Just Me

A New Year

2012-02-11T00:19:00.002-05:00

Again, it has been a year since my last post

What has changed...
Not too much, Jeremey continues to work for the Federal Government, I also am in the same profession. As for my relationship with the Lord, stronger each day though I have to admit I do not call upon Him nearly as much as I need to.
Oh and for the "family vehicle" well it will soon have it's family!

After years of trying and many months of doctors, surgery, medication and procedures we have been blessed with a child! It was on July 1st 2011 when we discovered the great news "Melony is PREGNANT". And it was in October we discovered it is a boy!

Now it's February and he will be coming in just a few short weeks! His room is ready, his bags are packed, his name is picked out... Caleb Ray. Mommy and Daddy have taken HypnoBirthing classes and have picked out a pediatrician.

Even though as this point I find it hard to understand or to grasp the truth, the reality of motherhood I feel SO TOTAL Y BLESSED BEYOND MEASURE.

We are also looking for a home during this time. What can I say about that? It is not what I thought it was going to be. It is really difficult, scary and final. We have spent 11 hours looking with a Realtor at probably 20 or more houses. I have found 1 I love, 1 I really like and 1 I like. The one I love is no longer on the market and the other two are, well, under discussion. How stressful this is.

Meet Caleb!

One Year Later

2011-02-07T09:21:00.005-05:00

One Year Later and boy, have we had some changes.

Last years fast made a big impact in our lives. Not only has our diets changes immensely but also our closeness to the Lord. I am so pleased with my turn-a-round. I can not describe the peace and comfort I have found. Such as I do not deserve, but so grateful to have.

The Lord has brought us both to a new job and a different part of Florida. Jemremey is now working for the Federal Government. I work for a wonderful organization who assists children and adults, who have a mental illness', to function with in the community.

We recently purchased a new vehicle. I have finally matured out of the 11 year-old SunFire! Though it was sad to hand her over it is sooo nice to have a dependable vehicle. Our family vehicle is now read for the family!

I look forward to blogging about the many blessing that are showered upon us this year.
Let me tell you... God is good.... ALL THE TIME.

Day twenty-one

2010-01-30T14:38:00.001-05:00

Just for kicks

Breakfast 7:00 am
special k
banana
blueberries
milk

Lunch 11:00 am
tuna sandwich with Cheddar and Swiss cheese
chips
1/2 bottle of coke (not even diet)

snack 2:00 pm
cheese and crackers
celery and peanut butter
blueberries
raisins
almonds

Dinner 5:00 pm
BBQ pulled chicken sandwich
smores!

We had a great camping trip! Oh so very cold but tasty!

Day Twenty

2010-01-29T09:25:00.003-05:00

Breakfast 8:00 am
special K cereal
soy milk

Lunch 11:00 am
Left over pot pie
small bag of sun chips
4 coconut shrimp (totally cheated)

All good things must come to an end, even if the end seems too early. I want to thank anyone who supported us during this adventure. I have gained so much from this spiritual journey. I am now closer to the Lord and have the knowledge to cook meals that taste awesome and do not contain meat.

I know we are falling one day short but I am sure we will be forgiven. Jeremey and I decided to take advantage of his long weekend and go camping. All I have to say is... What is camping with out hot dogs and smores? Therefore, we are breaking the fast a day early.

What we have learned both spiritually and physically will not be forgotten but yet played out in your lives daily.

God Bless

Day nineteen

2010-01-28T12:07:00.003-05:00

Breakfast 6:30 am
special K cereal
soy milk

Morning snack 9:45 am
6-ish raw almonds

Lunch 11:15 am
left over chana masala over brown rice
small salad with blueberries and ginger dressing
1 banana

Dinner 5:45 pm

Vegatable Pot pie

2 days to go

Day eighteen

2010-01-27T09:55:00.006-05:00

Breakfast 8:20 am
special k
soy milk
banana
straberry yogurt with blueberries

Lunch 11:45 am
leftover (again) coconut tofu keema with brown rice
peanut butter sandwich
1 weight watchers yogurt

Dinner 7:30 pm
Chana Masala over brown rice
small salad with ginger dressing

Late night snack 10:30 pm
fruit any yogurt parfait

3 days to go

Day seventeen

2010-01-26T10:36:00.002-05:00

Breakfast 9:20 am
oatmeal with peaches
1 glass of soy milk

Lunch 11:40 am
1 small salad with Italian dressing
left over coconut tofu keema with brown rice
yogurt and blueberries

Afternoon snack 3:00 pm
1 banana

Dinner 7:00 pm
2 Swiss Spinach Strudel
peas and mushrooms

4 days to go

Day sixteen

2010-01-25T15:17:00.004-05:00

Breakfast 9:40 am
special K
1 banana
milk

Lunch 1:00 pm
leftover veggie potato pancake
1/2 cup of smashed butternut squash
small salad with ginger dressing

Afternoon Snack 3:00pm
red apple

Dinner 7:15
Coconut Tofu Keema with brown rice
1 slice of marble rye bread
1 glass of OJ
fruit and yogurt parfait

I was just looking back at the past few weeks and saw that I made tons of spelling errors and on day 5 we discovered that we could change up our diets. In that passage it read that 'snacking was allowed but Jeremey and I decided to reframe from that'...oops

5 days to go

Day fifteen

2010-01-24T20:46:00.004-05:00

Breakfast 9:30 am
1 banana

Lunch 1:00 pm
5 sweet potato fries
small salad with Italian dressing
glass of soy milk
corn bread and butter

Dinner 7:00 pm
4 small veggie potato pancakes
1/4 cup of mashed butternut squash
corn bread and butter
glass of OJ

We are getting closer to the end. We have both enjoyed this fast and the nutritional benefits. I so have a fear...that we may get back, even slightly, into our old eating habits. Lets pray what ever happens we remain healthy.

6 days to go

Day fourteen

2010-01-23T10:25:00.003-05:00

Breakfast 10:30 am
wheat toast with peanut butter, banana slice and teaspoon of nutella
1 bowl of oatmeal with blueberries

Afternoon snack 1-3pm
bag of flax granola bites (Walgreen's)

Lunch/Dinner 4:30pm
Dominoes veggie thin crust pizza

This was a short day. Let hope for minimal late, late snacking

7 days to go

Day thirteen

2010-01-22T10:41:00.004-05:00

Breakfast 9:30 am
bowl of special K
soy milk

Lunch
small salad with raspberry Merlot dressing
peanut butter and banana sandwich with a light drizzle of honey on wheat

Afternoon snack 2:00pm
1/2 cup of applesauce

Dinner 7:00 pm
Olive Garden!
salad
2 bread sticks
portabella stuffed ravioli
Yes! In light of my mothers birthday we cheated and had a slice of Publix vanilla cake- we paid the price later on

Happy Birthday Mommy!
I love you !

8 days to go

Day twelve

2010-01-21T12:57:00.004-05:00

Breakfast 9:15 am
cup of Melony's Fruit concoction
A platter of food provided by Wuesthoff for my 5 years of service- hate to say it but went a little off course- Mexican scrambled eggs, eggs Benedict, 1/2 slice of french toast, yogurt with berries, hash browns- I MUST MENTION- I DID NOT finish all the food
1/2 glass of OJ (it was very, very sweet)

Lunch 12:00 pm
left over bean and veggie mix( did not use the corn tortillas they were not crunchy at all- kinda rubbery yuck!)
small salad with raspberry Merlot dressing

Dinner 5:30 pm
leftover veggie lasagna
1 glass of soy milk

Late night snack 9:45 pm
banana

9 days to go

Day eleven

2010-01-20T10:50:00.004-05:00

Breakfast 9:30 am
bowl of special K cereal
1/2 banana
soy milk

Lunch 1:25 pm
veggie burger with tomato and Cheddar cheese on wheat (compliments of Wuesthoff)
small salad with ginger dressing

Dinner 7:00 pm
Bean and veggie mix over corn tortillas and a scoop of sour cream
slice of wheat bread

Late night snack 10:30 pm
cup of apple sauce with Cinnamon

10 days to go

Day Ten

2010-01-19T10:46:00.007-05:00

Breakfast 9:15 am
1 blueberry yogurt
1 piece of wheat toast with butter

Lunch 12:30 pm
left over vegetarian lasagna
small salad with Italian dressing
quarter size piece of coconut

Dinner 7:30 pm
Ginger veggie stir-fry
1 piece of wheat bread with peanut butter and a tiny bit of nutella

Late night snack 10:20 pm
handful of baby carrots
1 glass of green tea (hot)

11 days to go

Day Nine

2010-01-18T10:38:00.006-05:00

Breakfast 9:20 am
flax cereal
Soy milk
1 banana

Lunch 11:15am
small salad with ginger dressing
1 butternut squash enchilada with fat free sour cream

Afternoon snack 2:00 pm
roasted almond granola bar

Dinner 8:20 pm
Vegetarian Lasagna
slice of wheat bread with peanut butter
1 glass of soy milk

Late night snack 10:30 pm
5 or 6 baby carrots

We are really enjoying this new life style. No to mention our waist line likes it too! Combined with the devotional Pastor Dan prepared I am getting closer to my goal. Praise the Lord!

12 days to go

Day eight

2010-01-17T14:49:00.005-05:00

FYI. We started our fast one day early... (So technically this is day seven)Oh, Well!

Breakfast 9:25
1 bowl of flax cereal
with real milk

Lunch 12:15
peanut butter, nutella and banana sandwich on wheat (yum yum)
small salad with raspberry Merlot dressing
1 glass of Jeremey's fruit concoction (We got a new blender yesterday! it is amazing!)

Dinner 7:00 pm
Left over General Tao's Tofu
handful of almonds
glass of soy milk

Late Night Snack 10:30 pm

Handful of baby carrots

13 day to go

Day seven

2010-01-16T12:20:00.004-05:00

OMG! something different

Breakfast/Lunch 11:25
peanut butter and banana sandwich on wheat bread
1 glass of Jeremey's fruit concoction

Actual Lunch 2:30 pm
Boca burger with pepper jack cheese, mushrooms and spinach on wheat bread
some honeydew

Dinner 7:00 pm
General Tao's Tofu with brown rice (yes Carol Tofu and it was good)
1/2 cup steamed broccoli
1 glass of Jeremey's fruit concoction

We are really digging the vegetarian recipes

14 days to go

Day Six

2010-01-15T10:39:00.005-05:00

You'll never guess what I had for breakfast!!!

Breakfast 9:40
1 bowl of Flax cereal (Yeah! It really is that good)
soy milk
1 glass of OJ

Lunch 11:15 am
Baked potato with butter!, cheese!, and salad toppings
small salad with ginger dressing
1/4 of a honeydew

Dinner 6:45 pm

3 small slices of organic spinich pizza

small salad with fat free ranch dressing

handfull of baby carrots

handfull of almonds

glass of soy milk

15 days to go

Day Five

2010-01-14T15:05:00.004-05:00

Breakfast 9:40 am
bowl of Falx cereal
soy milk
kiwi

Lunch 1:10 pm
small salad with raspberry dressing
1 wheat bread with peanut butter
spaghetti!

Dinner 8:10 pm
1 Boca burger with mushrooms, baby spinach and Cheddar cheese
yuca
1 granola bar
1 glass of juice

I found out today during bible study class that we were killing ourselves and doing the fast wrong (or to the extreme). So I am grateful to announce we can now introduce dairy back into our diets. Snacking is also allowed but Jeremey and I decided to refrain from that aspect. Until tomorrow...

16 days to go

Day Four

2010-01-13T22:10:00.003-05:00

Spirits are high today! It is a beautiful, marvelous, magnificent day!

Breakfast 9:15 am
bowl of Falx Cereal
soy milk
1 glass of Melony's fruit concoction

Lunch 1:20 pm
small salad
handful of baby carrots
red apple
organic granola bar (Yum Yum!)

Dinner 6:00 pm
heavenly spaghetti (no meat)
small salad with ginger dressing
1 wheat toast with peanut butter
1 glass of soy milk

Today grandma started chemo therapy! May God bless her, may He place His hand upon her and heal her body and spirit. I love you grandma. Any good part of me is because of you.

17 days to go

Day Three

2010-01-12T17:34:00.009-05:00

OK. I'll keep it short today.

Breakfast 9:30 am
1 bowl of Flax Cereal
Soy milk
1 banana- that made me sick to just look at

Lunch 1:30 pm
small salad
1 bowl of last nights soup
1 pear
1 slice of wheat bread- to dip in the bland soup
cup of green tea

Dinner 7:00pm

small salad
1/4 cup of almonds
1 glass of Melony's fruit concoction
3/4 cup of beans over 1/3 cup rice- peas, chickpea and lentil
5 steamed asparagus

I must say that this diner was difficult. I learned that I am not good at mixing beans. To be honest, I cried over dinner. It was so bad...almost uneatable. As I reluctantly ate, I kept saying to myself "I don't want to do this anymore.. no more". I think the breaking point was when I stuffed 5 raisins into my mouth like a child with candy or like a coke addict getting their fix.
Happy to announce that I have regained faith in myself and the strength to continue. All because God whispered to me... "tomorrow, make spaghetti".

It is not the fast that is hard, it is the figuring out how to make the same thing over and over again without getting sick at the very sight.

18 Days to go

Day Two

2010-01-11T10:48:00.006-05:00

OK, yesterday was not so bad. Today may be a different story, it is Monday... a work day.

Breakfast 9:30 am

1 Bowl of Pumpkin flax Cereal

1 cup of soy milk

1 glass of Jeremey's fruit concoction (tasted much better the first day)

Lunch 1:00

Veggie stir fry with brown rice (same veggies as yesterdays salad and water chestnuts and bean sprouts)

small salad (with the same veggies as above just raw)

1/4 cup of raspberry Merlot vinaigrette dressing

a few soy "apple cinnamon" chips

1 red organic apple

I have never been so happy to eat rice!

Dinner 8:00 pm

1 bowl of home-made veggie soup

peanut butter and banana sandwich on wheat bread

1/4 cup of almonds

...Lesson learned... DO NOT eat a huge lunch...bad news

19 days to go

Daniels Fast Day one

2010-01-10T22:39:00.004-05:00

In light of the recent move I watched, Julie & Julia, I want to track my fasting.
Jeremey and I are participating in the "Daniel's Fast" With our church, East Coast Christian.
We are both doing it for different reasons, I'm sure, but none the less ending for the same cause.

The hardest part for me in this adventure I think will be the lack of snacking. Although I do Love, and I mean LOVE, my meat I still believe that not having that afternoon or evening snack will be the hardest.
What will make this manageable is ONE my love for the Lord and the trust I have within Him and TWO I am not alone, Jeremey and I are both taking on the endeavor. I believe that this will not only bring us closer to God but also each other.
I love you Jeremey.

So here we go...

Breakfast 9:30 am
1 (small) bowl of Pumpkin Flax Cereal (it's actually really good)
1 cup of Soy Milk

Lunch 1:00 pm
1 Bruschetta Boca Burger on wheat bread- ketchup, pickle and baby spinach
1/2 cup of Yuca- seasoned with salt pepper and lemon juice
and way too many Brussels sprouts (will NEVER buy again Yuck-a)
and a glass of juice

Dinner 7:00 pm
1 large salad with ever veggie imaginable on it- red/yellow peppers, broccoli, onion, portabella mushroom, cauliflower, cucumber, spinach, baby carrots that's all I can think of now
with 1/4 cup of raspberry Merlot vinaigrette dressing
1/4 cup of almonds
and a glass of Jeremey's smoothie concoction (fruit and stuff)

Late night snack
A glass of green tea- NO honey :(

20 more to go

Yet another reason why old people should not drive...

2009-11-20T22:12:00.002-05:00

And it is sad to say... With this damage alone, I think my car is totaled. (Yeah, it really is worth that little!)

Happy Birthday!

2009-10-23T13:06:00.004-04:00

Happy Birthday to my BIG Sister!

Love you and hope you have a restful day....

Well, the best you can trapped in a car with two sick kids.

Love you Carol...

Glad

2009-10-12T23:41:00.011-04:00

Because I love the movie, Pollyanna, I want to try to say something good about each day. So here I go

October 20, 2009
I am finding it difficult to be glad today.

October 16, 2009
I am glad today.... because I know soon I will be able to sleep in a clean, comfty bed.

October 15, 2009
I am glad today...for the old people on the road. If we can dismiss the annoyance of it we will see that the old people are (sometimes) doing us a favor. They are forcing us to slow down, calm down and enjoy the drive....you have to let it happen.

October 14, 2009
I am glad today...for online amenities, specifically, easy butternut squash recipes and 24/7 ask a Librarian help.

October 13, 2009
I am glad today.....for the existence of Raid. I am afraid of almost all bugs and just a few minutes ago I saw a very, very large ear wig on the living room wall. Problem solved effortlessly thanks to Raid.

October 12, 2009
Today I am Glad because... my dog is house broken, and has been for quite some time. Even though her whining can get annoying when I am in the middle of something I would rather stop what I'm doing for just a moment, than to clean up her no... my yucky mess.

Happy Birthday!!!!

2009-10-12T20:18:00.003-04:00

A-very 9 Dog!

You have been tossed around a bit lately,

Any maybe felt unloved.

But we want you to know that you are an important part of this family.

On this special day, and every day, you are loved!

Welcoming Our Newest Member

2009-10-10T20:24:00.006-04:00

Braiden Lee Kelley

October 10, 2009 3:21 a.m.

5lbs 7oz 17in

Sometime around 3 a.m. Ashley getting wheeled off for a c-section.

Braiden's first picture.

Teeny, Tiny Braiden

Braiden is small but one hell of a fighter.
Born jaundice and with an infection he will pull through and be just fine. Mom is doing well, even with the lack of sleep. Both should be home soon.
Ashley,
I am so proud of you...You did a wonderful job... And thank you, I am so happy to be apart of his life! We are here for you and love you.

~Me

APA

2009-10-09T13:53:00.003-04:00

I am very excited today! I just submitted my application to join the American Psychological Association! With my year membership I will enjoy a year subscription to Journal of Family Psychology and Journal of Experimental Psychology:Applied. Both journals are of my choice and will further my interested and knowledge in the specific field I am interested.
By being a member of the APA I will benefit in the following ways...

Student loan consolidation
Career Services
Discount on Computer and electronics and other goods
Advocacy programs
Informational Resources (online data bases etc.)
Networking
Not to mention it looks great on a Resume (for a job and Graduate school)

So I will wait and pray that my application gets accepted. As you can see, regardless of the cost, this is a great opportunity for me.

Hopeful

2009-10-08T23:36:00.003-04:00

I am very hopeful for the future but a little extra prayers couldn't hurt.

~With love

Lord help me

2009-09-30T23:04:00.002-04:00

The reality of Graduation is becoming surreal. So much to do, So many decisions, So much money!
...Not to mention classes

Corinthians 13:4-7

2009-09-20T22:45:00.006-04:00

"Love is patient, love is kind.

It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves."

Ashley's Baby Shower!

2009-09-19T23:44:00.003-04:00

Ashley,
I wish you nothing but the best and all the happiness this baby boy will bring. Please remember you have a big family who loves the both of you. We are here always.

Sadie Lady Steals the moment!

Ashley go lots of great gifts.

That boy will be best dressed.

OK, the cake decorations have a story. All I will say is that Publix is not as competent as I previously believed.

Dinner OUT

2009-09-16T20:13:00.004-04:00

Lauren and Darrell came over from Louisiana.

Hollie and Dustin came down from Jacksonville.

Cause for Celebration!!!

Me, Jen, Ashley, Stephanie, Lauren and Hollie

(Not to mention the guys.. Jeremey, Mike, Mark, Mike of the jungle, Darrell, Dustin, and others)

A day at the Beach

2009-08-26T19:37:00.003-04:00

The Baby Turned 21!

2009-08-09T23:18:00.005-04:00

My baby sister turned 21 Saturday! Congratulations Andrea!
Your a big girl now.
Saturday we all went to Orlando to celebrate! We started with dinner at Bahamas Breeze then ventured to City Walk and ended the (early) night at Howl at the Moon. I had a great time little one!

This is the epitome of Andrea.

Cooper loves PB&J!

At Pat O'Brian on City Walk.

Smokers!!! EWWWW

11:30 PM.......

And no 21st is complete without the birthday girl getting a little sick outside of Howl at the Moon. ( Sorry Andrea, Joey said you would want this picture. You know I love you.) :)

FYI: Andreas first "legal" drink was a Mojito.... Hurricane, shot, something, shot, liquid cocaine, tooter, tooter, something.....

Want to throw a shout out to Grandma....Thank you for watching Bailey and Cooper and Sadie and Mom this weekend!

Jeremey's New Toy

2009-08-08T23:43:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday!

2009-08-07T23:45:00.000-04:00

To Laura!

Love you and hope that you had a great day!

Happy Birthday Cooper!

2009-08-01T23:33:00.006-04:00

Cooper Turns 2 Years Old!

Lightning McQueen E V E R Y T H I N G!

So many cars!

And train set

Sadie Lady is such a happy girl!

Sorry about the socks kiddo!

Look at that chunky monkey sitting up like a big girl!

I can see a Carol trait in Cooper here.

Great present Mom and Dad

What a look. What does it mean?

Hope you had a great birthday Cooper.

Aunt Melly loves you sooooo much!

Hungry?

2009-07-24T17:45:00.002-04:00

The raw ingredient to a peanut butter and fluff sandwich... with a little added goodness

Could also be the sweet side of a Big Mac

That damn dog!

2009-07-24T17:39:00.003-04:00

Do you remember the dog bed that Bailey kept eating the zipper off of? Well, after attempting to fix the bed more than twice, I said F-it! No zipper it is!

This is her new way to sleep.... inside her bed. What a weirdo!

Fish Fry!

2009-07-23T17:19:00.000-04:00

Jeremey's mother, Laura, came to visit for a few days. We all had a great time!

A fish fry... Jeremey cooked and it was great.

Mom, Mike, Andrea and TJ all came for the festivities.

No Shittin' Ya!

2009-07-13T23:16:00.004-04:00

I have spent 14 hours in front of my computer in the last 2 days!!!

I am taking 4 classes this summer, two of which are a measly 5 weeks long. This is really kicking my ass! I can only imagine how many hours it has been in the last 10 days...

Hence my explanation for the lack of posts.

Brief update:

I am doing an internship with The Department of Children and Families as an Child Protective Investigator. I get to go to peoples homes, who have allegations of abuse or neglect, and listen to the investigator interrogate. I really like it and hope to have a job there when I graduate.

When I graduate..... I shall be completed with UCF in December. On top of the massive amount of school work I have I also get to plan (stress) my graduation.

Last but defiantly not least, My Best Friend Lauren has moved away. Just saying it makes me tear up. Lauren and Hailie moved to Ft. Polk, Louisiana with Darrell and Cisco. I know I have not been a great friend the past however long and I have not attended many events, but I want you to know that I love you and want everything wonderful for you. I will miss you greatly but as you said, we get to talk for free!

Hollie too has moved to Jacksonville, to a naval base, with her husband and two daughters. I wish I could be around for this baby birth. I really enjoyed all the great times we all had together the past 3 year (in particular) and I look forward to more.

Capturing Little Miss Daisey

2009-07-04T16:21:00.004-04:00

Although you can't see her she is there....

Yesterday Jeremey was mowing the backyard and he noticed there were two little eyes following him around the yard. Jeremey called me out to see what was going on. And would you know, there was a little alligator, Daisey, resting her head on the shore of our yard stalking Jeremey.

Now, I know that there are, from time to time, alligators in the pond but none that have come so close to the houses. So, I called Florida Fish and Game to come get Daisey and put her in a better place.

As you can see there was a man fishing for gator.

Come to find out there is not one but two gators, neither more than 4 feet. They were not caught but hopefully scared away.

Happy Birhtday!

2009-07-03T16:31:00.002-04:00

It's Daddy's Birthday!

Happy Birthday Old Man!

Love you....

In Memory of

2009-06-30T00:17:00.006-04:00

What a sad world we live in when Farrah, Michael and Billy are taken from us in a matter 48 hours!

They have all touched our life in one way or another. Whether it by us touching our self (Farrah), touching a friend (Michael), or just touching our cloths (Billy). You all will be missed!

Sigh....

2009-06-21T20:11:00.003-04:00

my thoughts exactly.

Carol...Brutally Honest

2009-06-17T12:58:00.001-04:00

"Melony, I can't talk and think at the same time!"

Walk for MS

2009-06-10T09:46:00.003-04:00

Several months ago Jeremey and I joined up with my UCF Psychology club and participated the funraiser.

Australian Cartoons

2009-06-09T11:08:00.003-04:00

Thanks Dad for the Email!

Happy Birthday Bailey!

2009-06-08T18:31:00.001-04:00

2 Years Old Today!

Happy Birhtday Jeremey!

2009-06-08T18:20:00.003-04:00

June 7th was Jeremey and Ashley's 25th Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday Honey I love you and I hope you had a wonderful Birthday.

50 Pounds of Books

Jeremey and Ashely 25 and hung over.

We had a long trip home and Bailey just could not make it.

The Day Jeremey Met an Angel

2009-05-27T21:31:00.005-04:00

Cooper found a bug

Mowing the porch with one sock and one shoe!

Such a sweet brother.

He's warning you!

Cheese

Grandpa Kelley

Grandma Kelley

Long, Long day!

Jon (+/-) Kate

2009-05-26T15:11:00.004-04:00

I don't understand why I am so involved with this family and their current devastation. And I am sure that I am not alone. (lifeless)

Last night I watched the season premier with high hopes that all the rumors will come in to light and Jon and Kate would explain that the rumors where just that....rumors. I was also totally expecting to hear that "Yeah, times are tough but we are going to work though it". Didn't hear that either. Does it occur to anyone that they just got re-married?!? What was that? a free trip and good show? No way, they are real. This all has to be a "ratings" thing.

I know that Kate has not always been the nicest person to Jon, but damn it they perfect for each other!
I just need another TLC fad to take my attention away from this atrocity.
..... Little people, Dugger's don't let me down!

Second Life

2009-05-22T20:32:00.002-04:00

This table has been in my family for along time and mom wanted to sell it in the past garage sale. Lucky for me it did not sell! I'm sure my guarding it and not lowering the price didn't help much.

So Jeremey took it apart stripped it, sanded it, stained it and sealed it.

The finish product is so much better than what I envisioned it. Thank you honey it is beautiful!

"The Onion"

2009-05-19T14:25:00.007-04:00

Day Four... Savannah, GA

2009-05-16T17:21:00.002-04:00

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More Tybee Island... by way of boat

The first island we stoped at while kayaking.

Driftwood. There was a horsefly chasing me so we didn't stay long.

This one is for you Susan!

A lighthouse in the middle of the water. (actually it was high tide and the land was under water)

Kayaking!

The private beach (stop 2)

After several hours of touring the waters and shores of Tybee Island Jeremey and I went to the most crowded beach I have ever seen for a hot dog and Ice cream on the pier. Wish I had my camera to show you how many people were there.

We are both burnt and sore... See you tomorrow! Our last day

Day Three... Savannah, GA

2009-05-16T16:20:00.006-04:00

Fort Pulaski.... Cockspur Island, GA

Little Jeremey and Big Fort

Cannon damage

At the drawbridge

View from the top of the fort.

This place was huge!!!!
(I must say that I did a great job with these pictures. Can't tell that there was a large group of loud middle school kids)

Cannon aimed at the Savannah River

A Georgia Beach Pier (Tybee Island)

River street night life. This whole strip (about 2 miles long) is shops, restaurants and bars. In Savannah you can walk the streets with alcoholic drinks! So we did just that.

Savannah's Smiles Dueling Pianos Saloon. This place was awesome! The girl in the black spaghetti string tank top was going to get married and is from West Virginia. I have never in my life seen any kind of dancing that her and her friends were doing. I wonder who she is marrying?

Day One and Two...... Savannah, GA

2009-05-14T22:07:00.010-04:00

All the streets have these beautiful live oaks with hanging moss shading them.

Got caught walking in the rain on our way to the the Distillery.

One on the many squares in downtown.

"Real Life"

Mercer Williams house from "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". We took a tour of the inside but was not allowed to take pictures. The left ground floor window is the room where the murder took place....and we were in it. Inside was mostly oil paintings and artifacts.

Typical housing. Many share walls and side strips (back yards).

Just a beautiful home.

A normal street view. They are all this beautiful.

The Waving Girl. She sits on River street and greets all the incoming and outgoing ships.

One of the many fountains in one of the 21 squares.

The "most haunted home in the US". Jeremey's favorite home we have seen yet.

Relaxing in the square with the sound of people buzzing by on their lunch break and street musicians.

Old Fort Jackson, 1808
(in the rain again)

Inside the fort walls. There were alot of "cubby holes" with stuff in them. I actually thought that this fort is better than St. Augustine because you can wonder all over this place...No closed doors.

The Barrel room. This is Coopers room (love you kiddo) Look real closely and you can see that the barrels were made by woodhouse.

Cannons on a fort....who would have guessed?

Look what we got!!!

2009-05-10T13:00:00.002-04:00

It was time to make the purchase of our first Lawn Mower.

Jeremey got it out of the box and all ready to cut our dead grass and weeds.

Count Down to Vacation

2009-05-08T14:24:00.004-04:00

Savannah, Georgia
5 days!!!

Home Coming

2009-05-03T19:50:00.003-04:00

I think he likes her!!!

Sporting her new dress and crib.

Sweet dreams sis....

The Day I Met an Angel

2009-05-02T19:49:00.004-04:00

Sadie Ann Woodruff

2009-04-30T10:54:00.010-04:00

Born April 30, 2009 at 10:14 am
6lbs 4oz 18in

Sadie looks just like her big brother! She was crying in this pic.

Congratulations Tim, Carol and Cooper!
We love you all!

I will post more as I get them

My Top 10 hottest Men in Hollywood.

2009-04-29T12:01:00.009-04:00

These are my favorites from the top of my head. They are in no particular order or importance by size. So I hope everyone enjoys the show!
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Matthew McConaughey.................................................. Josh Hartnett

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Johnny Depp____________Jim Van Fleet

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John Stamos_____________________________Richard Gere

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George Clooney_________________________________Heath Ledger

Brad Pitt

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...........And Larry the Cable Guy! (J/K)

Happy Earth Day!

2009-04-23T20:35:00.003-04:00

For Earth Day Jeremey and I planted some flowers.

I hope we don't kill them.

Garage Sale!

2009-04-18T21:16:00.005-04:00

This is at about noon. As soon as we opened there was a flood of people and we sold so much. When I was told the sale was going to be at moms and not grandmas I was a little worried. You know location is everything. Between Mike's great signs and Craig's List this really did work. I must admit I did have a good time with mom and grandma. Not to mention I made $100!!! People really like used electronics.

Little Kiersten (and grandma Zsa Zsa) joined us for her first garage sale! And she was excellent!

Happy Easter!

2009-04-16T19:43:00.002-04:00

Happy 55th Anniversary Grandpa and Grandma!

The boys coloring their eggs. Cooper said to hell with the dipping stick!

Hunting for the eggs in great grandma's yard

Revolving Credit... Huh?

2009-04-07T17:27:00.003-04:00

Wow! Right? I think that is 6 cards there. What was I thinking? At least they all had a zero balance.

Yes Carol, Thank you for the valuable information.

A Walk In The Park

2009-04-07T17:08:00.004-04:00

Bailey and I went to the dog park last week for the first time! To make a very long story short when the heavy rain was finally over we made it to Wickham park...alone. I guess you could say she had fun smelling everything! Needless to say we will be trying this again when there will be someone for her to play with.

Carol's Sprinkle

2009-04-03T20:51:00.005-04:00

March 21, 2009 Baby Sprinkle for Sadie!
The sprinkle turned out great! Thank you everyone for coming and Sadie thanks you for all the wonderful gifts!

It'a Alive!

2009-03-26T10:35:00.007-04:00

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Jeremey and I got Andrea and Peter out of the house and into daylight! We all went to Applebee's to take advantage of their 2 for $20 deal. So, "Ha Ha in your face!" to everyone else who has attempted to pry Andrea from her dwelling and failed. I guess she just likes me more! (Just kidding)
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After dinner Jeremey and I went to Sports Authority to get some new running shoes! We almost left with a riffle/gun safe and a canoe! At least my feet will not hurt anymore.

New Additions

2009-03-24T20:33:00.004-04:00

Andrea moved out of Grandma's and got an apartment with some friends! It really is a nice and roomie place. So she is now a resident of Melbourne ( 2 bedroom 2 bathroom river view!)

Front door of apartment 320.

Kitchen comes complete with an arm to cook.

Isn't everyone happier in the bathroom?
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Bailey Has A New Friend!

This is Walla, Jeremey's very own robot and Bailey's strange friend!

A Sprinkle for Sadie

2009-03-19T21:59:00.003-04:00

I am getting so excited to get Carol's baby sprinkle successfully completed this weekend. All the food and preparation for games and gifts and invitations and so on has been daunting. But I think that it will turn out great!
I will post some pictures for all those who couldn't make it.
Wish me luck...

Bragging Session

2009-03-14T19:23:00.005-04:00

Only we would have a dog who loves raw pasta. "So tough she can split you in half!"

Is this Tim's son?

Learning from his grandma.

We have the cutest nephew ever!

Wekiva River Basin State Park

2009-03-12T19:05:00.011-04:00

Wednesday Jeremey and I spent my "spring break" his "day off" at the beautiful Wekiva River Park in Apopka. It was even more that I thought it would be!
We arrived at the park about 8 am and wondered around for a while waiting for the canoe rental to open. It was about 20 degrees, or at least it felt like it. Later on, during the hike, the temperature got up to about 80 or so and then I was really missing the cold shade. But I can report minimal sunburning. (It is nice when you come prepared)
We spent the whole day at that park we went up the river a few miles (at a rate of 1 mph) then went on a brisk 4+ mile hike.
On the canoe it took me about an hour to calm my nerves of the fear of what may be lurking near by. Poor Jeremey was just itching to adventure out of the boat and onto dry land but I was just scared. Needless to say I eventually "grew some" and we got to explore a tiny island. We will definitely be returning to see the other half of the park. Yes, all day and we really didn't even touch the tip of the iceberg of the activities Wekiva has to offer!
So here are a few of the pictures I most enjoyed, those there are tons more!

Wekiva River 9am

There were a hundred or so canoe's (So glad we go there early, when we first set out it was so peaceful like we were the only people in that world. On our way up stream, heading back, we ran into 20 or so people on their boats!) The early bird get the calm waters...

The river is just littered with these beautiful Lilly buds.

This river was so clear you could see everything around you. (11am)

Trees and foliage were untouched and breathtaking.

Then there was the hike. Being that we were at a basin the hike was at times up hill and dry, other times it was down hill and lush. There was sand, dirt, roots, mud, leaves and wood laying at our feet. Needless to say this was quite a workout.

There were a lot of trees that have fallen to the earth. This one looked burnt.

I thought this was a cool looking root.

This is a funny story. We attempted to get a good picture of ourselves on our long adventure, there were a few mishaps.... sweat in the eyes, people driving by and a bee that seem to become our "adventure buddy" buzzing around our heads. So here is the best picture we could capture. You should see the other ones, there pretty funny looking.

The hike was to a destination to called Sandlake. So here it is. Very serene.

Possum head. Ha Ha!

The effects of global warming.

A boy and his bridge.

Just Half of Me

2009-02-27T10:48:00.007-05:00

There are so many meanings for the phrase... "I Only half work". And about half hold true for me.

Remember when...Girl Scouts

2009-02-22T20:00:00.003-05:00

It is really sad how fast times goes. Hailie is in Girl Scouts and will be 9 this year. Thank you for the cookies, I love you Hay!

Happy 3rd Birthday Breauna!

2009-02-22T19:45:00.003-05:00

I went to little Breauna (Hollie's daughter) birthday party this weekend. I thought that I would be best in use if I just took pictures (with my new camera) so I have 40+ pictures. Theses are a few I think turned out pretty good.

Breauna got a brand new "Big Girl Bike"

Hailie and Destiny playing on the seesaw.

The girls aunt was blowing bubbles for all the kid, they really enjoyed chasing them.

Happy Birthday Laura!

2009-02-22T19:34:00.004-05:00

Today is Laura's 29th Birthday! (regardless of what the cake says)

I hope you had a great birthday!

Cooper sure did!

Kiersten Cheyenne

2009-02-21T21:01:00.005-05:00

Welcome Baby Girl

Kiersten
born: February 19, 2009 at 7:38 pm
weighing in at: 6 lb 10 oz
Born to: Lesleigh and Leif (and grandma Zsa Zsa)

Congratulations! She is a beautiful, happy and healthy angel.

Momma and baby

Very Proud Grandma Zsa Zsa (Susan)

We got new phone's!

2009-02-18T12:03:00.004-05:00

Last night we said good by to AT&T and hello to Verizon. This is going to be so good for everyone. Now Jeremey and I can talk to all our family and friends without using any minutes. Not to mention we got some snazzy phones.

This is the Env2. It is a texting phone but it came with all the same features as our old one and some extras. I think we are really going to enjoy these phones as well as the new provider. Verizon... please don't screw us.

What a Week!

2009-02-15T12:52:00.005-05:00

My poor Jeremey got his wisdom teeth removed Monday morning, all four of them.... without anesthesia. Luckily the doctor gave him a strap to hold the ice to each side of his head, that became our best friend for a few days. He pulled through like one hell of a trooper and is doing great now!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
After all my hints and complaining my wonderful husband got me a new camera!!!! It is awesome and it matches the video camera he got me for Christmas. So here is a sample of what this new camera can do. Much, much better hah?

(Bailey is just beautiful)

February 11, 2009

2009-02-08T17:53:00.005-05:00

Today we celebrated Darrell's commitment to the United States Military. On February 11, 2009 he will be leaving for his Army training in Oklahoma. I just want to say thank you, we are so proud of you and we will miss you. And don't worry Lauren will be in good hands while you are away.

So here are some pictures of the festivities.

Here is a little game called "CORN HOLE". Sounds great huh? It's throw the bing bag in the hole.

Lauren you are a strong woman to let your new husband leave your side. I love you both!

Pee Pee in the Potty!

2009-02-05T10:09:00.005-05:00

I am so proud of you Cooper Ryan!

Weather you know the importance of what you did or not doesn't change the fact that you did it! Way to go kiddo!

Zipper Issue

2009-01-31T19:07:00.007-05:00

My whole day was spent revolving around a zipper. That's right! You may ask why a zipper? Well my wonderful Bailey decided she was to be destructive. The day before we all got sick Bailey ate her bed. The bed I previously posted about and raved how much she loves. To be more specific she chewed up the zipper to the cover of the bed. So today I drove all over Brevard county looking for a 35 inch zipper. Those damn little buggers are difficult to find. But after several hours many strange looks from the working teens I found one! And I am so lucky and grateful that Laura (my step-mother) is willing to and capable of removing the broken one and sewing the new zipper on. Thank you so much Laura, I would have been totally lost! My last attempt of sewing involved super glue and no needle.

Stuff White People Like

2009-01-30T11:42:00.010-05:00

Here is an entry that I quite enjoyed. ....

# 106 Facebook

July 31, 2008

Social Networking sites have been embraced by white people since their inception. Because these sites use profile pages, white people can more efficiently judge friends and future friends on their taste in film, books, music, and inspirational quotes. Advanced level white people, fearful of being judged on their tastes from last week, will often only list one or two ironic things as their favorites. For example under music they would simply list “P.M. Dawn” or under films they would choose only Armageddon. In both cases these ironic answers serve as protective shields from the harsh gaze of other white people.

However, it is important to remember that the “where” is often as important as the “who” when it comes to social networking. As noted in earlier posts, white people are obsessed with being in the right neighborhood and the Internet is no exception.

In the early days, white people joined a social networking service called Friendster where they could connect with old friends and make new ones. Eventually, white people started to notice more and more of their friends on MySpace, so they closed their Friendster accounts and migrated to the new service. It was like living in a neighborhood that was pretty good but kind of far away, so you might have to miss out on a few parties. Needless to say, this was unacceptable.

For a brief period of time, MySpace was the site where everyone kept their profile and managed their friendships. But soon, the service began to attract fake profiles, the wrong kind of white people, and struggling musicians. In real world terms, these three developments would be equivalent to a check cashing store, a TGIFridays, and a housing project. All which strike fear in the hearts of white people.

White people were nervous but had nowhere else to go. Then Facebook came along and offered advanced privacy settings, closed networks, and a clean interface. In respective real world terms, these features are analogous to an apartment or house with a security system/doorman, an alumni dinner, and a homeowners association that protects the aesthetics of the neighborhood. In spite of these advances, some white people still clung to their old MySpace accounts. That was until they learned that Facebook started, like so many things beloved by white people, at Harvard.

Within a matter of months, MySpace had gone from a virtual utopia to Digital Detroit, where only minorities and indie bands remain.

If you plan on befriending white people, it is essential that you join them in the digital suburbs and open a Facebook account immediately. It’s also a good idea to make up a story about how someone from high school sent you a friend request and after accepting you discovered that they were fat and unsuccessful. White people love these stories.

Shhh...Don't tell anybody

2009-01-28T15:19:00.003-05:00

I have really enjoyed the past few days. It is very rare that I get to spend this much time with Jeremey. Let's see.... It all started when he got sick..... the 17th until he went back to work...23..then off work for the weekend..... and then working days all this week so all together..... 11 days so far!
It has been a long time since I was able to see him that many consecutive days. It almost seems like a regular schedule for a couple.
Jeremey, I know that I am not always the easiest person to live with but I will always chew for you.

What a Week!

2009-01-26T13:12:00.014-05:00

I will only briefly mention the beginning of this awful week in fear if I say too much I just might relive it.

As I am sure many of you know that everyone in my house came down with food poisoning. Jack first to be admitted Saturday morning, then Jeremey Saturday night than myself Monday morning. I wish I would have taken the opportunity to have a "vacation" and be admitted to the hospital but I figured my energy would be best served taking care of the "boys". I spent one, restful, night at my grandmothers and the rest of the time was spent bedside. It is one thing to spend 4 days at the hospital but it is another when you work there too!

And on that note I want to mention my place of employment, Wuesthoff hospital. I now understand and believe that you live up to your name, worst-off. The emergency room was awful to my husband. He was quite obviously the sickest person there. Why would someone in his condition have to wait 4 hours to be seen! Why can't the wait be based on the severity and ability of payment?

On a better note we are all doing much better and very aware of what we eat.

It is still uncertain but Jeremey and I believe that we all got sick from a small local pizza place. No One Order From Cestas in Cocoa!!!

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Can I just through out there that I feel like I have totally missed my mothers birthday this year and I feel like shit for that. Not only will I make it up to you mom but also to myself. I love you Mommy!

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Amongst the hectic hospital outings I went to a baby shower! The pictures a pretty small but there was big fun! Decorating onies, gifts, cake, bingo and Alice Cooper!

Congratulations Lesleigh! And Grandma Zsa Zsa! (Due February 18)

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This weekend was fun as well. Jeremey has in service for work this whole next week which means that he is doing a regular schedule (M-F 8-4)! So he did not have to work this past weekend. What a perfect opportunity to visit Mom and Ashley in St. Pete. So Friday night/ Saturday morning we decided to go. Saturday afternoon we pack up the car with our bags and oh yes, the dog, and off we go. On our way there we witnessed a van blow up. Literally, windows gone, tons of smoke, fire, the works. We got most of it on video but technology being what it is the battery died.

We stayed the night at Jeremey's moms (Sorry Corky) where Jeremey made dinner for all of us, (curry chicken always delicious) and then went to Park Place with Ashley where I ran into a old friend, Jasmin. As usual on the way home we stop in Oldsmar to see Jeremy and Ryan, had a great lunch at some Greek place (we need some around here) and ran by Evan's work to pick up a CD. We missed Variety Workshop CD release party by just a few days and can not leave the area without a copy!

It was a great weekend but so nice to be home. After I got my obsessive cleaning out of my system and things put away Jeremey and I nestled into the couch and enjoyed our two new deliveries from Netflix (thank you!!)

School is in session

2009-01-13T17:14:00.004-05:00

I am so glad that school has started again. I just feel like the next chapter in our life is just over the horizon and I want to get to it as quickly, and carefully, as possible. I have only 9 more months left of UCF to go. That is it! I just can't wait to for a new adventure that awaits me when I have graduated.

I know I sound like a broken record but I want to announce how totally proud I am of Jeremey. Today was the first day of school for him. I know that it couldn't be easy to go back to school after 8 years but I know he can do it, and do it with excellence. I am so lucky to have such a great guy like you. You just keep on striving for something more and new.
In addition, Jeremey has not had a cigarette for almost 2 weeks! Not only did we add years to our lives was also added years to our delightful marriage :)
Thank you Jeremey, there is no better gift than more time with you.

I am going to repeat myself but I do feel something new and different is coming and just the thought is so exciting. I don't know what it will be but we will accept what ever it may be.

If You Are Feeling Blue....

2009-01-08T13:14:00.003-05:00

I found the best web site ever! Actually it is a blog but it is great for those days that just not feeling.

Try it out

http://www.cutethingsfallingasleep.org/

Some holiday pictures

2009-01-03T21:24:00.004-05:00

Here are some random pictures from New Years. Bailey obviously helping me wash the vehicles. The others are of Hailie and Destiny playing with sparklers on the 31st.

Grandpa Amos

2009-01-01T11:01:00.004-05:00

Happy Birthday Grandpa!
I love you and miss you so much!
Please keep a watchful eye over me, I still need you.

A New Year

2008-12-31T12:07:00.010-05:00

I can't believe the year is already at an end. So many wonderful things happened this year.

~Cooper had his first birthday

~Mom gracefully turned 50

~Jeremey and I celebrated our second blissful year of marriage

~Jeremey completed his training and received his badge for DOC.

~Carol and Tim are expecting another child and they moved to the adventurous Miami area.

~Andrea left her teen years behind, and is all grown up.

~Jeremey and I took our first "vacation"

~Lauren got married
~I cooked my first, and second, holiday dinner

~ Hollie got married

~Lauren and I celebrated 20 years of friendship

~ My beautiful niece Aubree was born

~I attended my first circus

~And I started full time at school

And many other great events.

I was blessed with this past year and will be honored for one more.

Did you know?

2008-12-30T10:16:00.010-05:00

Did you know that a regular CRT TV powered on for just one hour burns 2.3 KWh, that translates into .25 cents a month.

Doesn't sound like much but that is just one hour. Lets say a TV is left on all day... that is 56 KWh and $6.16 a month, $74 a year...just for one TV!!!

Lets add that in with all the other things left on all the time (A/C, water heater, computers, alarm clocks, etc.) That stuff really adds up! Come on people we can not be wasteful in this economy. We are killing our wallets and the environment.

UNPLUG AND TURN OFF WHAT YOU ARE NOT USING!

I sure know I am going to try my best.

Take a look for your self....

http://michaelbluejay.com/electricity/howmuch.html

My Favorite things

2008-12-29T18:55:00.004-05:00

I got some of the most wonderful presents for Christmas.
Jeremey got me a DVD video camera! I love it and can't wait until I have something to record!
Jack, My father-in-law, got me a beautiful grandfather clock. I never knew how much I wanted one until I got one.

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I couldn't help the glare. When the tree leaves the clock find its home.

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-26T15:07:00.011-05:00

This year was very different than anything I have ever experienced. This year I made not only Thanksgiving dinner but also Christmas! Man, am I tired! Totally drained. I must say that I am glad I got to experience this responsibility, but I am done! I don't want to do it again, at least not both holidays and not for a while.
From what I was told, Jeremey and I did a good job and the food was also good. So I guess that is something right.
We had a great Christmas and are so happy that Jeremey's mother (Laura), Step-father (Frank) and sister (Ashley) spent Christmas here at our home. Oh, and Corky (the dog) too! We love you all and hope you had a great time!

My precious moments nativity set.

Dad (Jack) and his kids

Mom (Laura), Jeremey and I

Kyler and Cooper playing not with the toy but with it's box. Go figure!

When all was said and done it was a great Christmas and a tiring one too.

Our Second Year!

2008-12-23T14:19:00.007-05:00

Yesterday was Jeremey and my second anniversary. It was a wonderful day. I was so surprised when I found out that Jeremey secretly took the day off of work (something he has never done). He came to my work with flowers and shortly after that we were headed off to a great dinner at Makoto's and a movie. It was so great for us to be together on that day!

Jeremey, I love you so very much and it grows more each and every day. You are the best friend anyone could ask for! Thank you for everything.

I don't feel so good.

2008-12-14T18:33:00.004-05:00

Jeremey gave me his cold. I am stuck at home on the couch to fend for myself.

In Agreement

2008-12-11T10:26:00.011-05:00

I would have to agree with you, Jeremey. I also miss being a carefree kid. I too went out late at night to the beach and hung out with my friends. I have lots of great obscured memories with all of them: making videos at parties, indoor fireworks, watching my friends "jam out", going to movies, getting stopped by the Orlando PD at a bus stop or just a driving down River Road. I do miss it but I also love where my life has taken me and who I am becoming. I am grateful for my experiences but I am also excited for all the new kind of experiences that awaits. Some things I wish maybe didn't happen but none the less it is over and I have learned.

I love all my friends and how they enriched my life (in some way, shape or form)
So then this one goes out to my crew: Lauren, Hollie, Ashley, Megan, Chris, Erin, Danny, Kale, Justin, Bobby, Darren, Ryan, Billy, Mike of the Jungle, Jasmin, Jeremey, Sheri, Michael G, Neil, Adam, Paul, Yetti, Sean, Jenny, Joey, Brad, Mike Shoup, Shaggy, Mike, Eric. And greatly Lauren with whom I probably would not have met most of others nor get into the fun I did! Not to mention the majority of Fun was with Lauren.

Remember all the good times

And yes Jeremey, me being covered in beer, from waist to toe, will be posted in the hall of fame of stupid shit! I will always remember but never understand.