What did we do during our Christmas break?!?

We had a really nice holiday break!!! It's a little different with older kids because I really wasn't ready to send them back to school this time. We really did enjoy each other's company and had a good time off of work and school. We are so fortunate and have a lot to be grateful for!!!! Life is GOOD!!

Happy "2009"

Happy New Year!!!! One of my New Year's Resolutions is to blog more frequently--- sheesh-- what's it been about 5 weeks or so? I have a lot of catching up to do so stay tuned......

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CASEY......11 YEARS OLD!!

My baby turned "11" on the 16th of DECEMBER-- What a cute kid this one is--she is funny, kind, silly, a great dancer, organized(when she wants to be), great helper in the kitchen, good back rub giver, awesome babysitter, compassionate, loving and all around good kid!!!

Casey had fun with some friends at "jump On It" she had a good time and didn't want her fun day to end. I asked her what she would like for her birthday and more than anything she wanted to get her nails done professionally. I took her to the new salon by Smith's in Saratoga Springs and had a "girl's day out" she was soooo excited and her nails looked so cute--- it was fun!!!

WE LOVE YOU CASEY!!!

Baby Sophia Isabella

My Cute nephew has a new baby sister
Sweet little baby Sophia born to my brother and his wife...she is sweet with big blue eyes- I can't wait to meet her!!! Sophia

Sophia and her cousin
my brother, max and the happy mommy!!

What a cute family.....It took a lot to get those sweet children here and they are beautiful kids!

Pumpkin Carving Time...

The kids had fun carving pumpkins this year--we really didn't have to help at all, they just went for it and decided on their design and had a lot of fun!!

Happy 45th Birthday Mike!!

Mike turned "45" yesterday--- he really doesn't like much fanfare and much fuss made over him but we tried to make his day a good one!!!! ----I tried to take a picture of him but that wasn't working, but he did accept his gifts...which were 4 new hotwheels (since he's a collector.).....and a Bourne Ultimatum CD and Neil Diamond tickets.......he wasn't too excited about the Neil Diamond tickets only because he knew i had to spend some money on them...but no worries, I have 3 people who want to buy them from me if he bails--you're not going to bail on me, right!? Happy birthday!!!!!!!!

Suzanne and Paul Forever...

~Me, Suzanne and Tammy at the Wedding Reception~

~Married October 11, 2008~
Congratulations Suzanne and Paul!!
--My good friend Suzanne from work was recently married to her sweetheart in Oklahoma. They had their reception last Friday night and everything was "wonderful"--- You are a beautiful "bride" Suzanne!!