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

Merry Christmas!

The week is beginning to wind down for me, although there is much left to do! Just finished planning the Christmas dinner menu and shopping list. It's kinda sad that Christmas will be over before we know it and then we will be looking forward to next year already. The boys are so excited they can't even stand it. One more day of school left until next year! So I am wishing all of my family and friends a very Merry Christmas. May the new year be filled with good health and much happiness. Remember to take a moment and reflect back on this year. Take a minute to be thankful for what we have right here in front of us. Here's to 2011, may it be another amazing year! Until then.....

It kinda stuck with me

I heard this quote the other day and it just stuck with me. I don't know who the 'author' is to give credit but here it is.....

"Some of the greater things in life are unseen that's why you close your eyes when you kiss, cry or dream"

My boys...where has the time gone?

This year I wanted our Christmas pictures to be updated. I packed the boys up and we went down into town to take a few pictures. While looking through the lens, I realized then just how fast they were growing up. How each has matured in the past year and how very handsome they are! Call me prejudice but they are!!! So here are some shots of the boys...being boys!

Congratulations Stacey and Kevin!

Pete and I had the honor of attending a friends wedding down in Fort Lauderdale at the end of October. Kevin was Pete's old partner in the city. We stayed right along A1A across the street from the beach. We spent 3 beautiful days in sunny Florida. The wedding was beautiful and the rain held off long enough that day to have the ceremony outside on the golf course. Had a blast! Congrats Stacey and Kevin! Many, many more!