Atlanta Trip

Hi Everyone, Here are some pictures of our trip to Atlanta to visit my mom and the rest of our family. We took a long a weekend to go up there. The weather was beautiful-a little chilly but nonetheless very comfortable. During our visit we went to the Georgia Aquarium, Stone Mountain and to my cousin's house where we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Enjoy the pictures and thanks to my mom, and the rest of our family for a wonderful visit!
GA Aquarium-Reef

Baluga Whale

Us

Beyond Blessed...

So many times in my life, I tend to focus so much on the bad things instead of the good-I have to work on that. Today is not one of those days. I could not get over the amount of birthday wishes I received today. It is so wonderful to know that I have my wonderful family and so many people that care enough to call or just send a note to say happy birthday. It really meant a lot. So tonight when I go to sleep, I'll thank God for you all, and wish many years to come of this blissful reminder of my many blessings in life. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!
Love,
Jen

Am I Crazy?

Well, the time has come for me to tell you folks that I am headed back to college to finish my degree in education. My original major was psychology, and I'm hoping all the credits transfer. It was a tough decision for me to go back to school but like my step-mom said, "It's never too late". I was scared at first of my decision to return but I know in the long run it will be great for our family. I'm planning on attending Edison State in the fall (or maybe start sooner in the summer) but only time will tell. I'm very excited yet very nervous, but my husband backs me up and so do my parents. My main inspiration comes from a very unlikely source: my step-mom. As most of you know her and I didn't get along for years, then once I had my own kids I looked back to my high school years one day and said "ok, she worked full-time, raised 4 kids, and studied until the whee hours of the morning. Now, we've had our share of problems but all in all...she did it. She got her degree. So thanks Pat, for being my inspiration in going back to school because if she can do it so can I. Say some prayers for me!

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!