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!

Spotted!

OMFG, I cannot believe this has happened to me! I'm officially a Gossip Girl whore and I like it!

So lets talk about the fact that I'm not 17, not in highschool and definitely not filthy stinkin' rich but I still LOVE this show. Its kinda sick...and sad, I know.

I made it clear to Lex that Mondays are pretty much as sacred as Thursdays since I began watching it this season. Between the extravagant wardrobes and racy porn-esque scenes, this phenomenon has got me hooked! He is totally right though, I am an old loser whose addicted to a T.V. show targeted at teeny bopper kids, featuring hot young boys and backstabbing bitches, but its entertainment as its finest--I can't help it!

I just wish I'd had Tivo last season...oh well, looks like I'll have lots of catching up to do!

XOXO, Gossip Girl

P.S. Need it, love it, gotta have the top below!

A Hard Day's Work!

Well not exactly today but in his defense, My Hubs, works VERY hard and to top it off, he now has a second job!....I know, what can I say, he REALLY loves me!

After such a crazy and exhausting work week, the poor guy had a non-stop, fun-filled weekend in honor of his little cousin's birthday.

We started off by celebrating out at The Pub on Saturday night and continued the festivities earlier today at The Rompher home for a very nice afternoon just hanging out and having some good old fashioned fun including some Dolphins football and a Guitar Hero Marathon.

So as the sun punched out for the day and the evening air crept upon us, we headed home. We had a light dinner and then it was lights out for my old guy....on behalf of Lex and myself, Happy Birthday Jav! Hope you had a great time!

My little Kary...

She's probably my biggest fan and the sweetest little girl I know...she is my gorgeous goddaughter and today I had the privilege of spending quality time with her.

When Lex and I began dating, Kary wasn't even born so when her parents asked us both to be the Godparents of their second baby girl, we were honored and thrilled. For me, it was even more of an honor to have them choose me as not only an important part of her life but to be an even bigger part of their family.

As she just turned 10 years old, I'm amazed at how quickly time has passed us by, but even more amazed at seeing her become such a beautiful and special little girl. She is witty and funny and has a heart of gold--and I couldn't have asked for a better responsibility at the age of 17 when we baptized her.

While this little acclamation is dedicated to the first of my Godchildren, I pray I am as good a guardian to the rest of my little monsters--because without them, my life would be pretty insignificant. Thank you to the parents that trusted their hearts in choosing me to watch over their little angels too! I promise to always love and spoil them as much as possible :)

P.S. I know I missed a post yesterday but I'm making up for it by posting more than one pic so give me some credit, lol!...enjoy!