I had my Basel Cell Carcinoma removed on Thursday the 29th. It went fairly smooth. It hurts some but, I think it is just the swelling and the stitches pulling each other. The scar is right in one of my wrinkles around my eye so it will look like a wrickle when all is said and done. YIPPEE. Will post after pics in a couple of weeks

Just some random pictures taken in November. I can't believe it is going to be December already. I have done some shopping but, since dh is laid off it is going to be a tight one. My kids are easy to please so I will be shopping thift store. Hey, don't laugh... you can get some great stuff there. I actually went to Salvation Army on Wednesday (50% off family day) I know I am a freak because I know that but, hey.... kids grow out of clothes soooo fast. I got some great stuff. Hey, they will never know!!! Tommy is into his Nintendo DS and I found this great spot that sells them used so I got some great deals. The best part is they will take them back as returns at the price I paid. He also is liking everything remote control and he is very interested in being a ROCK STAR and a SCIENTIST... he is grabbing my A&P Lab book and asking a million questions... (hopefully in the name of science...LOL) Allison is still a girly girl and loving Barbie, princesses and makeup. She loves clothes and if she doesn't like something (ie... pants, shirt, shoes) she will NOT wear it. I kind of know her taste so it is easy for me but, I swear I think we will be doing a lot of returning when she gets older. grrrr

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I am no JACK ASS!! I love this picture. I am on my old computer and I came across this picture and thought I would share it with ya'll. This was at SC Fair 2006 over a year ago!! Let see, nothing new here. Flounder is on his hunting trip and killed a deer the other day... no pictures, no proof right?? Anyway, the kids miss him like crazy!! We have been going to Granny's house because "She's Cool" and then they don't ask about DAD as much... so ice cream and Granny are "cool" now~~

Totally having computer problems so sorry for not posting in a long time. I have a bad virus on both my laptop and desktop/// it's not fun with all those darn pop ups. Let's see what is new?? Tommy and Allison had a great time on Halloween. Tommy dressed up like the "Scream" guy with the blood dripping down the front of the mask and Allison dressed up in this big pink barbie dress with heels and make up. (I know... nothing new for Allison..LOL) She actually just spent the day with my Mom on Saturday and Allison got lots of goodies from the Disney Store.. (My mother wonders why I never take her there>>>LOL) They went "NUTS"... shoes, dress, foo foo girly stuff...Allison really loves that kind of stuff!! I will make sure to post some of the picures.

I am totally slacking in the picture taking. Allison's birthday was on the 10 th and she had a wonderful time. She just loves when things revolve around her. I did take pictures of that but, totally missed all the good shots. Maybe I need a new camera... HINT>>>> na just kidding. I did grab some photos that were on my pc to share. The one picture is Allison jumping on the bed at our house down the shore... One is with Uncle Greg, Ali and Tommy and the other pictures is of Allison with one of her OUTFITS. Allison is getting so big.. she is in a DANCE CLASS every Wednesday and she just loves getting her little ballet shoes on. She is such a "girl"... man oh man... I am going to have my hands full. She is only three and she has a mind of her own. Today we went to the doctors for her physical and the doc said "WOW Allison, hasn't been here in ONE YEAR!! She had no doctors visits in one whole year. Tommy on the other hand... grrrrr... Actually, the last time he was sick was in Feb. when he was hospitalized. tommy is enjoying school.... tom'w we have back to school night!!! YIPPPPPPEEE I am so excited!!!!! He also started CCD... can you believe it... they start at 5 years old!!

Sorry Sara for adding this picture but,,,, you know that I had too!!! One of these days we will take a picture that we both like!!

Let's see.. what is new with me... NOTHING>.. still school, stil trying to lose weight, still dieting, still bragging about my family, still blogging, still.... oh year..did get a AA in Liberal Arts... and graduated with Honors... too funny right and I am still going to school... I JUST DON"T KNOW WHAT I WANNA BE WHEN I GROW UP grrrr

Today was the first day of school for Tommy and here are some pictures of him getting on and off the bus. He had a great day.

Hey everyone... I am totally lifting pictures off of my cousin Pam's blog.... thanks Pam... but, I couldn't resist. The little one is Chelsea... Pam's daughter who is 8 months old and of course the other pic is of Allison playing with Chelsea's stuff!!! Too cute!! Tell me these two aren't going to be BFF like me and Pam.

What.... I can't believe that Tommy is going to be starting elementary school!! He will be in Kindergarten!! I really can't believe it!! He has been going to camp half day most of the summer and this week he started a new camp at the local YMCA and tom'w he will be going on a bus and going to the local fair... hmmm without ME!! I am going nuts!! I am a worried wart... what am I going to be like on the first day of school!!! I wAS quizing him like crazy... like asking him... Where do you live? What is your phone number? All about strangers... I think I am giving this poor kid a complex!!! Anyway... I REALLY NEEDED TO VENT!! HE IS GROWING UUP SOOOOO FAST!!! He is not my baby anymore..(well actually he will be till he is old and grey dammit)

Okay so we finally hatched one of our catapillars....... We woke up in the morning and bam... a Monarch Butterfly!!!

Some pictures I took this week!!!

Check out my Slide Show!

Check out my Slide Show!

What else can I say..... Thanks for Grandfathers!!!

This past Thursday Tommy graduated from PRE-K... oh my!! The theme was red, white and blue because it was flag day too!!. Everyone was there to celebrate it with Tommy. The school threw a picnic afterward and there was so much food.

(still trying to work it off). tommy is excitted to be going into the big school. Everytime we pass a school bus or his school he has to remind me that he is GROWING up to FAST!!

This past weekend at Crater Lake. Sam, Eric, the kids and myself all went up there to enjoy the hot weather.

Memorial Day Blis!! At grandpa's for a BBQ... had lots of fun!!

Taking a family picture at Island State Park!! It was sooooo cold and windy!! Great day to pick to go fishing huh??? Thank goodness I still had there winter jackets in the car. It was like 80 off the beach and it was sooo cold by the ocean because of the wind!!! We had fun though!!!

This is Tommy first time in a newpaper. This is the pic that was published for the Miles for Matheny Race. He is the one to the right and has black shorts on!!! SOOOO proud!! Way to go Tommy. I was going to run in the 5K but, for some reason... I forgot my sneakers!!! LOL... Maybe next year guys!!!

Today was Tommy's Easter Parade at school. They had to make an Easter Bonnet and Tommy made his out of a cowboy hat, jelly beans and plastic eggs. He looked sooo cute. I am going to try and add a video..

Bring it on!!! I am the biggest loser... or I am going to be!! Give me three months from today and I am going to transform my body!! I am going to be joining kickboxing and I am going to KICK MY BUTT!!!
I of course am going to be doing this with the biggest inspiration..... SARA!!! We both can't wait to send out our BIRTH CARDS!!! Ya know... a new life... thinner, more athletic, more energy and a kick ass bod!!! This is the beginning of our new life!!!!!

This was a day last week when Sara and I and all of the kids went to Hershfield Park in Pompton Lakes. Tommy had his scooter and rode at the skate park. He loved it!!Allison and Emma had the best time climbing all over everything. Sara says that if it wasn't for my dare devil daughter, Allison.... Emma would not do half the stuff she did. MMMMMMMM I wonder where my dare devil daughter gets it from????? NO... not me.. Tommy!!!!!

Tommy can't be without his "Sprinkles".... he has it tucked in his shirt while asleep in the car. My goodness.... I can't wait to show his future wife this picture!!!! I hope I can manage to save sprinkle and put him away and save it for him!!! Although he might now want it back after he has loved it for soooooo long.....

Goofying around wutg the kids. Yeah, I died my hair... I need a change. Anyway, Tommy is doing good after his hospital stay. Allison is doing great too. Tommy will go back to school after having off two weeks from being sick!!!! He is very excited to go back to school. His lAunt Jean got him a dinosaur book and he LOVES it!! I never realized he know so much about them. Maybe the discovery channel or something!! I think all little boys love dinosaurs!!! Good BYE trains ... HELLO dinosaurs!!! I wanna start scrapbooking more and posting ;my pages on this site.... good idea right?? At least it might get me to scrap more often!!!

Have a great day.

Random pictures of Tommy's birthday party at Skyland's Ice Arena. He had such an awesome time. Allison enjoyed the "tubes" and climbing around in them. In both these pictures is Tommy's friend Gregory. He rec'd lots of presents and we thank everyone who came and made it a great time.

Everyone at Tommy's party watchin g Monster House!!!

Tommy had his 5th birthday party with his family on Sunday!! He will be having a party with all his friend on the 28th @ Skylands Ice Arena!!! YIPPPPPPEEEEE!!