Playoff's Dinner at Butterfields

Well girls...let's just say we were not feeling the love that night! It's ok, we had each other and we know that WE ARE THE CHAMPS!!!! We made our own fun and thanks to Scooby..we had lots of laughs watching the CD that he made for us!! Mae and Tweety...we misssed you both!! Here are some pictures of the fun we had. Here's to next year ladies!!!

Hauppauge Women's Softball Champs!! FINALLY!!!!!

Well, what can I say? After being on this awesome team for almost 6 years...and after making it to the playoffs all 6 years...WE FINALLY KICKED SOME WELL DESERVED SOFTBALL ASS! We finally won the playoffs! I am so proud to be on this amazing team with these amazing women! We did it girls!!!! We are now known officially as the "Pink Ladies" and we have a new title to defend next year!! Congrats on a great season and we could not have done it without our coach Rudy! We love ya! Here are some pictures, some good....some not so 'flattering'! Enjoy and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

A sleepover!

Saturday night, we had our friend Shayna sleep over...we turned the living room into a sea of matresses, blankets and pillows! The kids had fun being together and watching movies. They were all sound asleep by 11:00 p.m. much to my amazement!!

A Day of Crabbing

Yesterday, I took the boys down to Patchogue to go crabbing with some good friends. The boys were so excited as they had never been crabbing before...as it turns out, the crabs did not cooperate! There were only two caught but none by the Caltabiano crew! It was warm and windy and such a beautiful afternoon. We had wine and cheese at the dock and just sat and enjoyed each others company. We then headed to a friends house for a small barbecue. It was a great day spent with my boys. They enjoyed it so much that I think I am going to venture back to the dock one night this week with chicken in hand to see if we can catch us some dinner!!

A best friends wedding!

Let's see...Heather, Liz and I have known each other for little over 11 years now. We met at a lamaze class way back when. We were all pregnant with our 'firsts'..the three of us have been through many ups and downs in each others lives...too many to list here. We had the absolute pleasure to witness one of our best friends marry HER best friend yesterday. Here are some pictures of the evening. Heather & Jim... we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness!! Have a blast in Aruba!!

Our Little Tinkerbelle

It has been a very sad 24 hours in our house...Tinkerbelle, our little black cat, had not been herself these past few days. She was drinking lots of water and wasn't coming out from under the bed. When I got home from work yesterday, she was in the downstairs bathroom just lying on the floor. I knew in my heart that something was very wrong. The kids finally fell asleep and I brought Tinkerbelle back upstairs. She was weak and could barely walk without falling down. I went to sleep with a heavy heart because I knew that in the morning I would have to break the news to the boys. When I woke this morning, she was having trouble breathing. Mark and I and the kids took her to the Commack animal hospital where they broke the news. They did not expect her to make it through the day. The boys were absolutely heartbroken! They cried so many tears. The doctor was a sweetheart and gave us the opportunity to say good bye to her in private. They each took a turn hugging and kissing her and telling her how much they loved her. She looked up at them as if she knew what each was saying. It was one of those moments you dread as a parent. She is at peace now...we love you Tinkerbelle!!!!!!!

100 Things About Me....

I saw this on someone else's blog and thought it would be fun to give it a try. It was difficult at first to get started, but once your on a roll, it's a lot of fun! Enjoy!!

1. I love my four beautiful boys!

2. I hate thunder and lightning.

3. I have an amazing family! I love them very much!

4. I have one tattoo of a butterfly.

5. I pay way too much to get my hair dyed to cover all the greys.

6. My favorite drink is an apple martini..with the cherry of course!

7. I hate rude people.

8. I try and always look at the glass half full instead of half empty.

9. I have traveled toHong Kong, China and Korea and would love to go back.

10. I don't like body piercings.

11. I love the sound of wind chimes.

12. I always wanted to sleep on the beach under the stars.

13. I hate crumbs on the kitchen counter.

14. I don't like when the boys leave the toilet seat up..I usually fall in!

15. I have been to Disney at least a dozen times.

16. My favorite season is Fall.

17. I drive a white Nissan Pathfinder.

18. Anything Italian is my favorite meal.

19. I have two cats, Tinkerbelle and Kasey

20. I don't like ignorant people.

21. I don't like bees....

22. I love the NYPD!

23. I am a freak about remembering phone #'s and birthdates.

24. I play softball every summer with the same team.

25. I love to walk along the beach.

26. I like fresh guacamole.

27. I went to my 20th reunion and actually had a great time.

28. I flip the bird often to people on the road who just piss me off.

29. I love to fly in airplanes.

30. I am a Capricorn.

31. I have a good personality...so I am told.

32. I love my black Roxy flip flops.

33. I have delivered two of my children naturally and two by C-section.

34. My favortie color is green.

35. I have mastered this blogging thing.

36. I finally own a digital camera.

37. I love reality T.V.

38. I sleep on my stomach with the same pillow I have had for the last 13 years.

39. I love my job!

40. I miss my brother, Trisha, Kasey and Erin VERY MUCH!!!

41. I would love to visit Greece one day.

42. I have been keeping the kids baby books current since birth.

43. I can't swim very well...still hold my nose.

44. I am afraid of heights.

45. I don't like to go the movies.

46. I am a home body!

47. I pray for world peace every night.

48. Cosmopolitan is my FAVORITE magazine.

49. I need to learn a lot more patience.

50. My favorite quote is "what comes around...goes around"

51. I love roller coasters.

52. I am Polish, Irish and Lithuanian.

53. My mom still calls me pumpkin.

54. I ran my parents dog over in their driveway when I was younger...yes, he lived!

55. I was the big '40' this year!

56. I want to live to be 100 years old.

57. I have been to a strip club once....thanks Susan!!

58. I have hitched hiked to Jones Beach...sorry mom!

59. I believe that every girl should have a little "Bling"

60. It pisses me off that milk is more expensive than a gallon of gas!

61. I wish I was 20 lbs. thinner.

62. I always wanted a nose job.

63. If I ever hit lotto, I would make a lot of peoples lives a little easier.

64. I love kissing!

65. A great big hug goes a long way.

66. I love "P"

67. I am jealous of people who scrapbook and do it well.

68. I wish I were more creative.

69. I like to go pumpkin picking with my kids.

70. Christmas is my favorite holiday.

71. I hate the month of February cause it's too cold and August is way too hot.

72. I visit my grandmothers grave and cry.

73. Divorce sucks!!!!

74. My dream car is a pimped out Escalade.

75. I sleep with flannel sheets all year long.

76. I love my sweatpants.

77. I don't like getting all dressed up.

78. I think I have a touch of OCD.

79. I love a clean house.

80. I hate clutter.

81. I like vaccuum lines in my carpet.

82. I hate to clean the cats litter box.

83. Laughing is the best medicine.

84. I will be moving soon!

85. I love to get pedicures! I get them every two weeks.

86. Have never had a professional body massage.

87. Wish I had the nerve to bungie jump!

88. Love to watch my kids as they sleep...they are so peaceful.

89. Taught my childrens religion classes for the past 4 years.

90. Wish I was famous for curing some rare illness.

91. I love to get and send text messages.

92. I am kick ass at Pictionary!! Just ask Annie, Terry and Peggy!

93. I love to lie in bed and listen to the rain!

94. Rainbows make me smile.

95. Shopping is my guilty pleasure.

96. Chocolate icecream is my favorite.

97. I still keep in touch with the girls I went to Kindergarten with!!!

98. I wish my grandparents were still alive...I miss them so....

99. I wish I could have super powers...I would either be invisible or be able to fly!

100. I JUST LOVE BEING A MOM!!!!!