I finished a mural....

I finished this mural for my parents on June 10, 2005. I was working on it all week, while they were out of town. They'll be back sometime today to see it. I put 25 hours into this mural, and I feel really good about it. I think I'll only improve over time.

In other news, I'm working on a sketch today for a couple who are interested in a mural for their baby's playroom. I'm pretty sure they will hire me! It was nice to know that they saw my ad in the Columbine Courier, but I think after the courier is done I will put it in a paper directed towards families only. I think that will improve my chances of interest. Nothing else is new, but I'm hoping I'll have more good news to write about soon.

My Monthly Wish List

Each month I go through the same feelings----I want a baby! Anyone who has ever tried to have a baby knows all about the waiting game. Those two weeks of waiting to know whether I was successful or not is grueling. I've been going to the chiropracter, that helped my brother and sister-in-law get pregnant, for almost two weeks. My sister-in-law, who was told she would never have children, got pregnant after five months of chiropractic treatment. I'm trying to remain optomistic, but I am tired of having a breakdown every month when I get my period. I just want to be successful at getting pregnant and having a baby. I don't think that is asking for too much.

Cute Harmony

Here is a cute picture of one of my cats named, Harmony. I just felt like putting a picture on my blog, but I really have nothing to say.

The Speed of Pain

I'm just having a hard day, and I could really use a hug. I won't say why I'm having a hard day, because it would be too personal on such an open forum. Just that I got my feelings hurt and I really can't wait until John comes home, so I can get a hug from him.

John and his Nephews

Here is a cute picture with John and our nephew, James. He is our only nephew in Colorado. James is Chris and Shannon's son. This picture was taken in April before we left for our trip to New York.

I forgot to mention in New York we saw Tony Danza walking in front of us on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. I was going to take a picture, but I was too shy to do it. Our only brush with fame! Tony was walking with two other guys, and he eventually went into the ABC building. First time I ever saw a famous person up close. I don't really care for him as an actor, but it was still cool to see someone I recognized.

Here is a picture of John with our New York nephews. From left to right: Mikey & Tyler (Mike and Carolann's children) and Anthony & Christopher (Susan and Al's children).

John and I had a lot of fun hanging out with the family, and we hope next time we travel to New York we will have an addition of our own to bring along.

We're Back

Here is a picture of John, Jeanette, me, and Chrissie at Shea Stadium getting ready to go inside and watch the Mets play against the St. Louis Cardinals---final score Cardinals 4 & Mets 2 :(.

New York was so much fun! We went to a NY Mets game, as you can see from above. We also went to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, Manhattan twice---(Central Park Zoo one day and Museum of Modern Art, lots of walking past famous buildings, Central Park--Strawberry Fields, and meeting up with our friend, Chris Calabro the next day), and spending time with family and friends. I wanted to go to Jones Beach, but we ran out of time. Next year we will go for sure and hopefully, we will have Baby Boo in tow to join us.

It was sad to say goodbye to everyone, but we know we will see them again. John and I were talking to Chris about coming out to see us in October, so it will be nice if he can.

Plus, if there is a Baby Boo born before June than we know we will be seeing others sooner. June is when we plan to come out next year, because the beaches and pools will be open.

New York was great but we can't stay forever! John and I are working on our side projects and enjoying the beautiful weather and having fun. See you all next year! We love you New York!

The Blanco Family

From left to right: Susan, John Sr., Jeanette, Pam, Mike, and John(Boo Boo)

A picture taken on the back deck at Susan's house in Valley Cottage, NY.

And We Are Off....

Start spreading the news....we're leaving today...John and I are off to New York tomorrow morning at 5am. We can't wait to see our New York family! It won't be too much longer now!

Two More Days Left of Work.....

I have two more days left of work, and three more days until Boo Boo and I are off to New York. I'm so excited to see everybody again! John and I are going to have lots of fun eating New York food, going to New York sites, and just plain hanging out with the family. I can't wait!!!!!

Happy Earth Day!!!

Today is Earth Day!!! Happy Day!!!
It is also Friday, and Boo Boo and I had a nice dinner at Rib City Grill. Afterwards, we went to Barnes and Noble to each buy a book, and we walked around the lake that is next to it. Later, we will venture to Dairy Queen for some yummy ice cream. Woohoo!!!!

Only 13 more days left to go until Boo Boo and I are New York bound!

First Anniversary has Come & Gone

Boo Boo & I just celebrated our first anniversay on Monday, April 18th. I wish I was feeling better, because I was a very crummy date. I felt like crap for most of the evening. I got my period with horrible cramps and a nasty cold. Aughhhhhh....I'm starting to feel better right now, but I'm still all stuffed up and achy. On the bright side, at least I'm not feeling this way on our trip in two weeks. :-)

In other news, I officially quit my job yesterday! I gave them my two weeks notice, and my last day will be May 4th. I'm going to focus on Monkey Mural and do what I've always wanted to do----BE AN ARTIST!!!!!

We also went to Estes Park on April 16th to spend the night in a Bed & Breakfast courtesy of Jackie. It was very nice, and we had a lot of fun!

Just a Little Guide

26 More Days to Go

In a NY minute....we will be leaving at 5am in the morning on May 5th to NEW YORK!!!! We can't wait! Boo Boo and I are just counting down the days to go to visit his family, and my newly acquired family. Hard to believe that John and I have been married for almost a year. Crazy how time flies! Anyway, I will talk more about our anniversary when it comes on the 18th, and our upcoming roadtrip to NY.

The Birth of Monkey Mural

I've had my site up since Monday, and I will be posting my ad in the Columbine Courier next week. Here is an example of my ad and my Boo Boo helped a little bit with things, but I did most of the coding and such by myself.:)

Happy Easter

Today is Easter! Here is a picture of me when I was a baby on Easter morning. I'm probably close to two in this picture. I will post family pictures from today on my blog later. Boo Boo gave me a sweet Easter basket this morning. It consisted of a cute lamb that makes a noise, lots and lots of chocolate, and stickers of a baby boo girl. Very cute!:-)

April will become the month of new beginnings! I'm going to have my website up and running:

Monkey Mural

It won't be long! I'm also going to finish my wedding album and wedding video, so I'll have something to occupy my time and thoughts. I'm trying not to think so much about Baby Boo, so I can relax and get pregnant. That is my goal for the month of April, although my website will be up today or tomorrow. I really want to be pregnant when John and I go to New York, so we can spread our good news to his family. Of course, we will spread the same good news to our family before we leave. I think the arrival of an upcoming Baby Boo will make an excellent Mother's Day present for both Grandmas. That is my thought, but I'm not going to dwell on it. I don't want to overstress my body and have those thoughts interfere with getting pregnant.

Coloring Eggs

John and I decided to color Easter eggs tonight. Here is one I did of Baby Boo. We had fun! We will be going to my parent's house on Sunday to celebrate with the rest of my family minus Michael who is in Arizona right now.
Six weeks to go and John and I will be back in the New York Groove...:)

Back to the Drawing Board

At last, I have been unsuccessful again! This time around I'm going to try not to think about it. I'm going to try to distract myself with getting my business started and putting my wedding album together. It is very hard for me to wipe my mind of the consuming thoughts of pregnancy, but I will try. I'll just have to see what happens. I just don't know what else to do.

It Has Been a While...

I haven't written a Blog for 2 weeks! I finished the baby room on the 12th of March, and I'm now just waiting to see if I'm pregnant. I give up trying to guess what my body is feeling because each month it is something different. I always think I might be because of the signs I experienced but I always end up with my period. I'm struggling here between hating my job and trying to get pregnant. I so desperately need some good news. My dad definitely needs to hear some good news! I would love to be able to give that to him, because I need some hope.

I know I have been very sad lately, and I'm driving John crazy with all of my crying. I just feel so sick inside! I don't even want to go to work anymore and the thought of going makes me want to throw up. I hate it there so much, and I can't deal with these people anymore. I can't think of time going by, during the day, where I want to go up to my boss and say that I quit. My heart is breaking, and I know it sounds lame but it is true. I need help!!!

Making Progress....

Here I am painting the future baby's room. No, I'm not pregnant yet, but I want to have a completed baby room ahead of time. Knowing a few pregnant women in my life, I know decorating a baby's room can be very hard, especially if you have morning sickness & just don't feel very good. The walls will be complete but the furniture won't come until I definitely know I'm pregnant.
However, I do have a cradle set-up in the room. It was my cradle when I was a baby.

Anyway, I have made a lot of progress, and I should be completely done by Saturday. All I have to do is finish the sunset by the lighthouse, paint some flowers for the Spring wall, and detail anything that might need it.
Yay, I'm so glad I'm almost done. I started this mural the end of August, and I just kept putting it off for too long. Not anymore! :)

Cute Picture

I received this picture in an e-mail, and I thought it was the cutest thing. It is how I feel most of the time---I just want to relax! :)

Today, I'm going to work on finishing up the mural in the baby's room. I think once it is offically done, I will have one less thing to stress about. Having less stress is important when it comes to getting pregnant!

In other news, John is working on finishing last minute details with his game, so he can release it on Monday. Yay for Boo Boo! I think it looks really cool, and I hope people will like it.

Hollywood

This is a picture of me with my puppet named Oliver. John and I went to some friend's house yesterday to film more scenes and commercials for our movie. The movie is called "Fashion of the Christ" a spoof of "Passion of the Christ". Oliver got to play Judas, and he did an Oscar winning performance. Hehehehe....This was my favorite picture that John took! :)

Somewhere Beyond the Sea

This is a picture of me, as a baby, with my dad and three older brothers.
Left to right: Chris, Michael, & Kevin.

My dad has been getting sick a lot lately. He was diagnosed a few months back with osteoporosis. Recently, skin cancer and a blood clot in the leg. He had two MRIs on Friday to rule out cancer and blood clots. Good news---no cancer! Bad news---blood clots on the lungs! He had a procedure done later on that Friday evening where they inserted a tube into the main artery through the neck that goes by his stomach. Something like that! The tube is suppose to eliminate blood clots and keep new ones from coming back. Thankfully, all of his problems have been caught early, so they are quickly taken care of but it still is hard to deal with. I'm not ready to lose my father! I won't ever be ready to lose the people I love even though it is a part of life. I just want my dad to be around long enough to enjoy his grandchildren and to be there to watch them grow. It is especially hard for me because John and I have been trying for 7 months now and so far nothing has worked. I just want to be a mom, and I want John to be a dad. I really need good things to start happening!

Here is the song lyrics from the band Modest Mouse.
I think it sums up what I'm feeling.

I backed my car into a cop car, the other day
Well he just drove off, sometimes life's ok
I ran my mouth off a bit too much, oh what can i say
Well you just laughed it off, it was all ok

And we'll all float on, ok
And we'll all float on, ok
And we'll all float on, ok
And we'll all float on any way, well

A fake Jamaican took every last dime with a scam
It was worth it just to learn from sleight-of-hand
Bad news comes don't you worry even when it lands
Good news will work its way to all them plans
We both got fired on exactly the same day
Well we'll float on, good news is on the way

And we'll all float on, ok
And we'll all float on, ok
And we'll all float on, ok
And we'll all float on, alright
Already we'll all float on
Now don't you worry we'll all float on
Alright already we'll all float on
Alright don't worry we'll all float on

Alright already and we'll all float on
Alright already we'll all float on
Alright don't worry even if things end up a bit too heavy
We'll all float on...alright
Already we'll all float on
Alright already we'll all float on
No please dont worry we'll all float on
Even if things get heavy, we'll all float on

Alright already we'll all float on
(Alright)
No dont you worry we'll all float on
(Alright)
All float on...

Troubled Waters

When you’re weary, feeling small,
When tears are in your eyes, I will dry them all;
I’m on your side. when times get rough
And friends just can’t be found,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.

When you’re down and out,
When you’re on the street,
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you.
I’ll take your part.
When darkness comes
And pains is all around,
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down.

Sail on silvergirl,
Sail on by.
Your time has come to shine.
All your dreams are on their way.
See how they shine.
If you need a friend
I’m sailing right behind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind.

Music and Lyrics by Simon & Garfunkel

Who Wants Hugs?

I DO!!!!!
Boo Boo sent me flowers with cute love bugs for Valentine's Day, and I gave him the box of chocolates and the sweet monkey named Huggy. If you haven't already guessed it, Huggy loves to give hugs. Hehehehehe....cute!

Boo Boo and I went to Red Lobster for Valentine's Day, and it was so good. Unfortunately, I was feeling crappy from having another annoying cold from working around diseased infested children on a daily basis. I'm feeling much better now, but my chest is still feeling tight and uncomfortable. It is always something! :(

Boo Boo and I are enjoying our new Gameboy Advances and Pikmin 2 on Gamecube. We are looking forward to a nice weekend--of course they are never long enough! I can't wait for our vacation, because I need one.

This is it! My moment of truth is about to be tested again. I have two glorious days to make some magic happen---lets hope that it does this time. :)

Here We Go Again....

It has been six months now, and I'm still not pregnant. Boo Boo and I will be trying again very soon. This time I'm using an ovulation kit to help me, and I'm practicing Yoga to help relax me. I'm hopeful these things will be to my advantage, but I'm not going to get my hopes up only to be disappointed again. We shall soon see! This Blog has been brought to you by Hopeful Yogi. :)

Estes Park Fun

Here is a picture of the Adventure Club Gang when we did the Old Time Photo in Estes Park. Look how cute my Boo Boo is! I'm the the one on the right next to the crazy woman (Janny) with the shotgun. I'm looking very dignified and above all these crazy hillbilly people wearing a floral hat. We had so much fun during our weekend adventures.

Feeling Yucky!

I've had a cold since Tuesday, and I hate it. I'm feeling a lot better than I did on Wednesday, but I'm still all stuffed up. I'm using this picture of Harmony to show how I am feeling. Yucky but almost back to normal! Darn stuffed up nose!

On another note, I'm excited about going to Estes Park next weekend with the AC Gang. It should be a lot of fun, and I'm almost done with my Interpetive Christmas present. I also get to experience the much talked about Glowstick game. John and I will be going up Friday morning with some of the collective few, and the rest will show up later in the day or on Saturday. It's going to be so nice only having a four day work week! :)

Kitty Love

Cimbi likes to love on Harmony, but I don't think he understands that his equipment no longer works. Harmony lets him only go so far and then she gets upset, and she usually ends the loving with a hiss and a swat. :)

Happy Times!

John & I have been together for three years! We went on our first date on this day, except it was a Saturday and not a Wednesday. On our very first date, we went to the Denver Dumb Friend's League to look at the cute kitties and puppies. Afterwards, we went to see "The Shipping News", and later we went to eat downtown at Pizza Colore. We got along so well that we went back to John's place and played video games and hung out. It was a special moment that started our great and wonderful relationship. Of course, we are now married and our official Anniversary is April 18th. However, we will always have this date that started it all!

Start Spreading the News......

Half of The NY Gang

Chris Calabro, Pam Blanco, Me, Chrissie Onofrio, and Boo Boo

John and I have made our official plans for our trip to New York! We are driving there, and we are leaving Colorado on May 5th. We should arrive in NY either late in the evening on the 6th or early in the morning on the 7th. We are very excited about seeing our NY family! I also get to meet Grandma Florida for the first time. I really hope I'm pregnant by then, because I would love to be able to share a part of that experience with our NY family. They live so far away it might be their only opportunity. It won't be long now until Boo Boo and I are Back...In the NY Groove!

Hello, It's Me!

I thought I would use a picture of my cat, Melody. Unfortunately, she is no longer with us, but I think the picture reflects how I feel at the current moment. Boo Boo and I have been trying to get pregnant for 5 months now and so far no luck. I haven't started my period yet this month. Tomorrow will be 32 days and normally I'm 27-29 days in between. Thinking maybe I'm pregnant, I go to the store and buy a pregnancy test. I took the test and it was negative. It hurts, because I feel like someone is playing a cruel joke on me. Each month I'll have signs that make me think I'm pregnant and than nothing. I thought this was the biggest sign of all--missed period, but no. I'm really trying to be postive and not let it get me down. I just wish the powers that be would stop getting my hopes up only to make me fall flat on my face with disappointment. I just want John and I to become parents---I don't think that is asking too much. I know I'm feeling sorry for myself, but it always makes me feel better to get my feelings out through words.

On a happier note, my Babo came in the mail today. Although Babo is cute and soft, he will never take the place of my Boo Boo. It is hard to put into words how much John does and will always mean to me. I love him so! No matter how many times I have to try---I will get pregnant!

Broncos Are Going to the Playoffs!!!

John and I went to the Broncos game today and they won. Final score 33-14! We beat the Colts and now we are going to the playoffs to play them again. Can we beat them two times in a row? I say YES!!!!!! LETS GO BRONCOS!!!!! LETS GO!!!!!

My sweet Boo Boo trying to stay warm.

Me trying to keep from freezing and doing it with a smile!

Why I Love My Boo Boo So?

Why I Love My Boo Boo So?

His loving ways and happy smile,

Gives me love that goes on for miles.

His tender kisses and comforting hugs,

Grabs my heart with lots of warm tugs.

Boo Boo is so special to me!

I'm so glad he is meant to be--

The one I love forever more,

The one I can't stop loving more and more.

2005 is Finally Here!

Happy New Year!!!!
John and I had fun celebrating the new year with our friends, Jackie and Bonnie. We went to Johnny Carinos for dinner, and we went back to our house to watch movies and play games. We had a lot of fun! Now the new year begins and the resolutions start. My biggest one to accomplish is having a baby, but you can read all the details written below.

HAPPY NEW YEAR---2005!!!

"2005" is finally here! Well not really, since we have two more days but soon enough. I'm working on figuring out what I can do to make this year successful! My biggest goal for this year is to get pregnant. I really want a baby, and I want to be able to give Boo Boo a Baby Boo. John will be a great father, and I know we will be great parents for our future offspring.

Another goal I want to work on is doing more art. I've kind of slacked off in this area, and I want to change that. I already have one project I'm going to be working on for the Adveture Club Interpretive Christmas, but I need to do more.

I also want to give more to people and animals in need. This is a joint effort between Boo Boo and I. I know we can do this!

I also want to enjoy life more and not take things so seriously. It is a fault of mine, and I've been working on this for awhile. What can I say---I'm a work in progress!

I need to exercise more and stay in good shape, especially for Baby Boo. Unfortunately, that includes cutting way-way back on the sweets! I have to refrain from eating chocolate while I'm trying to get pregnant. Caffeine is in chocolate, and the experts say to cut back on caffeine when you are trying to get pregnant. I don't drink coffee or caffeinated soda so the only logical solution is to eliminate chocolate! So sad!

For now, that is all I can think of, but I think it is enough! If I come up with more to add I will...stayed tuned to see!!!

Ross Family Christmas 2004
Everyone got together on my side of the family for Christmas---It was very nice! I was so glad that my brother, Michael, could attend. He has distanced himself for several years away from the family, but it seems he is making a turn for the better.
In the picture above we have:
Top from left to right: My mom holding Ariel, Kevin, & Michael
Middle from left to right: My dad holding Angel, Andy, Shannon(sister-in-law), James, & Chris
Bottom from left to right: Boo Boo & Yogi

Our 1st Christmas Married

Today is Christmas Eve, and Boo Boo and I are getting excited about opening our Christmas presents tomorrow. This is our third Christmas together, and I couldn't think of anyone else in the world that I rather spend Christmas with. I love my Boo Boo, and I love our little family we have with our cats. We hope that by next Christmas we can include a Baby Boo in the picture. Merry Christmas, Boo Boo!:)

Cimbi's Bath

There once was a kitty named Cimbi, and he smelled very bad.

You see, Cimbi has been wearing a cone around his head. The unfortunate event came about because he has been gnawing at his tail. The excessive licking and chewing has made him bald in the back and has caused open sores. Let it be known that we have taken him to the Vet with this problem, and they suggested the cone. We love our pets and wouldn't let them go through any pain. Just so that is clear!

Moving along---Cimbi was a very sad looking individual!

Cimbi stunk up a storm, because he can't clean himself, and Harmony will have nothing to do with this predicament. So Boo Boo and I had to give him a bath, so he can smell sweetly clean like all cats should. The End!

Reminiscing and It Feels So Good...

I just thought I would post this picture of John and I, because I think it is cute. This picture was taken in 2002 at Mount Rushmore. We had only been together for four months. It was so much fun, and I can't wait til we go road tripping again...This time New York! Start spreading the news...

I just wanted to Blog about the love of my life, Boo Boo. He is a very sweet and wonderful man, and he always makes me smile. That is all I really wanted to say...Oh yeah, I can't wait to spend my first Christmas as a married woman. Only 12 more days to go!

John and I at my Christmas party at the Traildust Steakhouse.

Christmas Party #2

Tonight, John and I went to my Christmas party with the Goddard school. It was fun! We went to Traildust Steakhouse, and we enjoyed some good food. We hung out with Jessica & Jason and Kellie & Brandon. I work with Kellie and Jessica, so it was cool that we sat together. We also had an ornament exchange, and I received a ball ornament with a snowman on it and it said, "God Bless America".

It was fun, and I got to introduce my Boo Boo to the people I work with. Now he knows what kind of people I'm with everyday---ooooo, scary! :) Just kidding!

Christmas parties are done! Now lets celebrate with friends and family---whooooo...13 more days til Christmas!

Nintendo DS Failure

Boo Boo and I tried to buy, the impossible to find, Nintendo DS today. No luck again! We could possible get our hands on it, if Borders works out, on Friday. I called them today and they let me reserve two systems, so we will see. I made the analogy that trying to get the Nintendo DS is like me trying to get pregnant---Close but no cigar! Aughhhhh! Is it Friday, yet?!?

Yogi and Boo Boo at the Taliant Christmas Party. 

Christmas Party Weekend

Last night was John's Taliant Christmas Party. It was very fun! Much better than last year because I actually know some of the people John works with, so I didn't feel completely overwhelmed. Of course, my favorite thing all evening was the chocolate fountain....mmmmmm, yum.

Afterwards, we went to pick-up our car from the valet, and the guy couldn't get into the car. We followed him to where are car was and John's key fob no longer worked. Aughhhh! John's key only starts the car it doesn't get into the car, because he had the starter replaced a couple of years ago. John thought he could throw away the keys that actually get into the car, because he thought the new key to start the car would also work to get into the car. Yeah, he should have checked to see if the new key worked before he threw out the old keys. That's my Boo Boo!;-)

Anyway, long story short, we ended up taking the light rail to the Mineral station, and my mom picked us up. We didn't have our house key with us and thankfully my parents have a spare key. Errgggg....what an evening!

Today, we had to go to the VW dealership to see if they can make a new key fob. Well, they can't unless they have both keys. The guy we were talking to seemed a little overwhelmed (probably still new to the job), but another guy had a name of a locksmith that could help us. Thankfully the stars were aligned for us this morning, because the locksmith was close by to the hotel when John called him. The locksmith met us at the hotel, and he made a new key. All for under a hundred dollars. The locksmith had a cute miniature pincher in his van named Rosco. Very cute! Took some ease off the annoying situation that was quickly fixed. John and I were on our way thanking our lucky stars!

Tomorrow night is my job's Christmas party. We are having it at the Traildust Steakhouse, so that will be nice. Hopefully, John and I will have a little less drama at my Christmas party. :)

Cold November Snow

It is snowing like crazy outside! Very cold, wintry day to snuggle up with my Boo Boo and watch movies on the tv.

Yesterday was a fun day because John and I and our friend, Jackie, went to The Denver Zoo. We had a lot of fun and we didn't have to deal with a lot of people, because it was cold outside. My favorite highlight was the baby lion cubs---they were so cute! I wanted to see the baby gorilla, but she was inside with her mama. They can't have the male gorillas out with the mama gorilla and the baby at the same time, so they alternate them. Otherwise the male gorillas will kill the baby---sad! However, one of the male gorillas was very entertaining to watch. He was sitting on a spindle-looking seat next to the glass, and he kept making funny faces. He even stuck his tongue out at Jackie! Hehehehe, cute!

Afterwards, we went to dinner at Claim Jumper restaurant---a place of humiliation for me on April 17, 2004 (My Bachelorette Party). Nevertheless, a great restaurant to go to that has good fun and a Colorado-like atmosphere. Later on, we all played Super Smash Bros on Nintendo Gamecube---Jackie's favorite character--Yoshi, John's favorite character--between Link and Donkey Kong, and I prefer Kirby and Pikachu.

On Friday, we went out with my friend from work, Jessica, and her boyfriend, Jason. We went to the Molly Brown house---interesting place with a strong presence throughout. Later on, we ate at New York on 17th, but it is no longer named that. They decided six weeks ago to change it to an Italian restaurant---no longer our favorite place to go for a little bit of back home anymore. Afterwards, we went to see a movie called "National Treasure" with Nicholas Cage. It was a surprisingly, good movie, and we got to see it for free. Jessica's brother works at a movie theatre, and he gives her free passes all the time. Nice perk!

Anyway, that is my weekend! Today is all about the cuddling to stay warm!:)

Thanksgiving 2004

Yesterday was Thanksgiving, and we had a great time! My brother, Michael was there which was a nice surprise. I hadn't seen him since my wedding, so I was glad to see the whole family together again. Chris, Shannon, and James came over for dessert. They had Thanksgiving dinner with Shannon's family. They do that every year and they come to my parent's house for Christmas dinner. It works out. I wonder what John and I will do when we have kids. How we will juggle the holidays between our families. Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving---One more month until Christmas. Yeah!

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

It's snowing outside today! Boo Boo and I are going to spend this lovely day together---building a snowman, making snow angels....hehehe, just kidding! However, we are going to put up our Christmas Tree, put our reindeer on our lawn, bake brownies(mmmmmm...), run some much needed tasks, and snuggle together. Only 5 more days before Thanksgiving and then Christmas will only be a month away. Hurrah! :)

Yogi & Boo Boo Celebrating! 

Boo Boo's Birthday

On November 10, 2004---Boo Boo celebrated his 28th birthday! I bought him a Cosmo stuffed doll, Cosmo boxer shorts, and a Cosmo and Wanda pillow for his chair at work. Cosmo and Wanda are from a show called the "Fairly Odd Parents". We like the show, and John relates well to Cosmo. Anyway, we went to dinner at Old Chicago, and John later talked to his family on the phone. They called to wish him a Happy Birthday. On Friday, the 12th, we went to White Fence Farm with my parents and brother, Andy. Brewster's birthday was also on the 10th, he turned one. We had fun celebrating than John and I went home for some quiet time together. On the 13th, we went to Castle Rock to participate in the filming of the next Adventure Club movie called the "Fashion of the Christ". A light-hearted version of "Passion of the Christ". We had a lot of fun, and John and I look forward to the next Adventure Club on December 5th where we get to design our own Barbie attire and make an ornament. Yeah, Christmas is coming!!!!! My favorite holiday!:)

My Trip to the ER

Yesterday, November 6th, I was in a lot of pain. My body was going into shock from all the cramps, vomiting, and the whatnots that I kept having. After I went to the bathroom again for the umpteenth time I broke out in a cold sweat. I got in the shower to see if that would help me feel better, but it wasn't working. I called for John and I asked him to get me some water. After that, I asked him to call for an ambulance because I felt really bad. The paramedics were at our house in 5 minutes, and they took me to Littleton Hospital. The fireman didn't put the IV in my arm right, so the nurse at the hospital fixed it and gave me a painkiller and anti-nausea meds through the IV. What a difference! The pain gradually diminished, and I started to feel a lot better. Everyone said I was very pale, and my color was eventually improving. The nurse also gave me some oxygen, because the alarm on the machine kept going off. It scared John and my mom when it did it the first time. I still feel really weak today, and the prescriptions they gave me also make you drowsy. I already called in sick to work for tomorrow, so I can have an extra day to recuperate. I'm so glad that day is over, because I was not enjoying feeling that bad. What a week it has been! And to quote the Grateful Dead, "What a long strange trip it's been?"

Another Day....

Brewster was being watched by John & I on Saturday, and Cimbi scratched him in self-defense. It is so hard because we watched Brewster to be helpful to Andy, and we end up paying half of the expenses to have Brewster's injured eye fixed. It is so frustrating. John and I will never watched someone's animal or even child at our house again. It is really sad and I hope Brewster is okay, but I'm sorry it has become such a turbulent ride. Never again!!!!

Sweet Melody January 24, 1998-November 1, 2001 

We Need Hope in this Sea of Sorrow

I just can't believe it! Bush won!!! Why does half of America want a President who is a complete moron? I am so angry and upset about this. I don't know what to say except that I hope Bush learned something from this election, and he most likely didn't. Why, because he is a fucking idiot? I just don't get it! I hang my head in sadness...

I also want to remember my sweet baby, Melody. The anniversary of her death was on November 1st. I got so caught up in the upcoming election that I completely forgot. However, I want to take this time to give homage to Melody who has been gone for 3 years. Melody, I love you and I miss you. Goodbye for now, my sweet Melody.

History in the Making....

Red Sox have finally won the World Series! After a four game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Boston Red Sox have broken the curse that has followed them since 1918. The Sox won during the Lunar Eclipse on October 27, 2004. Congratulations Boston!!!! Ahhhh, sweet victory! Just a quick little tidbit---Boston Red Sox are obviously from Massacusetts, which is where John Kerry is from, and they won in Busch Stadium. I think it is ironic, and it will be even more so when Kerry wins on Election Day. Kerry just has to win, and that bastard Bush needs to be 86ed out of The White House.

A Day of Fun & More Fun in Weeks to Come

Today, John & I are getting together with our friends from a group called Adventure Club. We will first go play Russian Volleyball, but I will not participate in this activity because I don't like getting hit by the ball. Next we will go play Laser Tag than Taboo (a board game) and finally, to sum up the events, we will play a game of Adventure Club Trivia. Questions are provided by my Boo Boo. Afterwards, we will see if anyone wants to get some dinner. It will be a fun day!

On October 30th, John & I will be going to a friends Halloween Party. I'm not quite sure what to expect, but I'm sure it will be fun. I think we are doing a Pumpkin Carving Contest. I will try to do my Winnie the Pooh pumpkin head that I did 5 or 6 years ago. That's a cute one!

Ahhh and no Blog is complete without the mentioning of the upcoming election on November 2nd. I can't wait to vote that bastard out of the White House. I wish the narrow-minded people who keep supporting him could see the blood on his hands. I don't know how anyone could be so pig-headed! The man sent us into a WAR without thinking the whole process through. Over a thousand of our US soldiers are dead! In addition to the US soldiers, we have hundreds of more deaths from people of other countries as well. Can't these Right-Wing Republicans see this or are they simply closing their eyes and taking a deaf ear to this horrendous tragedy?!? What is wrong with people in this world today? I hope enough people vote the right person into the White House, or God help us all!!!!

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Tonight, Boo Boo and I will eat ice cream from Dairy Queen. Yummy, yummy, yummy---I got love in my tummy. :)

Amanda & Joed's Wedding

John and I went to our friends' wedding yesterday, October 9, 2004. It was a very sweet but quick ceremony at a church in Broomfield. Later on the reception took place at the Holiday Inn at 120th and I-25, Thorton. Amanda looked beautiful in her dress, and Joed looked very handsome in his tux. John and I mostly hung out with our other friend and mutual friend to Amanda and Joed----Jackie! We had fun! I had a little toe nail injury during the Electric Slide when John accidentally stepped on my foot. It's okay Boo Boo, I know you didn't mean it. Amanda has a very big extended family. Nevertheless, it was a fun night and Amanda and Joed are off to Mexico, near Cancun, on Tuesday for their Honeymoon. Ah, the best part of getting married is the stress reliever of the Honeymoon at the end.

How Can Anyone Vote for This Man?!?

Just finished watching the election debates, and I can't help stop thinking how much of an idiot our president is! What planet is this man from? Does he honestly think America is that stupid? I guess whoever votes for him is! I'm so annoyed by his comments, and how he is taking a blind eye to what is happening in Iraq. It is like listening to someone who is a Born-Again Christian talking out of their butt and not answering the questions that are given to them. They have a one track mind, and they get stuck on a tangent that never comes to a conclusion or every answers the questions in the first place. To quote Charlie Brown, "AUGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" It feels like Lucy just pulled the ball away right when I was about to kick it, and the wind was knocked out of me. That is how I will feel on election day if that man is voted back into office. If he is, I think I will have to move to Canada. Don't get me wrong---I love this country! What I find sad is we unfortunately live in a society of sheepish people. They follow what they think they are suppose to through their narrow mindedness, i.e. "Christianity" and never question why. So sad! I believe in God, but I don't believe in religion, because I am not a sheep.

Hello, It's Me

Today is my parents 42nd anniversary. How amazing to be with someone that long! I know that my Boo Boo and I will be married for that long and longer. We are sitting in the office room of our house being nerds. I LOVE HIM SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't really have anymore to say right now, but I hope to have new news to talk about soon.

A Cool Song

Here is a cool song from some girl named Mindy Smith. I don't know what the rest of her music sounds like, but I like this song. It reminds me of the music from O' Brother, Where Out Thou? The song is called Come to Jesus, here is the link: http://www.mindysmith.net/photosmusic.asp

My Star Wars Personality Test

I took a personality test online today. Very interesting! I am mostly like Yoda. Here is the link:
http://www.outofservice.com/starwars/results/?o=93&c=52&e=1&a=57&n=80&o-raw=5&c-raw=3&e-raw=1&a-raw=4&n-raw=4&o2=84&c2=47&e2=91&a2=50&n2=37

September 11th is Still A Sad Day!

I'm not pregnant this time around. I took the test this morning, and I already knew it was going to be negative before my three minutes of wait time was up---I GOT MY PERIOD!!!!!!! Oh well, John and I will just have to keep trying. I would have liked to be pregnant, but I can wait and keep trying until it finally happens. John and I will eventually be parents, it just might take a couple of tries. Besides, I know the odds are low the first time you try. Only a 15-25% chance of getting pregnant on the first try. I can't be too sad about it! Now if I was trying for a year, and I still wasn't pregnant, than I have room to be sad. I cried about it, but I think my hormones have gotten the best of me this month. I'm going to try and think positive and not let this get to me. I need to keep thinking, "If at first you don't succeed...try, try again!" :)

Future Parents to Be  

Is What I Feel Really There?

I have been feeling some very obvious symptoms, but it is too soon to test to find out for sure. I have been reading lots of information on the signs and symptoms of pregnancy. I've been feeling occasional light cramps in the lower abdomen for a week and my period is a week away....hmmmm! I've also have had tender breast for a week, and I've been more sentimental/emotional than I usually am. I've also been peeing more and feeling very tired. All symptoms of early pregnancy. Could it really be Baby Boo starting the long process of growing inside me? I really want it to be true! I'm going to take a test Saturday morning of September 11th. Maybe this day will remind me of when I found out I was having a baby instead of the horrible tragedy that happened three years ago. I can't believe that I'm going to know very soon that John and I might be having a baby. We could be parents in the next nine months----Wow, what an amazing thought!

Sick as a Dog

Here I am feeling like crap after working my first week at my new job. Those babies made me sick, I know. I have a head cold with the headache from hell. All I want is to crawl into bed and sleep this sickness away.