Its getting nearer

Good morning to all! Well, I am starting to get excited about going away on Sunday morning. Like I've said previously, this is the first time I'm going all by myself! What???? 9 days without the husband and kids! OH MY! :-0.... I know this is going to be pretty relaxing. Although, my father did just retire and does not know what to do with himself. So, I'm sure I will be with him often. Since he retired, he has called me at least 3 times a day and thats being kind. The other day he called my 7 times in 1 hour! Hello... I am 3,000 miles away. What can I possibly do to help you? Anyway, I am still looking forward to getting out of here.

Yesterday, I pretty much did nothing with the exception of a little cleaning. Right now I have no inspiration to scrapbook. Hopefully that will end soon because my sister wants to go to 2 crops! I am looking forward to going, just hope I am able to get something done.

Today, it is very overcast so I won't be soaking up any rays. I might go over to my friend's house. She asked me to stop by before going away. By the way, she is also supposed to be my walking partner who gave up ohhh about 1 month ago. I just have a few more things to put in the suit case. That means they were in the laundry and I didn't do any yesterday! So that really needs to be done today. And then I might go over to another friend to drop of the album that I did for her son. I won't be able to attend the party on Sunday and I'm not sure if anyone from my family is going to go. (DJ is mad a him) I don't get involved with those things. They seem to work themselves out. Speaking of the album, here are the last of the lo's that I did for that.
2 peas challenge for today:List of questions about your 2006 summer:

1. What was your favorite summer event? That would have to be the Wrestling Awards Picnic at the Beach!

2.Favorite picture of the summer? I have so many.. I will have to look through them and see. Maybe I will post it later.

3.Favorite movie of the summer? This is a little tough. I liked Pirates, Click, And You,Me and Dupree.

4.Best song of the summer? Still blank... thinking......

5.Did you go on vacation? Where? Well, I did not go yet. I'm going on Sunday and I'm going to Las Vegas!

Still counting down!

It just can't come soon enough! I really need this vacation. You want a good laugh? My son DJ asked me the other day if I could get him tickets to go maybe a few days after I leave and he will come back a few days after I do! I just laughed. I was like "You know D, I'm trying to get away from you for a few days". He had the nerve to say to me "OHHHHH, so its just all about YOU, right!". I just sat there for a minute and said " You know what DJ?, Yes, right now it is all about me! When October comes around who is it all about? YOU, right? and it stays all about you until freaking July!" He had nothing to say after that. Sorry, just had to tell someone.

Today, I plan on packing my suit case this way I don't have to worry about come Saturday. Sometimes, I pack way too much stuff. My sister and I want to do some crops while I'm there, but I have to tell you, I'm afraid to bring any of my tools with me with all the security now! I'm also afraid to bring my crop bag. I think they are just going to throw it all over the place. I know I'm weird. So, this is my big dilema in packing this time.

Ok, here are two more posing/flexing shots. I promise this will be the last of them for awhile. These two are of my husband and DJ. Their back spreads as they call it. lol
Just in case you don't know who is who, My husband is the first one, (long black hair) and DJ is the second one, (white a-shirt). I don't know,,,, It looks pretty close to me! The old man does have like 32 years on him, lol.I have to give him a break sometime.

As for the 2 pea challenge for today(this was tough one)!: If you could go back in time, what moment in your life would you like to re-live? I'm not sure I want to re-live any moments to be honest with you. Some were great! and some were just horrible. Can I change anything when I go back??

Counting Down still!

I'm still counting down the days to Vegas! I just can't wait to go. I really need this break from dh and kids!

Lets see... yesterday I was pretty bored so I took a drive over to my Michaels store and boy I just couldn't get out of there. I just kept looking at everything. I did see that they had the crop-a-dile that I'm dying to get but that is going to have to wait 2 weeks. But what I did find were all the buckets of Foamies were on sale for $2.00! I could not believe my find. I love the different shapes and I really like the Alpha's on some of my lo's. I picked up some Basic Grey papers for a lo that I am trying to get inspired to do and then came home. But I was literally in there for over 1 hour! Time fly's when you are having fun.

Ok, as promised... This is my Joseph posing and flexing. I posted on Sunday about how my husband and the kids will have posing/flexing contests to show of their muscles. It is the funniest thing to watch. But now these goofballs are taking their pictures doing it. So today it is Joseph. Now a little bit about Joseph. He is 15 yrs old and weighs 100 lbs soaking wet! He is about 5 feet tall. So it is really funny to see him posing sometimes. Prep yourself, lol
Ok so there you have it! too much! I did not see a post this morning for 2 peas challenge. I hope there is one when I go back to check. I will have to update later if I see it. Hope everyone has a GREAT day!

2peas challenge: post one of your favorite lo's. Well here is mine. I just love the colors and the photos.

The Countdown Continues 4 more Days!

Whew.... I'm exhausted from yesterdays cleaning. I decided to attack my room! Well, after about 2 hrs, I had enough clothes that I haven't worn in the last year or more, to fill a huge lawn bag full! It was so heavy that I could barely move it, lol. I can't believe that I had so much stuff that either were too big for me now (I've lost weight) or that I just have not even looked at in over a year. So... It made me think.. oh my... what the heck do the boys have in their rooms? So you guessed it. I made them both clean out their closets and dressers and put everything into bags that they didn't want. I could not believe that DJ (17) had clothes up there that he hasn't fit into in like 2 years. Too funny. And forget about Josephs... He had t-shirts that could fit a baby! I was like.. when are you going to wear this. So 2 bags full of stuff went to the clothes charity bin for breast cancer! I have to tell you.. I felt good after all that. I was tired but it felt good.

Well, as promised.... pictures of my daughter doing her flexing with the boys. (If you are new here.. you can look at my last two posts to catch up).
They aren't the best two pictures of her, but she is soo funny. She is pretty buff (you wouldn't guess that by the first picture). So everyone be prepared for Joseph tomorrow,lol. He is the funniest.2peas challenge: What was your dream job as a kid? And what is your current dream job? Wow... For as long as I can remember I always wanted to be a Legal Secretary. I think that is because my aunt was a Legal Secretary for a lawyer and was always dressed to the T, had a nice car, house and did that all by herself (she never married). Now,,, The only thing I can think of is a teacher. I don't know why... maybe because I taught pre-school for almost 5 years. It would have to be little ones... They say the FUNNIEST things.

Ok.. hope everyone has a Wonderful Day!

5 More Days

Heck, and they couldn't come soon enough! If I don't get out of here soon you may not hear much from me for a while, lol. My husband is having his cycle again. Male menopause! He is just losing it. I again... slept on the couch because I just couldn't stand to be near him. Ok... enough of that. Sorry, just had to vent a little this morning.

As promised yesterday I said I was going to post photos each day of my kids and husband during their flexing contests. It is quite funny. Although my son DJ is getting pretty damn big! I think alot of it is going to his head so I may have to burst his bubble a little. lol He now thinks he is gods gift to mankind.

This is just two of the many that they took of themselves. Tomorrow, I will hopefully post the pictures of my daughter. Oh yeah, she gets involved also! lol

2peas challenge:Did you enjoy High School? What was your favorite subject(s)?why?-----I absolutely LOVED High School! I had a blast. Lets see.... favorite subject???? Does gym count? Well, I liked gym and even took it years that I didn't have to, lol. Why, the gym teachers were always easy going and fun to be around, some of them were hot, lol! Then I would have to say it was History. I don't really know why. It may have been because in 9th grade I had a great History teacher who made it very fun and easy to learn and understand. Ok.. that is it for me today. Hope everyone has a TERRIFIC Day!

6 Days left

Well, I've got only 6 more days until I'm on that plane going across the country to Las Vegas! I can't wait.

Yesterday, I pretty much laid out in the sun for the most part. Watched a little of the ATP Tennis that is going on for the US Open Series it was semi-finals. Today are the finals. It will be interesting to see who will win on the womens side. Roger Federer is a shoe in on the mens. I can't wait for them to get here in ohhhh about 2 weeks. This is the last stop for my favorite Andre Agassi! I just love him. I hope he makes it through the first and second round because I won't be here for the 1st round and I hope I can get tickets to the second. It will be a very teary good-bye for everyone.

Nothing planned for today. Might hit Old Navy for my boys. That is the only place the 17yr old will get his clothes. These kids... are they allowed to have minds of their own??? lol.

2peas challenge for today:Post one of your favorite photos and explain the story behind it.

This is one of my favorite recent photos of my husband. The story.... Well, about 22 years ago my husband started bodybuilding. He was heavily into it. Then he started to do a few weight lifting competitions. He didn't do too bad. It is hard to compete sometimes when you are the shortest competetor. He is only 5'6"! He has been weight lifting in probably 10-15 years when he injured his back. But now my 17 year old is really into it so .... They have these muscle flexing poses about once a week. It is so funny to watch them all.. this includes my daughter and youngest son, out there flexing like fools. Too funny. You would think that you were watching a bodybuilding competition. So my honey still looks good at almost 50! Tomorrow I will post my son DJ flexing. He does it all day long. lol

7 Days and Counting Down!

Ok, The count down begins! My sister and I email each other for the next 7 days how many more days until I get there. If I could ever figure out how to post a ticker I would just send her that. I need a book for computer dummies,lol. I am looking so forward to getting away for 9 days without my husband and the best part NO kids! Normally, when I go I have at least 2 kids with me all the time. This is the first time in 11 years that I am going all by myself to Las Vegas. The last time I went all by myself was due to a family emergency. My mom was in a coma. So, it was not relaxing at all.

Back to reality, I got up this morning at 6am and went for my walk. The weather has been a little on the brisk side the last 2 days. I kinda like it like that. It was just beautiful out there on the track this morning. So I did my 2 miles and then my stretches and came home. Everyone in this house is still asleep (I think I have all night owls). I came home, put up the coffee and got started on my sit-ups. 200 of those suckers and I still have a flabby belly. I just don't get it. Oh well, what are you going to do. Then I got on here to see what everyone was doing and saying.

My plans for today are : getting some sun (tan is starting to fade), and coloring my hair (oh boy... the grays sure do creep up quick). Other than that I might take a ride over to M's to see about getting a slab that someone posted on 2 peas. It looked really nice. And that is my day.

Oh yeah... I finished some of the lo's for the album that I'm doing for my senior wrestler so hopefully they will load on here..
Hope everyone has a Wonderful Day!

Oh my aching back

Ok, last night I could not get comfortable sleeping at all. My back has been very stiff and achie. I guess its all those sit-ups and the 2 mile walks everyday, lol. Well, it seems that everything has caught up with me, ugh. So I did fall asleep around 11pm and was up by 12 couldn't get comfortable. Tossing and Turning. I hate that! So I decide to get up and take a muscle relaxer.... well after about 30 mins or so.. it seemed to work. I passed out cold.

Now I usually get up and go walk by 6:15am. That did not happen. I jumped out of the bed like a crazed women at 7am... raced to the track and my back was bothering again. I decided I would just do whatever I could today. I was not going to push it. I could only do 1 1/2 miles today and I'm not even attempting the freaking sit-ups! I'm sooo tired right now all I want to do is sleep. So I'm decided if I want to go outside to sleep. I need to soak up some rays. It is a little on the cool side this morning. It is only about 70 degrees out there. I think I'm going to wait to go outside.

Today I have nothing planned. I really just want to sleep. I might take the ride to m's today and see about picking out some new pp for some photos I have that I really want to scrap. And just finished my album for my senior wrestler. I will have to post the rest of the lo's either later or tomorrow.

Ok... Hope everyone has a TERRIFIC day!

It's Thursday Thirteen

It is Thursday and it seems that Denise has inspired a bunch of us to get on the Thursday Thirteen band wagon. So here is my Thursday Thirteen:

My Favorite 13 Movies (not in any particular order)

1. Over Board

2. Cutting Edge

3. Big Daddy

4. You've Got Mail

5. Pretty Women

6. My Big Fat Greek Wedding

7. Just Married

8. Legend of the Falls

9. Sweet November

10. Urban Cowboy (don't know why???)

11. Bird on a Wire

12. Maverick

13. 10 Things I Hate About You (again, don't know why??)

That is my list for today. Getting ready to go meet a friend for lunch. Hope everyone has a Great Day!

It's Thursday Thirteen

It is Thursday and it seems that Denise has inspired a bunch of us to get on the Thursday Thirteen band wagon. So here is my Thursday Thirteen:

My Favorite 13 Movies (not in any particular order)

1. Over Board

2. Cutting Edge

3. Big Daddy

4. You've Got Mail

5. Pretty Women

6. My Big Fat Greek Wedding

7. Just Married

8. Legend of the Falls

9. Sweet November

10. Urban Cowboy (don't know why???)

11. Bird on a Wire

12. Maverick

13. 10 Things I Hate About You (again, don't know why??)

That is my list for today. Getting ready to go meet a friend for lunch. Hope everyone has a Great Day!

Is it a good morning?

Good morning! ok.... really not so sure what is so good about it yet, but I'm sure I come up with something. Sorry I missed blogging yesterday, but I think I have a decent excuse.

Sunday, late morning (about 11am) is started to get really bad abdominal pains. At first I really didn't think about it. But as time was going by it seemed to be getting worse and also seemed to move down to the lower right abdomin. This is not good, I started to think. Could it be appendicitis?? I was still going to wait it out. Nothing I did made it any better. It just kept getting worse. I was very uncomfortable and in some pain. My husband was growing very concerned and said that is it we are going to the ER. I hate the ER so I really didn't want to go. He finally at about 6pm said that is it..I'm throwing you in the truck and we are going! End of story.

Well we get to the ER at about 6:35pm and it is of course packed to the gills! We wait, and wait, and wait some more. Then they seemed to start calling some people in to the fast track area. This is the area for like minor injuries, like if you need stitches, might have a broken bone simple stuff. That was around 10pm. Yes you read it right. 10pm! I'm still sitting in the waiting room in pretty bad pain. They finally call me back to the main treatment area about 11:45pm! oh yeah. Is that unbelieveable! We we got back there... need I say that there were only 4 people in beds being treated! Right after they called me in they started calling everyone in. People that got there at like 11pm were being called back right away! I told my husband never again am I going unless I am dying!

So the dr. comes in to me and I tell him everything that is going on. He orders blood work, urine anaylis,and yep.. an abdominal cat scan. This means I have to drink the god awful stuff that makes me want to throw up just thinking about it, ugh!!!!!! It seems to take me over 1 hr to drink it and I didn't even drink the whole thing, my husband saw that it was making me sick and threw some (not alot) of it out. Then of course I have an insensitive nurse that my husband kept calling nurse Rachet! lol. She never smiled and never said a word except "They still didn't come for your blood?" Finally, around 3am (yes, again you read it right) I was taken down for my cat scan, which the dr forgot to mention it was with the dye contrast. I don't mind the dye, but shoot you need to tell me! And why the hell did I have to drink the yucky drink! I've had that dye cat scan done several times and it never seemed to bother me. Of course, it was for different parts of my body. Well,,, Can you say HOT FLASH! OMG! The minute they were done with the scan I started to get very sick. That never happened before, but I'm ok with it. I just thought it could be from the yucky drink. They take me back to the ER and there I laid until 4:45am which at that time they came to the conclusion that I have a blocked intestine and gall stones! yeah for me.

So when I finally got home at 5am I just went to bed and didn't wake up until around 11am. My whole day was pretty shot after that. I just seemed out of it the whole day.

Sorry this was soooooo long today. I didn't even get to do my 2 peas challenge. I will have to make that for tomorrow. You've been tortured enough by me today.

Wishing you all a Wonderful day!

Where is that leak coming from?

Hello today! Well last night my husband and I went out for a ride on the motorcycle. It was such a wonderful evening. The weather was perfect for riding. We met our daughter and her boyfriend at TGI Fridays to have something to eat. I was not hungry but my husband, daughter and her boyfriend all were. They all ordered and of course my husband always has to give me something from his plate. Sometimes I really hate that. He doesn't think I eat enough. Hello.... I freakin weight over 180! That right there is enough for me to actually live on for at least 3 weeks! lol.

After dinner my husband and I took another drive for about 40 mins. It was just soooo nice to be out and it was over 100 degrees! Well, when we got home he noticed that the motorcycle was leaking. It was already very dark out so we really couldn't see where it could be leaking from. So we decided that we would wait til the morning to look for the leak.

This is pretty much what I did after my walk this morning. I came home and for the last, ohhhhhhhh, 3 hrs been searching for a leak and then I spotted it. So then we had to repair the leak. Now we just need to wait it out for another 4 hrs to see if we were able to actually repair the leak. I really hope it works. My husband gets pretty frustrated sometimes when it doesn't go as planned. Shoot I do also, lol.

The only other thing I really have planned for the day is to do the last 2 pages in the album I'm doing. I can't wait to finally get done with it.

TTFN- until tomorrow.

Hornbeam Tree?

You Are A Hornbeam Tree

You are a reserved person, looking in from the outside.Naturally attractive, you take good care of your looks.You are not egoistic, and you make life as comfortable as possible.You look for kindness in others - though you are seldom happy with yourself.A bit mistrusting and unsure, you dream of being swept away by someone unusual.

What's" Your Celtic Horoscope?

Thought that this was cute for today. I'm not so sure that the link above works, but you can try.

Today, it has finally cooled down a little here. So I'm going to try to finish that album that I've been working on. Yesterday, I got a little bad news. The kid that I'm making this album for was supposed to be having his party on Aug. 19th (which I changed my plane tickets to leave on the 20th when I found that out, was leaving on the 17th). I get the invite in the mail, and his parents decided to change it to the 20th! I'm sooooo upset that I went and changed my plans and now I'm still going to miss the kids party. Oh well, nothing I can do about it now. Funny though, the mother (very sweet friend) asked me to try to change my flight again! Gotta tell you... its not happening. lol

I wanted to post some pictures, but blogspot still is not letting me upload them. Oh well, hopefully that will be fixed soon.

Hope everyone has a Peaceful Day!

Your Lucky Underpants Color?

I saw this website and it is about blogthings. Pretty funny when you start looking at all the things that they have you can choose from. I thought this would be fun to find out. Now all I have to do is go and get some blue! lol

Your Lucky Underwear is Blue

You are caring and extroverted. You've made relationships your number one focus, and your lucky blue underwear can bring some balance to them.You thrive in one-on-one situations. You are a good listener and a natural born therapist. Sometimes you let the concerns of others become too important in your life, leading to stress and worry.If you want more balance, put on your blue underpants. They'll help you take care of yourself first.

What Color Is Your Lucky Underwear?

2peas challenge for this week:List 5 goals that you have completed so far in life, and 5 that would like to complete in the next 10 years.

I have been thinking about this challenge for the last 2 days. 5 goals that I have already completed, hmmmm.....

1. graduating high school

   2. getting married

   3. having children

   4. owning a home

   5. having a good life

   5 goals that I would like to complete in the next 10 years.

   1. move closer to my family

   2. be my own boss

   3. take photography/film developing classes

   4. do a marathon (not sure what one)

   5. grow old

   I don't know about anyone else, but this seemed to be pretty difficult for me. I decide

Cleaning day Part 2

Well, Thank goodness it is Friday! This week has been a hot one. It is supposed to get a little cooler today, but to be honest with you it doesn't seem any cooler yet. The humidity is still sky high, that is what gets me.

Yesterday was supposed to be cleaning day. I have to honestly say that not much got done yesterday. I got some upsetting news about my health insurance that just put me in a depressed state and nothing really got done after that. I did get the floors done and some of the dusting in the livingroom, but that was it. So, I will be trying to play catch up today. Today I would love to try to get to the kitchen. That is always a hot spot in this house. The frig is a disgrace! I just can't seem to keep up with it with these kids home and always in there.

Other than that nothing much is going on here. I have decided to pack pretty light for Vegas in 16 days! Yahoo!!! I can't wait. I am going to take my scrapbook supplies with me. My sister and I are going to go to 2 crops. That will be nice. We've never gone to a crop together.

2peas challenge: What are your favorite movies/shows to watch while scrapbooking?or do you listen to a specific type of music to get the scrapbook flow going? I usually watch HGTV. I just hate some of the stuff thats been on there lately. I can't stand House Hunters, Devine Design, Designers Challenge. I don't know why, but I can't. I like: Carol Duval show, Room by Room, Get Color, Design on a Dime, Take Two, Designer Finals, stuff like that.

It's cleaning time

Good morning to all! Well, I am feeling pretty good today (except for the normal aches and pains that I have). This is a good thing. Even though it is already around 89 degrees out before 8am I am going to attempt to clean my house. This in itself is a huge event! I hate cleaning!!! My kids lately have forgotten how to pick up after themselves so they are in for a rude awakening this morning when they get up. I'll let you know how it goes. Hopefully we make a lot of progress today. lol

I am also going to start deciding what I want to take with me to Las Vegas in 17 days! I really can't wait. This will be the first time that I'm going all by myself (no kids, no husband) in about 10 years! This is going to be the best vacation in a long time. I will hopefully get to spend more time with my oldest son (he lives there) and then of course my dad (he gets mad when I spend all my time with my sister, what a baby,lol).My mom is feeling better the last few days so maybe we will be able to actually do something with her. It is just going to be so peaceful with out the kids there. I usually have at least one with me all the time. It gets to be a pain when all they want to do is go places and all I want is to relax.

2 peas challenge: Share a picture of yourself. Well.. here is goes.. Its not that pretty. I like the first one. The second one was taken on my son DJ's 17th birtday. Thats my husband Danny, DJ(standing) holding the baby (Lacey) and Joseph (15) sitting. Told you pretty scary!

Hope everyone has a Wonderful Day!

I'm what???

You Are a Chimera

You are very outgoing and well connected to many people.Incredibly devoted to your family and friends, you find purpose in nurturing others.You are rarely alone, and you do best in the company of others.You are incredibly expressive, and people are sometimes overwhelmed by your strong emotions.

What Mythological Creature Are You?

I saw this on someone else's blog earlier and thought it was sooo cute. I just had to find out what I was. lol

It's HOT,HOT,HOT

Long Island is finally getting hit with the summer heat wave! Yesterday the heat index went up to 115! I could not believe it. Today I did not even get up to go for my walk. At 6 am it was already 87 out there. I just was not going to subject myself to heat exhaustion. Today is supposed to be even hotter than yesterday. I don't mind the actual heat, it's the humidity that kills me. I just don't want to move at all.

Yesterday ended up being a very quite day for me. I did not go out on the boat with the rest of my family who (my husband) was being very nasty towards me. I thought it best to just stay home. How peaceful it was just laying outside in the yard with no distractions. Hooked up the music and the mist nozzle and laid out there for about 4 hrs.. I did take a lunch a break for 30 mins. lol

Around 2pm I came in and took a shower to beat them in there. I knew they were going to be getting back soon. And then locked myself into my air conditioned room! That is where I stayed for the rest of the day! BEAUTIFUL!

Who knows what today will bring. I don't have any plans so anything can happen. I might go get my nails done and then do some shopping.

2peas challenge:Where do you like to shop? Whats your style?--- Around here there really is nothing too close except for Joanns and Michaels. I did however find a new scrap store (Your Happy Place) across the island, it is about a 40 min drive that is really awesome and I can't wait to go back there. As for style.... I really don't think I have a style. I just put it down the way I see it in my head. I don't follow any particular persons work. I like a lot of different styles and I guess I just mush them together and get my own type of style. I'm sure it is like someones that I've seen but I just don't remember who. lol

2 more lo's that I did for my senior wrestlers album.

Hope everyone has an AWESOME day!

Tempers Flared!

I'm sorry to report that I am going to rant this morning. I am fuming mad at my husband. He has been acting like an ass for the last 2 days! I'm not sure what bug went up his butt the other day, but it better die soon. So this is whats going on. Yesterday, he woke up on the wrong side of the bed, ugh. If he said 2 words to me it was a lot. I tried to open conversation, but he didn't say anything and if he did chime in it was just a yes or no response. It was like talking to the walk. I have a freakin' better conversation with myself I swear. So a few days ago we planned on taking the boat out today and going to Sore Thumb again (it is going to be over 100 here today) perfect to be out on the water. Yesterday, as already stated, he didn't mention anything to me about going out or getting ready. So here I am thinking ok... we are not going. Then at 8pm he was like so are you going to get the stuff to go out tomorrow or what? Now I am of course PISSED! I hate that! I am sooooo tired of being a freakin' mind reader. I don't want to be the mind reader any more. Let someone else do it.

Well... off to the grocery store to get what he wants to eat today, plus all the water,soda,and other drinks and snacks. I get home and my husband and son, DJ, are getting the boat and the tube ready. That is a good thing. So I ask "What kind of sandwiches do you guys want me to make you?" No answer. I know already it is not a good idea to go out with him especially if he is in a bad mood. That was it. Nobody said a thing. I made my sandwich and was sooo kind to make my husband tunafish. I tell the others, you will have to make your own sandwiches since no one wants to tell me what you want. I ask if they need any help. Again, no response! What the hell am I a freaking punching bag! I swear. Finally, at about 11pm I give up on trying to be nice and just go to bed.

now this morning... I got up early to go for my 2 mile walk. I left here about 6:05am, got to the track about 6:15 and was done walking and stretching before 7am and drove home. I walk in the door and he is still in a pissy mood! Can we say Male PMS! He just jumped in for a quick shower. None of the kids are up. This is going well. Especially since he wanted to leave by 7:30am. I'm now trying to get everyone ready and I have to admitt... I now have an attitude. I'm pissed. Then my daughter comes down and was like oh so where are you guys going out of? I was like I hope to god that we are not going to be waiting at the dock for you like the last time for almost 1 hr! She then has an attitude. Now I've decided it is not going to be a good day for me out there with all of them. Now I've decided I'm not going. My husband walks in and asks my daughter what is wrong? She wont tell him. He keeps asking her and she (now the tears are starting) tells him that I yelled at her. So he was like oh.. I know.. she has a big attitude today, I'm thinking of telling her to just stay home. I was like you are a f---ing A$$----! I wouldn't go out one that freaking boat with you today even if you paid me 1,000,000. Then he gets the nerve to start yelling right in my face like a maniac! screaming with his nose touching my nose. So I basically told him to leave and just get out of my face. (of course I'm being nice here). Then he continued yelling and was like.. sure you get up and go for your walk but you don't wake anyone up before you leave. I was like you didn't say.. wake me up before you leave (he always does when he wants me to) so I just thought that you were getting up when I got back. He is still yelling.... So point blank I told him to drop dead today. I know that, that is very mean but I just couldn't take it anymore.

So now, I'm home all by myself enjoying the peace and quite. At about noon, I am going to go to my friends house and hang out for a little while in her pool. This way I won't even be here when he gets home about 1pm. I just hate it when they get a bug up their butt. I just ruins the whole day, week, and sometimes the month.

Again, sorry that this was dart board this morning. But I do feel much better getting it out.

2peas challenge: Whats your favorite summer time fruit and how do you eat it? I just love strawberries. I can eat them just by themselves or with a little whipped cream. I also love cherries, just rinse and eat.

I hope everyone has a much better day then mine.

I Can't Remember

Here it is Monday again. I swear the weekend went by sooooooo fast that I could not remember that today was Monday! I hate when that happens. This only means that my whole week is going to be off.

I really can't wait for my kids to go back to school. It is like the minute August comes around they are bored out of their minds and don't know what to do with themselves. You know when they go back to school you stay on track with your days also. I like it also, because believe it or not I'm busier when they are in school. I love all the activity.

Nothing really going on here today. It is going to be another HHH so I may soak up some rays today. I did finish 2 lo's that I hope to post later or tomorrow. I might try to get 2 more done today.

2peas challenge:What helps you get through Mondays? Well, I think 2 peas helps me get through most Mondays. I love getting on the message board to see what everyone is doing.

A Day for Scrappin

As I posted yesterday, I went to a crop yesterday. It included 5 five ladies from 2 peas. Me, Vikki, Melissa, Heather and Christina. We held it at Your Happy Place in E. Northport. If you've never been there and you are in the area check them out. Debbie and Dawn were absolutely WONDERFUL! We are going to make this a monthly meet, which I'm very happy about. It was very interesting for me since it was my very first crop. Those ladies are very talented! I can't wait to be as good as them.

I have a few lo's that I did and actually was able to scan this morning so far. These are for a small album that I'm putting together for one of my senior wrestlers who is going off to college and keeps bugging me for the 2nd set of pictures that I have of him (he lost the 1st set). So I decided that if I put them in an album he won't be able to lose that quickly.

He is the kid in the green/black. He is a pretty good wrestler. He took 1st place in almost every meet and tournament. He took 4th in the Counties. I wish him so much luck, joy, happiness in all his years to come. He is a good kid. A character, but a good kid.

I have 2 other lo's done also, just didn't get to take pic's of them and upload yet. Maybe that will be something to do later on today.

2 peas challenge: What is your favorite restaurant and what makes it great? My favorite restaurant is not even open any more... boooo whooo. It was a little hole in the wall place that was the best. Its name was Mangano's and it had the best Italian dinners in the world. People actually drove 30-45 mins for take out! Thank goodness the most I ever had drive to get their dinners was 15 mins. Plus, the owner and his son were the nicest people you could meet. I miss them terribly. Now that they are gone, I really don't have a favorite place to go. I do enjoy going to this other little Italian place called Spanos (owned by Greeks, very nice also). Their food is not as good as Mangano's but it is close and you get nice portions which is good for my husband.

Cropping Saturday

Good morning. Well it is going to be another HHH (hazy,hot & humid) day here on Long Island. Yesterday, I did some housecleaning that just needed to be done.

Today I'm pretty excited! I'm going to my very first crop! There are some ladies on 2 peas that actually live on Long Island and a while ago I posted if anyone knew of a place or wanted to get together for a crop. This one lady Heather decided to try to organize something and got in touch with this fairly new scrapbooking store on the North Shore (Your Happy Place) and asked if we can hold our crop there. They were happy to help! So it is today from 12-6. I just can't wait. I don't really know what to expect when I get there. The only places to shop on the South Shore is M's and J's. I also can't wait to use all their great machines and punches. Since I'm still pretty new at this, I really have not invested in a bunch of stuff yet. So this will be something for me to talk about tomorrow.

Yesterday, Sofia was so kind to post a challenge and I just never got back here to do it.

2peas challenge for Friday: What were you like in High School? Hmmm... I would have to say that I was a tough kid in High School. No one ever picked on me or my friends. I could get right in your face if I had to. And I didn't care if you were a girl or a boy. I was nice until you pissed me off. I was in the "in between" crowd. I was on the softball team and the drill team. I did not do clubs too much. I think I did the Art club 2 years.

I think I'm about the same as I was then. I don't let anyone try to pull one over me. I usually stand my ground. If you get nasty with me... watch out because your getting it back 3 fold. I am very nice, loving person until you piss me off.

Well hope everyone has a Peaceful Day!

Another Hot One.

It is still pretty hazy, hot and humid here on Long Island. I don't care for the humidity. Give me the HOT, but not humid.

Yesterday was a pretty hectic day. Did my walk as I posted yesterday, and my situps. Then went to the car ins. company to get insurance on my motorcycle! Had to wait, which I was not upset about, but I had already called them with all the info and they told me that it would be ready. So I get there and the receptionist asked my name and I told her. She went into the back and told the lady, Luz, that I was there. Well, Luz then tells her (mind you I can hear them) to tell me that she needs a check for 475.00. The comes out to tell me and I'm like what could possibly be 475.00? Luz told me over the phone only 15 mins. ago that it was 121.00. So this poor girl (now caught in the middle) goes back to Luz and asks for me, (remember I can still hear them). Luz now has an attitude. Tells the girl, well 252.00 if for her other bike and 121.00 for this bike and I really don't know what the other money is for, but tell her to make the check out to us. The poor girl comes back to tell me. I say to her... You know what ask Luz to come out. Now she really has an attitude ( I guess because she had to get up). I just nicely ask what is all the extra money for? She says, well you next payment on the other bike is going to be due on Aug 7th so I thought you were going to pay for that now. I was like who the Hell are you to assume that I didn't already send out a payment and then have the nerve to add it onto something else. Needless to say she didn't really like that. I was like I just want to pay for this bike right now! So she comes up with a # $174.00. So I say what is the extra 53.00 for? She then tells me that she is not sure but I guess they are charging you 53.00 for the 9 days that are left on your policy for this year. I was like... You've got to be kidding me! It costs me 121.00 for the full year and then they want to charge me 53.00 for 9 freaking days! I think that is insane. Then she changes her tune (I guess she realized that didn't sound right after she said it). Then she is like ohhh ... I think it is 26.00 for the 9 days and then they added an addition fee to the policy. I was so mad, that I just wrote a check for 174.00 just to get away from her. I was afraid I might jump over the counter and hurt her. I don't remember the last time someone got to me like that. Grabbed my ins. cards for the motorcycle and left.

I get home... and guess what???? How did you guess? Yep.. I was informed by my daughter that there is a hissing sound coming from my tire! Yep... a hole in my tire! So now I've got to get a new tire. My daughters boyfriend went with me to his cousins shop where I ended up getting 2 new back tires. FUN! I really lucked out that we went when we did. The tires for my truck can cost anywhere from 90-150. He had 2 tires that he ordered by mistake and just wanted to get rid of them..... ok.. can you say SALE! Yep.. I got both tires for a wonderful $50.00! I could not believe it! YIPPEE!

Now that the tires are changed. I'm going to relax for about 30 mins. I've been going since 6am. Well my wonderful son DJ asks if he can now take my truck to go to the gym. I was like NO! He got mad, but I still needed to get over to DMV to register the motorcycle. So I tried to relax for 15 mins, then drove him to the gym and went to DMV where I waited for over 90 mins for my # to be called. Once up to the counter everything went smoothly. The bike has a new plate on it and registered!

Believe it or not, it is now about 4pm! Yes I said 4pm. Still have no idea whats for dinner. So, I hop in the truck and go grocery shopping. I've got to tell you, when it is hot and humid I really don't like to cook. Maybe BBQ but nothing inside if possible. So it was going to be a sandwich night. I just couldn't even bare the thought of standing in front of the BBQ.

I was doing laundry during the day also.. and well.... the dryer stops working! Now I've got to go to the laundry mat to dry! I hate that. Can't wait to get that fixed. When it is hot and humid the last place you want to be is in the laundry mat! lol

So, that was my pretty hectic day yesterday with a few other little things added in. This morning I did my walk 2 1/4 miles. I have not done any situps today yet. I hurt my neck yesterday and I'm not sure I want to aggravate it.

Today, I really don't have anything planned out. Just a few little errands and that is really it.

I hope everyone has a Wonderful day!

Heck its Hot out there

I really don't even know where to begin today. I really should start with yesterday since I didn't get to blog at all.

Yesterday was the "BIG" road trip to Boston with my friend who needed a driving partner and I got sucked in. It is a long drive! It is about 4 hrs there and turn around and drive back another 4 hrs, ugh. It was very HOT yesterday and she informs me when I get in the truck that her air is not working! Need I say "HOT,HOT,HOT". Oh and I'm sure I mentioned in previous posts that she had to take her 4 yr old with us.

Ok.... So I get up at at 4:15am take a shower,dress, blowdry the hair a little and get myself ready for her to pick me up at 5:30. Well, she didn't show up until 6am. Then we had to stop so she could get some coffee and her daughter needed donuts. Ok.. we finally get on the road. Drive through Long Island, Queens, now going through the Bronx, getting over the Throgs Neck and her daughter decides she is hungry and wants to stop for breakfast. We were like we are not stopping until we get 1/2 through CT. She got a little mad and then I reminded her she has donuts. So that held her off. She was pretty good for most of the ride. Which is really good for her. Sometimes (most of the time) she is very bratty.

The whole ride, no problems. The minute we get to the exit for Boston we get lost! I swear. I'm not sure if we took the wrong fork at the exit or what. So it took us and extra 10 mins to find where we needed to be. We got there that is what matters most. Now the boys had called and wanted to know how long we were going to be and we told them about 10-15 mins. They were like ok.. we are going to start to bring down our stuff then. We pull up, and they are not there and neither is their stuff. So she calls them and they say they are coming down. I go to look for them as they are coming down and the 2 of them are walking down EMPTY handed! I was like "What the heck is your stuff?" They replied that it was still upstairs. So I say, "Well what the heck are you waiting for, me?" They laughed. I then said, "Go get all your stuff you lazy brats and lets get going!" I could not believe it. They both were expecting my friend and I to carry their stuff down from the dorm to the car. I don't what these 17 year olds are thinking sometimes. I swear.

Now the trip back was just TONS of fun. The 4 yr old is tired and getting a little cranky by now. Did I mention, still no nap for her. It is about 11:30am. The boys start to aggravate her, especially her brother Craig. It was getting a little out of hand and we didn't even get out of Boston yet and still had 4 hrs to drive. I said to myself, I will never take that trip with her again!

We finally got back home about 4:30pm. I could not wait to get out of the truck. I was sweating from head to toe. It was freaking HOT! That was pretty much my day yesterday.

Today, I got up and did my 2 mile walk, I did 260 sit-ups (trying to add some everyday), made the coffee, put up a load of laundry and now trying to catch up with you guys. I really need to finish cleaning this house today and finish the laundry. For those of you who read my last post.... I did about 10 things on my list that day. Not too bad, I guess.

Now for the 2peas challenge: We usually will go to the beach either by boat or take the 4x4 right on the beach. If not... then I will just blast the a/c and relax watching a movie.

Hope everyone has a GREAT day.

Too much to do, so little time

Well, here we are its Tuesday. I have tons to do today and hoping I will be able to get through 1/2 my list.

To Do List

1. Walk 2 miles

2. Do at least 200 sit-ups

3. Sweep the floors

4. Vaccum the rugs

5. Write on my blog

6. Check out 2peas

7. Take Joseph to the dr.

8. Make my dr. appt's.

9. Clean the stove/oven

10. Do laundry

11. Call mom & dad

12. Go grocery shopping (cupboard is empty)

13. Return the kids movies

14. Figure out something for dinner

I'm sure that there are tons of other stuff that really need to be done, but can't think of them right this second. I am happy to say that I have finished the first 5 things on my list already! yeah! Now to work on the other 9.

Tomorrow morning I am taking the ride to Boston with my friend (she didn't want to drive the 3 1/2 hrs by herself) to pick up her son and friend from wrestling camp. I don't know how I got roped into this trip, but it will be nice to get away from my house and kids for the day. We are leaving here at 5:45am. So that means no walk for us in the morning. Maybe I will be able to get it in later in the evening. I hate to miss a day. Heck sometimes your body needs a rest for a day. This will be a very interesting trip going there. She is taking her 4 year old with us! I think it is too long for a 4 year old in the car. Her husband is staying home tomorrow, but won't take care of the kid. I think that is wrong. I personally think her husband can be an idiot sometimes, but that is me, and most husbands are idiots sometimes. Anyway..... It should be interesting. I'm sure I'll talk about it tomorrow night.

2peas challenge: What is your favorite new CHA item or pp line? I really like the Basic Grey! Just love the use of colors.

Hope everyone has a TERRIFIC day.

Let the Sunshine!

Here it is Monday again! The beginning of a new week. At least the sun is finally shining here, that is a plus for us. I've already gone for my walk this morning and done my sit-ups (still don't see any results, ugh). Sitting here, having a cup of coffee (my first of the day) and deciding what time I will just say..... "heck with the house today, I'm going to soak up some rays".

I really don't have much to report from yesterday. I was not feeling well due to all the rain that we have had it caught up with me and my r/a. I was pretty swollen the whole day and in alot of pain so I did nothing the whole day.

2peas challenge: what is your biggest fear? Hmmmm.... I don't know what my biggest fear is. I guess it would have to be of dying. I fear that I will never get to see my children get married. I fear that I will never get to see or hold a grandchild. I think that might be it. I never really thought about too much because I live for each day since I almost died 14 years ago.

Hope everyone has a Wonderful day!

It's Sunday

Well here we are at the end of our weekend. I pretty much did nothing this weekend. I really shouldn't say that. I did manage to do some scrapbooking and of course my walks every morning. The weather on the east coast has not been great the last 4-5 days! The last really nice, sunny day was I believe last Tuesday. It has been very gray, gloomy, and boy has it rained every day since then.

The kids, as you may have guessed, are bored to death. My son DJ has been sitting around just watching movies all day long and when he isn't doing that he has gone to the gym to work out. This kid is getting HUGE! Two days ago, my 3 kids (that still live here) were taking pictures of their muscles! It was the funniest thing. I can't wait to develope the pictures to do some scrap lo's of them. The first two pictues are DJ. They took better pictures also.. I just can't find what folder they put them. KIDS!

This next picture is of Joseph he is so funny! He is finally getting a growth spurt! About time that is for sure. He is 15 and weighs only 96 lbs soaking wet! He is just about 5' 1", but boy he is strong as an ox.

Now the boys make me laugh but I wish I could find the pictures that have my daughter also. I may have to edit or update later. Then of course you have to add my husband to the mix. I would post the pictures, but I don't want anyone to go into shock! lol. I have to say.. He still doesn't look bad. He was a bodybuilder many, many years ago. He even did weighlifting competions. But as we all know... with age the body starts to go. It is still cute to see him with the kids posing and flexing his muscles.

2peas challenge for today: What is one scrapbook item that you don't have that you are dying for? Since I'm still fairly new to the whole world of scrapbooking, I don't really have a lot items. So I would really love a die cutting machine (with a bunch of dies) a larger trimmer, the decorative trimmer (the one that does swells and waves) Shoot there are soooooooo many things that I want. I don't have the time to list everything. But that is just a few of the things that I would like to get within the next month or so.

Hope everyone has a Terrific day!

It's a Stormy Saturday

Usually I get on here and talk about what I did yesterday and this morning already. As most of you who visit here know, I usually walk about 2 1/4 miles everyday. Done that already, plus... 220 sit-ups! What the heck was I thinking? But today... I think I will just do the 2peas challenge.

Blog about someone special to you ....who brings out the best in you.

Well the first person that comes to mind would be my little sister. My sister Tracy and I are very close. We are 6 years apart in age. I live on Long Island and she has lived in Las Vegas for 10 years now. It is very hard being that far away from each other. I try to get there about 2 times a year and she tries to come here at least 1 time a year. We talk to each other almost everyday, thank god for web cam, lol.

Tracy was 13 years old when I had my son Jonathon. She was always there with him. Those two were inseparable. She is also his God-Mother. I mean really... who picks a 13 year old to be a God-Mother. ME! Those two are still very, very close and Jonathon lives only about 5 mins from her. Sometimes... she even thinks she is his mother, lol.

I think we are each others inspiration. She is such a loving, caring person. She is always there for me. All I have to do is pick up the phone and she is there. She keeps me level headed (well tries) I can sometimes lose it over something very stupid. We like to goof around and have fun all the time. One time we went up to the strip ( Las Vegas) and we were goofing around in one of the stores trying on all kinds of funny hats. My other sister, Kelly, took the picture of us. She doesn't like to goof around as much.

By the way... she is the skinny little one that you can barely see because I'm taking up the whole photo. She would yell at me right now because I said that, lol. We just love being together. I can't wait to get back out there next month for a fun filled 9 days!

Wishing everyone a Wonderful Day!

Yeah! It's Friday!

Ok, not that that means much to me. I'm a SAHM, lol. It just means no running around for the next 2 days.

I think I have finally got my Scrapping Juices finally flowing again. I don't know what the heck was wrong with me for over a week. I just couldn't get anything done. I didn't even want to look at pictures! How the heck is that possible, lol. As stated yesterday I was able to complete 2 lo's, hopefully they will show up somewhere on this post, lol, hopefully.

The first one is of my son DJ and my niece Alley. They had so much fun on the jetski that day. The second one is of them also at the beach. This was the first time Alley was every at the beach. She had so much fun.

2peas challenge: what are my weekend plans? Well, my plans have been cancelled! ugh. Due to the weather we are having here, it is supposed to rain all weekend and I was going to go to Montauk Point with my friend. Being at Montauk in the rain is not very fun so we cancelled and we will see what next weekend brings us!

Hope everyone has a Wonderful Day!

A gloomy Thursday

I think I have to start with last night. I was in a pretty good mood and then it hit me...... A MASSIVE toothache! OMG! I could not believe it. It started about 6pm and would not stop. I took a pain killer with hopes that it would help, but it didn't. I waited it out and was also starving! I (for some reason) was dying for a turkey and cheese sandwich. So at about 7:30 I finally decided I was going to attempt eating this sandwich. It was very good. Do I have to tell you.. my toothache was not any better and probably got a little worse. So I decided to take 1/2 a pain killer with hopes again the pain would disappear. I waited patiently. No relief. Then around 9:30 I started to get very light headed and woooozzy. I figured it was the pain meds doing that and maybe I should go and lay down now. That is what I did but I have to tell you, still having pain. I am pretty sure I ended up passing out around 10:30 laying across the bed corner to opposite corner. DH came in and was trying to push me over. lol... Finally, I moved, and no pain! yeah.

I got up this morning and there was some tooth pain. I decided right away to take 3 tylenol before it gets any worse and then went for my walk. I could barely move today. I swear I was moving in slow motion. My friend showed up today (that is because it is very gray and much cooler today). It was nice to have someone to walk with today due to the fact I was moving at her pace today. We made plans last week to go out to Montauk Point this Saturday. It is suppose to be nice out and I love just walking around and window shop. We will probably go out to the Lighthouse also. It should be fun and it gets me away from my house for a day. lol

I was finally able to get my butt moving on some LO's. I used photo's of my son DJ and my niece Alley at the beach for one LO. That was Alleys first time at a beach (they live in Las Vegas). Then the other LO is of my son DJ and Alley on the jetski. She didn't want to get off that thing (neither do my kids). I think the LO's came out ok.

2peas challenge: List 5 things that put you in a good mood.

1. CHOCOLATE!

2. A nice Hot Bubble Bath

3. A long talk with my sister

4. Sitting outside in the sun

5. Listening to music

Hope you have a Sunny Day!

I can't believe it!

I can't believe that it took about 8 hrs for my post that I wrote this morning to get on here! That is just insane! I also pisses me off. I don't think it should take that long for anything to post to a site. It is just pure CRAZYNESS! Ok... I'm better now (I think).

Anyway, I wanted to post some pictures of my sons truck that he got last night. He is pretty excited about it. I guess most 17 year olds would be. lol

Ok. that is it for me for now. If I'm bored and have nothing to do later I might be back.

Wake up Wednesday!

Good Morning! I did not get on here yesterday. We decided Monday night to take our boat out for day yesterday! I really should say morning. It was going to be a scorcher yesterday and it was the best thing we decided! I got up and went for my walk yesterday a little earlier and you may have guested it ... my friend did not show up again. Oh well. I did my 2 miles and went and got the ice for the cooler and headed home. DH was waiting for me. He had pretty much everything ready. All I had to do was jump into the shower to get the sweat off and put on a bathing suit. We were out of here! We got down to the ramp at about 8am and we were off to cool breezes and water of Sore Thumb. I love it there. It is very peaceful (until about 12 noon). We were all by ourselves until that time when we started to get bombarded by about 15 other boats. I looked at my DH and said.. Ok.. time to get out of here. At 1pm we loaded the kids up and we were out of there before it got any worse. What a beautiful time we had!

I was so exhausted after all that that, I couldn't do anything else for the rest of the day! By the time I got to jump in for my shower (3:35pm) all I wanted to do was sleep, (I think old age is catching up to me, lol).

Exciting news.... My DS (DJ) bought a 93' Ford Bronco (Full size). He is very excited! He couldn't wait to show me everything that was in it. I had a hard time getting in the damn thing, but it is very nice.

This morning I am moving pretty slowly. I don't know how I got up and even did my walk! My back is killing me. I guess from the beach and the boat. I hope it gets better soon. I hate it when my back is hurting. I just can't do anything.

2peas challenge: What is your favorite summer memory? Well, this is tough for me. I have soooo many wonderful summer memories it would be too hard to pick one. I love and cherish all the special summers that we spent out on the boat and Sore Thumb when the kids were little. Those are probably the best.

Hope everyone has a TERRIFIC DAY!

A New week!

Here it is Monday again! ugh. Well as usual I got up and went for my walk at about 6:30. My friend showed up a little late, but at least she showed up today. I had started without her this morning because I wasn't sure if she was going to show again today. She actually surprised me. We walked about 3 1/2 laps and then she started to tell me that she is not going to be able to do any more. She is stopping. I was like whatever you have to do for you. I am going to continue. I don't expect anyone to do anything they can't. She was just running out of steam already after 2 laps. She was like I will see you tomorrow. I said, Ok. that is fine, see you tomorrow. I continued and did 2 1/4 miles today. It is pretty hot out there already! at 6:45am they said that it was a cool 82 high humidity. It's the humidity that kills you.lol.

As I mentioned in my last post,.. we went to see the movie CLICK yesterday. It was very good. My sister-in-law couldn't stop talking about it. That is a good thing, that means she really liked it. That Adam Sandler never lets you down, lol.

For those of you that have been reading my blog lately, just a quick note, My mom is still in the hospital! She was supposed to come home yesterday, but none of the drs signed for her to be released! ugh. So needless to say, she is pissed! Hopefully today she will be home.

My DH cleaned up part of the basement for me to finally get some of my scrapbooking stuff down there and have a place to actually do my scrapping! It looks pretty good. I might need more space though! lol. I want to get a couple of cubes to store my papers in. But it will do for now. I did manage to get another page done. It is of my DH on his Harley! I really like this lo. Hope you do also.

My 2peas challenge question: What is your favorite amusement park ride? I would have to say mine would be almost any water ride. I like the water raft ride at six flags probably the most.

No plans for today.... Just going to try to soak up some sun! Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Yes, it is still Sunday!

OMG, I just got home from seeing CLICK with my sister-in-law, my daughter and son. It was so good. I can't believe how funny it was. I do have to say... I did cry during this movie.

Next movie is Pirates of the Caribbean. I can't wait to watch Johnny Depp. I just love him. He is drop dead gorgeous!

ok.. I just wanted to update a little.

Just another Sun(ny) Day!

Hello all! Well, I pretty much had a boring day yesterday. Didn't really feel like doing much of anything. I hate it when I get like that. Then around 5pm my DH said "lets get out of here" so we did. We took a long drive and went to Smiths Point. It is just beautiful there. Take your 4 wheel drive right on the beach. We stayed and looked around for awhile and then drove to the park. After about an 1 1/2 we started to drive home. We stopped to eat at Boulder Creek, I've never been there before. It was very nice. I wasn't too hungry so I got a burger and a baked sweet potato. Very good. yummmm.

Today, as normal, got up and went for my walk. And again today, my friend who is supposed to be my partner didn't show up. So 2 1/4 miles I did by myself again. Ohhh well, life goes on!

Today, I am hoping that I can get my husband to clean up the basement (which is going to be my scraproom). He has all his toys down there that were supposed to be moved out to the garage that he built 2 months ago for his toys! Of course, the basement never got cleaned out with his older toys and he just added more new toys to the garage. UGH... So that is what I am hoping to do today before it gets too hot and humid and then all I will want to do is go and lay out in the sun.

2peas challenge: I think that I would have to say my truck! I just love it. I don't think I could manage without it. And then my bed because I would never be able to sleep comfortably with it.

Hope you all have a Great Day.

Waking up to a wonderful day.

Good morning to all. I am not going to blog a lot this morning but hopefully will be back later on today.

Yesterday, I met with an old friend who is here visiting. We had lunch and then we went back to where she was staying and sat out at the pool just talking for over 3 hrs! I couldn't believe how fast the time was going by. My DH called to see if I was ok. lol. How sweet!

Then last night we took the boat out. We were going crabbing. Someone told my DH that they were catching crabs like crazy out there. So we decided to go, it seemed like it was a little early in the month for them but what the heck. Needless to say.... I don't know what state this guy was in when he was crabbing but I have to tell you that any crabs we saw were little ones. We don't take little ones. They have to be about 6 inches across. It was fun though out on the water. We all had a great time.

So today I went for my walk and you may have guessed it, my friend that is suppose to be my partner didn't show up again this morning. Oh well.. You know what.. I don't do this for anyone except myself. I just have to remember that. lol.

For anyone that was here yesterday and read my blog, just a little note. My mom is doing much better and hopefully will be home today. Thank you to everyone that sent prayers.

That is it for now. Hope everyone has a SUNNY Day!

Hazy,Hot & Humid

Good Morning to all. I have a lot to talk about this morning.

Lets start with yesterday. Well after my walk and hanging out on the computer for a little while, I started to feel depressed. I couldn't understand what was bothering me. All I wanted to do was lay down and cry. I pretty much did nothing most of the day except my walk, and drive my son to the gym for his workout.

Then around 6:30pm my husband said "lets get out of there for a little while and get something to eat". I of course said ok! So, I had no idea where we were going. I just thought we would go to the diner for a nice little meal, (that is usually French Toast for me, lol). But we didn't and he was driving down to the water. I couldn't imagine where we were going. Then it dawned on me! He wanted seafood (which by the way, I don't eat! ugh). I was ok with that. I figured I could find something on the menu to suit me. Well let me tell you this menu was all about the seafood. They had all seafood appetizer, soup and entrees! There was however one steak dish and one chicken dish. I opted for the chicken! I have to say it was quite beautiful watching the sunset on the water and the partyboats coming in. Very beautiful! And the chicken was awesome.

Just as I was finishing my meal, my cell phone rings and its my dad. I just figured he was calling to see what was going on. They live in Las Vegas (everyone, my mom,dad,sisters, and brothers.. ohh and my oldest son). Needless to say, BAD NEWS! But he starts off with the usual.. HI, what's going on? UMMM... I just wanted to let you know that I had to bring mommy into the hospital, but everything is good now. They say she had a mild heart attack. I was like OMG! and of course starting to cry, in the restaurant. Now my husband is getting upset also. I don't normally cry, I'm the strong one. But when we almost lost my mom 11 years ago due to 9 brain aneurysm's I get very emotional. At that time (11 years ago) I happened to get the same feeling for most of the morning. I was upset, depressed and cried for no apparent reason. It just didn't occur to me that something was wrong with my mom again when this "feeling" came over me yesterday. My dad didn't even want to call me. He didn't want me to hop on a plane right away. He is funny like that.

I called my sister and yelled at her for not calling me. She was like.. Hey he wouldn't let me. He didn't want you jumping on a plane right away especially since we don't have all the details yet. She also was like..He didn't want to call you at all. I told him that once mommy was stabile you need to call Lynn. You know she is going to be mad at you if you don't. Which I would've been.

Happy to report she is feeling much better right now. They of course kept her over night. My mom is very funny. When I spoke with her last night she said to me " You know, this all happened because I quit smoking 8 days ago!" Yes, she is a comedian my mother. lol Gotta love her!

I will tell you,,, that once I got the news from my dad. I actually started to feel a little better. My mom and I have some kind of connection mentally I guess. Who knows.

On a bright note. When I got home I decided to go and check all my e-mails and too my surprise I had an email from Denise. Yesteday was her birthday and she was having a contest for a RAK and all you needed to do was visit her blog and comment. I was happy to visit her blog and comment. But to my surprise, I won! I never win anything. This is very exciting to me. I could not believe that I won. What a very nice thing for someone to do.

As for today.... It is very Hazy, Hot & Humid here on Long Island. I have already gone for my walk. And I am happy to say that my friend actually showed up today! Yeah!!! This afternoon I am meeting with an old friend for lunch. She is from here, but moved to Florida about a year ago. She is here for a 10 days visiting. It will be really nice to see her.

That is really it for me today. I hope everyone out there has a TERRIFIC DAY!

Gray skies are gonna clear up!

Well good morning to all. I have to say that it poured out all night long into this morning. It did manage to stop raining at about 5am. That is good for me because I leave to go do my walk at 6:15am. I got down to the track and stretched out like normal... waiting for my friend to show (which did not happen again today). At about 6:30 I start my walk. There were not many people walking this morning down there. Everyone probably thought that it was going to be pouring out down there, it wasn't. Anyway, I got about 1 3/4 miles done when it started to mist out with a few little drizzles. I kept on trucking! I was going to finish doing 2 1/2 miles today. I am happy to say that I did! I did drizzle just a little bit for about one lap around the track then it stopped again. After my walk.. I did more stretches and came home to do my sit-ups and other exercises. It is a good feeling when I'm all done. I don't like getting up that early to do, but it does feel good afterward.

It looks like the skies are trying their hardest to clear up today! This is good for me. I do not function well in dark, gloomy weather. I like the sun to shine. It is a little more fun when the sun is shining.

As for todays blogger challenge.... I don't know if I really had a favorite show.. well... maybe it was the original ER. Just love George Clooney! After Anthony Edwards left I stopped watching!

Well that is really it for me today. I know that I said it yesterday... but hopefully I will get some lo's done so I can finally post something new. I have not been very successful at getting this done this week. Until tomorrow... hope all you peas have a Wonderful Day!

Gray Wednesday

Good Morning to all! Yes, it is a gray Wednesday morning here on Long Island.

I've gotten up this morning (and I might add, on time this morning!) gone for my walk, did 2 1/4 miles today. Then came home did all my situps and other exercises. I made a cup of coffee as everyone one else in my house are still asleep. This is the most peaceful time of the day. I really love that time. This is also the time that I really get to spend on this computer.

I really don't have anything going on today. Yesterday was a pretty boring day. I just sat around and stared at pictures. I might add that I did not get anything done with them lol. I'm in a slump, come on.... sometimes that happens! lol

As for all you peas out there... the question for today was give a tip for organizing your scraproom/area. Well,..I have to tell, I have absolutely no organizing going on in this area right now. I'm in the middle of setting up a scrapping section in my basement and all my stuff (ok.. a lot of it) is all sitting on my diningroom table all at one end. So, I really don't have any tips. But I can't wait to read all the blogs so I can get some. lol.

Wishing you all a Wonderful Wednesday!

Oh.... It's Tuesday!

Well Good Morning to all that come and visit. It is Tuesday at about 8:20am est.
I must tell you all that this morning got off to a bad start. I normally get up to walk during the week at 6am, but this morning I didn't get up until 6:30am! Wow... I'm going to be so late (I said to myself). See I meet my friend at the track usually every morning so that we can do our walk.Normally she is the one late or just doesn't show up. We have been walking everyday (almost) since May 1st. I have only missed 3 days of walking. I missed the first time because we had horrible thunder storms and it was pouring out and the 2nd time was because my son had surgery that morning and then the 3rd time was about a week ago and again horrible down pours of rain. Did I mention that we even walk on the weekend! My friend usually has her little daughter with her and so if it is even just a little sprinkle of rain or they say it might rain in the morning she won't show up! So needless to say she has missed more. (Sorry, rambling on about much of nothing). But today she seemed to try to make me feel bad that I was late. That seemed to upset me a little and I really don't know why. So thanks for letting me vent this, lol, I really needed it.

After I finished my walk, I did my stretches, ohhh that felt good. And my cell phone rings once I get to my car. I say to myself "hmmm wonder what Danny needs?" I was right! It was Danny on the phone. He just wanted to check up on me! How Sweet was that? So that made me feel alot better. Since then the morning has been looking a little more cheery! And the sun has made an appearance! Yeah for me. I would love to just go out and soak it all up!

Today, I really don't have anything planned out to do. I really want to get moving on a scrapbook that I'm giving as a gift to on of my senior wrestlers whom I'm pretty close with. But really haven't thought much on it. I know his parents are giving him a party before he leaves for college and he really wanted the photos that I took of him this year (which I already gave him the copies, but he lost them) So I decided to make him a small scrap book. What do you guys think? Do you think that that is a good gift? Well, I hope that it comes out really cute!

Now for all the bloggers on 2peas.... I'm not sure I have a favorite BBQ receipe. I know my hubsand loves when I do grilled flounder for him. My 17 year old just loves his steak, the 15 year pretty much is a hot dog nut, my daughter will eat pretty much anything off the grill and I will always have a boars head hot dog with cheese. My husband also loves my potato salad and mac. salad. I'm sure there are other things.. like corn on the cob, chicken that I do. I've even done baked clams! There is so much for the BBQ.

Well, I'm off for now.. Hope everyone has a TERRIFIC day!

It's Monday already?

Here it is Monday! ugh... such a beautiful weekend went so fast! It is supposed to be pretty nice here for most of the day. Too bad I have like one millon phone calls to make starting at 9:30. Then getting a massage this afternoon. So it will go quick I think.

I really need to get my butt moving on some scrapbooking. I haven't done anything in about a day and 1/2. I just don't know what takes me so long sometimes. Its like the photos are not talking to me yet. This is the most time consuming thing for me about scrapbooking. I seem to have a hard time with the not just the photos, but the papers that should go with them. I can take up to 1 full week to do a layout because of that. It is sickening, I know.This is something that I will have to try to work on. Maybe I will be able to get some pointers from some ladies when I do this crop night at the end of the month. I sure hope someone there has some pointers! I could use all the help that is out there. lol

Other than that, nothing much is going on. Just alot of Monday stuff! (Is the weekend really over?) I hope everyone out ther has a WONDERFUL MONDAY!

Wonderful Sunday!

Well it is about 10pm. I can't believe that I didn't get on here at all today. I got up as usual and did my walk. Came home swept the floors. Then at about 9am the Wimbeldon Mens Championship Tennis match came on. I just love to watch tennis, and so does my husband and 1 son. Todays final had Federer and Nadal. What an awesome match up! I (to be honest) was rooting for Nadal. Heck Federer had already won 3 Wimbeldon Finals what did he need another one for. lol.

Well, the 1st set didn't go to well for my boy Nadal! He didn't even get on the scoreboard! It was 6-0. I thought for sure this was only going to go 3 sets! Well the second set had you glued to your seat. It went to a tie breaker and of course Federer won 7-6. Again, not looking good for Nadal. Then the 3 set... wait ... did I say tie breaker again? Yep.. it was another tie breaker and Nadal finally won a set 7-6. Now things are flowing. I'm thinking to myself, he might actually pull this off. Well.. it didn't happen. Depressed I was! booo whoooo.. Nadal went down in 4 sets. Well, like Nadal said in his little interview.... I will be back next year and Roger better watch out.

After that my husband and I decided to lay out in the wonderful sun. It was just a beautiful day. I love to soak up the sun when possible. Then we decided to order something to eat and have them deliver it. By the way did I mention that we had no kids home! yeah... lol They were all out. Now that is what I call a Wonderful Sunday!

A good start

Well hello! I know it is about 9 am est. I've been up since 6 am. I've gone and done my walk, stretching, sit-ups, and made coffee. WOW! I've been pretty busy. lol. Now as soon as I get off of this computer, I will attempt to clean up the mess the kids left last night in the kitchen and livingroom. I really should just leave it and see if they clean, but we know kids, they won't do anything on their own unless they are told to do it.

I have completed 2 more LO's for my MUST CROP, NO SHOP Challenge. I feel like I'm starting to slack off. We will see. I would sometimes rather be outside just soaking up the sun! Especially on a beautiful day like today! Well anyway here are my two LO's for you to see. They are really pretty special. Hope you enjoy.

What a day!

Well today started out as a normal day. It finally didn't rain (thank god) and I got up at about 6:am to get ready to go for my walk at the track, which my friend who walks with me hasn't been making it. She is the one who picked 6:30am to walk. I would've stayed at 7am. I seem to need that extra 1/2 hr. lol. So any way.. I'm down there stretching out... and it is now 6:30. To my surprise, She is late! ugh. So as usual, I start without her. I walked 1/4 mile before I saw her truck. So I stopped at our starting point.So we can walk together. I'm waiting.. She is still not in the parking lot. I can't believe it! I'm like where did she go. It only takes about 1 min. to get from where I saw her to the parking lot. I could've walked another 1/4 mile (it takes me about 3 mins to walk a 1/4). The to my big surprise, there she is. Now she seems to be taking awhile to get from the truck to the track. So I figure she has her 4 year old with her. NOPE, wrong again! She still didn't have her sneakers on! So I'm losing it. I calm myself before she gets on the track. We start walking and she was like. Sorry I'm late...I just had to get gas and you know.. my truck takes forever! I was like.. Shoot... I didn't pick freakin' 6:30 am to walk you did. She didn't walk the 3 days before, because she thought it was going to rain. Some partner she is turning out to be. lol. Well, we finished our walk and of course my little pet peeve with her it the fact that she does not stretch out afterwards! As usual she left immediately!

So now I get home.. And start cleaning. I started all my laundry, vacuumed the floors, swept the floors, and febreezed everything! Then the sun decided to shine so I decided to go and sit out in the back! yeah for me. Now I'm just deciding what to do for dinner. My 2 son's are out and my daughter is going to work in a few. So it is just the hubby and I.

Well,, I think that makes for some day!

Loads of fun!

Hello to all my friends! Today I was able to take pictures of all the LO's that I've done since July 1st! This is for my MUST CROP, NO SHOP challenge. I've been very busy. I can't believe that I'm starting to run out of ideas. I might have to go into some really old photos to get some inspiration. Well, I'm going to try to post the photos here, It seemed to work the last time so hopefully it will again. lol. Wish me luck. ok.. to my surprise.. (I'm still learning) The pictures didn't upload in the order they were supposed to. I will have to play with that one day. ugh!!! The first photo is of me and my son Jonathon (23). He lives in Las Vegas and I went there for Easter this year. I just love these photos of us. We don't have too many of the two of us together. Especially recent photos. The next photo on the top is the 1st page of a 2 page lo. Of course the 2nd page of the layout is the last picture to upload! These were taken last year of my son Joseph and the rest of the family. It was his graduation from 8th grade and his 14th Birthday! yeah. We had a lot of fun that day. The 3rd picture is also the 1st page of a two page lo. Thank goodness they went in next to each other. lol. This is of my son DJ wrestling. Not so sure what I was thinking when I did these, but it looks ok. I wanted to get all the photos from 1 full match in a lo. I guess I did it. ok.. have fun.

Rain,rain go away!

Ok, It has been raining on and off for the last few days now. But today....... oh my... torrential down pours! It is just crazy. I was able to go for my walk which is nice. My friend Lynn did not show up because she thought it was going to rain or she thought it was already raining! go figure. I was able to get my whole 2 miles in! yeah... Just wish I could start to see some results from all this walking. I've been walking everyday since May 1st. I have only missed 2 days of walking. One because it was down pouring the whole day and the other was because DJ has surgery that day. I even go on Saturday and Sunday!

Rain,rain go away!

Ok, It has been raining on and off for the last few days now. But today....... oh my... torrential down pours! It is just crazy. I was able to go for my walk which is nice. My friend Lynn did not show up because she thought it was going to rain or she thought it was already raining! go figure. I was able to get my whole 2 miles in! yeah... Just wish I could start to see some results from all this walking. I've been walking everyday since May 1st. I have only missed 2 days of walking. One because it was down pouring the whole day and the other was because DJ has surgery that day. I even go on Saturday and Sunday!

Happy 4th!

Happy 4th of July! Yeah!! Well.. I really have nothing to new or exciting to post. Just wanted to get on here and write something! lol I am actually waiting for my friend to stop by. So I am now killing time as they say. I might try to add a photo on here.. Hopefully, it will work. lol
WOW!!! I did it. These are 2 of the LO's that I did for my MUST CROP, NO SHOP Challenge on twopeasinabucket.com This is my niece Alley when she was here in February. The 1st LO is of her with my dog Lacey. Alley just loves Lacey. The 2nd LO is of Alley and my son Joseph. She was dying to get on my son Joseph's pocket bike. These two were definately BORN TO BE WILD! Well.. hope every has a wonderful 4th

Hello!

Well, as I had expected! I never get the time to get on here to write. I hope that I can eventually change that. I would also love to post to photos.. who knows if I will ever get to learn how to do that. lol.

We went out on the boat yesterday. It was beautiful! Today is beautiful also and very warm. It is suppose to be nicest day for the weekend. Who knows.. I don't believe anything any of them say any more.

I hope that I can get on here again tomorrow. But who knows, it may not happen.