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Kenadee's 1st Birthday

2011-08-25T14:13:00.000-04:00

My dearest Kenadee Payton, on your 1st Birthday…

Your almost a year old Kenadee…what a year this has been. Even before you were born, it was such a fun time being pregnant with you, so many different things I experienced, and dealt with from an adult point of view. You have changed me forever and for that I am grateful.

When we found out we were pregnant, it was 5am in the morning on a Friday, and we called Grandma to let her know. Daddy was smiling ear to ear and we couldn’t go back to sleep. There was such a wave of emotions that we just stayed up and called everyone! Mommy used to smoke, so when we found out you were inside of me I had to quit, and that was another great thing that happened to me! We went to the Dr. on Jan 28th and heard your heart beat…that was the most amazing thing I have ever heard. I didn’t know how to act, I will never feel that moment and be so excited, happy and full of love as I was that moment. You were in my belly.
Weird right?

Every week I followed your progress on how big you were getting, there were times I would put my hand on my belly waiting to feel you kick, and then May came along and I felt you kick me for the first time. It was something I waited for my whole life with out even knowing it! When I got further along, you could actually see your foot and elbow through my tummy!

We were about 35 weeks pregnant and we were at the Dr. and she confirmed us to have a C-Section to have you delivered. We got to pick the date of your arrival, so that’s how we got to bring you into the world on Friday, September 3, 2010. What a morning that was. I was nervous, scared, excited, happy and all in the same day! Daddy started doing dishes before we went to the hospital he was so nervous! He stopped at McDonalds because he was in for a long day and I couldn’t eat anything because they consider a C Section surgery.

We got to the hospital and they welcomed us on the maternity floor. I was admitted into the hospital, hooked up to all the necessary machines, filled out all the paperwork and then the Dr. explain what happens in a C Section. You had to see Daddy trying to put on the hospital outfit. He went to sit and split it right up his butt! LOL! I waved to Grandma and Aunt Pat who were waiting in the area for us to be done and headed off into surgery.

Daddy had to wait outside while they gave me what’s called a Spinal (to numb me while they took you out of my belly). Once that was done, Daddy got to come in and sit right next to my head. He had the camera all ready to go! You didn’t want to come out; you were way to comfortable inside of me! The Dr. had to make a extra long incision and use another Dr. to help to pull you out. You were born at 10:56am, that’s when they took you out of me and put you on top of me! You were so chubby at 9pds, 1oz…You had low blood sugar because of my diabetes (I will explain later) so they gave you some sugar and then Daddy got to take pictures of you and take you to the nursery and give you your first bath while they stitched me back up.

Daddy brought you out to see Grandma and Aunt Pat and they were so happy they were crying all over you! I had to be in recovery for a while so I didn’t get to see you again until almost 5 hours later (that was a long time) I had to lay flat because of the medicine so Daddy, Grandma and Gerri were holding you and changing you. Then we had everyone come up to see you!

You were so stinking cute Gerri bought you hats to wear because when you’re that little you have to keep warm. You stayed over night in the nursery until the next day…then Uncle Lenny, Aunt Karen and everyone was up to see you and bring you all kinds of gifts, I mean, it was your birthday!!!!

We were in the hospital for 4 days because of the C Section you have to be monitored. Daddy stayed every night with me in the room as uncomfortable as that chair/bed was, he never left our side (only to go home and shower). Grandma came that day to help us bring you home; you had a lot of stuff! She stayed with us the first week because you had a hard time sleeping, you would want to be awake during the night and sleep all day! So Grandma helped us out big time!!!!

Then right after you came home Daddy’s had appendix surgery, you were only 2 weeks old! And he was on bed rest for almost 2 months…he finally got back to work and Grandma Sharpley was at the time in a nursing home (we can tell you all about her when you are older) you got to meet her when you were just 3 months old right before Thanksgiving, and she took a turn for the worse and was hospitalized then she passed away on December 22, 2010.

It was a very hard time, with Christmas 3 days away, and it being your first one, we tried to make everything special (even though you didn’t remember) Daddy celebrated with you as if nothing happened! He was truly a soldier at that point. Grandma Sharpley was buried December 30, 2010 and that day we decided to have you stay with Gerri. You were too young to attend such a grown up function. You were so good for her and Marcus that day…you helped me and Daddy so much!

Oh, did I mention that we moved into a house 3 days before Grandma Sharpley passed away…yep, we weren’t even unpacked yet! Our lease was up in our apartment, so we found this house in Hamilton and we had to take it because we needed a place to live. It wasn’t the greatest house, ask Daddy about it when your older! You continued to grow so nicely, even the doctors said you were growing so fast, so ahead of other children with your height, weight and all the activities that you were doing. You crawled and 2 weeks later, right to walking! You have been walking since 10mths! You are so ahead of the game you don’t even want formula anymore.

You love noodles, bread, jello, pudding, bananas and ice cream! You hate chicken and beef…but we are still trying new food every time we eat. You only ate baby food for about a month and you got tired of it…it was very funny you would shake your head no when we would put it near your mouth. You put everything in your mouth, literally. Carpet, dirt, grass etc. You love water, that was your favorite, and then you wanted the bottles when we were done drinking it. You only slept between someone’s legs, or in the bed (bad habit).

You love Dora the Explorer, she is on the TV the whole day and night, even the same episode, you don’t care as long as you hear the theme song and the map sing you would sit there and dance. We are having your 1st birthday as a Dora the Explorer party.

You also love ducks! You would walk around the house saying “Duck” “Duck”. Aunt Debbie and Uncle Steve got you this huge duck for Easter and you carried it around the house and would tackle it with Daddy and Uncle Shaun all day long. You loved to mimic when someone coughed or laughed. You loved Daddy, you would cry for him if he wasn’t in your site. You used to crawl in the cabinet when we weren’t looking in the kitchen! LOL!

Oh Kenadee, you are almost a year. I have seen you grow so much I don’t even believe it, it shocks me every day. Daddy just sent me a picture of you and I just starred at it because I couldn’t believe how big you have gotten! I love you more then anything in this world, you are my world, and I will always be there for you and do everything for you. You make me smile every day and bring so much joy and happiness into my life, I love you peanut…

Mommy

as i sit here while you sleep...

2011-02-16T09:23:00.003-05:00

you remind me of myself...sweet, loving and a temper to rock this world. But you also bring me happiness, happiness i never knew could be possible. When you laugh at me singing "bottom's up" i feel like I am on a stage and a audiance of a million people think i am funny. When i come out of a room and see you for the first time in over 5 whole minutes, you smile from ear to ear. When Daddy holds you and you get all rammmy and want to wiggle over to me, that makes my day! You are such a beautiful soul, and I can't wait till you realize how much you mean to me. You are my baby daughter, even when your 25!!!!

Valentine's Day...

2011-02-04T21:09:00.003-05:00

Daddy is taking his girls out for Valentine's Day...

5 months have passed...

2011-02-03T09:22:00.002-05:00

I can't believe that my little girl is 5 months old today. Really, where did the time go? She rolls over, blows raspberries all day and night, loves to be naked, hates sweet potatoes, but loves her lion that plays music. I remember bringing her home and she would just want to sit in the swing, now she is so active, we can't leave her in the swing cause she sits up and tries to reach over the sides! its amazing, literally to watch your child grow, learn new things every day...i am very blessed that i can do this all the time. i wouldn't trade it for the world! Love you peanut! Don't worry, Daddy will be getting you a new toy today! LOL!!!!

Really, is it February?

2011-01-30T19:10:00.002-05:00

I can't believe it...this thursday, feb 3 Kenadee will be 5 months old. its also when My dear friend/cousin/hairdresser (lol) is due with her lil boy. Alot has happened, we lost Dave's Mom in December, we moved into our new house, Aunt Pat took a 23 day cruise to Antartica/Chile, Mom broke her wrist and had surgery, Dave fell down a flight of steps on a fire call, oh, and Kenadee rolls over and back! Whew, that was alot of stuff...that should update everyone! LOL! Can't forget we are planning her Christening too in March...lots of stuff to do for that. Ok, my whole 5 min of alone time is gone, she woke up from her nap...TTYL!

Time...

2010-11-26T22:11:00.002-05:00

is something that goes so quick...i cant believe my little girl will be 3 months old next friday. Seriously, i have 6 bags of clothes that she outgrew! I know all kids grow, but it was cute when it was someone else's child. But she is my baby, and I am already remembering my time with her while i was still in the hospital, can you imagine when she is a year old? I sometimes catch myself watching her sleep, looking at how much she has changed, or how her hair color has gotten darker, and her eyes lighter. I can truly understand how everyone says they grow so fast, i am experiencing that right now. My one and only little girl is developing right in front of me, and bittersweet moment, I want her to stay this little, and sweet and how she looks at me in the moring with this huge grin when i pick her up...i hope that stays, but even if one day she is screaming at me at 7am when its time for school, i will still look at her while she is screaming and say I love you Kenadee...Ugh, ok here come the tears! I only have 4 years till school!!!! AHHHH!!!!

2 months old...

2010-11-04T23:56:00.003-04:00

Where has the time gone...I remember counting down till she was born, and now we are two months in and i remember every moment. I hope i can say that ten years from now! She is a beautiful little girl, and i love her more and more each time i look at her. She makes me smile, laugh, and my heart is filled with happiness...

These quotes are very true!

2010-10-04T21:06:00.001-04:00

I read this and said hey, who was in my head? I am only a month into being a Mommy, but these quotes are the most accurate words on earth! Please read and share with a Mom you know...

1. You finally stop to smell the roses, because your baby is in your arms.

2. Where you once believed you were fearless, you now find yourself afraid. [See a reader's perspective in #22, below.]

3. The sacrifices you thought you made to have a child no longer seem like sacrifices.

4. You respect your body ... finally.

5. You respect your parents and love them in a new way.

6. You find that your baby's pain feels much worse than your own.

7. You believe once again in the things you believed in as a child.

8. You lose touch with the people in your life whom you should have banished years ago.

9. Your heart breaks much more easily.

10. You think of someone else 234,836,178,976 times a day.

11. Every day is a surprise.

12. Bodily functions are no longer repulsive. In fact, they please you. (Hooray for poop!)

13. You look at your baby in the mirror instead of yourself.

14. You become a morning person.

15. Your love becomes limitless, a superhuman power.

And from our readers...

1. "You discover how much there is to say about one tooth."

2. "You finally realize that true joy doesn't come from material wealth."

3. "You now know where the sun comes from."

4. "You'd rather buy a plastic tricycle than those shoes that you've been dying to have."

5. "You realize that although sticky, lollipops have magical powers."

6. "You don't mind going to bed at 9 p.m. on Friday night."

7. "Silence? What's that?"

8. "You realize that the 15 pounds you can't seem to get rid of are totally worth having."

9. "You discover an inner strength you never thought you had."

10. "You no longer rely on a clock — your baby now sets your schedule."

11. "You give parents with a screaming child an 'I-know-the-feeling' look instead of a 'Can't-they-shut-him-up?' one."

12. "Your dog — who used to be your 'baby' — becomes just a dog."
13. "You take the time for one more hug and kiss even if it means you'll be late."

14. "You learn that taking a shower is a luxury."

15. "You realize that you can love a complete stranger."

16. You find yourself wanting to make this world a better place.

17. If you didn’t believe in love at first sight before, now you do!

18. You start to appreciate Sesame Street for its intellectual contribution.
19. You have to quit watching the news because you see every story from a mother's perspective and it breaks your heart.

20. You just plain love life more - everything comes together and becomes better because of one tiny person and your love for them.

21. You finally find out the real reason you have those breasts.

23. The support you get from other people surprises you, because the people giving it are not always the ones you'd expect.

24. Nothing is just yours any longer. You share EVERYTHING!

25. No matter what you've accomplished in life, you look at your child and think, "I've done a GREAT job!"

26. You want to take better care of yourself for your child.

27. You can have the most wonderful conversation using only vowel sounds like "ahhh" and "oooo."

Kenadee is almost a month old!!!!

2010-09-28T15:38:00.004-04:00

Where has the time gone????

Our Beautiful Gift...

2010-09-09T19:04:00.003-04:00

Kenadee Payton...
9/3/2010
9lbs, 1oz...21inches
We are so very blessed to have her in our lives...she is the best little angel and you will never love anything more then when you are in the operating room and they say "its a girl" the tingle you get, the feeling of love and how your life is just filled with love in a matter of a second will never compare. You love this little being from the moment you find out you are pregnant, but when you see her for the first time, nothing compares. She is a beautiful gift from God, and I need to thank him for giving us this blessing and for letting us become her parents.

Wow, other people are pregnant besides me!

2010-07-27T18:34:00.003-04:00

When your pregnant, you seem like you are the only one who is experiencing this amazing gift, the gift of life. But then, you find out 4 others are pregnant and you start comparing symptoms..."Hey, can you even put on a bra?"
"Is it normal to cry while watching The Real Housewives" and then you realize, yes this is all very normal. YOUR PREGNANT! You have no control over your body anymore, its in the hands of the cutest little thing you have ever seen on a screen, but don't get to meet until 9 months later. Well, I am going into week 34 on Saturday, and now all the fun stuff is over and the scary sets in. I can't walk straight, my stomach is out further then my boobs, i sweat walking to the car, i can't sit for a long time, and i pee every hour on the hour. But in the end, which is in 6 to 7 weeks, is all worth it. I can't wait to meet the little person inside of me that kicks me all day and night, and i can't wait to dress the baby in its first yankee's outfit, or take the baby on its first car ride...all the firsts are about to be here...YIKES! See what i mean, the scary sets in! But it will all come to me and like many Mom's before me, I will be fine! Now, if we can cut a deal with the baby to let me get more than a hour of sleep at night that would be great!!!! But they say, that's Mother Nature's way of preparing you for when the baby is up all night...stay tuned!!!!

Tor is 12, Mom is turing 62, and I am going into week 29...

2010-06-18T11:02:00.002-04:00

all the numbers for today, its time to play the lottery! LOL! Happy Birthday to Victoria and Mom, they get to share the same birthday! Tomorrow I start week 29...and true to form, I felt my first Braxton Hicks contractions! SCARY! only 11 more weeks...Dr's visits are now every two weeks, and its harder and harder for me to sit for long periods of time. Its funny...u get pregnant, and you can't wait for the baby to arrive, it seems like a eternity! Now, only 11 weeks away from my due date and I am almost sad...sad that I won't feel the kicking, or the waddling everytime i walk. its like your in a special club and the only people who remotly understand how you feel is another pregnant woman. I do, as always have to give my husband the praise that he deserves. He is a saint, he does everything for me and I love him for everything that he puts up with...

Neutral it is!

2010-06-10T08:48:00.002-04:00

We have tried since April to find out what we are having, Baby Sharpley will roll around, so sommersaults and flips, but will not show us the goods! Baby is very healthy, 2.5 pds and spine is in perfect alignment! So, that was the positive! It was a little upsetting at the appt. yesterday cause I have a boy and a girl set picked out, but I did find a semi neutral theme called giggles from babies r us. So, now we get to register...only 12 weeks to go! ! ! !

I would like to thank my Husband...again!

2010-06-07T13:20:00.001-04:00

For saving my mom's house from a fire on sat night. He went into the house while it was a full blazing fire in the basement, no mask, no gear, just sneakers and sweatpants and single handly put the fire out with out water...while the cops just stood around, and said "Wow, that's a big fire". So, once again, I would like to praise my Husband for being a true hero, in Hamilton, and now in Ewing! Thank you baby! ! ! !

Keep your fingers and legs uncrossed!

2010-06-03T10:16:00.000-04:00

We go to the dr for my checkup/ultrasound on Wednesday, hopefully the baby will cooperate this time! Momma wants to have some fun and shop!!!!

22, 23 or going on 24?

2010-05-14T21:33:00.002-04:00

Those are the confusing numbers of pregnancy. See if you can follow along. If you go by the pregnancy calenders, i am starting my 24th week tomorrow (weeks in pregnancy always start on a saturday). Ok, 4 weeks ago at the dr I went in as 18 weeks, then they told me I was 19 by the end of the appt. Ok, here is the duzie...I went on wed for my month check up, and besides the baby being super sutbborn it wouldn't show us if its a he or a she, but besides that, i am now only 22 weeks. Is my OBGYN in a black hole time warp? I am so confused!!!!

Week 19

2010-04-15T10:11:00.002-04:00

Pregnancy math confuses me! i went in yesterday morning to the dr and i was 18 weeks, they did the ultrasound and when i left i was 19 weeks! i gained a whole week! But, my due date stays the same...? Don't understand it! all i know in 2 more days i will be now 20 weeks pregnant, and half way throught it! Baby Sharpley wouldn't show us his or her parts yesterday, so now we have to wait until May 12th. Baby is healthy, 8oz, perfect length and bones are all in place. So, that was good news! Here is his/her recent pic...

New Car...

2010-03-22T14:18:00.001-04:00

Along with going into week 15 of pregnancy, I got a new car! Well, its a truck! Its the 2010 GMC Acadia, white with light grey interior. My lease was up, so time for a new one.

Now playing...

2010-03-18T08:40:00.002-04:00

Week 14 (almost 15th) I don't know where the time is going. Pretty soon the baby will be here! Its been a different experience being pregnant, you get to be a princess all the time, you dont have to lift, fold, cook, clean, drive, make the bed, clean up after dinner, or even go get the mail! That may be because my husnband spoils the heck out of me, but I am loving it very much! I keep reading on line each week what is supposed to happen, and they are pretty much on the money, my tiredness has subsided, I am a little more emotional (i was crying the other day just driving home from work), and the streatching paings in my tummy tell me something is moving around in there! Oh, and they were so right about sleeping on your left side. its the only way i can fall asleep these days...so there are the pluses and the minuses like I cant cook/touch/smell anything raw anymmore. I tried to make chicken the other night and i just had to walk away. it was horrible! I don't understand the corolation between the smells and the food bothering people, but i am definatly having those issues. Oh and not so many weird cravings, i am now eating creamcheese off a spoon with some apple butter! Thats the weirdest I have gotten! So, thats the update for now...Oh and the gestational diabetes is pretty much under control. I am learing all about carbs, sugars, everything that you put in your mouth! Its actually pretty neat and so far i have lost 2 pds and only gained one the whole time i have been prego, so i have to be doing something right! Well, time to go to do some work....Till next time...

I am so proud...

2010-03-01T15:56:00.000-05:00

Dave passed his 2nd part of the Lieutenant's test...he was so worried he wasn't goint to at all...So, in honor of that acheivement, I got him the new Blackberry....i think he deserves it...lol! Congrats Pooh Bear! ! ! !

New Pics of Baby Sharpley...

2010-02-24T12:46:00.002-05:00

12 weeks old on sat...don't he/she look like his Daddy? LOL!!!!

Taking orders...

2010-02-18T11:50:00.001-05:00

For Easter/Passover glass blocks! any design or color you need...email me from pricing!

Going into week 10 tomorrow...

2010-02-12T20:18:00.002-05:00

Nothing new to report this week...still feeling ok, no more morning sickness for now, thank the heavens!!!! We go back on the 24th for the next ultrasound and the 1st trimester testing...KIT!!!!

Here's Baby Sharpley

2010-01-29T11:06:00.001-05:00

Doesn't he/she remind you of a tadpole? lol! Baby S is 10 cm long, and I am 7 weeks! My new due date is September 11th...YIKES! But I am sure I will go early...they took like 12 viles of blood from my poor arm, and I have to go for all the regular testing and all that fun stuff...so everything is flowing along...keep you all posted!

SOOOO EXCITED!

2010-01-26T09:13:00.001-05:00

Thursday is our first "Baby Dr. Appt" where they will do the complete physical, and the ultrasound. I am 8 weeks, so supposidly they can hear the heartbeat. We have our fingers crossed! Morning sickness had someone subsided. I usually only get it in the am, when I have my cereal. But i have noticed Baby doesn't like Pork too much...I am considering myself one of the lucky ones who is not "throwing up" so knock on wood! The mood swings, and the crying are a whole different story. But, its hormones right???? I will try to upload my ultrasound pic on thursday night...stay tuned!!!!

Guess what 2010 brought me...

2010-01-15T09:03:00.001-05:00

A new baby! Yes, I am pregnant! We just confirmed it yesterday with the first trip to the dr after taking 4 pregnancy tests! So, I am due September 4th ( I will know more accuratly on the 28th when I get the first ultrasound ). New place, new year, new baby...whoa! ! ! ! LOL! We are very excited, Dave is reading to me everynight on what the baby looks like today and how its growing, and all i can think about is when can i know if its a boy or a girl! LOL! But truly, as long as Baby S is healthy, that is all that matters...stay tuned for the ultrasound pic...

We are all moved in!

2010-01-05T21:05:00.002-05:00

And what a adventure! It started at 8am New Year's Day, and we went all day long! We had a great crew of 8 and we only stopped for lunch! LOL! But everything is in its place, and having this week off really helped...We are truly lucky to be in this neighborhood, very quiet, neighbors are great, and the place is huge! So, now that we are all moved in, now we need everyone to come over and see the place! ! ! !

Lighted Glass Boxes...

2010-01-05T20:20:00.003-05:00

I have started making these lighted glass blocks for the holidays, and I have a ton on pics to post but they are all on the camera that I can't find since I moved! So, here is a example...They can be made for any occasion, baby showers, Holidays, Birthdays etc. Email me if you are interested in them for pricing!!!!

We're Moving!

2009-11-19T15:53:00.003-05:00

January 1st! This is so exciting! Buying all the new kitchen appliances, (I got a awesome Rachel Ray set, and my dishes are square! HOW COOL!) I am like a kid in the candy store! Wish us luck!

Deana's....

2009-10-25T22:49:00.003-04:00

Pregnant!

I am so happy for her and Tom...she is due in March, and I can't wait to meet Little Walls!

We were just talking tonight, and we have been friends for 18 years! Wow, how time flies...

I can still remember the beer parties, the blender in her trunk, going to sit with her while she was working down at the apartment complex, our glow in the dark boots, sitting on her porch after school, oh, and I can't forget when she wanted to frost my hair on my porch and 2 hours later I was lucky to have hair! French fry and Peaches...always!

2nd half of my Hubby's test is tomorrow...

2009-10-25T22:43:00.003-04:00

Dave had taken the Lieutenant's test, but there are two parts...1st one is written (which he passed) and tomorrow is the oral. I wish him all the luck in the world...He has studied so hard! Good luck honey!!!!

Let's Go...

2009-10-23T20:43:00.003-04:00

Yankee's!!!!

We need you to win tomorrow and show the Phillie's who's boss!!!!

Good luck!!!!

A nice picture...

2009-10-20T19:50:00.002-04:00

Of me and Dave before we went to Mike and Deana's Wedding...

This is what happends...

2009-10-20T19:43:00.003-04:00

This is what happends when the girls get into my make-up...

Shady Brook Farms and the Pumpkins!

2009-10-20T19:34:00.005-04:00

We had a blast last week at Shady Brook Farms...we went with Mom, Tor, Starla, Linda, Chris and Paige...They had a petting farm, fresh apple cider, bounces, and of course, PUMPKINS!!!!

Looking to Make some Extra holiday Cash????

2009-10-01T10:27:00.003-04:00

I have the perfect opportunity for you! Join me and become a AVON representative! Its not your "Typical" sales job. You give books to friends, family, co-workers etc. and 99% of the time they email you their order, you log into your AVON site, place the order and that Saturday your products come. Now, I won't lie, when 6 boxes of products come and you have to put them into their bags, that's a little time consuming, but when I get that 6 box order and I am making $100.00 by sitting at my dining room table, it makes it all worth while! There are no demonstrations, not scheduling parties, just a book! So, if you want some extra cash...leave a comment on my blog and I will guide you on how to get started! (oh, by the way, it doesn't cost anything out of your pocket!)

Make it a AVON day!!!!

Delaware Weekend....part 2!

2009-06-04T22:59:00.002-04:00

Dave in front of Dover Raceway... Uncle Lenny

He is really into the experience!!!!

Happier then he has ever been!

My boys back from the race, happy as can be to have their male bonding moment!

This was always something my Uncle wanted to experience. So we bought him tickets at Christmas...and he was more than thrilled. Aunt Karen said he didn't even sleep the night before the race. I hope he had a great time and enjoyed himself...

Our weekend in Delaware...part 1

2009-06-04T22:51:00.003-04:00

Me and Dave in front of Finn's Restaurant in Rehoboth...Great Food! This is where we had to go after dinner to fight our parking ticket that we over filled the meter with money so that we wouldn't get a ticket...Oh yeah...$30! But due to the fact that we stuck over $3.00 in the meter for a hour dinner, we are fighting it!!!!

Finn's...seafood was awesome!

Brothers and Sisters...

Our hotel...really nice. We had a suite, we weren't expecting it to be as nice as it was. It had the seperate tv room, fridge, micro, king size bed, huge bathroom, and the pool was nice and relaxing!

It won't let me load all the pics in one post, so I will repost with the boys at the race...

Becky's Wedding...

2009-06-04T22:40:00.005-04:00

My friend Becky got married last friday. Very beautiful wedding, and the reception was a blast. We got to sit with Kelly (see pictures below). Congratulations Becky and Carmen Williamson!!!! Me and My Hubby Dave...Thank you Dana for the wonderful hair! It stayed all night!!!!

Father and Daughter Dance (Sorry for the blurry...my battery was dying)!

Kelly and her friend...Love the necklace!!!!

Mr. and Mrs. Carmen Williamson at their reception!

We had a great time. Many years of happiness to you two...

Finally, I figured out the pictures on the computer...

2009-05-25T22:31:00.004-04:00

Ok, now for the birthday pics...( A week late!)

Ok, I was a little slow with learning how to upload the pictures to my computer, but now that I am educated...I can get back to blogging! I have some from my birthday, and I have a great weekend for pictures coming up...Becky's Wedding on friday, then to Rehobeth Beach sat, sun and monday for the Race for Dave and my Uncle to attend (we will be shopping!) so I will be snapping away!!!!

My Princess Birthday...

2009-05-20T10:15:00.002-04:00

Who knew at 32 you can still feel like a princess on your birthday? Well...i found that out yesterday. It was perfect, dinner with the family, cake and coffee and all the presents! LOL! You are never to old to get presents. I was very lucky this year...I got alot of great gifts, one that I am using at this very minute! My new HP Laptop...its awesome! I felt so special...that my Hubby went out on his own, remembered what I asked for and got me triple what I asked for...I am still learning about the computer, so I will hopefully soon add the pics from the day. But I truly, truly have to let the world know how lucky, no blessed I am to have him in my life. He works like a dog with overtime and his 2nd job and reg shifts just to make our lives better. He is the best Husband ever! He also gave me a card that I knew he sat at the store and read for like 45 minutes and it was us to a tee! He is a great guy and I love him so much!!!!

We went out to dinner and even Tor got to come! We had a great time. I got so much stuff! I swear, I am so lucky! I got a Wii with Wii Fit and several games, gift cards for the avenue, Macy's, payless, fashion bug, best buy...2 different perfumes, color printer (that goes along with the laptop)new sheets, candles, speakers, this new hair clip that is on tv (ITS PURPLE!), and the desk to go along with the laptop (that I have to go out this week to buy, he knew that I wanted a particular one, so he will let me pick that out). Ovi vEY! WHAT A BIRTHDAY!!!!

Mother's Day...

2009-05-11T10:28:00.002-04:00

Mom is in Las Vegas this year for Mother's Day...so it was very weird for me. Every year she picks a restaurant and we usually do breakfast over Daves' Mom's and dinner with my Mom. But with her not here...i felt lost. I felt like I should get a do over to celebrate that day with her. I feel...cheated! Like, yesterday...I went grocery shopping, went to see Dave's Mom, then went to walmart. Not that traditional day. I did talk to my Mom and she was on her way to her favorite jewelry store in Vegas, so I hope she had a great day yesterday. When she comes home we will take her and aunt pat out for dinner of their choice. I guess what I was trying to say is, not having my mom home on Mother's day really made me appreciate her and made me realize how lucky I am that she will be coming home. Does any of this make sense? I hope so!!!!

All the famous people we met...

2009-05-06T19:52:00.003-04:00

Brangelina...

Miss Miley!
Me and Elton...Love the glasses!!!!

The other woman! LOL!

My girl Carrie...

and to think we met all these famous people in the same building! And it wasn't the Emmy's! It was Madame Tuesad's in NYC! What a nice time we had...they seriously look like the actual people. BTW...it was the hottest weekend so far, and my bangs were straight when I left the house, not so much after walking around Time's Square!!!!

Momma's on her way to Vegas

2009-05-06T13:51:00.002-04:00

That's my Mommy's plane in flight going to Las Vegas! Its from FlightAware.com you have to know the carrier and the flight number and you can watch it as it goes to its destination!!!!

Hubbie's New Business...

2009-03-25T11:49:00.003-04:00

Owner and operator of David's Towing!

I wish him all the success and good luck with everything. It has taken a while for him to get it up and running, but he did it and he will be great at it! I am so proud of him!
So, now he is a full time Firefighter and a full time tow truck owner/driver....Whew! I got tired just typing that!!!! Good Luck Honey!!!!

Avon Calling...

2009-03-15T15:09:00.003-04:00

You are looking at the newest representative to join Avon....Im not pushy, so if you want a book, just ask! I will have my website up soon that way you can go whenever and order...

My Hubby's New Toy

2009-03-08T17:50:00.002-04:00

I truly wish I could move it outside to take a better pic, but being that I have a hard time sitting on the thing and balancing myself on it, in the garage pic will have to do! He is so excited, its navy blue and white, and I know he will be careful on it... (LOL!) So, now I have the book upstairs to get my license, but I am still thinking weather I want a bike or a girly sscooter (Hubby said they have them in purple! That's a selling point for me!) LOL!!!!

Seriously, I am so blessed...

2009-02-25T20:36:00.002-05:00

this Man has been my rock. I can't thank him enough for being there for me, doing everything for me emotionally and working two jobs just to make our lives better (Oh, and he never complains) or asks for anything, but for me to maybe go get him a cheesesteak when he doesn't like the pasta I made...lol. He goes above and beyond. Maybe to other people it may just seem normal or they take their husbands for granted, but seriously, he is so good to me and my family. I love him with all my heart and thank the heavens that he came into my life. I truly, truly am blessed and the luckiest woman in the world! Love you pooh! Looking forward to Baltimore this weekend with you and Tor!!!!

I want to thank...

2009-02-25T20:32:00.002-05:00

everyone for caring about my Aunt. She had spinal stenosis surgery on Thursday, and she came though the surgery with flying colors, but the last few days were a little rough. She was in ICU until today when they transported her to the rehab. We don't know how long she will be in there, but she has a long recovery! But thank you all for your support!

Oh oh Oh oh oh...Oh oh oh ohhhh!!!!

2009-02-10T08:40:00.003-05:00

Yep...if you are in your 30's you can hum right along to that tune in the title and know what it is! NKOTB! My hubby (so sweet) bought me tix to the concert in March at the Giant Center in Hershey...

40...

2009-01-25T20:38:00.003-05:00

Ah, the number 40. Some people who turn 40 are freaked out, some people who have 40 credit cards and all the bills that go with it don't like that number, and then it could be the number 40 is the luckiest number. For me, the number 40 symbolizes the amount of weight I have lost as of today. and even though I have gone clothes shopping, and I am still the same damn size...and everyone says "OMG! You losing weight". For all those people who say that, I challenge you to draw me a map of WHERE THE HELL IT WAS LOST FROM CAUSE I STILL LOOK THE SAME!!!! (Ok, sorry about that rant! LOL!)
So, to turn it into a positive, I take the number that I saw on the scale on Wednesday, and I think back to September 22 when I stepped on the scale and bursted into tears. I was never that heavy, I was never no light weight, and the last time I was a size 6 was when I was 5 years old...but that number plays over and over in my head (ok, I will only share that number once I am done losing all my weight) but for now, take it as a OMG its a huge number. So, back to what I was saying, I take that original number and I cringe, but it keeps me trucking. It keeps me saying no Helena, no cupcake or no yummy, delicious coffee roll from Dunkin Donuts, or no Helena, no 3rd plate of dinner! (Oh yeah, bring it on! I would eat 3 plates like it was my profession!) So, its a challenge every day, but I do it, and I do it for myself, not for anyone. So, I felt the need to vent, in a happy way to be proud of myself to say, Yes, I lost 40 pds, but in a bad way cause I don't know where it went! LOL!!!!

I was sent this email...

2009-01-14T15:11:00.003-05:00

I get all the crazy jokes, lists to fill out about my favorite color, foods etc. But this one was kinda different. It's called "Things you would have never known about me", and it asks you to write 10 - 20 things that people who receive the email would be so shocked/amused or OMG, no way! So, I decided to post it instead of sending it out...I'm guessing I did this cause it took alot to think about all this stuff!!!!

1. When I was 15, I took my Grandfather's car up to the 7-11 with Beth, and she was parking it back into the garage, and hit the step. So, I blamed it on the dog's leash getting caught and we had to "Hammer it out"...

2. When I was little I wanted to become a race car driver, a teacher or a singer (Wide Ranges, I know!)

3. In 8th grade my hair was so long, and I wanted it cut. So my Mom said after I get my pictures then she would have cut it, I, being impatient didn't want to wait! So, I took my craft scissors (you know, the lefty/righty scissors) and cut it above my ears! It took 6 months to grow, and it grew in width, not length, so then I really had to get it short!

4. I sang in my 4th grade talent show, Whitney Houston's "Greatest Love of all"

5. I sliced my finger open with a switchblade when i was 2 weeks away from getting my license, and in the ER all i cared about was if I was going to be able to take the driving test!

6. When we first moved here I was scared to sleep upstairs cause my bedtime was still early, so i would come back down, sit on the stairs and wind up falling asleep until I would hear my Mom start to walk down the hall and then I would say "Oh, I needed a drink!", but I think she knew...

7. I once saved a injured piegon and tried to nurse it back to health, but that didn't work out as planned!

8. I had a duck, well me and Gerri had a duck, and we named it Jada (Ja- is for her Fiance Jason and Da- was for my Hubby David)

9. I was always sick when I was a kid, with ear problems. So, I remember if I was good, I used to get taken to Toy's R' Us and got to pick out a toy, and I always wanted the Snoopy Ice Cone maker, but I was always sick with bronchitus, ear infections etc. and my Mom would never let me get that game. When I was 21 I bought my own!

10. I can't remember any more right now!!!!

Were you ever asked...How was your weekend?

2009-01-05T08:57:00.002-05:00

I don't want anyone to ask how my weekend was. And I don't say that in a harsh way. I say that in a way of scariness (Is that even a word?) Like my previous post, my mom had a seizure, then my Uncle was readmitted into the hospital for panciritus, the infection was so bad he had to have surgery to install a drain cause the infections was going through his body. It was scary going into Hershey Hospital yesterday, seeing him in ICU, he looks like a spitting image of my Grandpa! From the Grey hair right down to his hands. It made me sad to see him there, and it brought back all the memories of him and how he was like a Dad to me, then when he passed my Uncle was next to fill that void, and then we got in a fight, and I didn't talk to him for a year...and now we are super close, he even walked me down the isle on my wedding day. And I think I am talking about this because I took me back to see him hooked to those machines made me think...made me regret not talking to him for a whole year. But, the past is the past, and now we are in the present and I am thankful to have him, My Mom, my Aunt, Victoria and my rock, the man whom I don't know how I would make it through sometimes, My Husband David...

6th folder, 6th picture

2009-01-03T18:23:00.003-05:00

I saw this post on my friend's site, in your 6th folder, your 6th picture...

This is my Mom on her cruise, 6 days before she left she had a seizure...and it was funny when I opened it up, just today we had her taken by ambulance to the hospital cause she was starting to have a seizure. She wasn't admited, but she gave us a scare. Its very scary to watch someone you love so much just shake, just quiver and you know what it is, you prepare yourself for the what if's, but still all in all, its your Mom. She is the one you turn to when you have the slightest problem, or you just want to talk...and you don't want to see that person suffer like that. I can imagine what goes through her head, all the Mom fears, will I have a full blown seizure? how will my family deal? Is my daughter in Panic mode right now? And in case my Mom reads this blog...you don't have to worry about us. Its about you...we will be ok knowing that you get the care you need, and we will be there for you no matter what happends. Its ok to lean on us if you need too...thats is what I and the rest of the family is there for. You can draw off our strength and know that we love you very much, so there is no reason to feel scared, or upset. I love you very much Mommy...

Ok Santa, Rudolf and the Gang...

2008-12-28T21:01:00.001-05:00

We are ready for you!!!!

Uncle Lenny...

2008-12-28T20:49:00.003-05:00

He just came out of the hospital with gaulbladder surgery and pancritus (Ok, I know that I didn't spell that right!). A few months back, Dave asked him "you're 72 years old...what haven't you done or traveled too?" Uncle Lenny said..."I have been everywhere! All around the world, traveled everywhere, done everything besides going to a NASCAR race..I have always wanted to do that." So, we decided to suprise him at Christmas with 2 tickets to the NASCAR race in May so him and Dave can go, and us girls will hit the outlets in Delaware. Well...being that he was just recently really sick, in ICU i think it took him back when he opened the box and there was the print out of the ticket for him and Dave. He didn't even know what to say, so he started crying! Then I started crying, then Dave, then my Mom, My Aunt and my Aunt Karen started balling! It was so emotional...the whole year, my Mom started if off with her seizures, then Aunt Pat is not well with her back and diabetes, then my Uncle, and they are Brother and Sisters, so it was a emotional day for all of us and a greatful day that we all have each other and are doing better and have a strong family bond. It was a very nice Christmas, being with family, making each other happy and being very blessed to be so close...

Christmas Day 2008

2008-12-28T20:36:00.007-05:00

After Santa gave us all his gifts (BTW...I was very pleased with all my gifts!) a new touch screen phone, Mother/Daughter Coach Bags, Coach cosmetic case, diamond earrings/Pendant to match, G/C to AC Moore, The Avenue, Coach Perfume (Smells Yummy), Camcorder/Camera, My Purple Shark hardwood floors vaccum, and much more! We went to pick up Tor and Starla...I think it took them 5 min to open all their gifts!

Wow...it came and went in the blink of an eye! We got up, Dave just got home from work and we opened gifts. My Hubby wanted a 3ft black bear foot rest so that when he plays his video games he has a foot rest for the chair in our room...here are some pics of him opening that gift...

Christmas Eve...

2008-12-28T20:31:00.004-05:00

Christmas Eve was at Debbie's...we had linguini with shrimp and crab meat (YUMMY!) then some mini cheesecakes. Debbie always has her table decorated pretty...it was a nice time with friends and family...the only one missing to make it complete was my Hubby. He was out protecting the world :-(

"Twas 3 days before Christmas...

2008-12-21T20:17:00.006-05:00

and all throught the Matelski, Charyak & Sharpley house, all the baking is done, and all the gifts are wrapped, tree is decorated, table is ready for our 11 guests, Thomas Kincade Manger is in place, Blow Up's have frost on them, and now the last piece...shopping tomorrow night for some last minute foods...

My Hubby...

2008-12-08T21:44:00.006-05:00

Runs into this all the time. It makes you think that has to be the scariest thing in the world, and he walks in, saves lives and walks out. I am greatful for that every time I see this picture that my Hubby comes home to me every night. When I first met Dave, he called his Brother "&^%$#@ nut for running into a burning building! But now, he loves every minute of it...and I am proud to call him my Husband...Love you Pooh!

Something to ponder for the next few months...

2008-12-08T21:34:00.003-05:00

Yukon Denali
or the Chevy Tahoe...?

I am not sure what kind of truck I want...I guess I will have to test drive them, but we are thinking by August/September I should have a new one...here are two of the options above. What do you think? Im too spoiled by my truck now to go back into a car, and now after driving Dave's monster I want a bigger one!

Are we Polish or what?

2008-12-08T21:04:00.006-05:00

Of course we are...and its the bi-annual Perogie making festival.

Let's see...A basic perogie dough is...3 eggs, 3 cups of flour, a tablespoon of salt, and a cup of water. Mix...and walla! PEROGIE DOUGH! Once filled, boil and fry them up!

Now, you can fill them with what ever you want...we stay traditional (Potato & Cheese), (Saurkraut, salt pork and farmer's cheese), (Shredded Beef), and my Mom's favorite...(Blueberry). I wish I could have taken a pic of Dave kneeding the dough, but I was covered with flour and my hand full of dough and spooning in the ingrediants. As it stands, we made 21 dozen of Potato & Cheese, and 7 dz. of the meat...Only 20 more dz. to go!!!!

Christmas Decorations....

2008-12-08T20:59:00.003-05:00

Were all ruined in the flood two years ago. We thought we salavaged the blow up's for the lawn...but when we went to plug them in, it was a no go. So...after emptying alllllll the boxes and finding mold on everything, we had to throw everything out! Very upsetting. All the homemade Christmas balls that my Mom and Aunt made by hand that I loved, all the corney decorations I made as a kid that my Mom hung on the tree every year, all the decorations...ruined. So, here is what our garbage men have to look forward too picking up...and this is the 2nd round of garbage

Thanksgiving...A few days late!

2008-12-08T20:48:00.004-05:00

Always remember to...

This was the snack table...

So, we went up to my Uncle Lenny's in Mt. Gretna (right by Hershey Park) and when we got there at 3 dinner was ready...and we were ready for it! That turkey was yummy! and my Uncle made Onion Soup (by the way...I hate onions and I ate it! they were all pureeed and with cream so that made it all better!)

Holidays....

2008-11-24T11:39:00.002-05:00

Ok, its been a while since I posted anything, but we have been busy. So, I have the camera charged for Thanksgiving! We are heading up to Uncle Lenny's on Thursday morning and staying the night...then Friday is Debbie's Bday! So, we are all taking her out to dinner. Sat...not much. The family is going up to the pocono's and I will post all the pics from the week. So, I will be caught up! I want everyone who reads this post to have a safe and happy holiday! Here's some tips on how to cook a Turkey!

17 Ways To Cook A Turkey

Go buy a turkey
Take a drink of whisky
Put turkey in the oven
Take another 2 drinks of whisky
Set the degree at 375 ovens
Take 3 more whiskys of drink
Turk the bastey
Whisky another bottle of get
Ponder the meat thermometer
Glass yourself a pour of whisky
Bake the whisky for 4 hours
Take the oven out of the turkey
Floor the turkey up off of the pick
Turk the carvey
Get yourself another scottle of botch
Tet the sable and pour yourself a glass of turkey
Bless the dinner and pass out

My New Obsession!

2008-11-05T16:02:00.003-05:00

OMG! These are my new Favorite thing to eat! They are called "Wheat Nuts" but they are not nuts...its an obsession that I can't shake! Only Shop Rite carries them that I know of right now...Try them!

The new Me!

2008-10-20T09:25:00.002-04:00

I'm on a roll....well, not literally, but you know what I mean! I'm on a diet, But I don't like to call it that cause I haven't' really been not eating anything cause its bad, I like to call it "portion control". Thats the new diet of 08'. And believe me, it works! I have lost 21 pds since September 22! And I'm not doing anything extravagant. I eat my carb in the morning (cause you have all day to burn it off) and usually a salad, or even a wrap for lunch, and a nice dinner with a ton of veggies. I only eat the portion of it. Not 2 bowls of pasta like I used too, or 2nds on the chicken parm. 1 piece. thats it. And I can't believe the difference. I have failed at every single diet that there is...but this one it different cause im not looking at it as a diet, im looking at it as a changin the way i eat and it is working splendid. Try it...if ya need any advice just ask! I even feel better! Its like a whole new me...

Dana & Billy's Anniversary

2008-10-12T17:17:00.001-04:00

Make a Smilebox postcard

Happy One Year Anniversary guys! Many more!!!! Click on each heart to see a different photo!

Exciting News!!!!

2008-10-08T11:11:00.002-04:00

Its official! I am perm at the Township! Wooo Hooo! Finally! I have been working here as a "Vendor" so my pays have been pretty sweet since June, but now its on the books, which is even sweeter cause of all the paid holidays, days off, bene's, pension, etc. So, it all worked out, great opportunity for me and now I can retire in 25 years on the dot! Like my husband says, 55 and out! (Unless they have a early buy out then it would be sooner!) isn't government great?

It's Halloween time!!!!

2008-10-03T21:32:00.003-04:00

He he...I manage to get this every year in a email...and still it cracks me up all the time!!!!

Sunday, October 5...

2008-10-02T10:08:00.000-04:00

My Dad has been passed for 24 years now, and I still think of him everyday. I think of him and my mom together, and what it would have been like today. I remember little of their marriage cause I was little and you don't pay attention to those things when your 7. But I do remember my Dad on the weekends always cooking, always playing goofy, singing around while he cooked. I remember me and my mom in the car going downtown Jersey City to pick him up from work (He worked in the stock market so it was easier I guess for my mom to take him to work and not worry about parking). I remember one day (I'm dating myself here) but he used to put his shaving cream in a cup and making it all foamy and then I would take the brush and smear it all over his face before he shaved....or when I turned 7 I got up and ran in the kitchen and he was making me a big breakfast. He told me turning 7 was very magical, and told me to look at the table and my markers started moving, and I remember feeling so special that day (although now I know he used a string!) but still, its those few memories that I have that 24 years later help me get through it all. It still hurts, and I guess it always will. It hurt more recently when my Mom got sick. That was a reality check beyond reality checks...I lost my dad when I was so young, and now all I have is my Mom and she is sick...WOW! its scary, and I am learning how to deal with it. There are times where I feel like I got jiped, like how come i didn't get to have a Dad when all the rest of my friends did, and there are times where I get so angry cause I see people mistreat there Dad's and they truly don't even know how lucky they are to have them alive and being a part of their lives. I often wonder if he is looking down at me, is he proud? Is he happy for me? Did i respect my mom right, did I make it thought life so far ok? All those things go through my head all the time. But Like i said, I guess they always will. I have a letter that my dad wrote me while he was in the hospital right before he died. Its scratchy writing cause my mom told me he was really sick and he had the IV in his hand when he wrote it. When i look at that letter now, it hurts me still that my dad was in so much pain, so sick and basically he wrote me that little letter and then he passed. (OK, i thought I would have felt better to talk about it, but now i am crying!!!!)
I will take a pic and post it on here that way I can share my Dad with all who never got to know him...I will look for a clear pic to post cause our scanner doesn't work that well...

Last night...

2008-09-29T10:46:00.002-04:00

My husband had his monthly cravings...I like to call it "His Man Period". I was sitting on the computer and he goes "I have to have Strawberry Short Cake". Now, anyone that knows my hubby knows he can't stand sweets, hates cakes, cookies, dough nuts, the whole nine yards. But once a month I find Reese's in the freezer for a few hours and all the cookies gone! So, we go over to Marazzo's and he finds the cake, and while in line, he grabs 2 Mr. Good Bar's and a bag of Reese's Peanut butter cups! So, he had his cake, and now he is satisfied. It usually lasts about a day or two! Does this happen to any body else's hubbies once a month? I swear men get their period too!

Dave and Tor...

2008-09-25T20:27:00.002-04:00

Were playing in the backyard with those thingy's that fall off the trees...I can't remember what they are called, but if you throw them, they fly like a helicopter...weird...but they were having a blast!

All Day Long!

2008-09-25T20:19:00.002-04:00

We tried to get both of us together in a pic, this is what we ended up with...Doesn't the one at the bottom look like I am ready to eat him? LOL!

Dave's 29th Birthday...

2008-09-25T20:11:00.003-04:00

was yesterday. He wanted a home cooked meal, so he asked for fried chicken, twice baked potato and string beans, with of course his favorite sweet that he will only eat is brownines. So, we had us plus Debbie and Steve over for dinner. Not a pic from dinner cause it was devoured, but I did manage to get a pic of the brownies...He had a great day. Mom took us all out for lunch to Freddie's and I made the dinner (ok, while I was making dinner Mom made the brownies!) LOL!

Some more pic's from Statue/Ellis Island...

2008-09-25T20:05:00.003-04:00

Here are some more great shots from the Weekend! Sorry for the crooked pic of me and Dave, it wouldnt' let me crop it out befrore I posted it! Oh, and the pic of the torch is the original torch that the restored and is inside the base of Lady Liberty...

Our Weekend...

2008-09-25T19:48:00.003-04:00

Here I finally got a chance to upload the pics...I have been battling Bronchitus and a sprained ankle and have not felt up to sitting on the computer after I come home from being on the computer all day...

So, here are some pics from Friday at Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty...The name on the wall is my Grandfather's...The Peter Charyak Family. He came over from Ulich, Poland in 1923, he was 7 years old. So, in his honor we bought that spot on the wall

We finally get to see Victoria!

2008-09-25T19:43:00.002-04:00

She finally got to come over the house the other day...and when I got home Dave had already picked her up. So, as soon as I walked in the door she wanted to help me make dinner. Again, I got one snap of a pic of the rice she was making before my battery died...she made the pork chops, the rice and the corn with little assistance from me!

Our weekend!

2008-09-23T16:17:00.002-04:00

You would never believe it!
We went to Ellis Island and Statue of Liberty on friday. We had a great day, the skies were clear, nice breeze on the boats...it was perfect. So Sat...we decided to go to columbus market and walk around. We get out of the car and i fall on the uneven pavement. I didn't break anything to my knowledge, but my ankle was killing me. So, I hobbled around the market. Sat evening, we did dinner with Dave's Mom cause it was our one year on Sunday and she didn't make it to the wedding. So, then sunday we packed our bags and headed for Atlantic City. We booked a room at the Ramada (Cause the AC hotels were outrageous!) and we head for the boardwalk. It took longer than usual to walk it cause I was hobbling! Then Dave had to sit cause he couldn't breathe right. We get the guys on the boardwalk to push us back to Taj Mahal where we parked and he is now having a full blown Asthma Attack. (By the way, he never carries his inhalers, but his ashtam only acts up when he is sick, and my Aunt brought home a bug on tues that she was fighting). We get in the car and we had to check out of the hotel cause i thought I was going to have to take him to the ER. The refund us the money cause we were only checked in for 2 and a half hours. We drive to his Mom's cause they have the asthma machine. He barely makes it in the door! So, we go home and Monday morning we make appts for the Dr (We go to the same one) cause now I woke up with a hacking cough, and my ankle was really bad at this point. We go to the Dr and he gets another treatment, and I get checked out and now have bronchitus and need a Xray on my ankle. As I was walking out his Dr tells us she will call ahead to RWJ cause she wants him to directly go to the ER cause his breathing was so shallow and pulse ox was so low. So, I drop him at the ER, I run to get the scripts filled, get my Xray of the ankle (which is a soft tissue damage...AKA Sprained, and they tell me I would have been better off breaking my ankle cause I wouldnt' be in the pain that I am in right now) and then run back to the hospital. At that point i was only gone an hour and they only checked him in. So, they take him back, give him some steriods, a treatment and a script (4 hours later). We get home, Im miserable, my foot is killing me, we didnt' eat, he is finaly able to breathe somewhat, so we ordered dinner and had our piece of wedding cake topper that we had in the freezer from the wedding. What an adventure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So, I do have some pics from Friday, and Ill take a pic of my ankle, I look like I have two of them! ! ! !

While I was getting my hair done...

2008-09-14T20:46:00.004-04:00

Billy got a new lens on his camera. So, he was using my wedding ring as a model..I forgot to take a finished pic of my hair. I will be taking that this week! It looks great!

I got tagged!!!!!!!

2008-09-10T11:27:00.003-04:00

In a email, so I thought I would share it on here! Here it goes!

A. Attached or Single: Married to David...next week is our 1 year anniversary!
B. Best Friend?: Gerri....she is my girl...but my Hubby is my Rock
C. Cake or Pie? Cake...oh but if my Mom made a Blueberry Pie that is the best
D. Day of choice? Friday...Cause then I know Sat I can sleep in
E. Essential Item? Hmm...My cell, my smokes and my compact
F. Favorite color? Purple, any shade I love it!
G.Gummy Bears or Worms? Neither...don't like the gummy things
H. Hometown? Born in Jersey City, lived there till I was 9, and now Ewing, NJ
I. Favorite Indulgence? Ice Cream, Mint Chocolate Chip from Cold Stone
J. January or July? Definatly January
K. Kids? Step-Daughter Victoria
L. Life isn't complete without? David, Victoria and my Mommy
M. Marriage date? September 21st, 2007
N. Number of siblings? None...
O. Oranges or Apples? Apples!
P. Phobias? I am claustrophobic...um, and I don't like the dark at all
Q. Quote? Don't let your mouth cash a check your heart can't cover!
R. Reasons to smile? My life is great
S. Season of choice? Fall to see all the leaves turing..
T. Tag seven people: Mom, Dana, Debbie, Wanda, Carla, Michelle, Alex
V. Vegetable? Any
W. Worst habit? Smoking!
X. Xray or ultrasound: Never had either of them...Knock on Wood!
Y. Your favorite food? Italian
Z. Zodiac sign? Taurus

Dana...

2008-09-08T18:37:00.002-04:00

Is cutting my hair tomorrow. Now, I am a nut and I think I do drive her crazy but she would never admit it cause I start with the emails..."I want something different" or "How would I look like with Black hair"...and she is always so nice about it. She says "Helena, with black hair you would look like a ghost!" or "Helena, what do you want different" and I know myself cause of how round my face is I just can't go super short, althought it would probably make my hair super managable...but this time I told her lets do shoulder length with tons of layers and bangs...Ok...bangs are big for me cause I have naturally curly, frizzy, wavy hair but I have to get out of the horrible habit of always putting my hair in a clip. So, I firgured sholder length would do me ok, and the bangs will give me a different look. So, I will bring my camera tomorrow night to see how my new sholder length hair will look...

This was us...

2008-09-08T18:26:00.003-04:00

At the Dock. Uncle Lenny said "Leave early cause of traffic...". Um...we made it there in a hour! So, luckly they were able to board right after we left.

I got...

2008-09-08T18:07:00.004-04:00

Pics of Mom's Cruise. She said she had a blast. They missed Rhode Island cause of Hanna so they got into Brooklyn on Sat and had to stay on the ship until Sunday morning due to Customs. Ever since Rose told Jack she would "Never Let Go" on Titanic I have been infatuated with Titanic related things. So...while Mom was in Halifax, she visited the graves of the Titanic "Lost at Sea" bodies and got me a book on it...here are some of the pics...Oh...and the J. Dawson is just a coincidence. It is not the character that Leo portrayed

Im still getting...

2008-09-05T15:37:00.002-04:00

Used to this blogging, so we are on the highway last sunday and half way up I think...Wow, I forgot my camera! So, now I have to wait until Mom comes back on sunday to upload the pics of the boat. Blonde moment!!!! Nothing to new to report at this time, after the weekend I will have more pics! Have a good weekend!!!!

Labor Day Weekend...

2008-08-29T16:09:00.002-04:00

Well, let's see...Tonight George, Deb and Steve will be over after we go get our nails done cause it's George's birthday (YUMMY...CAKE!) then sat...I'm going into work cause our office just moved to a new building and there is a lot of unpacking to be done. Then Sunday is BON VOYAGE to Mommy and Debbie as we take them up to Brooklyn to their dock...once they are on the ship we are so going to get a Brooklyn Pie! and if it is not to late we want to go see the 911 Memorial in Downtown Manhattan. Monday, still up in the air. I know I will be sleeping in! Stay tuned for pics!

Silly Scruffi...

2008-08-28T20:43:00.003-04:00

Loves when we go on the computer cause he sits in the little cubby hole and falls asleep!

He waits sometimes by the chair until someone sits there. He has his own personality!

Silly me...

2008-08-27T18:51:00.003-04:00

My closest friend got married in may and I just got the pics developed cause after her wedding was my Mom's 60th bday bash then Tor's bday and then Mom got sick so now that she is ready for her Cruise and she needed her camera dloaded I said OMG I forgot about the pics! They make a wonderful couple and they complete each other. I am so happy for them both! Congrats!!!!

Mommy...

2008-08-27T18:47:00.002-04:00

Had another episode on sunday while we were up at my Uncle's. We took her to the ER and they admitted her overnight. She didn't have a full blown seizure cause it was caught in time, it was more of the focal seizure, but they kept her for observation and being that we had a long ride home that day. They now have her on 1,000 mg of her meds morning and night. But she got cleared for her cruise on sunday so she was excited about that. Bon Voyage! ! ! !

Maryland Crabs

2008-08-27T18:40:00.002-04:00

This is what is looks like when my family gets together and eats tons o' crab! We had a great time! There was about 50 people there and all the kids were in the pool. It was a very nice day...Until Uncle Lenny took the wrong turn on 695 and we were lost for a half hour! LOL!

Also...

2008-08-22T09:56:00.002-04:00

Our one year anniversary is coming 9/21, so Dave just booked us a room for 9/19-9/22 up in the Pocono's at Ceasar's Palace Cove. Its the room with the Champagne glass in it! 7 feet high...u each have a set of steps to get in it! Pool, steam room, tanning bed, round king size bed, massages, room service all weekend, fancy robes & hot tub all in the room! We don't have to leave for anything...He is a romantic (He would kill me if I told anyone how sweet he is to me...he likes the tough guy image!) LOL!

This weekend...

2008-08-22T09:55:00.001-04:00

We are heading to Maryland to eat some yummy crab! I will be sure to take pics this time!

We went...

2008-08-22T09:54:00.001-04:00

Mini Golfing up in Pennington last night after a nice dinner at the Olive Garden. I left my camera at home so sorry for no pics...but it was a great time. Dave said Oh yeah im a pro...he only beat me by like 5 points!!!! Pure Luck! LOL!

Mommy...

2008-08-13T18:36:00.002-04:00

Got cleared from DMV to get her licence back!!!!
Aunt Pat was just as excited!

Scruffi...

2008-08-13T18:26:00.005-04:00

Has new outfits, and I tried to get him to stand still and pose but this is what I got. He is not photogetic!!!!

This Evening...

2008-08-13T18:11:00.004-04:00

We had Toria before she leaves for her campground for two weeks. So, she came over for dinner then challenged her Daddy to a frisbee match...Of course she won! She told Daddy to "Sharpen up on his Frisbee skills!" LOL!

The reason for the Blog...

2008-08-11T20:22:00.002-04:00

Is this little girl...she is everything to Dave and Me and this pic says it all...She is camping for the next two weeks with her Grandparents so we will miss her, but she is having a blast!

My Next Obsession...

2008-08-11T19:11:00.003-04:00

Everyone knows I love Coach so I was browsing the site and this is my new favorite one...

Dave's Early Bday Gift...RASCAL FLATTS!

2008-08-11T19:02:00.006-04:00

Ok, his Bday isn't until September 24th, but he has been wanting to go to see Rascall Flatts forever. So, my Uncle said they were playing up in Hershey at the Giant Center on August 24th and we are going to Maryland the 23rd for a crab feast at our cousins, so we have to come back thru PA and drop off Uncle Lenny and Aunt Karen, so it was perfect timing. Ok, ill be super tired that monday cause the concert doesn't start till 8 (Taylor Swift is opening) then when it is done around 11, we have to go back to Uncle Lenny's to pick up Mom and Aunt Pat, then drive home...(I may be going in late that Monday!)

PiggiePooh's Page

Kenadee's 1st Birthday

as i sit here while you sleep...

Valentine's Day...

5 months have passed...

Really, is it February?

Time...

2 months old...

These quotes are very true!

Kenadee is almost a month old!!!!

Our Beautiful Gift...

Wow, other people are pregnant besides me!

Tor is 12, Mom is turing 62, and I am going into week 29...

Neutral it is!

I would like to thank my Husband...again!

Keep your fingers and legs uncrossed!

22, 23 or going on 24?

Week 19

New Car...

Now playing...

I am so proud...

New Pics of Baby Sharpley...

Taking orders...

Going into week 10 tomorrow...

Here's Baby Sharpley

SOOOO EXCITED!

Guess what 2010 brought me...

We are all moved in!

Lighted Glass Boxes...

We're Moving!

Deana's....

2nd half of my Hubby's test is tomorrow...

Let's Go...

A nice picture...

This is what happends...

Shady Brook Farms and the Pumpkins!

Looking to Make some Extra holiday Cash????

Delaware Weekend....part 2!

Our weekend in Delaware...part 1

Becky's Wedding...

Finally, I figured out the pictures on the computer...

My Princess Birthday...

Mother's Day...

All the famous people we met...

Momma's on her way to Vegas

Hubbie's New Business...

Avon Calling...

My Hubby's New Toy

Seriously, I am so blessed...

I want to thank...

Oh oh Oh oh oh...Oh oh oh ohhhh!!!!

40...

I was sent this email...

Were you ever asked...How was your weekend?

6th folder, 6th picture

Ok Santa, Rudolf and the Gang...

Uncle Lenny...

Christmas Day 2008

Christmas Eve...

More from the last post...

"Twas 3 days before Christmas...

My Hubby...

Something to ponder for the next few months...

Are we Polish or what?

Christmas Decorations....

Thanksgiving...A few days late!

Holidays....

17 Ways To Cook A Turkey

My New Obsession!

The new Me!

Dana & Billy's Anniversary

Exciting News!!!!

It's Halloween time!!!!

Sunday, October 5...

Last night...

Dave and Tor...

All Day Long!

Dave's 29th Birthday...

Some more pic's from Statue/Ellis Island...

Our Weekend...