Homecoming

Well, BBW comes home today. He's been gone way too long.
I have taken Wed. and Fri. off from work to spend some time
with him. And great news came last night. HE WILL BE HOME
CHRISTMAS.....
We didn't know for sure if he would be or not. I can't wait to see
him this evening.
I pick him up at the airport and then me, BBW, and the daughter
and her b-friend are heading off to a hockey game. BBW has never
been to one so this will be fun for us all.

EVERYONE HAVE A WONDERFUL AND A BLESSED
THANKSGIVING. LOVE THE ONES AROUND AND
REMEMBER TO GIVE THANKS TO THE ONE UPSTAIRS.

I KNOW I WILL BE, HE HAS GIVEN ME WONDERFUL
BLESSINGS.

NICE SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, BBW told me that I should be getting a package on Tues.

Well, to my surprise it came today, and to his too.

He knows that I love TinkerBell.

I opened the box that and to my surprise was a book,

Peter Pan by Henry Holt, a 100th anniversary edition,

the movie-FINDING NEVERLAND(WITH JOHNNY DEPP )

AND PETER PAN ( THE ONE WITH LYNN REDGRAVE).

There was also a card attached to the Peter Pan movie,

which was wrapped, it said

TO TINK

FROM PETER

"I'D RUN OFF TO NEVERLAND WITH YOU ANYDAY....."

I immediately called BBW to thank him for the wonderful

gift and told him that would've made a GREAT Christmas

gift, but he said he couldn't wait.

Isn't he a wonderful and thoughtful man.

I'm still waiting for my pixie dust and fairy wings

so that I can fly anywhere that he is.......

I love you BBW.

NOVENA

You were chosen to receive this novena.
The moment you receive it,
say :
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven,
give us this day our dailybread
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespassagainst us
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
GOD WANTED ME TO TELL YOU,
It shall be well with you this coming year.
No matter how much your enemies try this year, they will not succeed.
You have been destined to make it and you shall l know surely achieve allyour goals this year. For the remainder of 2008 and all of 2009, all your agonies will bediverted and victory and prosperity will be incoming in abundance.
TodayGod has confirmed the end of your sufferings, sorrows and pain because
He that sits on the throne has remembered you.
He has taken away the hardshipsand given you JOY.
He will never let you down.
I knocked at heaven's door this morning,
God asked me..
My child!What can I do for you?
And I said,
'Father, please protect and bless the person reading this message... '
This is a Novena from
Mother Theresa
that started in 1952.

chicken recipe

Here is a chicken recipe that also includes the use of popcorn as a stuffing -----
imagine that.
When I found
this recipe,
I thought it was perfect for people like me,
who just are not sure how to tell when poultry is
thoroughly cooked, but not dried out.
Give this a try.
4 - 5 lb. Chicken
1 cup melted butter1 cup stuffing (Pepperidge Farm is Good.)
1 cup uncooked popcorn (ORVILLE REDENBACHER'S LOW FAT)
Salt/pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Brush chicken well with melted butter, salt and pepper.
Fill cavity with
stuffing and popcorn.
Place in baking pan with the neck end toward
the back of the oven.
Listen for the popping sounds.
When the chicken's ass blows the oven door open
and the chicken flies across the room,
it's done!

I LOST

We'll I guess you know by now.
The Steelers lost to the Gaints.
It was a good game and a
terrible loss. Hopefully,
if and when we play them
again we will win.

Way to BBW!!!

BIG GAME DAY .............

v.s.

Today BBW's football team plays my team. It's the NY Gaints and The Steelers.

I already have my Steelers shirt on.

Bring it on BBW!!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL THE LADIES...

THOUGHT ALL YOU LADIES WOULD LIKE THIS PUMPKIN!!!!!!!!

Relaxing evening.....???

Well I got home from work and decided to have a beer,
watch t.v. and relax. That I did.

It's 57 degrees outside and all of the sudden...........
I'm hot......a hot flash comes on and it's still going on.

I'm fanning myself as I sit at the computer and it's
cold outside.
My bedroom windows are open and the ceiling on and
the fan beside my bed is on. Hopefully, if I make my bedroom
cool I can sleep good again tonight. Last night I had the windows
open and both fans going. BBW would love the room nice and
cold. Now keep in mind last winter, I would be freezing but not
now. OH NO!!!I'm burning up. I am learning alot about layers.
I have to dress in layers now, so when I get hot----
OFF COMES THE CLOTHES.
I wonder what the beach feels like right now.
Probably pretty darn good........

I LOVE YOU- A POEM FOR BBW

This is a poem a sent to
BBW-my beloved Husband,my best friend,
my soul-mate, and my lover...
I love you so very much....


Your love is ihe air I breathe,
My heart is yours it shall neverleave.
" I love you"
Together as one our spirits fly,
Never could by love say good-bye.
"I love you"
Forever could never be to long,
Loving you will never be wrong
."I love you"
One day side by side we'll stand,
To promise forever as we hold eachother's hand.
" I love you"......


From your loving wife,
Tink(Lori)

THE CHANGE

No one ever told me this would be hard.
I am going through the early stages of menopause. If there is an early stage.
I mean the HOT FLASHES and the NIGHT SWEATS. I'm just glad BBW isn't here
to reach over at night to touch me and find me soaking with sweat. I am sweating in
spots that I didn't know could sweat. It's 53 outside and I am burning up.
I have to sleep with the windows open and the ceiling fan on high or med and
a fan blowing right on me.
And the MOODS.....
I feel like I could kill somebody at times. I can wake up in a good mood and then
suddenly turn evil. What the heck?????
I just have to deal with it. I refuse to take hormone replacement pills, so I am trying
over the counter aides to help me. But are they really helping. Sometimes they do and
other times I feel like they aren't.
I guess it will end sooner or later, well for me later.
I'm just glad it's cooler outside so I can sleep well but on the other hand
I am freezing my daughter out of the house. Oh well, at least the electric bill
should be low. LOL...
Isn't life wonderful for us women?
Yea, right.

MY HUSBAND

My Husband -
The only man I've ever really loved

The only man I've ever really loved
better than all the rest
is sleeping beside me breathing beside me while
the sweet rain falls outside
a man who has taught me how to give
how to love
how to touch.
My life is lucky now and we've come so far since our first meeting over cherry pie and coffee. Now we're working side by side hand in hand for better or for worse.
You Chased away the shadows inside me,and did not let me sink.
I don't have to be told how well you understand,do not imagine that I don't know.I can see it in your smile and I believe you.
Any attempt to describe you would not be enough and the soapy cliches of love songs make me cringe because they can't explain whyI am glad at the thought of you and why
I don't want to turn away from you
and go to sleep tonight.

hello

Well yes I am still here. I have been lacking on writing on my blog and I am sorry.

I've had alot going on, even though SOME PEOPLE wouldn't think so. Oh, like the

in-laws. But that is another story for another time.

BBW is gone......again he's in Fld. until the day before Thanksgiving. At least he'll

be home for Thanksgiving. We will spend it as a "Family" and not out of town. I am

greatful for that.

"H", my daughter has a new boyfriend, that I love to death. He calls me mom and even

does chores around the house when BBW isn't here. Nice to have a young man around.

He has helped out alot especially when daughter had her wisdom teeth taken out. He

stayed over all weekend to help out with her.

Well, just wanted to say I am still here but hopefully not forgotten.

More later.

p.s.

just bug me till I write.......

MY DAY

HAPPY
BIRTHDAY
TO ME!!!!!!

BACK FROM VACATION

We'll hubby (BBW) and I went on vacation last week. We went to Ga. to visit my family. He got to meet his father-in-law for the first time. They hit it off great.
My dad called him "Son" not by his name, only when he was introducing his "son-in-law". That made my heart melt.
It was nice to get away, no animals and no daughter.
He's been in Calif. for the past week and is now on his way home. For 2 weeks.
Needless to say hubby is EXCITED about being home for my 42ND birthday on Mon. Aug. 25Th.
I have to work, my doctor comes back from vacation and we have a full schedule.
I do get 4 hours of comp time for my b-day to be used within 30 days and I'm thinking of taking off a half a day on Wed. That is my doctor's half day so I thought it'd be a good day to take time off.
I do have to say I'm rather excited about my birthday.
I think the "40's" are the best time.
We'll gotta get ready to go pick up BBW at the airport.
Talk to ya later.

BBW COMING HOME...........

YES! THAT IS RIGHT. BBW IS ON HIS WAY HOME..........
IT'S BEEN SINCE APRIL WE SAW EACH OTHER.
OH IS HE IN FOR A BIG SURPRIZE............
WIFEY WILL BE WAITING AT THE AIRPORT WITH
A BIG SMILE ON HER FACE AND OPEN ARMS.

I TOLD HIM EARLIER TO LOOK FOR THE WOMAN
WITH A BIG SMILE ON HER FACE.

CAN'T WAIT. AND THEN WE GET A WEEK OF
VACATION TOGETHER. WE'RE GOING TO GA.
TO SEE SOME OF MY FAMILY.

HE'LL FINALLY MEET MY DADDY AND WE'RE
GONNA PAY OUR RESPECT TO MY MOTHER.

I CAN'T WAIT. WE FINALLY GET TO TAKE A
REAL ROAD TRIP TODAY.(NOT JUST TO N.J.,HAHA)

CAN'T WAIT..................

WELCOME HOME
HUBBY,BBW!!!!!!!!!!
:)

HUBBY COMING HOME...........

Yes that's right! BBW is coming home. After being gone since April, he's coming home to wifey. I can't wait to see him. Oh, I have been able to see him via web cam and that's been nice. But it'll be nicer to see him in person and be in his arms.

Only 72 hours and counting. Not to mention the doggie will appreciate him being home. I pick hubby up at the airport on Tues. night and then daughter comes back from TX. on Wed. night. Not much time alone in the house with hubby.

But the week of the 11th we are BOTH taking vacation and going to GA. to see some of my family. I can't wait. A road trip with hubby. Wait! The only road trip we've ever made together was to N.J. to see his family.
So now, it's MY TURN FO FAMILY!!!!

Can't wait to see ya hubby of mine.
xoxo to BBW.

MY NATURE

THIS IS WHAT I GET TO ENJOY SOMETIMES
RIGHT OUTSIDE MY PATIO DOOR. MY DAUGHTER
TOOK THESE PICTURES. OUR FRIENDLY LITTLE
SQUIRREL.
(BETTER THAN THE MOUSE WE HAVE VISIT AT
NIGHT).

MY FRIDAY NIGHT

THIS IS HOW I SPENT THE BEST FRIDAY NIGHT I'VE HAD IN A LONG TIME.
MY DAUGHTER AND I WENT TO SEE HIM AT THE NAVY BASE. I GOT CLOSE ENOUGH TO SEE THE SWEAT ON HIS FACE. HE WAS TOTALLY AWESOME.
CAN'T WAIT TO GET THE PICS.... OH WHAT A NIGHT..........................

MY "BABY" GIRL

ERRIN BEING A ROCKER!!
OH! WHAT A FACE!!!!!!
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER. MOMMY LOOKS TERRIABLE.
ANOTHER ONE OF MOMMY AND DAUGHTER.

My youngest daughter is here visiting.

And how she's grown. She's a little bit taller

than me. And she's so beautiful. I love her to death!!!!!!

FAT CATS

THIS IS OUR FAT
LAZY CAT........
HER NAME IS .....

BABY!!!

WELL, SHE'S NOT MUCH
OF A "BABY".

SHE'S OUR FAT.

MINE AND BBW'S...
AND WE
LOVE HER.
EVEN THOUGH SHE'S
KINDA LAZY!!!!!!!!