Congrats Ash!

BABW gives away $1,000 scholarships every year to 20 deserving college students. About 200 babw bears apply and WOW ASH won from 096...We are so proud of u gf!

I have the gift of gab!

http://www.snotr.com/video/2630


So I was told...lol I really do...I think I was born talking lol this very well could of been me little...

A True Inspiration

Spoken so well last night this women/neighbor/church goer that I know really lights the fire of positive outlook. Her spirit is on fire and love for life shines without words. I really find her to be a ray of sunshine in a cloud filled world.

I'm in love!

with Know Fear AND this car! I just hope that one day MY BIG DADDY gets this for me. SOOOONNNNN! Love this hybrid. I love the Prius but the sleek look of this one has my heart. I am as in love with this as I am the 09/10 Stang. A stang would not be needed but I can still love it. I think a V8 gas waster is not good but I can still have the love for it from a far lol .....I love the insight. Michaels cousin who got us an awesome deal on the Nissian quad cab now works for the same owner but at HONDA and I am like cousin John John needs a call. lol Since Stephen will be getting his Mass LI around the first of September I think Mama needs a new car. My '02 Sonata should be his. Of course gas and insurance would be earned with his pay cks. He does make good mulah. I do think young first time drivers should not drive new cars since they are just getting used to driving. I see all the time in this town and the other two of the tri-towns (Masco parking lot student side has better cars than the teachers side) Not needed. Some of these teens are driving cars that are an easy 45 grand handed to them. NOT!(to each their owwn but I am not all for that crap) I felt that I so earned my car and paid Nana T every week for that cute lil blue fishbowl Plymth. Horizon and kept it well since it was not just handed to me, nothing ever was, I think I appreciate things ten fold b/c of this, still to this day and I so instill that to these boys and just like Raf boys they so keep their stuff in the best of care/shape. Stephen said he would take anything he has saved for but also my thinking is why buy someone elses headaches. Atleast for the past 7 years we have taken good care of the Sonata, have owned it out right for the past 5 years, M does not like car pymnts and feels when u buy a car why pay 3/4 more than what u paid in financ. charge. Buy it when u have as much cash possible, and know the history. It has a ten year warnty. and has treated us well thus so far...knock on wood, thank God ect. yeah when it came to get new tires and brakes I was pissed but I guess all cars need those things. I joked and said when u need stuff like that u just get a new car..lol as if...KF does not look at it like that. I guess reg. maintnce. is nessry.lol lol ......I really would love S to have the hoppty lol VOLVO wagon,.,,,,steel cage and very heavy duty. A really good car. I joke to KF and say his golf and hockey bag will fit so well in the Volvo wagon .....an 01 maybe. But back to the who knows how it was taken cared of. I so do not like used cars even a 2 year old car. I like to know I have it from the get go. Some would disagree with that but hey we all have our opinions. So back to the car that makes my heart skip a beat. ..........gotta have it....moonroof too please....lol someday sooner or later...lets hope sooner....Hey I'm not asking for a 40,000 car here. Atleast I a am down to earth gal. AND out to save gas and the enviornment! hell I'll take the '10 Prius if not this one.....either or!

Justin had his 1st birthday party!

Monkey boy....lol he had the monkey party...too cute. Auntie is so sorry she missed it but got to be with him all day Monday. He was a joy! Happy 1st birthday lil one...We love you lots and lots! XOXOXO

150.5

Today is the day that I got on the scale and I am offically down 150.5 lbs...WHOOT WHOOT! Still more to go....but hey thats nothing to snuff at I am glad and all the feelings I should be...xoxoxo

Your Height Says You're Optimistic

You are cheerful, expressive, and creative. You have the heart of an artist, and the whole world is your art project. You are the type of person who says "yes" a lot. You are optimistic and giving. You also love a challenge. You enjoy accomplishing the impossible. You are about as tall as the average Japanese man or the average Dutch woman.

What Does Your Height Say About You?

ah yeah thats the truth!

You Are a Morning Person

You're optimistic, alert, and full of energy to start the day. While you would love to party all night, you rather be up at the crack of dawn. You don't procrastinate or spend time worry about what to do next. You take life by the reigns, and you like to have an early start.

Are You a Morning Person or Night Person?

Ah yeah,,,thats the truth...

You Would Be a Good Spouse 100% of the Time

You have what it takes to be an amazing wife or husband. You are caring, patient, giving, and romantic. You are willing to work for a marriage. More than anything, you're not about to let your ego ruin a relationship. You are humble and unselfish. And that's the key to being a good spouse.

Would You Be a Good Wife or Husband?

My Godchilds Communion!

Veronica received First Holy Communion yesterday. She is a doll. So lovable when I see her. I am so glad she was happy to get her communion bunny from BABW! Also I would not be a true Italian Godmother if I did not get her a cross charm. lol It is the Italian thing a Godparent does..lol also the ginsotha style braclet and a Bibile that is in the cutest lil poket book with a bookmark. I love shopping for lil gals and love the entire concept of the GODPARENT thing. Luv you Miss V! xoxoxxo Love Auntie Stephie

Happy Mothers Day!

Happy Mothers Day to all of you out there! xoxoxo

Mothers Day 5 years ago!

I am sooo proud and blessed to be a "mom" of two awesome boys. They are both sooo differnt but the same in their own way. I could go on and on about them but I will speare you. lol Those of you who know them already know what I might say. I pride myslef on having a really great relationship with them and love them more than they will ever know. I would lay down my life for them and did not know this feeling until beconing a parent. Those of you who are parents are nodding in agreement as you read..I just know it! Well 5 years ago Mothers Day was bitter/sweet. "Paula" my mother decided to make a statement and pass away hours before Mothers Day. You are reading this saying WHAT! Yes I swear up and down it was her statement being made to have her 5th stroke right before the day we honor mothers.I also could not have gottrn through that time without my "other mother" Michaels mother, she made me feel inside loved and cared for since day one. I am writing this b/c You never know when it is going to be the last time you see or talk to someone sooooo always leave them on good terms and with a hug or something b/c u will also NEVER forget the last words you say to a person. Those of you who have moms or mother figures out there hug them a lil tighter this Mothers Day.....and always be aware everyday is a GIFT not a privlegde...
I find it most hard that NanaT can;t come out of the place she is now confined to b/c of her psyical and mental state. I looked forward to the times we would take her to resturants and places out of the home to celebrate things or just go for a Saturday trip to Winthrop. Just for her to see the places she would go back in the day. She loves to see us visit so we try really hard to see her every week. I love that lady to pieces b/c she had such a hugh hand in raising me and did a stellar job too. Love to all of you out there and to the women in your lives that MAKE A DIFFERNCE!

Sol Bean turned 3!

I am so happy this place opened so close to home.....luv them.
Ok so yesterday I not only had healthy food at Sol Bean but also at Rawberts. In my travels of a busy day I so happen to be in Beverly since Stephen has friends in that town b/c they also go to NSTHS. I was so happy that I picked him up and drove around the corner to Rawberts got a space right up front if not would hav eto look for change for the meter..hate that....then got a shot of...what? say it with me folks..WHEATGRASS! and a yummy juice cleans...2 lemons and apple and ginger juiced with distilled water...well I swear IT WORKED....cleaned me right the heck out...TMI! but it did what it said....So that was my AM meal, as for my midday..I had once again another shot of WG! and shared an acai drink with Julie..I don't even think I took 1/3 of it...was full and satified from the "cleans" and a half of all natural flax bar. yum yum...oh also Rawberts had samples of "raw oatmeal" cookies...well it was smashed dates agave nect., oats and ground walnuts with a cinnimon hue...oh it was yummy I may try to attempt to make. for dinner black beans and peppers and onions...a purly cleaning day..lol all that during my running around with a bright and early 4 mile walk before the day started...lots of other things thrown in there...I tell you the ENERGY is mindblowing sine I got up at 445am and went to bed after 11:15 and still up and walked at 5:45...LOVE THE STUFF I TELL U! AND KID U NOT! so thats where I get my energy Michelle B..lol lol

Happy First Birthday Baby J!

Happy first birthday to my youngest nephew. He is always smilin' gotta love this awesome natured lil one!

GO MIKE!

Hope Mike gets the vote for the 3rd in the finals. I am sure he will. His dad maade a plea with America being a parent I so share his view of it is about the son not him at this point. I think most paretns would do ANYTHING for their kids and his words proved that last night. As hard as the dad worked his Kudos go to the son and the derive to have Mike be in the finals. I know as a parent no matter how much it would be about me I would want my children to be the ones int he spotlight too. Lookin forward to next week.

You Could Definitely Be a Vegetarian

You would make a great vegetarian - if you aren't one already. You're adventurous enough to try all sorts of new veggie foods... And your commitment to animal welfare will motivate you to stay meat free!

Could You Be a Vegetarian?

Your Weight is Ideal

Your BMI is 24.9 - a healthy BMI falls between 18.5 and 25 Congratulations, you are the perfect weight for your height. Even though you may not be entirely happy with your weight, you are healthy. So gain or lose a few pounds if you want, but don't go too crazy! Don't agree? Blame the government standards we based this test on!

Do You Need to Lose Weight?

Your Body is 28 Years Old

Your body is younger than it should be. Congratulations! You're taking good care of yourself, and it's definitely paying off. Whether it's by accident or by choice, you're living a very healthy lifestyle. Keep it up, and you're likely to live a long, vibrant life.

How Old Is Your Body?

off to my one year vist, shy of one day...but whos counting!

Day 364...wow who would of thunk...lol it will be one year tomorrow when I made a vow
to walk a different path to better health. It is a commitment I make everyday not just during weight reduction. I will live my "lifetime" of wellness for a lifetime. My new journey is like a rebirth. I am living life and eating to nourish my body, I do not eat to fill anything but the hunger of my psychical. I am no longer a practicing food addict. It is some what like a drunk who can not get through life without a drink or many drinks. They can love without booze but food we need food to live. It is what and how you consume that food that makes you no longer dependent like a junkie. I am no longer that food junkie and I scream it to the world...I am not a closet eater nor will I eat for comfort of masking or hiding feelings. I've come a lonnnggg way baby! I eat to live not live to eat.
I am sure at my visit today I will get praises from all departments but it is so not about the validation of others it is from my own heart and appreciation of how I live that makes me go on and strive to always be a healthy me! 4-29-08 is a new "anniversary" date in my book and in my heart. I look forward to report 15 years from now, 20 even 25 that very anniversary with pride and sustained health and journey of success. I WILL DO THIS< I did do this and will continue. If I can do it any person with the right mind set and WANT/DESIRE can. I tried in '01 and lost 80lbs but did not have the proper tools for success or the positive mind set for long term goal. NOW I DO! I can't thanks the folks at NSMC cardiovascular heart and wellness enough for those tools, support and love for their jobs. It is more than a job to them it is to help change and make healthy the lives of their patience. I LOVE U NSMC.....Malinda, Maureen, Jo-Ann esply., Dr. whats your name lol so hard to spell and pronounce "K" lol lol Dr. B.. and BC/BS for approving this costly but well worth it for my health and longevity program. From the bottom of my now extreamly healthy heart I am thankful!

4-26-92 the day we said "I DO"

17 years since that day and I still feel like a young bride. In love with my sweetie. A lot has happen in 17 years but it feels like yesterday and it also feels like a blink of an eye for those years gone by. Our two sons have grown so quickly and havin had them young I feel like i grew up with them in a scence. I weigh so much less today than I did 17 years ago, I find that mind blowing. Most gals say if I could only fit into my wedding dress again...well no thanks here..lol I would get a new one, not that I did't like my dress from the 90's but shape wise and size wise it would so be differnt. We can still look in eachothers eyes and melt eachothers hearts and for that we are blessed. Luv u sweetie..xooxoxoxo Love your Jelly Bean