Winter in Florida

The Festival of Trees

Weather - low 80's Aren't they cute, they're "ice" skating on cutting boards
Snow!
Sledding in shorts, I love it!!
A Unicorn
Carol consoles a tired little horse.

When you LOVE your company!!

Debra came to visit - we couldn't have enjoyed ourselves more.

Of course, no good visit is without a bit of silliness, courtesy of Miss Carol

just look at that SEXY car.

Hanging out in a Banyan Tree - it's amazing.
pretending to be roots - you can see some in the background - established and relatively new to the tree.
Glenn
Hug a tree (Carol and Debra planted kisses)
Goofing at a pier.

Technically you're not supposed to hang out in the mangroves.....

Glenn, Debra and Carol

my kids, unless that is Debra is being my Mommy.....

Thanksgiving

This year I'm doing it solo - that means, since I don't really like to cook and am not the best homemaker - no food.

I woke up feeling pretty odd - Dan comes in tomorrow to sign papers and leave with his belongings (at least that is the plan). Couldn't have picked a better time - right?

Well, it's just a perfect time because I have SOOOO much I am thankful for - seriously. These days getting into a place of gratitude is not a far trip - this picture just hit the spot for me.

There is a site I'd love to share with you if you struggle understanding how to be positive in the most "dreary" conditions (as they would appear). Michael Box of Crayons

If you sign up for his little letters (they come once every week or so) you'll never be sorry.
Email me if you'd like me to forward the one for this week - it was just awesome!

Included was a wonderful link - the sunrise all over the world - enjoy!

Jessie's Wedding

Just a beautiful day - the weather was perfect and look at that bride!

At one point Tom was really choked up - sweet.

Absolutely drop dead gorgeous - Jami and Tracy

Carol and Glenn with the Mama

Me, Jessie and Tracy M.

We were in the '99 Water Olympics - a story for another time

Mr & Mrs. with Carol (I programmed her name in my cell just after the I do's)

Essentials in my classroom

My mentor - just her presence brings me power.
It's all about those positive messages......

Perhaps this is why I did not achieve National Board? I love my job!

Jessie's Bachelorette Party

Hosted by: ME - so it was off the hook!! Beginning with food and Karaoke at the Irish pub

Jami and Tracy (Cleavage was the theme)

Jami and Jessie sing Boodylicious :)

The gang at the next GREAT club (The girl in pink was the designated driver - you'll see why that was important later)

Teri, Miss Vanessa (the goddess) and Jessica

It got worse from here - but she woke up with no after effects so Tracy and I did a great job. Anything for that girl - the wedding is next Saturday!

Carol and the "D" word

She took this - I think it's absolutely lovely.

She's not doing so great with all the stress of the "D".

I know she's got lots of fans, all positive thoughts are accepted.

Jazz on the Green

Not a great day for me - the "d" word is not fun (and that my friends is an understatement) Fix it by attending Jazz on the Green with Charlie and Sparkle
It's all LOVE with these two firecrackers!!

Ok, I know I'm not supposed to do this...

So, I walk into Glenn's room this morining. (To use his free weights - no lie) and THIS is what I see.....You can read most of them...... I'm speechless - what more could a parent want for their child.

I love you Bri.
(better say that so I don't get my butt kicked for publishing it on my blog - no, no, I really love this girl for Glenn - his "other" mother agrees!"

Swimming with Dasha & Kids

This is my buddy Dasha!! She is amazing!!I have decided we are actually related and I am her older sister.Carol and Aria (aka Firecracker)The baby (Nadia)Katana (aka Ladybug - sweetest older sister on the planet!) What do you do when you're waiting for the food - balance spoons on your noses!
Time for a swim - I love the life preserver (Christmas in Florida already)

My baby!!
My babies!! Aren't they adorable?

Glenn's baby Brianne (I love her too - she's a doll baby)
Dasha, Aria, and Nadia
It was a lovely evening - tons of food and a swim

Does it get better than this?

Carol and Courtney et all

This is Courtney - She is awesome!!Probably one of the best friends Carol has had in a very long time - and she's a total nut! (my kind of people)

Jessica flatters me by calling me her mom, this is the biological one :) Pat

Jessica and Tracy - Those were my girls once upon a time.

Jessie's Day (and Danny)

Ggrrrr, I'm so disappointed in my camera!!! Today was Jessica and Danny's bridal shower/picnic. It was amazing! My beautiful baby!!
Jessica and Danny (he is wonderful)
Jessica and Jami
Us
Tracy and Tony (and a very silly game I played with Chris)

Pictures of the bachelorette party I'm throwing for her will be upcoming (however, I must remember, this is a family blog....)