is going through. I really am.

Curves Rule....

Who ever said "THIN IS IN"
I say, Curvy rules.

Embrace a curvy body....... :)

Thursday! Freezing Cold ~ BUT still... A Sunny Day!

Good Morning.... What a beautiful day it is today! I think I slept well last night, because for the moment, I have this incredible burst of energy. I'm keeping it very LOW key, here in the office. WHY? Because once these bats know I'm in an especially happy mood, they'll try to bust my bubble. Shhhhhhhhhhh....... :)

Anyway, I hope for nothing but goodness on this fine day. Nothing special, just goodness.

Quiet night....

Nice, quiet evening. Went out for Dinner. It was nice. I guess all this running around is finally catching up to me. I look and feel exhausted. I really look forward to a nice, cozy night's sleep. Tomorrow, I will be back at the 'stuffy' office. Well, the week is almost over. :)

Not much to say. I guess I've reached (or over exteneded) my quota of words for the day.

Sleep well - tomorrow is a mystery. Sweetest of dreams.

Happy Wednesday!

Yes, we're 1/2 way through the work week! Looking forward to a fun filled weekend! Although I feel like we should celebrate each and every day, I must admit..... I love the weekends!!!! But, until then... Happy Hump Day! WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON - Busy busy busy! Is it Friday yet? :)
Today would have been a perfect day to stay in my comfy's and watch movies in bed!!! Yeah... nice! I'm daydreaming! lol. Seriously, it's a good day for something like that. Instead, I'm sitting here behind my desk.... working away! *sigh..

Getting Brooke Ready For Wildwood

Busy night!!! Brooke leaves for Wildwood tomorrow!! It will be the beginning of a season of beach weekends for her with her best friend, Lindsey. She is quite fortunate to have Spring Break, and a best friend who spends weekends at the beach house! I am up late tonight packing for my little munchkin. I'll miss her when she's gone, but I'm thrilled that she has this opportunity to spend so much time at the NJ Shore! She loves it!!! I hope she has an awesome time!!!! We'll be thinking of her, smiling. :) As for me... ANOTHER late night. I'm a busy girl, in a busy world! I keep on going and going.... sorta like the energizer Bunny!

Fun Fact.... The Bumble Bee lives an average of one year. A pretty bumble bee came in my office today through the window. All attempts to save him/her failed, and it died up in the lights. :( This prompted me to look up their lifespan. - Just a fun fact about this fuzzy buzzing bee.

Tuesday

Well..... Here we are again! Sometimes I feel like I never leave this place. I arrived here this morning to see Lot's of pouty, grumpy faces. I wish these women would go ahead and break out their 'toys' or something. It's frustrating to come in to such a cranky office. I refuse to let the misery ooze over to my area! Life is too short to frown all the time. I am totally convinced that I was put on this earth to love, be loved, and be fun, silly, happy, and so forth. :o) So, despite the cranks around me, I am happy to be alive, and happy to be here. In case I don't mention it enough (although I think I do), I appreciate my job, and the benefits it brings both me, and my family. I am so grateful to have such a nice job, with such good job security.

Monday Evening

After coming home from a long day at work, having dinner, taking a walk with the kids, doing homework with Brooke, and running out for a bit - I have to say, I am completely exhausted! Sleepy sleepy girl! Monday's are usually the most difficult for me. But, this one was especially long & busy!!!! This little snuggly bear needs some rest <3

“Love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor.”—Romans 12:10

Monday Monday....So good to me!

What a Morning! (whew)...... Passports, check! I finally got the kids passports taken care of. I am so grateful to the nice man in the post office!!! He really went out of his way for me. That was a prime example of how you get more bee's with honey. When Brandon pointed out to me that the passport window didn't open until 10:00 a.m. .... lol. What else could go wrong! We showed up at 7:45 a.m. and the place didn't open until 8:30 a.m. Good thing Dunkin' Donuts was around the corner.. and then this!!! lol. So, I had a little meeting with the kids while waiting to go into the post office. I told them how important it is to be nice, and good to people. That, not only is it the way to be, but it can sometimes help you when you need it most. In this case, PASSPORTS! Matt, the passport man could have gotten into a lot of trouble by doing us that favor. However, I put no pressure on him. I think he just saw that we were in a bind. Good people...they know what it's like. I appreciated his help a lot. There's no telling when I'd get the opportunity to get there again. I am so relieved. Huge pressure lifted! Now, on to the next thing.

Getting in shape for my swimsuit!!! Last night, after I posted my "blog" for the evening - The kids and I went Walking in the Rain! We laughed, and walked really fast. It was fun!!! Once we realized that it was way to rainy, and we were getting soaked... we ran into the gym to finish up. Each of us jumped on a machine, and worked out a bit. I really love the way I feel when I exercise. Even though I dread the thought of it (before I go), I always feel better once I've finished. :)

Ooops! I better get to work! Post more later!

April Showers....

What a cool and rainy day!!! I was really looking forward to a beautiful, sunny day today. Yesterday was chilly too! Brrr.. I hear that it's Spring, I'm just not feeling it yet!!!

This sexy little woman to my right is representing today's forecast!!! She doesn't look like she minds the rain!!! So, it's a little message to me.. It's all what you make of it!

I took advantage of this day, and started out with my regular thing... POSTSECRET! Every Sunday morning I read the new secrets. Every week, there's at least one that stands out. Today, there were a few. I can relate. Sometimes that makes me happy, and sometimes It makes me sad. BUT, either way, it reminds me that we're all human, and some of us share similar feelings, or thoughts. It's nice to know that we're not alone. It's refreshing to me. I really enjoy the Postsecret website. It's a lovely way to begin my day.

The rest of the day was gloomy. It's okay, though. My hubby and I had some good laughs this morning. It felt so nice. If life was always full of smiles and laughter, I'd be the happiest girl in town. I felt so warm and cozy. It was nice. Being silly (which was what we were laughing about) is my specialty. I love to be silly. It's the next best feeling to being sexy. Sexy, Silly, and fun. My 3 favorites!!!!! So, this morning was cool. I posted a couple of my silly pics, so that when I'm feeling down - my own smiles and silly face will remind me that life is good. :)

Today was ok. And, despite the ugly weather -- we ventured out to enjoy the last day off before we head back to work. We checked out a few "Open Houses". I enjoyed the houses, but I'm thinking that it might be best to wait a little bit longer, before we buy. Lots of reasons..... yeah. Not sure I'm ready to buy. But, it's always good to get out there to see what's going on. I like to keep up with the market. You never know... it's always good to be prepared!!!!
I felt sexy this weekend. I've been up, and I've been down. This weekend, I felt sexy. It was nice. I pretty much kept it to myself.... but I felt good. Everywhere!!!! :) *smiles. I'm not ready for the weekend to be over. What can you do.... Time waits for nobody. It just moves on, and passes quickly. Ready, or not. Sometimes, that scares me...... but not much I can do about that.

Fun With the Family! Movie Time!!!

Wild Hogs!!! Silly, light hearted, and fun for "young" and "old"...OKAY..."older"..... :) Lots of smiles and laughs! Nice time.

Fun Facts About our Friend - The Turkey Vulture!

And why is this strange looking fella on my site? Well.. we met him recently, while we were 'house hunting'. And, of course I ALWAYS carry my camera. So, Mr Turkey Vulture.. let's share a fun fact about you! I looked him up, to see what I could learn about this odd looking, feathered friend. :)

Turkey Vulture's can glide for up to 6 hours without flapping their wings - because of their wide, strong wingspan (6 ft ). FUN!!!

Picture of the Week.

Each Friday I will post my - "Picture of the week". Today I choose this one. This is a sexy tree. Nature is a beautiful thing. Happy Spring!

MMMwwwaaaahhh!!!!!

Happy Friday!!!!!!!

Enjoy the weekend. Each day is a gift....
Kiss the one's you love -

FLOWERS!

This is a great picture that I took last Spring.
A Friend of mine left this at my front door. Nice. Pretty Flowers in this beautiful vase. A perfect picture of Spring!

TGIF!!!!!

Thank Goodness it's Friday!!! I am ready for the weekend!!! What a busy week it's been. I look forward to a weekend full of family fun. Seriously, it's time for Spring to just get here, and stay for awhile. I look forward to all of the nice "outdoor" fun. It seems like it's been a very long winter. Time to brush away the winter blues!!!!!

Last night was nice. Brooke was really excited about her competition. I was happy for her. I'm always amazed to see how much the girls have grown. Watching the team that she was on last year brought tears to my eyes. I couldn't believe how much Brooke has grown, and changed over the last year. WOW. Before I know it, she'll be all grown up. Time passes way to quickly.

Hubby and I. Peaceful. Nice. When I went to sleep last night, he put his headphones on and watched some T.V. . I heard him laughing at something he was watching. His laughter always makes me smile. Even when I'm drifting off to sleep. Nothing makes me more happy than the smiles, and laughter of the people I love. It's contagious. When I heard him laugh, I smiled real big. I had no idea what it was that he was laughing about... that just didn't matter...... :)

Friday. I look forward to the weekend. I hope it's a good one. I hope it's warm, and the sun stays under the clouds. I hope that I can open the windows, and bring the fresh air in, and let the stale air out. I want all goodness, all freshness.......

Thursday Night! Brooke's last Competition

Brooke And Me ~ Celebrating her last competition. 1st place winners!! YEAH~ Go Falcons!

Proud Mommy~

Happy Daughter!

LETS DANCE!!!!! (CLICK ON THE PICTURE!)
Life is short~ Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile. <3 <3 <3

Go Pennsbury! Go Brooke!

This is for you, Brooke!!! Good Luck tonight. I love you with all of my heart. You are precious, and make me smile - each and every single day!!! You'll do great! I am so proud of you!

One of my favorite pictures!

I have a huge passion for taking pictures of broken down barns. THIS is one of my favorites. Since I was a child, when traveling, I would search for old, crumbling down places. As my family would travel along the countyside of Upstate New York, I'd watch out the window, and count each one as I would find them. Now, I stop, and take pictures of them. This one is from my trip to Alabama. December, 2006.

Fun Fun Fun!!!!
Going to post pictures. I have so many different types. This one is fun. It's me, from about 5 years ago. I let my hair grow like the 70's!!!! I'm posting it, and will post many others in the future!!!! Just because, I CAN!

Thursday

I woke up feeling so bad on the outside. My body ached, and my muscles were really stiff and tight. I could hardly move. However, On the inside, I felt so good. I've been down lately, and it's been difficult for me to try to focus on anything at all. This morning - I felt great.

I had my usual - coffee in bed with my hubby. It was peaceful. He has been going through a lot, well... we both have, together... This morning, it was nice. We had a really nice evening (last night) and we felt really close. It reminded me of the "Old us". We were very quiet, and then - we had out private time. Good stuff. Really, really nice. Making for a beautful, fresh start to a new day! And, sweet dreams.....

Our office just got word that there's a Freshman in a coma. Sad. Apparently, he was pledging last night, and drank far to much. Now, it looks like his life is on the line, and his future is unknown... I will pray for him. I feel sad for him, and his family. I hope he'll be okay.

I feel really fortunate today.

Post more later. I have work to do... and people to entertain!