Getting ready for the Sweet 16

Goodbye landscaping

Bringing down the wall

(Ready for Cement)


We are currently working on our backyard because we are having our Moni's sweet 16 this coming weekend. It's a whole lot of work to take on, looks like one of those episodes from Weekend Warriors. I'm crossing my fingers that it won't turn out like the usual episodes where they took on too much. It's looking good so far. We should be getting the cement poured tomorrow and from there it's all easy. I'm excited about Moni's party! I've put together a really neat video for her, it's a little biography of my Moni, her 16 years in pictures. I'll post some pictures for you all later, after the party.

Hubby on Vacanza

First day of my sweetie being on vacation. Easy going morning, lots of kisses here and there. I'm so glad he took a week off to just work around the house, and of course get ready for my Moni's sweet 16 this coming weekend. So far he has worked on pruning his lemon tree. This man is just so well rounded, I swear he knows a little about everything, or maybe sometimes A lot about everything. I just got too lucky in life, well I don't believe in luck so I will take that back. I believe in God already having a plan for you, and for you to find that path and stay on it. I believe we attract good into our lives, and last but not least I will always believe in getting back what you give out. I've given love and I've received love. I have loved with my full heart, I've never said or thought....I won't love completely because I will get hurt. My heart has given of itself completely and I have gotten back that same love and even extra. That's all the world needs, people that love with their whole heart and spirit and love in the moment without thinking of the Tomorrow or the what if. Hey, gotta go enjoy the vacanza with my honey, catch'a later.

My Hubby is doing a Triathlon

Yes it's true, my little bundle of goodness is signed up for a triathlon, which by the way is coming up in two weeks. He is looking good and training daily. It's fun to see him so full of enthusiasm about this race. I love to see him enjoying life and all the possibilities that cross his path. I'll be there with him to take lots and lots of pictures. I'm glad he's doing it and I hope it's the beginning of something he will enjoy and want to do once a year at least. He's such a cutie, I can't wait to see that bod-a-licious body in some little tight biking shorts....tehee.

Footsie Feeling Better

Thank Goodness my foot is feeling so much better today!! I went to the doctor and got some prednosone, that I have to drink for 5 days, already I'm feeling better. The swelling is going down slowly, but this morning I could actually wiggle my toes. Wiggly toes are back and I'm happy as can be. I'll be doing a lot of wiggling today, I can wiggle again!! how we take for granted the smallest of miracles, just being able to move each and every part of our bodies is such a blessing. Well, just wanted to share my happiness with all. Have a super day and be thankful for all you can do.

Get away Bees!!!

I got stung by a bee on my foot during the weekend and it HURTS!!! we went to a family party at the park, and lo and behold as I walk back from the restroom, a sudden pinch on my toe, enough to stop me in my tracks. As I look at the injured area I notice the stinger still hanging from my toe, with some white looking juice still coming out of it. I yanked it out and hurried to walk towards the party.....in the worst of pains. Luckily I had a first aid kit in the car and was able to put some neosporine pain reliever on it and a band aid, which helped at the moment. But by that evening, my foot had started to swell up and felt even more painful than the initial pain. Long story short, next day, Sunday, was a nightmare with my foot swollen and in much pain, yet it didn't stop me from going to Macy's to get some of the deals they had going for 3 days, last day being Sunday. I got a nice pot for stews and soups (Cuisinart) for only $20. We also got a very nice coffee maker, grinder already built in for only $40. So the deals were a good thing, but the foot was not. We had yet another party to attend that Sunday, yes again at the park, call us crazy....that's our family. So there I sat for a few hours at the party with my foot up on a chair, icing the foot and keeping my spirits up. I would've stayed home, but I figured I'd be alone doing the same thing with my foot, keeping it elevated and iced, so why not do it surrounded by the people I enjoy, Family. But today MONDAY I call it quits on the sitting around waiting for the swelling to disappear. I've called the doctor and they will see me by 11:30. I had a horrible thought last night, I literally thought my circulation is going to heck and I would end up with a stump for a foot, that is enough to make you want to go to the doctor ASAP. So that is what I am doing......by the way, gotta go, don't want to be late. So the bad thing was the bee sting, the good thing was the deals at Macy's. Gotta look at the bright side...........Always!!

My family is complete again

My precious family is complete again! I'm so happy because my Moni is back home and now I can sleep sound knowing that all my kids are under my roof, and under my protection. I believe that Moni had a great time in Italy and Greece, but she realized how much she loves being home with us. She had tears running down her cheeks when we picked her up at the airport, what a great lesson for a child to be away from home for a while. Maybe I should send my Gilbert away so he can come to value us and cherish the love we give him. Well, NO, I know that I wouldn't really want him to go anywhere, as much as I'm having a hard time figuring him out, I know that he will come around once he feels comfortable with the young man he is becoming. We all went through adolescence and we know it's not the easiest time of our lives. I'll just hang in there and keep him safe. Once again, so happy my Moni is back home :)

Moni is coming home!!

Thank God! these days have gone by finally!! it seemed like forever being without my Moni. And now she will return to us, tomorrow night. I can't wait to see my precious daughter and hold her in my arms once again. To hold her so tight and breathe her in, to see her smile and feel the joy in her heart. She's so precious to me, she's all I could ever ask for in a daughter. She's a child that makes motherhood all it's meant to be, she's a treasure like no other. And I'm bursting with Joy to know she will finally be back. Love her to the core.