Are you ready for some football?

I am! This game is a little sentimental for me because of the fact that the Cardinals were my step-dad's favorite team. I don't see him anymore but I guess because he was a Cardinals fan, I feel the need to be also. So go Cardinals!

Updates...

I'm behind the ball with my updating you on our family-so sorry! Things have been very good here. I'm happy to report that Keith is over his nasty cold that he had for the past few weeks, and UNBELIEVABLY neither me nor the kids got sick! Anyway, the boys had a check up a couple of weeks ago and they are growing so fast. Evan is just over 30 lbs and Aidan is at 28 lbs. I thought they would be tall for their age but again they are right on target. That's good for us! We're very proud of them!
I'm also having my rear end kicked by Jillian Michaels (The Biggest Loser) on Comcast On Demand. It's been very hard but as I keep going its getting easier. Wish me luck. Talk to you soon!

25 Random Things

Here's the game: These are 25 random things about me. If I tagged you, I want to know more about YOU. So, share 25 things about yourself and then tag 25 people. Make sure you tag me! Thanks.
Okay, here goes:

1. I have a very vivid imagination. I can twist and turn things around in my head and believe things that really aren't real.

2. After almost 10 years of living together, my husband has this nervous cough that still makes me jump 3 feet in the air.

3. I'm very tired at night but yet cannot break my gaze from my computer.

4. I love to take long walks.

5. I tend to hug people more than shake their hands when I first meet them.

6. I have horrible OCD. I wash my hands non-stop.

7. I have always imagined myself a teacher.

8. I spend too much time living in the past resenting people that are in the present.

9. I often dream about things and then they come true. (Still waiting on that lottery dream, LOL!) I had a dream one night that I had two boys-guess you know what showed up the next morning in the ultrasound...

10. I have a dry sense of humor.

11. I'm the type of person who is so unsettled that if you put me in a forest, I would find a way to adapt.

12. I absolutely love animals but will never get another one.

13. I have an extraordinary relationship with my mother-in-law. I consider her not only family, but a good friend.

14. I believe heavily in karma and do my best to treat others good and fairly because I know it will come back to me 10-fold.

15. I believe one of my greatest accomplishments so far is that my children are now saying, "please", "thank you" and "bless you" without prompting.

16. I love having a clean kitchen and doing the dishes, isn't that crazy?

17. I love when I wake up super early and realize I have a few hours before I have to get up.

18. I keep all my childrens photos on CD's. I have about 1000 pictures of them so far (my computer counts for me, I don't have time!)

19. My mother and I have the same laugh. Sometimes when people here me laugh really hard they'll say "I thought your mother was here".

20. I have a hard time with family relationships. I feel uncomfortable around some of my relatives and can't explain why.

21. I love looking at snow falling but cannot stand to drive in it. My knuckles turn white from holding onto the steering wheel so tight.

22. I have gained a lot of weight since moving to Florida which sucks since we live in the land of tank tops and shorts.

23. New Jersey is not just a state, its a state of mind and I'm proud to be a born and bred Jersey Girl.

24. I tend to dwell too much on negative things but have recently caught myself and have turned it into a posititve.

25. I miss my Grandmother so much and I miss my time as a very young child...I felt like it definitely didn't last long.

I hearby tag Megan, Jen G , Jennifer P, Jennifer K, Lisa, Kim,and Michelle.

It's History...

Whether you are Republican or Democrat, White or Black, we're all Americans and today was history and brings change for the good in our country. Never in my life have I ever been so excited to witness the historical event that unfolded today. GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Sloppy job, McNabb...

I was really looking forward to the Eagles winning today, but God had other plans. In case you missed it, the first half of the game was really sloppy to say the least, but once the second half started, the Eagles really were soaring (no punt intended).The Cardinals had other plans and went on to win the championship. Here is a video I have of Aidan cheering on the Eagles with me at halftime. I guess there's always next year!

My baby brother is engaged!

Well, the day has finally arrived and I am so happy to share that my brother is now engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Sara. The proposal took place on Friday night at the club where they originally met. See the video below of the proposal. Our family is so happy and guys, we love you so much. CONGRATULATIONS!

Engagment

Something to Ponder...

I received this from my aunt and I really enjoyed it. Just thought I'd share it with you and hope you can get something from it too!



A GREAT RECIPE...
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Talk to God about what is going on in your life. Buy a lock if you have to.

3. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement,

My purpose is to__________ today. I am thankful for______________'

4. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

5. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli , almonds & walnuts.

6. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

7. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

8. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

9. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

10 Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

11. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

12. You are not so important that you have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

13. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

14. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

15. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

16. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, what will this matter?'

17. Forgive everyone for everything.

18. What other people think of you is none of your business.

19. GOD heals everything - but you have to ask Him.

20. However good or bad a situation is, it will change

21. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch!!!

22. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

23 Each night before you go to bed complete the following
statements:
I am thankful for__________. Today I accomplished_________.

24. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

25. When you are feeling down, start listing your many blessings. You'll be smiling before you know it.

Happy New Year!

Ahhh, the holidays are over, and now its time to settle into a new year...2009. Wow, how time flies!
Last night we tried unsuccessfully to keep the boys up for the Dick Clark Rocking New Years Eve Show, but they were getting fussy so we put them to bed at 9:00pm. Keith and I were able to stay up until after midnight. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law were in a race up in NYC and I couldn't stop thinking of them being it was said it was 2 degrees there! They did very well as far as their time went so I was very proud to hear that, and just happy they didn't get hypothermia!
So onto today, the boys woke up around 7:00 with Keith, (I was so dead tired I didn't even hear Keith get up with them!) We had breakfast and hung at home until 3:00 pm when we went to a New Year's BBQ! (Living the Florida life when you can say BBQ and New Years in the same sentence!) We couldn't stay long because the kids were very fussy and totally thrown off schedule. So we left, went to Coconut Point Mall, took the little train around the complex, and then headed up to Bass Pro Shops per Keith's request. We walked around there and then stopped to pick up pizza and came home, ate, and relaxed. It was a good start to the New Year, spending time with the fmaily is always great, no matter what the holiday. Hope you were all able to enjoy the day as well, whether it was busy or relaxing!
Talk again soon!