Montauk 2011

Once again this year, we vacationed out in beautiful Montauk for our July 4th weekend. We spend five wonderful days with the kids and many friends. The weather was picture perfect except for one day of haze and a few sprinkles. The fireworks on July 4th were are beautiful as last year. We had an awesome room which was just steps from the beach. During the day, all of our friends and family relaxed on the beach while the kids dug HUGE holes in the sand or rode the waves on their boogie boards. In the evening, we sat on the beach toasting marshmallows for our famous S'mores (which were um, um good!!!). You just can't beat the laid back life out there in Montauk. The sky at night is filled with stars, some of which you feel like you can just reach up and grab! It's vacations like this that force you to sit back, relax and be thankful for all that we have. It was a wonderful time! I love you Pete and of course, my four amazing boys!!

My babies are turning 11!

It's hard to believe that eleven years ago tomorrow, June 14th, God blessed me with not one, but two beautiful baby boys! I want you both to know that you are the light in my life and I love you both so much! You make me proud to be your mom. You have both turned out to be handsome little men. I want you to always know that I will love and protect you and be there for you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BOYS!!!!

Love, hugs and kisses....mom xoxoxox

Let's Go YANKEES!!!

It's not often you get to take you kids to see a major league ball game, especially if your home team is the NEW YORK YANKEES!!! The cost is usually the deciding factor whether or not you watch the game from the comfort of your home or from the actual stadium. Well, let's just say that someone very special, my late Grandfather, made it possible for me to take my kids to a Yankee game with all the bells and whistles. It was the first time my boys have seen the new stadium and it was a GREAT day!!!! Jeter is now only 7 hits away from hitting 3000 and we got to see two of the hits that have gotten him ever closer. The weather cooperated and the boys, Pete and I had an amazing day together! To sweeten the pot, the Yankees won 9-1 against the Cleveland Indians!!! Thanks Grandpa! We love you and miss you even more!! xoxox

Yankees 10U All-Star game!!

My little man made the 10U little league All-Star team! We are very proud of you and your team! It was a great game. We beat the other team 23 - 6. Way to go boys!!

Vegas Baby!!!

This past May, Pete and I took a trip to Las Vegas to celebrate his birthday! Little did I know how much fun it would be!!! Aside from taking in all of the sights, we rented a convertible mustang and drove to see the Hoover Dam. It was an amazing sight as you can imagine! We love spending our alone time together. Happy Birthday to my best friend!!! I love you!! Here are some pictures of our trip....

Jersey Girls!

I'm sorry that it's been awhile since I last updated my blog. Life has just passed us by these last few months. One of my dearest friends came to visit a few months ago. I have known Diane for almost 20 years and rarely get to see her as she lives in New Jersey, almost in PA as a matter of fact. Our children refer to each other as 'cousins' although they are not. Here are some pictures form their visit. Miss you all!!!

Aruba 2011

Again this year, Pete took me away for my birthday to Aruba. Can I just tell you how unbelievably awesome it is to turn another year older in THE most beautiful place on earth? We stayed at the same hotel as last year and had an amazing time together. I am so lucky to have a man like Pete in my life. You make my world so much brighter! We celebrated my birthday at a restaurant called "The Flying Fishbone". It is right on the beach overlooking the beautiful water. The food was excellent! To finish off our dinner, I was served a birthday dessert, complete with a warm brownie, caramel icecream and sparklers!! Here are some pictures of our trip..only 50 more weeks to go until we return!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Well, 2010 was a blur. It seems like yesterday we were ringing in the new year and saying goodbye to 2009. It is now 2011...1/11/11 to be exact. How cool is that? That in someway, has to be good luck! It was a quiet New Year's Eve. The boys were with their dad and I was home alone, snuggled up in bed reading my book. A book which I could NOT put down..."Firefly Lane" by Kristin Hannah...unbelievable book! Pete was working so I rang in the new year by myself. At the stroke of midnight, I was flooded with text messages and phone calls from the kids and of course Pete. My night was then complete.

We are awaiting our second major snowstorm of the season. We are expected to get anywhere from 12 - 24 inches. The weathermen are pretty unsure at the moment, what else is new? I am in panic mode though. Pete and I are leaving this coming Sunday, the 16th, for Aruba. It is my birthday present. He is soooo good to me. I am looking forward to spending some alone time together. It's not often that we get this time.

So, Happy New Year to my family and friends. May this year bring much happiness and prosperity. I will post some pictures of our trip when we return.

xoxo