Many of you have heard me speak of my great aunt Snooky. When I was little I couldn't say Snooky and I called her Tu-oo. Well, the name caught on so we interchange between Tu-oo and Snooky. She was diagnosed with cancer in September. The odd thing is that in 1970 she had a radical mastectomy and has been cancer free ever since. Now I wonder, are ( Read more... )

As some of you know John and I have joined the Quaker Community. We found that the views and ideology of the Quakers fits in with our views. One of the biggest values I have found in the Quaker community is their sense of helping others no matter who they are, there is no discrimination. They see a need and they help without questions. Recently, a ( Read more... )

It's actually nice to be able to have two days off in a row once again. I already have the weekend all planned out. Up early tomorrow and it's off to the Farmer's Market for some coffee from the friend's Pauline stand and a little shopping. Then a pit stop at my parent's house because I'm sure my mom will want something from the market. Then later ( Read more... )

It's finally here, the last day of tax season--hooray!!!! Granted, there are people on extensions, but the 12 hour days and working weekends are over! John and I can finally start our honeymoon. I have to give him a lot of credit, he managed to survive the craziness of tax season. It's no fun living with and being married to an Accountant. You get ( Read more... )

The newest member of the family has arrived. Michael Paul, II was born on Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 6:58 pm. I think I have the time correct. He weighs in at 8 pounds and 21 inches long. He was born with a head of dark fuzzy hair just like my brother had when he was born, just not as much. He also has a good set of lungs, he made his presence ( Read more... )

On Saturday, January 19, 2008, John and I were married!Even though we chose a winter wedding date, it did not snow. The weather was rather nice. All of our family and friends gathered at Middletown Friends Meeting House and we exchanged our vows. John and I walked in together at 11:00 am. Everyone was seated and we walked to the front and took our ( Read more... )

What was supposed to be a simple wedding is becoming increasingly complicated. Everything is now coming down to the wire and the organizational skills that I possess are starting to fly. I wish I wasn't so detailed oriented! I'm feeling the crunch with the wedding and trying to juggle everything at work. I have 1099's to get done before the end of ( Read more... )

I can't believe that our wedding date is fast approaching. January 19th is rolling around faster then I thought it would and I don't have a thing to wear! I'm going out shopping with my Mom tomorrow night after work to find something to wear for the wedding. John is pretty well set, if he would get his pants to the tailor to be hemmed--yes, John, I ( Read more... )

It's official, I'm divorced!!! The decree was entered on November 30, 2007. When Rob and I had our Master's Hearing in July, it was decided that he would have to provide me medical insurance until the end of the year which meant we needed to stay married so that I could remain on his health policy at work. The divorce was set to be filed on ( Read more... )

I never knew what a life changing event truly was until recently. As you know, I've been battling weight for my entire life. Two years ago I underwent the gastric bypass and have since lost over 200 pounds. As you can imagine with all that weight gone there is a lot of hanging skin. On September 21st I went into the hospital to have the hanging ( Read more... )