Happy New Year to all my family and friends. I hope 2008 brings many great memories for you and I wish you all the best.
Maybe I'll blog more!!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
December Birthdays
This has been a busy month so far. I'm sure everybody is in the same boat. Here are my wishes for the month.
To my sister-in-law Chris (12/2) Happy Birthday!
To my best friend Robin (12/4) Happy Birthday!
To my friend Tracey (12/6) Happy Birthday!
To my Granddaughter, Julianna (12/7) Happy 1st Birthday!
To one of my "2nd sons" Tyler (12/8) Happy 21st Birthday!
To Annie's daughter Amber (12/14) Happy 1st Birthday!
To Our Lord Jesus Christ (12/25) Happy Birthday!
To my niece, Ellie (12/30) Happy Birthday!
To my sister and brother-in-law, Chris and Randy (12/28) Happy Anniversary!!!
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope this season is full of beautiful memories for you!
To my sister-in-law Chris (12/2) Happy Birthday!
To my best friend Robin (12/4) Happy Birthday!
To my friend Tracey (12/6) Happy Birthday!
To my Granddaughter, Julianna (12/7) Happy 1st Birthday!
To one of my "2nd sons" Tyler (12/8) Happy 21st Birthday!
To Annie's daughter Amber (12/14) Happy 1st Birthday!
To Our Lord Jesus Christ (12/25) Happy Birthday!
To my niece, Ellie (12/30) Happy Birthday!
To my sister and brother-in-law, Chris and Randy (12/28) Happy Anniversary!!!
Merry Christmas everyone! I hope this season is full of beautiful memories for you!
Sunday, December 02, 2007
I Quit!
That's right!! After 35 years of smoking, I have QUIT! Yes, I am proud of myself! I have QUIT! I DO NOT Smoke!!!
So, why do you ask now and not before or how about in another year? Well, the time was right. I always told my kids when the time was right, I would quit.
I decided one day that I did not want to smoke outside again this winter. I was sick of smelling, I noticed I was more and more out of breath. Then in the beginning of the month I got sick and it all came together. I called my doctor's office - not for being sick - I knew I would get over that but instead for the prescription Chantix. She talked to me almost a year ago about getting on it. I researched it after that doctor appt and put it out of my mind. But I started thinking and thinking more about it and decided to try it.
It is THE best thing I have ever done. This prescription does not have any nicotine. I tried the zyban (or something like that) and I tried the patches before and always smoked anyways. I guess my heart wasn't into it then. This prescription blocks the receptors in your mind from thinking you want one.
You smoke the first week while taking the pills. Then on your second week, that's your end date on your smoking. I almost did. I continued to have 2 a day. There was just some sort of block in my head. It wasn't really that I was craving one, more that I started thinking "I feel like I should be doing something right now" And once I realized it was because I would've been smoking, then I couldn't stop thinking about it. Once I had one, I was fine but to just give it up.....well, I just couldn't. I mean, it is something I've done for 35 years. Friends and family encouraged me even with still smoking 2 a day - they didn't put me down, the encouraged me on the success I had had to date.
Well, I am proud to say that I have OFFICIALLY gone MORE than 24 hours without one! That's right!! I have not done this I was a teenager!
I'm really nervous about gaining weight so I bought some exercise equipment and have been working out faithfully every night. Although not doing great on the eating, I've bought some healthier snacks so as I work through this obsession of smoking (I mean NOT smoking), I'll hopefully, keep the weight off and emerge as a goddess this spring - LOL
So, why do you ask now and not before or how about in another year? Well, the time was right. I always told my kids when the time was right, I would quit.
I decided one day that I did not want to smoke outside again this winter. I was sick of smelling, I noticed I was more and more out of breath. Then in the beginning of the month I got sick and it all came together. I called my doctor's office - not for being sick - I knew I would get over that but instead for the prescription Chantix. She talked to me almost a year ago about getting on it. I researched it after that doctor appt and put it out of my mind. But I started thinking and thinking more about it and decided to try it.
It is THE best thing I have ever done. This prescription does not have any nicotine. I tried the zyban (or something like that) and I tried the patches before and always smoked anyways. I guess my heart wasn't into it then. This prescription blocks the receptors in your mind from thinking you want one.
You smoke the first week while taking the pills. Then on your second week, that's your end date on your smoking. I almost did. I continued to have 2 a day. There was just some sort of block in my head. It wasn't really that I was craving one, more that I started thinking "I feel like I should be doing something right now" And once I realized it was because I would've been smoking, then I couldn't stop thinking about it. Once I had one, I was fine but to just give it up.....well, I just couldn't. I mean, it is something I've done for 35 years. Friends and family encouraged me even with still smoking 2 a day - they didn't put me down, the encouraged me on the success I had had to date.
Well, I am proud to say that I have OFFICIALLY gone MORE than 24 hours without one! That's right!! I have not done this I was a teenager!
I'm really nervous about gaining weight so I bought some exercise equipment and have been working out faithfully every night. Although not doing great on the eating, I've bought some healthier snacks so as I work through this obsession of smoking (I mean NOT smoking), I'll hopefully, keep the weight off and emerge as a goddess this spring - LOL
Friday, November 09, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Pumpkin Farm
On Monday, Marchelle, Tyler, Jacob and I met Katy, Colin and Tyler at the pumpkin farm. They had a good time but it was so hot that we left a little early.
Sunday, October 07, 2007
Roxanne
Here's a couple of shots at Roxanne's shower, although there's only one of Rox!! The way I was sitting, I didn't get a lot of shots of the presents she received, but it will take from now till the time she has the baby to get everything put away!! Jacob really like Grandpa Sortino's scooter! But what he really liked was the horn!
Jacob
Marchelle, Tyler and Jacob are here for a couple of days. The reason for the trip is a baby shower. The kids Aunt Roxanne is having her first baby (due on December 4th). They're staying at our house and leave Wednesday. They'll head down to Hudson, NY to visit Tyler's Grandma and Grandpa, whom I believe have not seen Jacob in person. On their way home, they'll stop in PA and visit with the rest of Tyler's family. I can't believe how big Jacob is getting. I forgot to put the gate up and none of us were paying attention for a split second and Jacob got up 4 stairs before Marchelle noticed! The one bath picture (with Marchelle's head) he's showing off his new kissing skill and giving Tigger a kiss! LOL
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Yummy!
Here's a picture of some of Chris and Randy's vegetables from their garden. I haven't had anything from their garden recently, but the cukes were awesome! Their garden always looks so nice and everything grows great. They have green thumbs!!
Julianna
Here's an updated picture of Julianna and Jamie taken on Sunday. She's getting so big and she's so cute. Looks like her daddy!
Sunday, September 09, 2007
Football Season!
Well, here we are. September and football! I love watching football and today is a perfect day to be lazy and sit in front of the TV. It's raining. It's not really cold - 67, but a little gloomy.
We have been so lucky or unlucky with the rain this year - depends on how you look at it. No rain in June (or very little). July was cool with rain (grass actually started to green back up) and August was a little of June and July mixed. Our local weatherman says we're about 7" below normal and I would say that's why the trees are turning so quickly now. They just didn't have enough water to sustain them.
David's and my Eagles lost today to the Packers while Tylers team (Steelers) walked all over Al's team (Browns - poor Al (now here's a devoted fan)). David's other team (Seahawks) are playing Richard's team (Bucs) so we'll have to wait and see what they do. And the best was that the Bills lost (sorry Aunt Peggy).
Now, you have to know that it's not really that I don't like Bills (they're ok). What it really is, is that I can't stand the Rochester fans. They jumped on the Bills bandwagon many years ago and if the Bills do good - you would think that they're the best, most devoted and dedicated fans. If they make one mistake, do anything other than play perfect, and God forbid....lose - the media rips them apart. Not a true fan in my book! I will always root for the Bills to lose even if I don't like the other team! Aunt Peggy on the other hand, is a true "Buffalonian" and a true fan - she has stood by them for years and years and so when they do lose, a part of me does feel bad.
We have been so lucky or unlucky with the rain this year - depends on how you look at it. No rain in June (or very little). July was cool with rain (grass actually started to green back up) and August was a little of June and July mixed. Our local weatherman says we're about 7" below normal and I would say that's why the trees are turning so quickly now. They just didn't have enough water to sustain them.
David's and my Eagles lost today to the Packers while Tylers team (Steelers) walked all over Al's team (Browns - poor Al (now here's a devoted fan)). David's other team (Seahawks) are playing Richard's team (Bucs) so we'll have to wait and see what they do. And the best was that the Bills lost (sorry Aunt Peggy).
Now, you have to know that it's not really that I don't like Bills (they're ok). What it really is, is that I can't stand the Rochester fans. They jumped on the Bills bandwagon many years ago and if the Bills do good - you would think that they're the best, most devoted and dedicated fans. If they make one mistake, do anything other than play perfect, and God forbid....lose - the media rips them apart. Not a true fan in my book! I will always root for the Bills to lose even if I don't like the other team! Aunt Peggy on the other hand, is a true "Buffalonian" and a true fan - she has stood by them for years and years and so when they do lose, a part of me does feel bad.
September Birthdays
Wow, so many birthdays and anniversaries in September! I've decided to list them all since I'm already behind in my wishes!!
Jodi - Sept. 7
Kathryn & Larry - Sept. 8
Aunt Peggy - Sept. 9
Gabriela - Sept. 9 (she's 9 on the 9th)
Rhonda - Sept. 11
Gail - Sept 13
Gail & David - Sept. 15
Karina - Sept. 21
Taylor - Sept. 25
Jodi - Sept. 7
Kathryn & Larry - Sept. 8
Aunt Peggy - Sept. 9
Gabriela - Sept. 9 (she's 9 on the 9th)
Rhonda - Sept. 11
Gail - Sept 13
Gail & David - Sept. 15
Karina - Sept. 21
Taylor - Sept. 25
Sunday, September 02, 2007
September
Where did the summer go? It was here and then gone in a blink of an eye. I love summer! When September comes it's so sad. You can feel the change, smell the change. I have started to see the changes already. More leaves are beginning to fall - just a few - but you know what's coming. The other day on my way home from work, there was a small tree and it was all red!! Not fair! August with a red tree - I do believe that's suppose to happen more towards the end of September and beginning of October! Yesterday I noticed there was shade on the pool from the tree during the middle of the day. Normally, the pool is in the sun all day - just another sign that the sun isn't as high in the sky now. We have more and more birds visiting the birdfeeder every day. They're all eating like crazy getting ready for winter.
School sports have begun. We live so close to the school, that you can see the lights and hear the announcements from our deck. Actually, we've heard the kids practicing all through August - another sure sign of things to come!
Nights are getting colder. This morning it was 47. Once the sun goes down at night, it sure gets chilly quick. Good times for fires in the pit.
Time to start thinking of covering the pool. We will wait till the last possible moment to do that, although once the leaves start falling we really do need to cover it so they don't all go the bottom cause that just means Jamie has to get in the pool in the spring to get them out!
It was a good summer. We started at Mexico Beach in the beginning of June, and ended with family visiting all throughout August. What a great summer!!
School sports have begun. We live so close to the school, that you can see the lights and hear the announcements from our deck. Actually, we've heard the kids practicing all through August - another sure sign of things to come!
Nights are getting colder. This morning it was 47. Once the sun goes down at night, it sure gets chilly quick. Good times for fires in the pit.
Time to start thinking of covering the pool. We will wait till the last possible moment to do that, although once the leaves start falling we really do need to cover it so they don't all go the bottom cause that just means Jamie has to get in the pool in the spring to get them out!
It was a good summer. We started at Mexico Beach in the beginning of June, and ended with family visiting all throughout August. What a great summer!!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Visit with Jamie, Jodi and Rich
The kids were up this weekend so they could attend their 10 year high school reunion! I can't believe the kids are already celebrating this many years out of high school. The older we get, the faster time flies!
Monday, August 13, 2007
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday Mike (8/14) and Shirley (8/18). Hope your birthday's are great and you enjoy your day!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Karen (7/30) and Mark (8/10). There's a whole bunch of Leo's at the Miller household this week!!
