Hoppy Easter !!

From your two favorite Pug Bunnies !!

Happy 30th !!!

To my lil' sissy !! She turns the BIG three zero today !

I feel old - older then I did when I turned thirty - I keep thinking of all these random memories; ie.: ice-cream cake; combined sleepover parties; the roller-rink; going to see WWF; camping -

All these things we did over our birthdays when we were kids - Those were the days !

Happy Birthday Megan - Have a great Day -

See you Saturday for ur gift !!

xoxo

Party like its ur birthday !!

CUZ IT IS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today I turn 33 years old - Although my mother somehow had me at 34 (wtf ?)

I found out this morning that she did in fact remember that I was born at 11:02PM on 3/25 - she just forgot the year ... :)

Great day so far - Looking forward to an AMAZING weekend - Because I happen to have the world's BEST group of friends a gal could have !!

Line up goes a lil' somethin like this :

Tonite - Dinner of my choice homemade by my mamma !! :) (shepard's pie, y'all - my mom nails it) totally one of my favs..... (British decent over here - sorry)

Fri nite - FOOD nite at my besties house - Jam. & Nic. are hosting food nite at there house for my b-day - Italien themed - with most of our friends comin....AND to top it off - EVERYONE has to come in comfies (ie: Sweats/PJ's, etc.) YAY !

Sat. nite - Dinner out with my parents, sister and her bo - Apollo Grill in Bethlehem and then going to the casino for a lookie.... and to meet up w/my aunt and uncle.

Sunday - Jeff is taking me to Atlantic City for the day and nite ( NO we do not have a gambling problem haha) dinner out and staying at the Chelsea hotel - :)

Spoiled Rotten I am - I woke up this morning to flowers and a present on the table from my hubby and my girls - Ipod Nano (exactly what i wanted) SUCH A LUCKY GIRL !! :)

ENJOY your WEEKEND - celebrate a lil' just for me !!

XOXO

What's on Your Bucket List ?

I stole this list titled '99 Things I Ought To Have Done" from another blogger…..and it really makes u stop and think -
You're supposed to copy the list and bold the ones you've done (explaining if needed).

1. Started your own blog (Uh, yeah)
2. Slept under the stars (camped once or twice when I was little – hated it)
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland (of course)
8. Climbed a mountain (not a famous one – but in the Poconos…. )
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris (airport only – boo)
13. Watched a thunder and lightning storm
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch (tiled my bathroom – that’s a handy art)
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning (I think it was that?)
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables (every year – help out w/the farming)
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight (teenage sleepovers)
22. Hitch hiked (on 309 – trying to get to the mall – wtf?)
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise (been on 2: Bermuda, and the Bahamas)
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community (PA)
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud (my sister and i lived in our backyard creek)
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies (in Brownies!)
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp (Germany)
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten caviar (hate it)
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Got a tattoo (3 so far)
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee


44 outta 99 - not too bad - Life passes us by soo fast sometimes its neat to remember things you have done - and remind yourself of the things you want to do !

Happy St. Patty's Day !!

I am told that even Pugs are Irish on St. Patty's Day......

I will enjoy the green beer for them later today !

Cheers !!

Mini Vaca

Last week I took a mini getaway with my mom and my sister - We did something totally out of the ordinary and pretty cool !



My grandmother; Nonna turned 85 years old on February 25th - I've written about her in the past - She is a holocaust survivor, Mother of 4 and Grandmother to 6 - Her life story is amazing

This past fall she decided to undergo major surgery; basically reconstruction of her entire spine - She has lived in pain for decades and as doctors now believe that she had broken her back while in the war it obviously never healed properly - Years of letting it go, and further injury had brought her to surgery - She underwent seven surgeries in one day - she has an incesion from her kneck to the top of her butt - and two others on her side - they cut inches out of her spine and replaced parts with a steal rod - the chances of her walking again after such surgery was 50% - Back in October a week after surgery - she was sure she would never walk again - In December after a month in rehab she is mobile - with the help of a walker - She must wear a brace for the rest of her life.

My mom suggested that we visit her - because she will not be able to travel like she used to - Instead of just a regular visit - how about a "surprise" visit - I got into planning mode; and put this trip together in no time ! We flew into Orlando on Wednesday the 24th - rented a car - got a hotel - drove to Cocoa Beach in the morning on the 25th - Rang her doorbell at 10am

She had no idea we were coming

We gave her "the shock of her life" and after about an hour of "happy tears" we enjoyed a full day with her - it was a great day - and leaves me with a smile in my heart to know that after eighty five years we gave her the only surprise she has ever had in her entire life -

Up to Speed....

Been a lil' busy lately - and the blog has suffered, SORRY -

Here is a brief recap of what was goin down that ya'll missed :

Valentine's Weekend in the city - with our great friends - AWESOME nite - Dinner at Parc; Rittenhouse Square - Overnite at the Hyatt; Penns Landing :)

Work - and more work - painting for Jeff as a "sub-contractor" hahaha....nice cash - but very busy -

Reno = DONE - showered in my new bathroom !! WOO HOO !

SNOW - not much more but a lil'

Play date with our big black friend.... :)

Naps, and chillin in the sun this past wkend.....also a lil' walk too -

Got lots more in store too - STAY TUNED ! this was just a lil' recap.

Let it Snow .....

"not so sure I like this mom..."
"Try some - tastes like chicken"


"nah - ur stupid.....MOM - take me in - its cold on my toes..."

"stop being a sissy - and come play w/me ! "

"seriously, your making me play w/her? do I have too....?"

"yes...come on.... "

"alright, its not that bad, i might like it"

"I do Like it... "

"happy now?"

"told u so"

HOLY February ......

I can't believe today is Feb. 1st.....!! Where the hell did January go ???

We were pretty much booked up the entire month of Jan. every weekend something planned - guess thats how it FLEW by -

This past weekend the hubby and I got an alone nite - which we spent at The Reigelsville Inn for a little grub and some drinks....was very nice. Saturday we had a wedding to attend; and had a nice surprise by seeing alot of old friends at the reception....and then Sunday we headed into New Hope in support of our dear friend Mr. Jamie Hollander as he was defending his championship title at the Chili-Cook-Off !

Long story short - Jamie's chili rocked, he however, did not win this year - I did learn that consuming mass amounts of chili along with micro brewed lager does NOT make my stomach happy - Good to Know !! :)

So in midst of the freezing cold weather we are enduring - it was once again, a nice weekend.

THIS coming weekend We Finally have NO plans - and I Love That !!

Happy Monday - Enjoy the week.

Blah ~

It's Wednesday !! 1/2 Way DONE !!

This week has been a long one already for me - I started out with alot of energy - got to the gym bright and early on Monday morning - 5:45am - got a mile in on the eliptical and another mile on the treadmill - felt great - except for the weather on Monday - kinda a bummer. Yesterday was a drag really not super busy at work - my mom expressed interest in going to the gym with me...so I was psyched to have a buddy - and then about 3pm SHE BAILED on me - I went anyway - got 3miles on the treadmill - SHE is promising to go today - We'll See !!!

Jeff is dealing with his knee problem - which seems to be getting better - but now he is sick - really sick - sore throat, runny nose - a mess ! I made him go to bed at 8pm last nite - loaded him up w/Nyquil and Afrin - I hope I don't get it !!

All in all this week has been kinda BLAH so far -

As for today - kinda in the pits a little - a bit sad - Today; Jan. 27th would have been my Bella's Birthday - She would have been 7 years old -

AAAHHH I MISS HER !

Case of the Mun-Dayz -

This is what I felt like doing all day today :

I however, was not the lucky one......DAHMIT !

Horray for Friday !

Finally Friday has arrived....!! What a week - busy at work - went to the gym almost everyday - except today !! :) Feelin good with the work outs - The girls got out and about with some nice play time outside and even a walk - BUT now for the WEEKEND - YAY !!! Here is what we have in store :

Got into work super early this morning; 6am - outta here at 2pm ! Meeting my most awesome friend Nicole for a lil' friday celebration - can anyone guess what that might be !?!?!? ....

Champagne and Pedicures at 3pm - SHOCKER !!

Then the boys will meet us out with some other great friends of ours for a some Friday happy hour and food - Totally Awesome Friday going down !

As for Saturday - no real agenda - cleaning, laundry and touch up paint - I actually might go to the gym on Sat. and also take the girls for a hike w/my mom as long as the weather is nice....

Sat. nite is the annual "Stews n Brews" party hosted by our friends Sean and Andrea - This is the third year -and Sean is in LOVE with this gathering - RULES : you must make a soup or stew (homemade only) each couple must make one and bring it to there house in a crock pot - Then we all hang out - drink some beers and try everyone's soup -

Jeff was on soup duty this year - and I was hired as his soux chef last nite so I prepped all the ingrediants.... He made a Cheddar Vegetable - it turned out pretty good - Can't wait to try all the others !!

Sunday is a home day - lazy day with the girls and the hubby - :)

Then back to doin it all over again.....

I've also decided that I really like going to the gym in the mornings - SO my new workout schedule is Monday AM - Tues. PM - Wed. AM - Thurs. PM - DONE !

Mud Buckets

We are getting a little break in the cold and bitter winter (love it) - the past two days we've gotten to romp outside - looks a lil' like this :

Lilly Tallulah

Lulabelle Bee

Pyscho ball player - Miss Lu

FUN TIMES.

PS> i'm going to the gym in the AM tmrw. - before work - ya you heard right - i'll be there at 6am - omg ... i am crazy - but determined.

Happy Wednesday

Bizzy B

This weekend was craziness from the get go !! Work for me last week was chaotic as I tried to prepare for a delayed holiday party; which took place in the city (philly) on Saturday evening. 100 guests at the Moshulu - I planned everything - from coordinating the hotel rooms to the DJ, seating assignments, even down to the desserts - Kinda felt like I was planning my second wedding w/out having to foot the bill (HA!) - although getting down to the wire; I was STRESSED - worrying about all the what ifs, did I do this....blah blah - All in all it turned out WONDERFULLY !!

I have to say, if you ever get the chance to venture downtown, I would Highly recommend dinner at the Moshulu (www.moshulu.com ) one of the top rated restuarants in the city - and it held up to its ratings....food and service were exceptional, which in turn made my life easy for Saturday. A good time was had by all.

Let's just say yesterday was a very lazy day - between the weather and the headache, lots of sleeping and eating was all we did - This week is starting out on a slow foot for me.....can't get into gear just yet.

The girls had a sleepover at grandmom's and were NOT happy to be picked up yesterday - Lulu literally jumped up on grandmom's lap and gave me sad face when I told her we had to go home....they LOVE their grandmom - SPOILED ROTTEN !!

Feelin it !

Day three of workin out and boy o boy - I am def. feelin it ! My legs feel like I rode a horse to and from work each day - my waist feels like I've been doin crunches 24/7 - SORE DAY !! guess thats a good thing though, huh ! Week started out slow; only walked one mile on Monday - outside w/my uncle's dog - then Tues. hit the gym; 2.5 miles and some elipitcal - Wed. gym again for 2 miles and then the bike for 2 - I wanna go today - BUT my legs hurt to shift the gears in my car - OMG - how sad is that !!


I wish the girls could go to the gym with me - startin to notice the chunk of the winter creepin up on them - esp. Lu - she isn't running like she used too....I know she misses it more then I missed the gym though - poor girl - we try to get in about 15min. twice a day but then the lil' footsies are frozen ... Spring will be back soon sweetie, I promise!

I can't wait !

Still CUTE THOUGH even with a couple extra inches.....

Weekend in Review....

Awesome Time !!

So - the snow stopped for our ride to Woodstock - what a plus ! Got up to the cute lil' cabin in the woods around 4:30ish - we were greeted by four very extremely happy friends - who decided to pre-game hard core-- so we had ALOT of catching up to do !!
The drinking and eating began !!! and boy it did not stop all wkend -

On the menu:

Friday nite - Sausage rye melts; Parmasean Lemon Shrimp; Bologna roll-ups; Baked ziti and a homemade "fat free" Cheesecake with cheeries.... mmm - MMM- mmm

Saturday - we started out with some homemade baked breads - zuchinni/pineapple and banana nut - with coffee - then the boys went to town: cream chipped beef on rye - breakfast potatoes w/mushrooms and eggs - then we paused for Bloody Mary's - :)

the day then started out w/chips and dips - spinach hummus w/pita's and veggies - flatbreads w/venison, onions and blu cheese - fried cauliflower - OMG !!

Dinner - Beef brisket that Jamie simmered all day long served with some ridiculous bread .....

Jeff and i had to leave early on Sunday to get home for an appt. he had - AND to detox from all the over eating and drinking we did - but man o man was it worth it !!

GYM BOUND today People !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I swear !

Girls did very well at home with grandmom and Emma - they were extremely happy to see mommy and daddy though - xo

Ants in my PANTS ......

I seriously am so fidgity today - I want it to: ONE - stop friggin SNOWING - and TWO be on the road to our wkend destination already !!! OMG !

We are leaving this afternoon and heading up to Woodstock, New York for a weekend getaway with our bestest friends - and I cannot wait to get there.

This has been planned for a while now - so hence the reason I'm anxious - we rent this super cute cabin in the woods up there in Bearsville, NY - about 10min. from the lil town of Woodstock, last time Jeff and I went was about 2 or 3 years ago for my dear friend, Nicole's birthday - we were her surprise - it was fabulous -

Basically the plan is to hang out in the cabin - with a warm fire roaring - some great food; yummie drinks, and the best company ever !! Games, Laughs and maybe a lil dancing feet will be had. SOOOO - I cannot wait to leave work at 11 today - to head home, pack up and hit the trails -

The girls are having an EXTRA special wkend of there own ... Grandmom is sleeping over tonite at our house w/out Mr. Digs - so can u just imagine the happy faces to know the spoilin time and to have grandmom all to themselves all nite....... and then Emma (friend of ours) is coming to stay on Sat. nite - this should be interesting.

Happy Friday Everyone....here's to a GREAT wkend !!

SEE U LADIES SOON !
xoxo

2010 = Motivation !!!

Happy New Year Blogging world !!

So - I know how bad I ended the year with my blogging - I SUCK ! I did soo good in the beginning of the year and towards Sept. I just pretty much stopped - and I hate that I let that happen - SORRY ! no excuses, either - Life is busy - but ten minutes to jot some some events and details down once or twice a week is NOT that hard - so I'll save u from the list of why I've sucked at this - cuz there are no excuses ............. Here is a better list :

New Year's Resolutions - (in no specific order)

1.) Be a better BLOGGER - and stick with it

2.) Loose 25LBS - and keep it off

3.) Use Coupons at the grocery store -

4.) Take the girls to obedience training

2009 was a pretty good year - Jeff and I had alot of great times - we started our home addition project (still in progress); went to Jamaica - (so-so); enjoyed our fabu friends regularly (yay); and spent some nice moments w/family too - 2010 can only get better !

Girls are great and getting big and more mature as days go by - Life is GOOD ! I promise to not drop the ball on this again - stay tuned for this year's ride.