Madelines Memory

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Madeline was my grandmother on my mother's side. She was an amazing little Irish woman. How blessed we were to have her. Not a day goes by that I don't miss her. I am the wife of my bestfriend, the mother of four amazing kids ages 25, 22, 17 and 4. I am a grandma to 2 beautiful little boys and the mom-in-law to a terrific man. I come from a big wonderful family. My parents are my idols. My dad was always the silent one and my mom was the "tough" one. I have so much admiration for them and love being their daughter. I have 4 sisters and one brother, but I only have 3 surviving sisters now. My sister Michele passed away suddenly in 1989. I married into an amazing Italian family. I believe in God and Angels, and Ghosts. Not bad ones, but ones that just can't decide if they should stay or go. I believe that if you want something bad enough, you just need to believe and it will be yours. I believe that everyone means something to someone and this life without you would be miserable.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

EARTHQUAKE!!!

YIKES!!!!

I live in Southern California and I absolutely love it here....except for Earthquakes. I know they happen all over the world, but we have had sooooo many recently that I am getting really nervous. I work out of the home 3 days a week, not too far, but far enough and I am on the 3rd floor of a really old building. I don't want to be away from my children if and when the big one hits!!! I know I cannot live in hiding, but man oh man....I have to just not think about it or I will go nuts!
My hunny and I were grocery shopping last night when we had another one.....I couldn't feel the ground moving, but all of the shelves were swaying and rocking. I was trying to debate, do I stay put? Or run like a crazy woman out of the building? Needless to say, I stayed, just made sure I was in the center of the isle in case anything jumped off of the shelves!! Whew, nothing fell.
Of course my hunny had taken the little one to wash his hands in the bathroom and didn't even know that we had just had an earthquake......MEN!!!!
Today is my day off and since my daughter is out of school this week (summer school starts next week) we are going to the beach. I really need some sunshine and just to "chill". I just hope the "Big One" doesn't hit and cause a sunami!!! EEEKKKK. I hope you all have a wonderful week and wish me luck!!!

Saturday, June 12, 2010

A Little Pink Saturday

Happy Pink Saturday to Everyone

I was so busy yesterday with having my little grandson for the day, that I didn't really get to concentrate on what I was going to post for today.

Since it is late spring and summer is fast approaching, I decided to do a search for butterflies.....and pink ones. I just love butterflies. They are so graceful and they make me happy when I see them.



While searching for them I found this cute, cute apron. I have got to find out where to buy it....isn't it sweet???


Then while wearing my "new pink apron" I would maybe bake a pink butterfly cake (baahahahahaha) anyways....


Or....I could just stop and smell the roses


I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and enjoy your Pink Saturday too.
Thank you Beverly http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

My little family

I just adore my family, they bring me so much joy. I can't imagine life without a single one of them.

Daddy and Giovani relaxing in the sunshine

Me, my crazy kids and my sister, Marcia at our niece's wedding

Our oldest daughter, Aarika with our grandson Aidin

Our son-in-law Andrew with Aidin

Sweet Lil, Aidin.....couldn't you just eat him up?

Our son Vinnie with his girlfriend Jenna

Our daughter Emily with her boyfriend, Gabe...they are only in high school...eeekkk

Our sweet little baby boy, Giovani.....our gift from heaven

My favorite photo of daddy and Gio walking along the beach

You now have all seen what brings joy to my life and why I am on this earth....I count my blessings every single day and thank God above for giving me such love and happiness.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Summertime Pink Saturday

Ok, let me begin by saying.....I LOOOOVVVEEE SUMMER!!

I live in Southern California and our weather is just beautiful for about 10 months of the year (even when it is "bad" it is better than most places in the world), but summertime is the best. It gets really hot here (115 degrees in August), but I don't care.
It is nothing that a little swimming or cool drink can't relieve.


Thank you once again Beverly for being so sweet and hosting this wonderful weekly event. Be sure to visit her @ http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Friday, May 28, 2010

Happy Birthday to Me and Pink Saturday!!


It has been a busy, busy week for me this week. I have been sick with a cold and not feeling up to par & then with baby Mae's arrival, I didn't get my e-mail in on time to participate in Pink Saturday's Birthday celebration. UUgghhh ohhh well.
It is my big birthday weekend and what a special one it will be. I already have recieved an extra wonderful gift with my new little great niece's birth and.... my husband will actually be home ALL weekend. For those of you that don't know, he worked for a company that he had to work Saturdays and when he was on call....he would work the whole weekend!! But, now he has a new job and we actually get time together...woooohoooo!! My big 44 is on Monday (44?? what the heck? How did I get to be 44?) Anyways, I am super excited. I wonder what he has in store for me?? Well, I guess I should say I wonder what I have in store for me, since I do all of the planning around here. Maybe this year he will surprise me.
Last weekend was our anniversary and we were supposed to get away for a night without any kids...ha, he couldn't leave our little one, so we ended up seeing Shrek and hitting the Disney store in the mall. However, the day of our anniversary we did drive down to San Diego and wandered around the Italian Festival...that was nice.
I think he felt guilty, because on Tuesday he brought me home a card and flowers. (gotta love that man).
Well, I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend.
Happy Birthday to meeeee!

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Julie Mae is here!!


Happy Birthday to our sweet new baby, Julie Mae.
Isn't the picture of my sister and her sweet new granddaughter just adorable.
Welcome little angel......

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Vintage Frenchhen is at the hospital.....


I know you all know my beautiful sister, Marcia of Vintage Frenchhen is awaiting the arrival of her first grandbaby...my grandniece...well she is at the hospital as I write!!! Little Julie Mae will be here anytime. Please keep them all in your prayers and wish my sister congratulations.