Happy HUMP Day ~

Good Morning, and Happy Wednesday to you ~

I am NOT full of energy this morning (like I usually am)...... I was up until after 2 a.m, so I am a little sleepy, and feeling a bit sluggish. My alarm clock was bugging me to hop out of bed this morning, and I was not having it. :) I wanted to curl up into a ball, get wrapped up in a bundle in my blankets, and sleep all day. BUT, I couldn't. I had to get up, and face the day ahead of me. So, here I am. Bright eyed (not so much) lol.... and bushy tailed....... ready for what ever comes my way!

Life

Brooke on her last day of School at Quarry Hill

Wow. My little girl is growing up.........

I could use one ~



It's the little things in life that make such a huge difference.....

Happy Tuesday!!!!

Today I choose to be happy. I am feeling down - but don't want to...... So, I am going to keep my head up, and think of nice, happy things that make me feel good. I am responsible for my own happiness...... So, I decided that today, the sun will shine over me! :) Happy Tuesday.........


This morning, I dropped my daughter off at her Elementary School, for the very last time. She will be headed to Middle School in the Fall. So, of course... I felt all choked up. I pulled up to the very front of the School, jumped out of the car, and took some pictures of her in front of the School sign. She looked so grown up. Then, we hopped back in the car, and talked for a minute. Oh... as always, there was so much I wanted to say to her. *sigh... But instead, I let her talk to me. She told me how it was going to be sad, leaving her school. She's nervous to move up to middle school. I totally understand. It's a huge leap. But, she'll be okay :). So, I kissed her good-bye, and off she went. And me, well..... I drove off with thoughts running wildly through my head. I thought about so much. Most of all..... I was thinking and praying, that I am a good Mom. And that someday, those kids will remember me as being the best Mom in the world. :) I hope they do......

And so the day goes one. Moving right along.... Here I am. At work. Doing my usual stuff. Smiling to every face I see. Hoping that the rest of my day is good. And peaceful.

Post more soon......

Good Morning!!! And, Happy Monday!!!! Awwwwwwwwwwww poor Monday! I don't hate ya! I'm just thrilled to be alive. Given the opportunity to see another Monday is a blessing!!! :)

What a strange weekend! lol

If someone were to ask me what I did this weekend, well...... I'm not sure I could tell you. I was there (lol) but can't really think of anything major that stuck out.
I did enjoy myself, though. Yeah. It was a pretty decent weekend. I had a nice lunch date with Hubby and Brandon on Saturday, and we ran around a bit. We watched movies, and pretty much stuck close to home. Yesterday, Brandon had a friend over, and they swam in the pool. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....... Hubby made tropical drinks, and worked a bit on ebay. I went grocery shopping. Just regular stuff.

Other than that..... nothing much.

Today, I will think of something fun and exciting to do, here on my blog. I'm REALLY excited that I know how to post videos now. I look forward to putting bunches of them on here.... my very own!

Don't give up on me! Come visit. I always have something up my sleeve. I'm full of surprises!!!!! Life is a mystery! I am too! lol.

Hey, thanks for visiting!!! Isn't this fun? :P

Where's Waldo? C'mon! Play!!! Can you find him??

Click on the image if you need to make it larger! :)

YES!!!!!

Happy Sunday!

Stay tuned for something NEW added to my blog!

I LEARNED HOW TO POST VIDEOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wooooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooo!!!!!

I added my first one at the bottom of my site. LOVE IT! This is going to be so much fun.

:)

And here we go again!

1 1/2 lbs. lost.

YEAH!!!!! Down again!!! Lovin' this program!!!!

Had a nice day (although I am so heated up)......

Lunch with hubby and Jimmy.

Shopping. Fun. Cute stuff.

Picked the girls up. Now, I wait to take them to the beach! When I get home, I'm thinking of maybe a tropical drink. A nice, frozen daiquiri or something refreshing..... It's so hot & humid.

Have a super weekend!

Friday!! 1/2 Day Friday!!!

OK. So, you might read my posts and think I'm some simple minded girl, based on how excited I get over the "little" things in life... WELL, I'm not simple minded... I just appreciate every good thing that happens!!!! I love it!! And, today I celebrate 1/2 day Friday, here at work.... And I look forward to the weekend.

I also have a little road trip to take. I'll be taking the girls 1/2 way to the beach. I'm meeting Scott and Lisa, and swapping the girls for Lisa! I'll bring her home, and Scott will take the girls to the beach for the weekend. It should be nice for them.

I DO want to go Salsa Dancing soon. Maybe next weekend. We'll just have to see how it goes. Robin was so cute. She loves it. She was telling me how good I'd be at it... and how sensual it was. Hmmmmm...... I'm there! :) I love sexy dancing. She knows me pretty well! So, not this weekend... but soon.

Other than that. I will get weighed today!!! I'm not nervous about it anymore. It is, what it is. I feel better every day. I love the way my body is looking & feeling!!! It's nice when I can really tell the difference. Everything feels better!!! woohoo!

Sorry, getting carried away! lol. Seriously.... today is going to be a good day. It's apparently going to also be the hottest day of 2007, so far... but I'll just have to be in the Air Conditioning... maybe SHOPPING... until I have to pick the girls up from school. :) fun fun fun!!!!!

I better get some work done. I have less than 3 hours to go!! YIPPIE!!!

Life is good. :)

Happy Friday!

A Day at the Opera.....

So, today was a big day for Brooke. She didn't realize it.... but I did. Today she went to her first Opera. OK....So, I'm not really into Opera..... I don't care too much for it... BUT, I think it's very important, and valuable for her to experience the whole thing.

As a child, I was "dragged" to many Operas "In the Park", on Long Island. There was an outside theater that my Mom loved. So, I would tolerate the whole thing, and I'd bring my roller skates so I could skate around while she sat and watched the Opera. I secretly pretended that I was a part of the show. I would hear the music, and skate to it. I did enjoy it, in my own silly little way. And when I would return to the blanket, to sit with Mom, she would be sobbing. Of course I was much to young to understand...... but I would appreciate it, because she loved it so much.

And then, as I approached Middle School - Mom and I would take the LI Railroad into Manhattan. We'd get all dressed up, and go to the Opera.... It was beautiful, and I felt rich, and famous..... I would even tear up a little, here and there. We'd go to the Ballet, too.... and that was incredible. WOW.

So, little Brooke is at the Opera today. I wanted to share my stories with her this morning while I was driving her to school. Only problem was, I got started, and got all choked up. I see so much of myself in her. I want to share all my stories with her... but sometimes when I look at her, I can't. I feel all emotional and stuff - and don't want to cry.... So Instead, I told her a different story. One that would make her smile, and think of me at her age, being silly. It was fun.

I hope she has a great time today. I hope she will learn something from her experience..... and appreciate it -

June 7 2007 A beautiful Day! And, It's THURSDAY!

Good Morning World! And Happy Thursday!

IT'S BEAUTIFUL OUTSIDE!

I just got in from a walk around campus. I have so much energy, and I needed to grab a few minutes of fresh air before I went crazy!!! It's such an incredible day out there. I wish it could be just like this, every single day!!!!

I went to see Mom at her office for a minute, but she was at the Doctor.... hmmmmmm I need to see what's going on there. I'll check in with her when she gets back.
Hope everything is okay.

Anyway, I hope this weekend turns out to be a nice one. I look forward to some fun in the sun!!! Hubby and I might be able to sneak in an early ride on Saturday morning if Brandon sleeps at Justins house. We'll see. What a refreshing way to start the day. I love it. This weekend is like reaching into a "grab bag".... it's a mystery......... and I have no idea what I'll be doing, or where we'll be headed! Cool!!!! :) Fun!!!!



:)

She's a Sexy girl.... HAPPY HUMP DAY!!!!

OK... it was brought to my attention last night that my postings show my "nerdy" side, the most. My hubby said that if anyone reads these, who doesn't know me... they'd never know I was a "super freak". And then.... he commended me for having such good balance. lol I can be a nerd, and I can be a little freaky.... but, most of the time, I keep the "freaky" quiet..... Here, on my blog.

So, a sexy picture on this happy hump day!

And now... my nerdy side.. :)

Last night was good. I was very happy to go out tanning, and do some running around. Hubby had a great find at one of our "junk stores" He found some machine thing... and it sold last night while I was sound asleep. Very cool. I'm going to throw that $$$ right in to our vacation fund. YIPPIE!!!! Awesome job!!!!

The kids are almost done with school. I can't wait. I'm so excited for them!!! Brooke will spending most of the month of June at the Beach. I am so blessed to have such a nice friend who is so willing (and loves) to take her. It's fun. The girls will be home a lot on the weekends, and I will keep them with us. So, Lisa and I trade off a lot. It's great for us both. And the girls benefit too..... it's all good.

Brandon. I hope he enjoys the summer, too. He's going to be spending a lot of time with Justin, and may spend some long weekends with his Dad. I will do fun things with him, too. He's such great company. And of course, there's the pool. He loves to be at the pool. He's way more laid back than Brooke... so he enjoys kicking back, and relaxing.. lol. What a good boy he is!

Other than that, nothing new to post. I'm keeping focused on my program, and I'm enjoying the changes that I'm noticing. It's all good. I'm happy that it's Spring... and I look forward to summer. It looks like there's a lot to look forward to. Lot's of fun, and all sorts of new beginnings..... every day opens doors to a fresh, new start. I am happy to be alive. It's all good.

until later.........

:)

Happy Tuesday!!! Sunny Day!

It's Tuesday!!!! Oh, Happy Day!

Yesterday was nice. I took the day off so I could play my "Mommy" role. I had to help Brooke with her very last presentation at school. Why was it so special? Well, she's not going to be in Elementary school any more! Next year she's off to middle school. I couldn't miss her last project. No way!!! Not my little munchkin! I can hardly believe that my kids are growing up so fast. No more little kiddies... MIDDLE SCHOOL! Both of them! Wow.........

Well, I did get a lot accomplished yesterday. Besides going to the school, I was able to get some cleaning done, and some grocery shopping done. I also made Dinner! Yep! Me! Most of the time, hubby does the cooking. He is like a master Chef! He is brilliant in the kitchen. He's very creative. Me, not so much! lol. However, I am a really good cook when it comes to making things I KNOW how to make. Last night, I made Creamy chicken and Dumplings. It was delicious! I was able to eat it too, just not the dumplings. I had to stay away from them (no white flour for me). Anyway, It was a huge success. Everyone gobbled it all up!

What else? Well, I am starting to get a little nervous about the kids passports. I honestly hope they arrive soon. I have put my heart and soul into getting this vacation together, and making it the best family vacation ever. The last thing we need is to have unwanted stress about the passports being late. I have my fingers crossed...... I hope they come soon!

Anyway, this is lovely day. I feel good. Doing well.... Happy.... ready to face the world, with a smile.

Monday ~ Thought for the Day......

HAPPY MONDAY :)

***** YAWN ******

We didn't get home until after 2 a.m.! This morning, my body reminded me that I'm not a teenager anymore.

What a nice time!!!! It was so nice to see our friends again. Nate and Judie are such awesome people. I really enjoyed seeing them. AND...... it was nice to see some other people that we've met through them, over the years. Hubby knows them more, because he's done work for some of them. Everyone loves hubby. He's very popular.

I had a nice time dancing. I had so much fun. I haven't danced in a long time. I missed it. Last night, I just let loose. :) I danced with the girls. It was good! My heels were about 4" tall, so dancing on my little feet got to me this morning. I have achy tootsies. I need a good foot massage!

There was this man there last night who was obsessed with me. He was so strange. I've met him before, but last night he was especially strange. lol! He kept trying to show hubby and me his testicles. He had gotten a vasectomy reversal, and wanted to talk about it ALL night. Every time I turned around, he was right there. He was one strange cat. lololol

Here's a few pics from last night. Almost every single picture taken, came out horrible. These aren't much better, but I wanted to post something from last night.


OH.... I was drinking a drink called a "Mojito". It was soooooo delicious. It's some type of Cuban drink with crushed mint leaves. Lemon, lime, and alcohol. I loved it. And, it left my breath nice and fresh! YUMMY mint leaves!!!! Great fun. Good stuff.

Happy Saturday ~

Good afternoon! It's a very hot & humid day here in Pennsylvania. Hubby and I got up nice and early and took a nice morning ride around town to see what was going on in town. We stopped at a few yard sales, and checked things out. Not much to see, but it was nice to get out.

Once we got home, I treated myself to a nice long shower, and lots of TLC to my body. I LOVE my showers. There's nothing more refreshing than a relaxing body scrub, and warm water against my body. YUM!
Now, I'm just relaxing for awhile. No cleaning, no running... just taking it easy. Before we go out tonight to the party, I'll do my hair real pretty, and get all dressed up! I love to get dressed up! I think I'll wear my favorite black and white polka dot heels. I love sexy shoes! :) We'll see. I look forward to this party. Maybe I'll even do a little dancing! Just depends on my mood. Funny. I am really social. BUT, sometimes I can be pretty shy, and quiet. It all depends on how I feel at the time. YES! Even I can be quiet & Shy!!! :)

Hubby is taking a nap. It's nice. He never takes the time to just kick back and relax. I think it's really important to do once in awhile. He sure could use a break right now.

What else? Well, everything is going well. Life is good. And, I'm a happy camper.

I hope if you stumble upon this blog of mine, you too - are enjoying your day, and your life.

Until later......

Scales.. no two are the same, right? (lol)

Today, I got on a different scale than I usually do, and it showed that I only lost 1/2 lb.... ugh!
However, after some thought, and a review of what I had eaten while away over Memorial Day weekend, maybe it wasn't the scale :P I think It was me! In any event, it was a loss. I lost again! YIPPIE! I have now completed my 5th week. Each weigh in, the scale has gone down. I'm happy with my progress! I just have to keep on plugging along. All the way up to July 20th (the day before the cruise). Then, my goal is to maintain my weight DURING the cruise! lolol.... that should be interesting!!! I plan on having fancy drinks, yummy tropical fruits, and what ever the heck I please! :)

SO, I just saw the munchkins off for the weekend. I got home from clothes shopping just in time. I hope they have an awesome weekend. :) I hope I do, too!!!!!

It's hot H-O-T hot out there. whew.....

How ya feelin'? hot hot hot.... :)

So, this is my post- sharing my weight loss. I'm getting there.

xoxox

Hugs and kisses to anyone who is interested enough in me to take the time to read about me, and my life. Good, bad, happy, sad..... it's my life. And I'm happy to be here, to share.

~ ~ Sigh....

Well, I wasn't offered the job :(

I'm really not heart broken, I just thought that picture was adorable. :)

When I spoke to Sue, in HR - she told me that they chose someone with "Much more time in". That's one of the yucky parts about working in a Union. Oh well. It looked like a great opportunity. I hope who ever got the job, loves it, and does well for him/her self.. The people in that department seem really nice, and very much together, as a group. I'll just keep my eyes out for something..... and remember that there's a reason for everything that happens, or doesn't.

So, that ends the "waiting game". And now, I feel fine about moving on.......

Closure. It's so important. Now, I have it.

So, the lovely ladies in my office will just have to put up with me, and my energetic self. My sappy kindness might just irritate some of them to the bone, but OH WELL! *Smiles.

I do love my ladies. Well, most of them. lol

So, that's the story. Here I stay! In my private little cubicle.

Happy Friday!!!! Happy JUNE!

Happy Friday!!! And... Happy JUNE!

Oh, and.... HAPPY 1/2 Day!!! woohooo!

Ohhhhh.... AND... today I go for my weigh in! *gulp! As always, I will post my results. I have not had a bad week yet, and haven't had to report any gains, so... today I will hop on that scale, hold my breath, and hope for the best. :) I am trying, each and every day. Life has so many challenges..

This morning I feel good. I am wearing a silk skirt, and it honestly feels like I have nothing on. Oh... it's nice. I feel funny... as if I'm sitting here at work in nothing but my panties. lol *Does a double check... ok.. I'm good!!! :)


Today looks like Rain. BUT, guess what? I DON'T CARE! I'm free as a bird at noon! Let it rain, let it pour!!! I can still enjoy my day, and make the very best of it!!!!

Last night I helped Brandon bake Brownies. Oh my!!! I didn't even have a taste. I was sitting in a house that smelled of the most delicious chocolate, and I survived. At one point, I went out on the Balcony and painted my toe nails. It helped a lot to get out of the scrumptious smelling air.... AND, the smell of nail polish is so strong, I was able to get that yummy smell of the brownies out of my nose. AND, the result was - PRETTY TOES! :)

I better get some work done. I'll check back with my weigh in results sometime today!!!!

Good Day, Happy Faces....

YUM! Shaing my new found favorite with YOU!

~ Black Seedless Grapes ~
Grapes are among one of the oldest cultivated fruits dating back to as early as 8000 years ago. More grapes are grown than any other fruit in the world. Black grapes are sometimes called red because their color varies from deep rose-pink to purple to black. For a taste treat, freeze whole grapes and snack on them straight from the freezer.

We're almost there!

Happy Thursday!!!!! :)

It's warm, sunny, and Humid! But WHO CARES! It's another day we're here...given a chance to smile, breathe, make a difference...... create something.... it's all good!

Last night. I had to buy a bunch of "sweets" for Brandon. He's doing some delicious Science project tomorrow. We needed to buy chocolate chips, Icing, makings for brownies (which we have to make tonight).... and "runts" candy. Well..... I held my breath, and bought the stuff. LOL, I told the clerk that Brandon needed this stuff for his project, and he better hide it from me... or once he's asleep I'm having a party! I have a sweet tooth the size of Texas! And for the past 4 weeks my sweets have mostly consisted of Strawberries, grapes, pineapple, cherries, etc..... THAT Chocolate looked so inviting! Let's see if I can make it through the brownie baking process tonight. yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...... CAN SHE DO IT???? (yes, she can). :)

I'm doing well. I had my hubby doing pinch tests on me this morning. lolol! Can he pinch an inch? Well, nope... not from my waist! OK, so I have other spots that need work.... BUT, I'm doing it. I am totally committed.

:)

Be back... one of my ladies needs me.

My message to you.

Okay, this email was sent to me by a very special friend. She and I have been friends for many years. I finally sent her my blog address, so that she could see where I've been, and what's been happening in my life.....

This was her msg to me:

"Well I just read your blog, the entire thing, and was impressed and depressed. It made me realize how I have not been a very good friend. Every time we talk it is always about me so I had no idea that you and Fred were having a hard time. I'm am so sorry to hear it and hope all keeps getting better. You have always been an inspiration to me, your positive energy just flows from you. I wish I could borrow some of it. I really miss you alot!"

OK.... THAT my dear, is a true friend. I LOVE This woman! She has been with me for many years. Not in person, but in my mind, and in my heart. SHE has been through more than anyone I've ever known. And she's still standing!!!! I have to say...... She is one amazing human being. It was through some of her experiences, I believed in having faith..... and I do. :)

S: I adore you!!!!! Some fine day - you and I will meet up. We'll hug the tightest hug, and laugh the hardest, best laugh. We can't put off seeing each other much longer. It's getting ridiculous! lol. Isn't 9 years long enough??????? It was 1998 when I left Missouri. :P

There. That message was just for you! :) xoxoxoxooo

Thanks for being my friend.

Happy HUMP Day! ^..^

Happy day! Oh, happy happy Day! It's the middle of the week, and time to celebrate!

Let's see..... what's new? Not a whole lot since yesterday. :) I just worked, and then last night, I went to see my girls. I also made a quick stop at the tanning salon. I know it's not the best thing in the world for me, but it helps bring out some color, and it prevents me from burning when I go into the "real" sun. I'm beginning to get a nice, brown glow!
My girls noticed my weight loss last night. It was nice. I have been working so hard. When the kids hug me, they say, "Skinny hugs". I always tell them that I don't ever want to be "skinny". I just want curvier, curves! I never want them to think "skinny" is how anyone has to look, to be beautiful! Especially Brooke. She always tells me that she wants a booty like mine. LMAO! I hated my booty until only a few years ago. I'm glad she thinks it's better to have a bubble butt, than a tiny hiney. :) lol

Here I go... rambling......

This weekend should be really nice. We're going to a 40th Birthday Party for our friend Nate on Saturday night. Judie and Nate go all out with celebrations, so this should be huge. We've never been to the place that the party is, but it sounds like a great time. They are awesome people, and we've been friends with them for years. I look forward to seeing them this weekend.

Other friends of ours sent us an email inviting us to see them this weekend, too. Although I would love to go (Upstate Pa) - we have these other plans. Maybe we can go another weekend. I LOVE the ride out there. It's so peaceful and beautiful. Hubby and I always have such incredible talks when we travel. I love the sights, the smell, and the company I keep. I definitely look forward to a weekend up there sometime soon. I really do..... :) And, seeing friends is always nice. Good, funny people. Love em!

Kids. Well, they are great. We really had such a wonderful weekend with them. Fred had his guy time with Brandon, and I had my girl time with Brooke. It was so special. Brandon got to do all the fun things he usually wouldn't get away with, when he's with me. He even had his fortune/palm read. LMAO! It was funny. I am just really glad we all had such a great time.
Brooke and I, too. She's my little buddy pal. We really have a lot of fun together. She's growing up so quickly. I can have these amazing conversations with her, and she isn't afraid or embarrassed to ask me anything. I feel so good about that.

And, the kids only have a couple weeks left of school... OH MY! Summer is here!

Have to run for now!

xo!

Tuesday May 29th 2007

Good morning! :)

I went to bed SO early last night! The whole family did. We were completely exhausted from our weekend. It went really well. It was just awesome!
Mom and Dad did come over last night, after we got home. We celebrated Brooke's Birthday with some singing, and cake. :) It was nice. We also surprised Mom with a Mini Cake, and some gifts. We missed her Birthday. She was away on vacation! So, we made up for that, last night.

Today, I am back at work. I received a nice compliment this morning. I was told that I look like a young girl today. wooohooo!!! I think I'll wear my hair up in a ponytail more often! lol I won't tell anyone that I did it just because I was too lazy to dry it all the way.... and take normal care of it. :) Whatever works, right?

So, it should be a short week, this week. I am already looking forward to my 1/2 day Friday! Even if it rains, It seems I get a lot accomplished. I love Fridays! And 1/2 day ones are even better!!!!!

For the rest of the week, I have to stick to my program 100%. I got a little crazy over the weekend with my eating. I think the one thing that might save me is that I was so terribly sick in bed on Saturday. I felt horrible. :( I hated that, but was so grateful that I felt "normal" on Sunday when it was time to head to the beach.

Hmmmmmmmmmm... what else... Well, I feel good. I am making a lot of little changes in my life. I'm feeling the results. I'm trying to always stay focused on the positive things going on. For awhile, I was in such a fog. I felt like I walked around with a black cloud over me. Now, I don't. I feel like life is good. Happiness is always in my reach. I won't allow negative people or negative "crap" affect my every day life. I have reached a point where I feel confident again, with who I am, and where my life is headed. It's nice. A very peaceful way to feel - way to live.

:)

Good day! Happy stuff....

Here we are! More pics to share from this weekend!

What A Weekend!

Okay. Before I begin to post a whole bunch, I want to share some pictures from our weekend. Brooke and I went to the Gwen Stefani Concert for her Birthday last night (May 27th). I took some great pics! We were in the front row. What a way for Brooke to celebrate her Birthday! WOW! It was awesome. Anyway, photo's - compliments of "ME". If I'm in the pics, I may have done some self portraits. OR Hubby or one of the kids may have taken it. The Gwen pics are mine! Very cool! Great show!
Enjoy!

Will post more.... this is just a warm up! :)
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