Goddard Class Picture

From left to right: (Adults) Me, Kellie, & Lori
(Backrow) Jamison, Rebekah, Ian, Jay, Logan L., Avery, Jonathan, Chloe, & Adam
(Front row) Kaymen, Logan K., & Alyson

Here is a picture of my 12-18 months old classroom at The Goddard School. This picture was taken on Tuesday, May 3, 2005. My last day working at the daycare was May 4th and on May 5th, John and I went on our roadtrip to New York. I'm currently working on my mural business, and I'm happy to say that I'm currently finishing up a mural for a child's playroom. They responded to my ad in a local paper called the Columbine Courier. I also finished a mural for my parent's house, and I'm going to continue working on my art. In the meantime, I'm also trying to get a job as a nanny, so I can make some extra money on the side.

SHUT UP, Riley!!!!!

Here is a link to the recent comedy of Sammy:

Sammy the Stem Cell

Oh, Bother!

Sadly, two character voices have recently died. Both within a short time of each other. The voice of Tigger was the first one---his name was Paul Winchell. The voice of Piglet was the second one---his name was John Fiedler. They were both in their 80s! Thankfully, their voices will forever be immortalized in early Winnie the Pooh cartoons. TTFN(Ta Ta For Now) Piglet and Tigger! :(

Saturday Celebration

John and I went to our friend's house to celebrate another friend's birthday. We had lots of fun! Here is a picture of me playing this very psychotic game that shocks you with a jolt of electricity, if you are the last one to push the button. We went to a Thai restaurant for lunch, and Woody's pizza for dinner. In between, we played lots of games. We mostly enjoyed each others company and had fun chatting about stuff. Oh yeah, we also ate a Carvel ice cream cake for dessert!:)

In a New York Minute

Harry got up
Dressed all in black
Went down to the station
And he never came back
They found his clothing
Scattered somewhere down the track
And he won't be down on Wall Street
in the morning
He had a home
The love of a girl
But men get lost sometimes
As years unfurl
One day he crossed some line
And he was too much in this world
But I guess it doesn't matter anymore
In a New York Minute
Everything can change
In a New York Minute
Things can get pretty strange
In a New York Minute
Everything can change
In a New York Minute
Lying here in the darkness
I hear the sirens wail
Somebody going to emergency
Somebody's going to jail
If you find somebody to love in this world
You better hang on tooth and nail
The wolf is always at the door
In a New York Minute
Everything can change
In a New York Minute
Things can get a little strange
In a New York Minute
Everything can change
In a New York Minute
And in these days
When darkness falls early
And people rush home
To the ones they love
You better take a fool's advice
And take care of your own
One day they're here;
Next day they're gone
I pulled my coat around my shoulders
And took a walk down through the park
The leaves were falling around me
The groaning city in the gathering dark
On some solitary rock
A desperate lover left his mark,
"Baby, I've changed. Please come back."
What the head makes cloudy
The heart makes very clear
The days were so much brighter
In the time when she was here
But I know there's somebody somewhere
Make these dark clouds disappear
Until that day, I have to believe
I believe, I believe
In a New York Minute
Everything can change
In a New York Minute
You can get out of the rain
In a New York Minute
Everything can change
In a New York Minute
lyrics by Don Henley

We have a mission!!!!!

Downtown Fun

John and I went to downtown Denver today and hung out with our friend, Jay. We went to the Firefighters Museum, and we saw a memorial for 9-11. We also saw lots of cool firefighter stuff from the past. Afterwards, we went to the Hard Rock Cafe for lunch and saw memorabilia for The Beatles and Marilyn Manson to name a few. After lunch, we checked out Coyote Ugly just for curiousity reasons. We went back to Jay's to watch a chess movie about Garry Kasparov. From there, we went to Larimier Square to see artist create masterpieces on the asphalt with colored chalk. A lot of work for something that will end up being washed away as soon as it rains, but I thought it was cool. It definitely will be a pretty sight to see when it does get washed away.
Here are some more pictures from today's events! :)

Here is a picture of John Lennon on the wall at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Coyote Ugly Saloon...interesting place! ;)

Our friend Jay, with me, by Larimier Square.

Sidewalk Art

Love Doves

Here are two love doves that like to hang around our house. I saw them last year, and they have come back again. I like to see them hanging around. They are very cute when they walk around on the deck railing, and bob their heads.

IT DIDN'T WORK....AGAIN!!!!!!

How can you mend a broken heart
How can you stop the rain from falling down
How can you stop the sun from shining
What makes the world go round
lyrics by the Bee Gees

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!!!