Saturday, January 1, 2011

Project 365

Day 1

Jan. 1 2011

When trying to decide on a photo…I came up blank. When my 10 year old son came to me after being tucked into bed. He was crying and sad. We lost our furry friend Jaycee on Dec. 14, 2010 and it has been such a tough thing for our family. You can read my post about him here. I knew what I would photograph. I know it is supposed to be one photo, however I felt this one needed more than one picture.

 

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This is Tigger. He was a gift to the kids to help with their grief over losing our beloved Jaycee. He is smiling pretty while my son in the background is still heartbroken!

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Missing his old friend but looking for comfort from his new friend.

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Just proof that the love of an animal can help mend a broken heart. He missed his Jaycee, but has a new friend to love. His face is red from crying and we talked about Jaycee while spending some time with Tigger.

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My son asked if I thought Jaycee was now his Guardian Angel…I  answered ABSOLUTELY!!

Happy New Year & 365 Project

 

Happy New Year!! My New Year was pretty awesome and for the most part quiet…no crazy parties, no drinking, no acting crazy. Just home with my fabulous husband and my son and daughter. We ordered pizza and bought some snacks. We watched Karate Kid and just enjoyed each other. We laughed and we danced. New Kids on the Block performed in Times Square! Awesome for me…my kids were like who? The boy and girl made it to see the ball drop and ring in the New Year, barely but they did!! Tucked the babes in bed and just hung out with my husband. Thankful to see a New Year together. Goodbye 2010…it was a difficult year for my family. A lot of ups and downs. But I am excited for 2011 and all that God has planned for my wonderful little family!

And I have been reading about the 365 Project. You take a picture every day and post it on your blog and write about that picture. It is a way to recall what you were doing throughout the year. I know I have trouble remembering what I did a couple days ago or last week…so if I can browse my blog with a small daily reminder that may just be something very cool to have!! Just view it as a year long photo album.

I am going to start mine in a separate post!

 

Happy New Year! Many blessings for the year ahead!

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Christmas Day 2010

 

We had a fabulous and blessed day! The kids were happy. Spent lots of time just enjoying our little family.Then around dinner time my mother-in-law and some other members of my husbands family came over to share dinner with us. We always do a Puerto Rican dinner for Christmas. I like to incorporate my husband’s culture into our lives.  I would say that we had an amazing day for sure.

Now on to the pictures! Smile

 

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Before the kiddos arrived Smile

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Here they are!!

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My most favorite picture ever!!

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Lego

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Snuggie

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She got her Liv doll!

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More Legos!

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Gifts from my babies

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She is too cute!!

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Jessie & Anthony

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Hiding behind the tree

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Elvis & Jessie…cousins

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Me and Armando! I was wearing his hat!

Christmas Eve 2010

 

We spent the day together as a family. Then later in the afternoon, my best friend and her family cam over for our traditional Christmas Eve get together. We are so much like family and it is so nice to be able to spend time together.

 

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My pretty angel before church!

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The girls! My sweet girl, Heidi, Me, Holly and Ally!

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Me, Ally & Holly

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Me & Ally…my Sweet God Daughter!

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Me & my handsome Hubby!!

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Me & Holly

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Me & Heidi (My Best Friend)

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Me & my baby girl…she was distracted by something

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My Princess and her Daddy

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The kiddos new friend! Tigger!

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Holly & Tigger

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Ally Smile

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My handsome guy and Miss Ally

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Russ & Shane just relaxing!

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Ally kept loving her Daddy! She was kissing him over and over! It was the sweetest thing!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Our Sweet Kitty

We very sadly lost a very important part of our family! Our sweet kitty of 8 years has left us. We did all we could before having to say goodbye. While we know he is in a better place free of pain and suffering it doesn’t make the ache in our hearts any less. We will love you forever Jaycee and miss you always!

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My kitty boy!

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Forever Loved…

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We miss you…

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Saying Goodbye!

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So thankful for the time we had with you.

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Our Sweet Kitty!

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There has never been a more loved kitty! We love you and our hearts ache for you sweet furry boy!

Rest in Peace Jaycee

Feb.2002- December 14, 2010