Its the most wonderful time of the year!!

AMEN to that!

I absolutely love and cherish the holiday season. It brings out so many wonderful feelings and emotions, I mean, just real, deep down inner warmth and happiness.

As with this time of year comes very special days as mentioned before...birthdays to be exact! While some have already been covered (i.e., mom and lou) others get shuffled in the xmas chaos.

However, being a very BIG Birthday enthusiast, I'm very happy to send very special belated birthday hugs and kisses to none other than our dear Jeanette, Omar, and to the little monkeys who continually steal pieces of my heart, Logan and Tyler.

Life is bonkers, or as Gwen, so lady-like phrases it, "this shit is bananas", so while the christmas season creeps up a little sooner every year, it seems like these other birthday celebrations get tossed aside. Well never fear kiddos, as long as I have my horrible choir voice, you'll be receiving special birthday wishes alongside my traditional "Happy Birthday to you", "For he/she is a jolly good fellow", topped off with a little "May the dear Lord bless you" birthday chant...so please don't be embarrassed, just embrace the love ;)

Another little shot out to our dear Baby Jesus for being born and for making all things possible each and every holiday season. Also, a BIG Thank You to all my loved ones for all the wonderful moments we've shared throughout this year and during this special time...looking forward to many more in 2009!

Join me in saying good-bye to a fabulous 2008 by sharing your top 10 reasons why it rocked!

10. I got hitched!

9. Honeymooned in Cabo!

8. Had the hubs move in with the folks...

7. And so far, they've behaved.

6. Steered clear from hurricanes...phew!

5. Rallied with the republicans...

4. And lost to a democrat!

3. Made it to 27!

2. Watched Logi turn 5!

1. All while learning to blog :)

Hope your holidays rock on!

30 is the new 20...

Ha! Tell that to a newly aged 30 year old like my dear brother...the old geezer finally hit the great milestone on December 7. I don't know that I was mentally prepared for this number since I'm just a measly 3 years behind him...however, the BIG 3-0 crept up on him faster than I (and he) thought and while I couldn't spend the day with him (which was sad too, considering I've spent all others with him) we made up for it as best as we could.

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For the past 27 years of my life, I've had countless headaches and heartaches, rages of anger and frustration, bitterness, animosity and numerous fights (both verbal and physical...at a much younger age of course) with none other than my sibling.
Now that we've sort of grown up, I realize that without my brother I'd be one boring ass kid. I can't imagine my life without my goofy yet incredibly intelligent older brother. He's the one guy I can't stay mad at because even when he's wrong, he's right...somehow, he is always right and while it drives me insane, I know deep down inside, he truly is right and always means well.
Despite the many years I hated him for being so darn conniving, I realize now just how admirable his other traits can be. I mean, just when I thought, a little road rash made him tougher, it was the birth of his son that made him weak in the knees and while he's big and strong and very handsome for a brother, he's just that...he's my brother.
My true "other half", my best friend.

I hope this year brings even more joy and knowledge into your life. I love you with all my heart!

Happy Birthday Lou!

My Mother, My Hero...

Yesterday was my Mom's birthday. I'd reveal how many years old she turned but women are pretty reserved about their age. What I can tell you is how wonderful it feels to have such an amazing woman in my life. Yeah, she drives me crazy sometimes...actually alot of times...but without her wacky ways, I'd have no real direction in my own life.

She is by far the most kind-hearted, thoughtful and most selfless person I know. She is in fact the wonderful soul I've ever met and I'm forever grateful to call her my Mom.

Sometimes, we're at each other's throats, but its those moments that make me appreciate her even more. So a BIG THANKS to my dear God for giving her to us.

Happy Birthday Mami!

Home sweet home...

I know, I know...I have ALOT of explaining to do since I've missed several postings (more like close to a month's worth, lol) but in my defense I was out of commision for a good 3 weeks since my computer was being debugged (thanks to the J man for that, he rocks!) and when I finally got it back, I was busy getting my holiday spirit to a start!
Its been well worth the wait though and I promise there are SO many pictures to share. After all, its been an explosion of birthdays (including mine ::insert smiley face here::) and other fabulous events such as Thanksgiving and my way too short trip to the BIG APPLE!...gosh how I love that place!
Anyhow, tonight I've gotta dedicate some time to the hubs, but I promise some fun clips come tomorrow.
Ta-ta for now!