Friday Fragments...

Happy Friday! 

Yesterday was really the official first day of summer vacation in our house. Katelyn's first day she planned our whole day...we did everything on her list. Started with working out somewhere in the middle of the day was a nap for me and reading for her, ended with a movie on demand....it was a great first day. 

Today she is ditching me, taking my car and heading to the mall....what to look for a job you ask? hahahaha funny no shop with a friend! Starting next week it's business all business....job hunting, getting volunteering lined up and shadowing lined up...I'll be cracking the whip!

The start to summer here has been the pits, we've had rain off and on all week, muggy humid out and grey. Not my idea of summer....thanks Mother Nature! 

We're heading to Pittsburgh for a college tour, I'm excited it's the closest one she is looking at 3.5 hours away and the largest 10,000 students. Last time we drove to Pittsburgh we didn't spend a lot of time in the city. This time we are going early and doing some exploring. There must be something special to this city every freaking hotel was booked. We have to stay a half hour outside the city, so I'm curious about the draw. 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

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Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. Summer's here-whoohoo! What's your favorite sight, sound, AND smell associated with summer?


Sight that most reminds me of summer would be the American Flag flying  people decorating for July 4th. The sounds kids splashing in the pool next door. I miss having a pool. The smell that makes me think of summer sun tan lotion.

2. Fireflies or lightning bugs...what are they called in your neck of the woods?

Lightening bugs...I have fond childhood memories in NJ catching them in a jar! 

3. What is something from the past week that reminded you of your childhood?

Seeing the little kids waiting for the bus in shorts and all full of energy. I remember the feeling that school is almost over and hardly containing myself with excitement of lazy summer days! 

4. Define 'the good life'.

A healthy , happy family together sharing laughter,stories good times....that's my idea of the good life!

5. Tell us what we'd see if you took a snapshot of your desk/work space?

Piles of things to be filed, piles of pictures to be hung, a room that needs painting! 

6. Peaches or watermelon...yes, you have to choose.

Peaches (great now I'm thinking of cobblers! Yum)

7. Ever been skinny dippin'? Is that too much for the Wednesday Hodgepodge? Rest assured we won't need details...unless of course you feel you must but remember, this is a family friendly blog so keep it G rated.

A guy at my gym had a t-shirt on last week a laughed and laughed when I saw it. It read-
I don't skinny dip 
I chunky dunk!!


Pretty funny! Lets just leave it at that!

8. Insert your own random thought here.

A year ago this weekend we moved back to States....one hand it seems so long ago that we lived in Germany and on another hand it's hard to believe we have been here a year. We are still trying to make this place feel more like ours and less like the previous owners, there is still so much I want to do and really thought by now it would be done. I still feel like I'm getting adjusted to here and discovering new things and places around here!  




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Big day is here....

Today my 17 year old girl...my baby....my one and only is getting her drivers license! The long awaited day is here...I'm terrified...nervous and a little excited and some what sad! It's a new independence but also a fear as a parent....!!

She's ready....I'm NOT! Please God keep my baby safe!
She passed!! Woot Woot!! Congrats  Katelyn!

Sunday in My City-Father's Day!!

Happy Father's Day!

Today is a day where we celebrate the men in our lives. The Father's....I'm lucky to have such a wonderful husband, the father of my daughter ....the two peas in a pod! Happy Father's Day sweetie...thank you for being the most wonderful man, the kindest, sweetest most loving and caring man. The best daddy to our girl...her role model, her protector, her clown, her partner in crime. I love you and hope your day is as special as you are.

Happy Father's Day Dad...I love you! Thanks for being the best dad a girl could have. Thank you for making us always feel loved, cherished and important. Thank you for being not only a wonderful father but a wonderful Pop Pop to Katelyn. We love you and miss you! 

Happy Father's Day all! 

Stop by Unknown Mami for Sundays in My City today! 

Summer can officially start....

Why? Because my feet and toes are ready!!! Yesterday my sweet daughter treated me to a Spa Pedicure!

Aren't they pretty....or as my girl Tammy says...so sexy!

Yesterday having my toes done and chatting with Tammy it reminded me of this skit...

I had to chuckle! I really wish I knew what they say to each other and smile at us about!

Happy Saturday!!

Happy Graduation Girls ♥

Today my sister Karen's twins are graduating from High School...this picture is from their Prom Night. Aren't they beautiful...
Happy Graduation Jessica and Kimberly- We are so proud of you and love you tons....we are excited for the next chapter in your young lives.  Congrats Class of 2011!! Woot Woot!

Grey or is it Gray?

Either way I'm sporting one too many gray hairs...but here's my question today....why when men have grey hair does it make them look sexy, distinguish but for most women we just look OLD? Doesn't seem fair does it!

 Both handsome and sexy, not old looking at all.....

I think these two look beautiful with their silver locks.....

I'm getting my locks taken care of on Friday, but I wish I had the right look and jaw line to pull off the above pictures....it would be so much easier! Maybe it's more acceptable after 50 so I need to wait a while. What do you think grey hair ages women? So unless I want to be mistaken for my hubby's older sister keep my appointment?? Boy do I hate double standards!! 

Happy Thursday!

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. What is one thing on your bucket list? If you don't have a bucket list let's pretend you do.


Visit San Francisco and Napa Valley

2. What makes a good dad?


I think a good Dad is one that listens and talks to their children, plays with them, teaches them, guides them and is there for them. He needs to be a good role model, talk the talk and walk the walk.


3. Are you afraid of insects? Which ones?


Heck ya...spiders and bees top the list!

4. We're barbecuing...what's on the grill at your house?


Chicken Kabob's was the last we BBQ....they were yum delicious!

5. Do you believe that playing is more important than winning?


I think being a part of team is more important than being the Champs! But lets face it, it feels good winning too!

6. Do you tan? Use self tanners? Visit tanning salons? See your dermatologist at least once a year?


If I'm pool side or at beach I tan pretty quickly. Used self tanners once didn't like it. Back in the 80's along with my bad perm I was a tanning salon junkie! I have been known in the past before a vacation to pop in and get a head start. I haven't been to a dermatologist in years.....I should go uh?

7. Five years ago I would never imagine that today I would_______________.


Live in rural Western New York!

8. Insert your own random thought here.

Sophie does not like being outside alone. Last year she loved lounging on the porch, this year she waits by the door to come inside! Crazy dog....go be a dog!


Stop by Joyce at From this side of the Pond for more Hodgepodges today!

Today.....

I hope your TODAY is rosy!

 Katelyn's last day of being a Junior was yesterday! She just has to go in for finals so what does that mean...it was day one of sleeping in for moi! Hubby decided to start working out in the morning instead of after work.....today was the first day! The alarm went off at 5am you know that's the time bakers get up!

Our workout room is below our bedroom....I could hear the TV, the grunts of exertion, I'm pretty sure I felt the sweat. Uhg!!! Then there was the shower....nose blowing, blow dryer omg....! Out of the bathroom greeting me with a cheerful HI Honey!! Uhg.....!

So today I might be a little grumpy or jacked up on too much coffee or taking a nap during Dr. Phil
But lets hope it turns out to be a rosy of a day! (FYI it's 8:45 and Katelyn is still asleep!! Not fair!)

Stop by Communal Global and travel the world TODAY! 

I promise they aren't grumpy at all! 

Sunday in My City

My sister Preppy Player was just here visiting and we went to Niagara on the Lake in Ontario, Canada. It's just over the boarder about an hour from my house. It's a quaint little town with Wineries and a Main Street with shops, restaurants and B&B's.

First place we hit was Europa Antiques it's one of my favorite stops. Located in 125 year old church loaded with European finds. We looked around and left empty handed this time. After that we headed to Main Street and walk and walked. It was a gorgeous but hot day.  Cooled off by checking out different shops and chocolate stores before heading to lunch.

 We ate at the Angel Inn....had delicious Fish and Chips and yummy Canadian beer! If you ever go to Niagara on the Lake I think it's a great Pub to stop and have a drink or meal at. I best part was before leaving we used the little girls room and inside was this nice looking Angel or Greek God. Along side of him was a sign asking to respect his privacy and not lift his fig leaf...Hello that was invitation we needed...after three or four peaks, we could hear a bell ring each time we lifted but that didn't stop us. A few giggles and pictures later we headed upstairs only to be greeted with a waitress wearing a big smirk on her face. All I said was WHAT we didn't do it! She said, yup sure you didn't !!

What was under that leaf.....GRAPES! 

Niagara on the lake is a great day trip. Next time I go I hope to check out some Wineries...might have to stay in one of the many B&B!

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