~Gessybell~

New Blog!

2010-01-13T00:11:00.004-05:00

check it out!!

http://www.gessikaandcompany.blogspot.com/

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Monzo's Halloween Party

2009-10-28T01:02:00.001-04:00

A few pictures from the Halloween party that we go to every year...I love to see all the kids dressed in their costumes and they always have so much fun dancing & trick~or~treating!

Pajama party

2009-10-28T00:59:00.001-04:00

Saturday night both McKendra & Gyllyan spent the night.
Gyllyan kept asking if we were have a pajama party all day & was sooo excited that Kendra was staying over too!
We all had fun and just like a girls sleepover, we were all sleep deprived!
We watched The Hannah Montana movie.....

Put on some new tattoos...

and I taught Kendra how to play Solitare.

Sesame Place

2009-10-11T23:05:00.000-04:00

For a week now I have been telling Gyllyan we were going to Sesame this weekend & when we woke up yesterday to rain, I had to take her today, not realizing it would be absolutely crazy crowded! It was bring a friend day, so we brought Tori & Logan with us. We went on 1 ride and waited over an hour to get on it in line, then went to the store to let Gyllyan spend her piggy bank $ that she had been saving up and left!

but really, it was worth the smiles on both of their faces to wait the hour in line....

Bondfires & pumpkins

2009-10-11T09:33:00.000-04:00

Beth & McKendra came over tonight so we could make hot dogs & strawberry marshmallows on the fire pit, then we all painted our pumpkins that Gyllyan & I had gotten at the pumpkin patch earlier in the day.

Styer's Orchards

2009-10-11T09:27:00.001-04:00

we went to pick pumpkins & grapes today, we somehow missed the apples?!?

but I really only wanted the pictures and got what I needed, the rest was just for her!

Saylorsburg

2009-09-07T22:58:00.001-04:00

Saturday we went to my cousin's house on the lake. We were all so excited because we don't get to go up there there that often & we spent alot of time there as kids when it was a vacation home.

This is the fish I caught - a large mouth bass but since I don't touch fish, Beth took the hook out for me.

this is the fish Erica caught - she doesn't touch fish either!

the view of the house from the lake I took while Shannon & I were out on the paddle boat

Tim McGraw Concert

2009-09-07T22:53:00.001-04:00

Friday night, my friend Nikki's boyfriend Scott got Nikki & I tickets to see Tim 8th rows from the stage..isn't he georgous!!

this is Chris Young, who opened for Tim.

YUMMY - I love this pic!

this is an actual pic of how close we were!

McKendra's 10th Birthday

2009-09-07T22:49:00.001-04:00

McKendra is 10! Can you believe it?

I can't. We had lunch at Red Robin & then went back to the house for cake & presents.

Moving on.....

2009-09-03T22:14:00.002-04:00

Well, it's official ~ I am now living with my step-mother! I was all moved out on Monday and have almost all of my "crap" in storage (I can't believe how much "crap" I actually have!) It was tough but thanks to alot of family & friends help, it all got done!
It was very bittersweet leaving my apartment, there were so many memories & happy times in that apartment. I "grew up" in that apartment! 10 years is a very long time!
Good bye my little apartment!

Seaside Heights

2009-08-09T23:49:00.002-04:00

My Aunt Terri invited us to go down the shore with her for the week.

We had alot of fun, especially, this kid, spending time at the beach & the boardwalk!

she wanted to play in the sand as soon as we got there, so I let her go on the beach while we were walking the boards the 1st night.

she love, love, loves bumper cars!

as soon as Gyllyan saw the ferris wheel, (when we pulled into Seaside) she could not wait to go on it!

Philadelphia Park

2009-08-04T22:44:00.000-04:00

I met Sherri & her kids at the racetrack for a picnic..the kids loved it!
There were lots of tables to sit at, a playground, a bar for the adults & you can bet out there if you want to while watching the races..We all had a really good time!

Gyllyan was so funny, as soon as she heard the horns blow, she would run up to the fence knowing that a race was gonna start.

this Jockey was nice enough to walk the horse over for the kids to see.

Ashleigh & Briana's graduation party

2009-08-04T22:39:00.000-04:00

I know I'm really behind on blogging but here are a few pics from the party..we all had a good time & the party was just rapping up when the "crazy" storm blew in!

a little flip cup game..I never played before but it was so much fun!

Independence Day

2009-07-04T23:16:00.000-04:00

Happy 4th of July everyone..I hope you had as much fun as we did!

the kids swam for a while in the pool...

caught some lightning bugs...

and ofcourse lit some sparklers...then we went to see some fireworks!

New Tattoos

2009-06-30T01:02:00.000-04:00

My uncle asked me to go out to eat today & I told him about a tattoo shop right down the street that I wanted to check out to get a new tattoo...the next thing ya know, we were in there making appointments for tonight & both got new tattoos!
Isn't she purdy!!

another day at Sesame Place...

2009-06-25T23:53:00.000-04:00

I didn't get many pics today but Bridget came with us & we really did have a good time on all of the water rides today!!

although, Bridget was not happy with the nets!

Please Touch Museum

2009-06-18T01:00:00.000-04:00

My friend Patty has a membership so we took Gyllyan, Patty's 2 kids & 3 others (not my idea!). The kids did have a really good time & were really good. If you have never been here, GO! It was alot of fun!

she is into posing lately, don't know why?

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A day of fun with the girls...

2009-06-15T10:45:00.001-04:00

Yesterday, I spent the day with Gyllyan & Maggie (we were watching Maggie). We went to the playground, Walmart, played & made dinner...then once Nikki came home, we took the girls for some ice cream at Shady Brook so they could play some more.
Needless to say, I was exhausted however, no matter how much playing she does, Gyllyan never wants to leave or stop playing!

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SUCCESS!

2009-06-14T11:25:00.004-04:00

The other night at Truman's graduation ceremony, there was a key-note speaker, Robert Schooley and when he first started speaking we all were not sure where he was going with his speech but by the time he was talking we were all in awe & have not stopped talking about him since. He was a Truman graduate, class of 1979, he is a writer & has worked for Disney & now Nickelodeon and this only proves that good things can come out of Bristol Township schools. So many people have so many "bad" things to say about this school district and even though I have not made anything great of myself, but many people have.

I am very proud to have graduated from Truman High School (class of 1993) & sometimes wish I was still in high school (for just a little bit longer!)

If you get a chance, check out this site to see what he has written including Kim Possible, The Penguins of Madagascar &Hotel for Dogs

http://www.filmreference.com/film/18/Robert-Schooley.html

Harry S. Truman ~ Class of 2009

2009-06-12T23:37:00.000-04:00

Ashleigh & Briana graduated today....
I still remember the day they were born & how when I spent the night at their house would sleep on the couch hoping to hear one of them cry in the middle of the night so I could rock them back to sleep.
Where have the past 18 years gone?!?!?
Congratulations girls!

Happy Birthday Daddy

2009-06-06T10:35:00.000-04:00

Today would have been my dad's 57th birthday!
Not a day goes by that I don't think about him or miss him~
I love you daddy!

My Godgirls!

2009-06-04T12:42:00.001-04:00

aren't they sooo cute!!!

Happy Birthday Bridget

2009-06-04T12:40:00.001-04:00

My baby sister Bridget turned 23 on the 2nd!

Yummy Fritz's Bakery Birthday "cake" sticky buns

singing

helping opening presents

Sesame Place 2x this week!

2009-06-04T12:35:00.001-04:00

she loves this ride..went on it 6 times the past 2 days!!

All my girls

2009-05-30T14:36:00.001-04:00

I just got 2 new additions to my family....they are very cute although all 3 of them are skittish!

Mickey (isn't she cute)

these are my 2 new baby rats, they are about 6 weeks old

Abby Cadabby

Elmo

Circus

2009-05-28T22:28:00.000-04:00

Went to the circus tonight with my friend Kenny & his kids..had a great time! I have never been so it was quite an experience for me..I was like a little kid!

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Memorial Day

2009-05-27T22:22:00.001-04:00

We went to a few parades....

and then off to Sesame Place with friends for some fun..this isn't a good picture but it was the only one that I had of everyone.

and some of us had more fun than others!!

Memorial Day Picnic

2009-05-27T22:09:00.007-04:00

Sunday we had a family picnic at my cousin Debby & Blake's house..I love when my family all gets together, we just don't do it enough!

Somehow a good ol' fashion game of kickball got started and it was a riot to watch some of the adults play with the agile kids!

(these shots are horrible but I had to post them)

Family photo

2009-05-25T00:13:00.002-04:00

I don't think we have EVER taken a picture like this and this isn't even all of the Mount, Muth & Goulding families!

40 years

2009-05-25T00:11:00.001-04:00

This is a picture of my cousins, aunt & uncle..I'm guessing, but I think there is about 40 years since the top picture was taken until today when it was retaken...The years have been mighty kind to them all, wouldn't ya say!!

Allan, Debby, Barry
Donna, Randy, Karen
Kimmy, Terri, Suzy

Just a few things....

2009-05-22T11:07:00.019-04:00

I don't want to forget for when I get around to scrapping about your 4th year..I love how you talk & the little things you say Bug! Sometimes you act like your 24 not 4 years old!

shrimpy = slurpee

rampire = vampire

hostible = hospital

hanster = hamster

carnibal = carnival

racuum = vacuum

pickyback = piggyback

duck meals = McDonalds

sesame treat = rice krispie treat

under storm = thunder storm

Se'ame = Sesame Place

Abby A'dabby = Abby Cadabby

Movies

Konk Tu Fanda = Kung Fu Panda

Andie = Annie

Baby Shrek = Shrek III

Move It, Move It = Madagascar

-you love music & once you like a song, we have to play it over & over again

Songs

Everything - Michael Buble' - you call it Everysing

Had a Bad Day - Daniel Powder - you call it Alvin & the Chipmunk song

-Michael Buble' is one of your favorite singers & you name all of your baby dolls & animals after him

-you are so into people kissing & will not cover your eyes when I ask you to if people kiss on tv

-you want to know why is mr. moon following us all of the time?

-you say oh no you didn't!

- you question everything by saying "how" instead of "why"?

These are just some of the little things you say all of the time...and still there are so many more!

Carni"b"al

2009-05-19T10:17:00.001-04:00

Apparently, I forgot to post these pics from when we took the girls to the Shady Brook Farm Carnival or Carnibal as Gyllyan calls it.

Bridget's Graduation Party

2009-05-18T23:36:00.001-04:00

I didn't get a chance to take many pictures at the party (that may have something to do with the jungle juice I was drinking!) but here are a few I did get.

Bridget, Shannon, me & Beth

the graduate

Baby Charley

Trevin

2009-05-15T00:17:00.000-04:00

Gyllyan's hair cut

2009-05-13T12:42:00.000-04:00

Gyllyan has been asking to have her hair cut like Maggie's for a while now (a bob) & we keep trying to talk her out of it because her hair is not thick like Maggie's hair. But she told her mother this week that I was taking her to get it cut, she she gave in & gave me the ok to get it done. I took her to Ashley & she was really good about it, she was so excited! except for when we were done, she told Ashley to cut it shorter like Maggie's hair - HA! HA! Our tricking her didn't work! But her cut did come out cute & she does like it even though she has reminded me numerous times it is still not like Maggie's!

Phillies vs. Mets

2009-05-05T18:01:00.003-04:00

Last Friday night a few of us girls went to the game..I have been wanting to go to a Mets game for some time now because growing up my moms family were huge Mets fans & my dads family, ofcourse, were & still are Phillies fans!

Love the Harry Kalas sign in the background!!

R.I.P Uncle Genie

2009-05-03T11:33:00.001-04:00

This morning at 6:30 am, my Uncle Genie passed away

he battled with Leukemia & Chronic Lung Disease for the past 5 years

R.I.P
Charles Eugene Mount Jr.
12/20/1946-5/3/2009

my dad, my pop-pop & my uncle Genie

the Playground...Again!

2009-04-29T22:37:00.001-04:00

This kid would be very happy if I took her to the playground everytime I have her..we have a little tradition now that it is warm out, we stop to get a slurpee & cheddar popcorn before we get there.

This is her hugging the playground cause she was gonna "miss it sooo much!!"

Riding

2009-04-29T22:24:00.001-04:00

Gyllyan & Jaden were so cute taking turns pulling each other around

then they both went for rides on the dirtbike with Paul..

Jaden loves anything to do with dirtbikes or motorcycles, he looks like a natural!

Gyllyan not so much..but she loved it & kept telling me that she was still "moving" from the vibration of being on the dirtbike.

Easter Bunny

2009-04-14T13:11:00.000-04:00

I know this post is a little late but I had to scan the pic of the girls with the bunny & my printer acts up sometimes.
I love this pic of Maggie & Gyllyan, their smiles are just adorable!!

Poor kid...

2009-04-13T00:03:00.000-04:00

Gyllyan got bit by a dog last night. I feel so bad for the poor kid but she is being very brave. Tina & Michael were at the hospital with her till 4am & the Dr. said they didn't want to stitch it since it is in her palm & she would move it around too much.

Easter 2009

2009-04-12T23:59:00.000-04:00

Easter was very busy this year but it was a very good one. Had breakfast at my Aunt Terri's , dinner at my Aunt Pat's house, the went to Gyllyan's for a bit. I just love spending time with my family & can't wait to someday have a place thats big enough so everyone can spend it all together!

Happy 30th Birthday Colleen!

2009-03-26T20:10:00.003-04:00

A few of us girls went to dinner at the A1 Japanese Steak House for dinner last Saturday night to celebrate Colleen's 30. Had such a good time & can't wait to go again!

New York City

2009-03-24T23:08:00.001-04:00

Just a few random shots of today...

a bar that we ate at

Time Square

Central Park

a Lutheran church but it was so pretty

M & M World

in Rockafeller Center

The View

2009-03-24T23:06:00.001-04:00

Stayed in NYC overnight last night to make sure we got to the studio by 8:30am this morning.
I was kinda upset that Whoopie was not there today (she was sick) but we did get really great gifts!
A $100 gift card to QVC, The Bacon Brothers cd, & a Greek dvd.

Kevin Bacon (didn't get a pic of his brother Michael)

Spencer Grammar (Greek)

Playground

2009-03-21T15:46:00.001-04:00

I told Gyllyan that if it was nice out on Friday, I would take her to the playground so she can play & blow bubbles. From the looks of things out the window when we woke up at 11am, it was looking like a great day considering the weather has been so nice lately & yesterday was the 1st day of Spring. But once we got outside there was no talking her out of going, it was FREEZING at 41 degrees!!
Especially, on the playground.
Oh, & my batteries died in my camera, so these are the only pics I got.

I know this isn't a good pic at all but I love the smile on her face as she comes down the slide!

St. Patty's Day

2009-03-18T13:53:00.001-04:00

~I hope everyone had as great of a St. Patty's Day as I did~
This year I did something I have NEVER done before!!
I started drinking at 1:30pm yesterday afternoon & didn't get home until 2am!!!
(not sure who I thought I was hanging out for 12 hrs in 4 different bars)
Thank goodness I didn't have to get up this morning for work!

Burger King

2009-03-16T16:37:00.000-04:00

Nikki & I took the girls to BK the other day to play..Gyllyan had such a good time that she didn't want to leave because her "friends" (some other kids that were there) wanted to play with her, so I promised her that we would take them back there soon!

I know this is a horrible picture but it would have been cute if not for the glare on the glass!!

Snow Day

2009-03-02T22:50:00.000-05:00

I stopped over to see Gyllyan for about an hour today and since the kids were sick, these were the only pics I got on their way out for the night.

Silly Gylly

2009-02-28T12:37:00.000-05:00

When I layed my clothes out on the bed on this day, this goofy girl came in & thought it would be funny to try on my underware & bra!
(and I'm sure you are all wondering, this is a brand new pair of underware & a brand new bra!)

Superbowl XLIII

2009-02-02T16:29:00.004-05:00

Every year, the ladies get together in my family for a Superbowl Party..Lots of good food & fun!

Touchdown!!

I am not sure what Bethany doing in the background? I think she was very confused with these 3D glasses on?!?!?

everyone waiting for the halftime commercials!

Birthday party

2009-02-02T16:16:00.004-05:00

Saturday, we went to a birthday party for my friend Sherri's son..she had the Philadelphia Zoo on Wheels there. It was quite interesting if you like those types of animals (personally, if it doesn't have fur, I don't like it!) but the kids loved it except Gyllyan was mad because she was not allowed to touch the animals, they could only touch the skins that the lady brought with her.

Jimmy - the birthday boy!

I love this one of the two of them..so, so cute!

Jaden

Silly Gylly - this is her new face that she makes ALL of the time! Such a goof!

touching the real snake skin - did you know that the Zoo skins the animals when they die? She brought bird feathers, a turtle shell, a snake skin, and an alligator skin.

New Hair Cut

2009-01-30T15:16:00.000-05:00

Wadda ya think?? Is it me?
I love it and love the color but ofcourse red never stays so I will love it for about a week.

Playing dress up

2009-01-25T00:03:00.000-05:00

It's just so sweet & girly when you want to be Tinkerbell while doing puzzles, isn't it?

Gyllyan's 4th Birthday

2009-01-11T22:28:00.002-05:00

Today is also Gyllyan's birthday..which is a crazy twist to today but who can't have a good day with this cute this girl celebrating her birthday!

Gyllyan got her own MP3 player so she can listen to Michael Buble all of the time!

want cake??

Gyllyan & "her boyfriend" Michael

Best friends

One year ago...

2009-01-11T11:49:00.001-05:00

One year ago today, our lives changed as we know it. Our world was flipped upside down so quick, we weren't sure what to do when you left us. One year ago..it seems like just yesterday! Where does the time go..so much has happened in 2008 that I am glad that it is over. I miss you dad..not a day goes by that I don't think about you or that last week that you were with us & how fast it went. I often think about how scared you must have been going through all of that even though all of us were there for you & you acted so strong through it all. You were always "my daddy" & I was "Daddy's Little Girl" (just ask mommy) even when we had disagreements, I know you always had my best interest at heart...like when I wanted to quit Tech School in 10th grade, I knew I should have stayed there but as a bratty teenager, you let me get my way or when you wouldn't let me get my licence & I went behind your back & did it anyway, I know you were just trying to look out for me and try to stop me from growing up so fast..Our relationship may not have been textbook but it was ours & it was real. I have no regrets..I just wish we could have had more time together. I love you always and you are always in my heart daddy!

R.I.P

William Graham Mount

6/6/52-1/11/08

2009-01-10T15:13:00.002-05:00

Today, I mourn the loss of my furry little friend. She was a good little pal who came to the cage door when I walked to her cage or called her name. Never once did she bite or nibble on anyone. She just loved attention.

You will be missed Minnie!
R.I.P
Minnie "Mouse" Mount
1/9/09

New Year's Eve '09'

2009-01-04T00:01:00.000-05:00

This year, it was very simple ringing in the New Year..it was Shannon, McKendra, Nikki, Wendy & I, we had some Mexican snacks & drinks and just sat around talking..although we were ready to throw in the towel at about 11pm, we held out until midnight.
I hope everyone had a safe & happy holiday and that everyone's 2009 is much better that 2008!!

New York City

2008-12-30T00:17:00.002-05:00

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Went to the city today and we had and exhausting but great day..a little chilly but the weather couldn't have been better except for there was about a MILLION people up there! It was also so busy at the train station that we had to wait & finally get on the 3rd train to NYC. We got to see alot today, we went to St. Patrick's Cathedral for a little bit of mass, the girls bought lot$ of stuff at Tiffany's, the World of Disney, American Girl, Build-a-Bear, Rockafeller Center, even got to see an Israili protest & sooo much more!! And the best part was that it was decorated for Christmas, which I love!

Jesse & Kate's wedding

2008-12-28T23:59:00.001-05:00

Just a few shots from my cousin Jesse's wedding

this is what the bride & groom were wearing on their feet!

Isn't this a cute idea - a pic my grandparents.

This is how the table seating was done, my family was at table 1938, it was a bit confusing at first but when I got closer to the table, I finally understood when I saw the pic & started crying! This is the year my grandparent's were married 70 yrs ago.

the Zito's

the new Mr & Mrs. Jesse Schade

Baby Bluble'

2008-12-26T01:01:00.000-05:00

One of the only things Gyllyan asked for from Santa was a Water Baby ~ although, she told me that she wanted me to buy it not Santa & she was so very excited when she opened it. When I asked her that night before bed what she wanted to name the baby, she told me "What's that guys name who sings Everysing?" and I responded "Michael Buble"
Welcome to the world baby Bluble'!

Christmas Day

2008-12-26T00:43:00.000-05:00

Random shots from today

Christmas Eve

2008-12-26T00:32:00.001-05:00

Our annual Polish Christmas Eve dinner at Aunt Pat's house.
I wait all year long for this dinner ~ I love it!

breaking of the bread

McKendra was the only kid home after dinner so she was the only one who got to open her presents from me early

Christmas with Gyllyan

2008-12-26T00:02:00.001-05:00

This year was much more fun with her opening gifts!

Love the hands in the pockets!

showing off their matching jammies

~ Oh Christmas Tree ~

2008-12-18T23:08:00.003-05:00

My Christmas tree is finally done being decorated!! After 4 days, it's got all of it's ornaments, bows, candy canes & even the Tirggel ornaments ~ my aunt brought them back for me from her Alpine tour vacation this year.

(Tirggel are a traditional Christmas cookie from Zurich, Switzerland)

I know these are a little blurry but my camera has some dings on the lens and I just wanted you to see my tree all lit up!

Sassy girl

2008-12-16T22:25:00.005-05:00

This little girl told me numerous times the past 2 days that she was "gonna smack my ASS!"

FINALLY..Getting ready for Christmas

2008-12-15T23:33:00.001-05:00

My finals are over (I passed) & I have a break for 3 weeks

~ WOO HOO!
I had off today so since Gyllyan has been calling me at least 1x a week for the past month, I thought I would take her overnight. We decorated my new Christmas tree (it was a freebie) and then went to Feeney's to see Santa.

it's not quite done (see the lonely red bow in the middle of the tree), I still have a few more things to add.

My Family Christmas Party

2008-12-14T00:11:00.004-05:00

Tonight was my annual family Christmas party at the Hunter's house. This year they kept telling us there was a "surprise" & it was driving us all crazy. After dinner, finally the surprise came in ~ a bagpiper dressed as Santa walked in the house playing. It was a great surprise..we all loved it (we are all Scottish) so a bagpiper is a big deal to all of us!

McKendra Leigh

the "Chinese Auction" pollyanna

the "Celebrity" Name Game

I love the expression on my Aunt Joann's face while she was watching the bagpiper.

this video is from my phone so it's not the best footage.

11 months today

2008-12-11T21:54:00.003-05:00

That's how long ago it's been since my dad has passed away...I can't believe it's been almost a year already. This Christmas season is already getting to be very emotional for me. I spent every Christmas with my dad (except for 1). I remember as a little girl looking so forward to going with my dad on our Winter break & as soon as we would cross the bridge from NJ, he would drive us all around Levittown looking at Christmas lights.

I miss him more & more each day.

I love you daddy!

Thanksgiving Day Game

2008-11-27T12:28:00.003-05:00

Today, we were invited by Bristol Township to the Mayor's breakfast in the boro and then to stand on the field for the coin toss for the Truman vs. Conwell-Egan game since they were honoring my dad along with a few others. Anyone who knew my father, knew what a huge sports fan he was and he would have been gleeming to know that they were honoring him at this game!

#66 was my dad & grandfather's football #

Frankford-Bucks Emergency Room

2008-11-21T16:20:00.001-05:00

I woke up this morning thinking it was going to be a normal day for me ~ work at the salon & then off to Target for the closing shift. UNTIL.....I took a hard, spinning fall in the shower. I hit so hard, I wasn't sure what?how?when?why?where? first!! Once I got myself up, I felt nausous, my head was spinning, & the ringing started. I figured all of those combinations could not have been a good sign, so I called my sister to let her know (incase I passed out) and anyone was trying to get a hold of me & they couldn't, what was going on. I layed in bed & before I knew it, Bridget was here, she called my stepmother who insisted I go to the ER. So off to the hospital we go...they did a few tests on me & found nothing but discharged me as a head trauma with a contusion. I have a headache & am a little sore but feel good otherwise. Now I don't know that I can say the same when I wake up tomorrow morning!!!!

Sesame Place

2008-11-04T11:48:00.001-05:00

Gyllyan thought it was so cool to not hold on while on the roller coaster

Patty taught her ~ ARMS UP!

I had way to many pictures from Sunday.

Double click on the collage to see it bigger.

Apple Festi"B"al

2008-11-02T23:22:00.000-05:00

Yesterday, Nikki & I took the girls to the Apple Festival (or as Maggie would call it Festibal).
It is something that I really look forward to every year since I was a child
I had yummy apple fritters & a candy apple
~ Yumm~O!

Trick or Treat

2008-11-01T10:57:00.001-04:00

I hope everyone had a safe & happy Halloween!! Here are just a few (that's all I got) from my night.

By the time I went to see Gyllyan, she was already out of her costume. She was Belle again but this time with a twist! Since her brothers had make up on their faces, she wanted it too. If you look closely at her in this pic where she is trying to catch the smoke, you can see that her face is still made up for "Dead Belle"

Sesame Place

2008-10-26T23:31:00.004-04:00

I told Gyllyan the other day that we could go to Sesame if she was good on Saturday, but ofcourse since it rained, we didn't make it. Soooo, today she was so excited when she woke up, the 1st thing out of her mouth was, "Gessy, can we go to Se'ame today?". Unbeknownst to be, it was a "special" day today & they have trick or treating this time of year, so there were a million people there!! I tried talking her out of going, but her crocodile tears got me once again! Needless to say, she did have a great time.

Pumpkin Patch

2008-10-22T11:19:00.002-04:00

THIS is my absolute favorite time of the year...I wait all year long to get some good pics at the patch!

Love this pic, see her little tongue hanging while she's trying so hard to pick up the pumpkin!

she never wears her own sunglasses BUT she has to have mine when the sun is in her eyes!

Halloween Party

2008-10-22T11:17:00.000-04:00

Sunday was the annual Halloween party that my friend Tracy's sister throws for the kids in her Barn in her backyard...this year I took Mason, Aydan & Gyllyan.
This year there were about 100 kids running all around dancing, walking in a parade and going on hayrides.

"New Addition"

2008-10-19T20:57:00.002-04:00

Announcing the arrival of Minnie "Mouse" Mount

she arrived on Friday afternoon

and is adjusting well to her new home!

isn't she cute?

taking a nose dive off of the 2nd floor (guess she didn't realize there were steps yet?!?)

My Birthday "Surprise"

2008-10-15T12:11:00.002-04:00

I know these pics are a few weeks late
but since I thought this was just going to be dinner
with a few friends & family
I didn't take my camera
so I had to depend on my friend Patty
to send me her pics
(which she is very much a slacker on doing!)

all of my Home Connects girlas

Lindsey, Ashley (being fresh) & Bridget

"The Cousins"

my "NEW" scrap area

2008-10-06T21:57:00.004-04:00

I'm so excited that it is all neat & clean again.

It took me hours to get it all straighten up!

Now between school & looking for a job, I need to find the time to scrap!!

Our Punkin' Lady

2008-10-06T21:53:00.005-04:00

I love Mr. Potato Heads, I just think they are adorable, so when I saw this last year, I just had to buy it & Gyllyan & I couldn't wait till' punkin' time to decorate our pumpkin.

(Gyllyan painted her fingers & piggy toes)

Mags & Bean

2008-10-06T21:47:00.002-04:00

The girls were asking to play with each other again so I took Gyllyan over there on Saturday night, they played hard and ofcourse had a great time as usual playing dress up, coloring pumpkins, having a tea party, and I even played a little hula hoop

(but luckily noone got pics!)

LOL

Bensalem Community Day

2008-10-06T13:28:00.005-04:00

Saturday I spent the day with Tina, Michael & the kids, the kids had sooo much fun!

getting his finger printed

this would be a funnel cake face!

Kenny's soccer game

2008-10-06T13:18:00.004-04:00

Which they won 4-0!

One of my birthday cards....

2008-10-06T13:15:00.003-04:00

I know this was a difficult year for you. But through it all you lived each day with amazing courage and grace ~ growing and learning and finding your way...and now it's your birthday, and you have have a brand~new year ahead of you, and a lifetime of dreams just waiting to come true.

THIS CARD COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE PERFECT FOR ME!!

THANKS TRACY!!!!!

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!

2008-09-26T00:12:00.001-04:00

It's 12:10am & it is now officially my 33rd birthday!!
As much as I love my life right now, I hate that I am getting older!
But don't we all? I guess I should just accept it & move on, RIGHT!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!

Baby James & Baby Michael

2008-09-26T00:07:00.000-04:00

Here are some update pics of my friends baby boys....they are growing up so fast!
They are both now rolling over and James has a tooth!
Isn't it cute how Michael has his little arm around his buddy?!?!

The Beach

2008-09-25T23:24:00.001-04:00

Back in August, I took Mason, Aydan & Gyllyan to the beach for the day (I wasn't alone!)
Mason kept telling me he wasn't going in the water but once we got there, the look on both of the boys faces was AWESOME!! All 3 of them loved it and we had peel them away from the water & the sand!

~these pictures are horrible because I FORGOT my camera & had to stop to buy a disposeable one!~

Gyllyan's artwork

2008-09-24T23:22:00.002-04:00

Gyllyan is learning her letters, can you see the A's on her artwork.

No, I did not scan these upside down!

Playground

2008-09-21T23:19:00.004-04:00

Today, we spent some time at the playground, since I had was watching Maggie also for a few hours....then we headed off for some ice cream!

Besides all of the bickering that these 2 little girls did all day, it was a fun afternoon.

(double click to enlarge)

Maggie's party

2008-09-21T23:18:00.001-04:00

This weekend has been long awaited by 2 special little girls to finally spend some time together since they claim to be "Best Fwends", they have been talking about playing together for weeks. This was the start of our weekend playdate.
Saturday we had Maggie's birthday party at Bounce U, which the kids had a ball at.

Gyllyan smile was cracking me up, she had soo much fun going up & down these slides by herself!

Guess how old Maggie is turning?!?!

Venipuncture

2008-09-18T22:49:00.000-04:00

Tonight we learned how to insert a catheter using a dummy arm. Afterwards we did have the option to "stick" our instructor, which I didn't do....anyone interested in being my "practice dummy"???

My Na Na

2008-09-08T23:42:00.002-04:00

My poor little neice Ayana has been sick, in the hospital for the past 3 days...I feel sooo bad for her and miss her soooo much!!!

McKendra is 9!!

2008-09-07T21:13:00.004-04:00

I can't believe another year has gone by and Kenny is now 9!

Where does the time go?!?!

another trip to Florida...

2008-09-01T23:00:00.006-04:00

this time it was just a visit, spending alot of time with the kids...no trips to any parks. It was kinda of a bad week, I was in a bad mood most of the week and ended up with bronchitis once again but things just kept going wrong even down to my flight home...I'm just glad to be home, in my bed!!!

Mason with blond hair now (7 months)

Ayana trying to give Mason kisses

doing "jumpy jump" with his new superhero pj's I bought him, that were too big, the little tiny guy that he is!

look at those big baby blues!

isn't she sooo adorable!!

Se'ame Place

2008-08-19T16:31:00.001-04:00

another trip to Se'ame (as Gyllyan calls it) for a few hours yesterday

actually, it was about 1 1/2

because it was so crowded

but, as usually, we had fun!

she needed my sunglasses because she said the sun was in her eyes!

Babysitting

2008-08-14T11:12:00.001-04:00

Today, along with Michael, I watched my friend Nicole kids,
Aidan & Danny
everyone so far, has been great!
These 2 are really occupying themselves with this shopping cart, thanks Shannon!

Some more old family photos ...

2008-08-13T12:58:00.001-04:00

I wish I knew how old I was in these photos, I can only assume by the 1st one that I am almost 5 since the twins are almost 4 years younger than me.

Aren't we all soo cute in our matching outfits, like my mom had 2 sets of twins!

McKendra Leigh

2008-07-27T22:30:00.000-04:00

This is my favorite shot from yesterday!

Beth & Bob's Wedding

2008-07-27T13:00:00.004-04:00

FINALLY, after being together for 19,

you heard me correctly,

19 yrs & a 15 yr old son...

they finally "Tied the Knot!"

Congratulations Mr & Mrs. Robert Neithammer, Jr.

3 sets of twins

the beautiful flower girl, McKendra

beautiful bridesmaids, Briana & Ashleigh

the blushing beautiful bride, Bethany

their son, Brett

Beth & aunt Pat