Everyone knows it's windy

Here are some photos of what happened when we got the tropical storm last month. I actually saw the tree fall, which was awesome. And kinda scary. More awesome though.

We lost power for 3 days which sucked but we didn't lose too much food and had the lowest electricity bill yet. All is good now. We are in full Fall mode with the yard. We just emptied the pond and took in all our patio furniture. W just did what I think will be the last mow of the season.

I'm just waiting for the last of the leaves to fall before putting a rake in my hand.

Happy house Anniversary

It's been a year since we bought our house. Paint and some new rugs this past year. New furniture and cutting down old trees this year.

I haven't been in the writing mood as of late. I'm sure when the weather gets cold and I'm stuck inside life will get more interesting and I'll write more.

I can't promise that though.

We had a party last week and stupid Irene ruined it. THEN we lost power for 2 days. We didn't lose too much food. Though our grocery store has no perishable food right now so we've been trying to find open restaurants. That's been an epic failure.

That's what's been going on for the past few weeks.

Grampa

Hello to my 4 followers.

Last week my Grandfather past away. He was 95. He was one of the most awesomest people I've ever met. I am so lucky to be related to someone that great.

All my memories of him are so dear. He once played Mr. Sandman for a straight hour for my sister and I. He had the best whistle, I could listen to him all day. I don't even know if it was a song or just something in his head. I will always think of him when I see Raisin Bran (his favorite). Also pineapple because when I was little my grandmother told me that it was his favorite and he didn't get if very often because it came from Hawaii. She made it sound so exotic. Perhaps they were back then, who knows.

He was the only man I knew who colored his hair. Now that I think of it, he still is the only man I know that colored his hair. Did I mentioned he drove a Harley and owned his own car repair shop?

He only stopped lifting weights and working out when he turned 90. He fought in WWII. He has traveled more than me. Of course when I travel Europe, I won't be looking for Nazis.

I will miss him terribly. I thank God for the time I had with him and how much he has taught me. I love you Grampa.

My Summer project

I'm not sure if I mentioned I was stripping my Dad's old dresser. I am so happy how it came out. I actually did this about a month ago but haven't had the chance to post them. Plus I didn't want to steal any of W's thunder. Please don't comment on the paper plates. I didn't think the picture looked classy enough and then I remember that paper plates can add class to anything. I think it's proven here.

The last few weekends were chuck full of stuff. Last weekend my friend U got married. I was in the wedding. I even wrote a best woman speech. I was NOT the best woman, it was a duel job. My bestie S and I were the bridesmaids. The speech was from both S and I. She's just not a public speaker. Me - get a few in me and I can do a speech like the best of them. There was a belly dancer, yes, belly dancer. I think it's funny to see people try to belly dance. Including me. The bride actually took lessons a very long time ago so she knew what she was doing.

This past weekend I went to visit my Grandfather. He turned 95 last Tuesday. He and my Grandmother are amazing people. This means I have amazing in my blood. Watch out world.

With Flowers

I went out to Mohegan Sun for U's bachelorette party and when I got home I had this for a suprise.

OK, I didn't see it when I got home - technically since I stayed at my Mom's house that night. BUT when I got home in the morning W told me what he had done.

I think my man has a green thumb.

two months

It's been pretty much 2 months since our last blog. Life's been busy.

First and the best is that we've been doing a lot of playing outside. The back yard needs a lot of TLC so we've been spending every free moment on the weekends outside. W has been doing AWESOME. Check out the rock wall he built. We are both so happy to sit out on our deck and have dinner without someone walking by or our AC unit turning on so we can't hear each other talk.

Work has been super busy. The other designer I work with is no longer with company so it's just me designing. Very busy. OH and the company just got a new logo. I've been pulling 45+ hours. I try not to stress because in reality, it's not what's important.

I ran the Worcester half marathon. 2 minutes slower than the Salem but Worcester is a hell of a lot hillier than Salem. I'm please. I ran with a friend from high school. She was awesome to run with, she sang (out of tune) and kept telling me not to make her laugh because she would fall down. Good times.

Last Tuesday I had to say goodbye to my cat Pooh. She was diagnosed with kidney failure a few months ago though she was doing well but then took a turn for the worse. It was very hard saying goodbye. I will miss her dearly. I'm tearing up right now.

She was the most wonderful cat. She loved to give hugs and LOVED to eat. She could say the name Jed (so it sounded). She was so patient especially if there were kids around or needed to take medicine. I could never say no to petting her because of her cute little face. She loved sitting under the Christmas tree. The minute it went up she'd go running underneath. As a kitten she loved to watch reruns of Beverly HIlls 90210. Perhaps she had a crush on Brandon.

She's now in kitty heaven having all the treats she wants.

August 16, 1996-April 19, 2011

Patio furniture

As promised, the patio furniture. W had to put them under a tarp due to stupid weather. That has since passed and it's out again.

I did some yard work today. The front is complete. The side and backyard are for the coming week. I have to tell you, I am so happy that I got to do yard work on such a gorgeous day. Last year at this time that's all I wanted. And I got it.

Good times.

Spring is almost here

Saturday night my sister W2 stayed over and we shopped aaaalll day Sunday. We didn't even get to half the stores we wanted too. We had a late start but staying up until 3 am chit chatting didn't help.

When I got home from our shopping extravaganza W had a great surprise - he put together our new patio furniture. I'll post some pictures this week. I'm at work right now and obviously can't do it. Though I'd love to leave right now.

He also put up our thermometer that he got for Christmas. It's really nice to know the temperature when leaving for work. It was a crap shoot before.

He's the best husband ever.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

It's like the weather wanted to party too. It's so warm out. I can't wait to go home and run. I seriously need to up my mileage. I have a 10k next month. Warmer weather does make motivation easier.

I think I'm going to stop at the store and pick up some ham steaks and potatoes. Yum. OH and beer, can't forget the beer.

Walls for the wind,
And a roof for the rain,
And drinks beside the fire --
Laughter to cheer you
And those you love near you,
And all that your heart may desire!

Wicked fast

I ran the Celtic 5k in Worcester last Sunday and did wicked awesome. Yet another PB! I am now training for a 10k in April. This one is a very hard one. The weather isn't making it easier to train but at least it's light out now when I get home.

Pooh is doing better. She's on new food that seems to be working for her.

In the next few weeks I'll be sending out my resume in search of a new job. Keep your fingers crossed!

Star date 2.25.11

Things have been busy in the C household. Last Saturday it was W's brother, M's birthday party. We went to a bowling alley and had a private room. It was so much fun. We bowled, ate, and drank. Good times had by all. Though A's wife C threw her back out after the 4th string. Such a bummer. I did poorly and either A - I forgot how bad of a bowler I am or B - the Wii made me think I was a much better bowler than I really am.

Last week we got some bad news, my cat Pooh has kidney failure. It breaks my heart but she's doing well and she's happy right now. She used to be a wicked fat cat but lost so much weight you can see her backbone. She's eating a little more than usual now because of fluid treatment. My Mom is so awesome and brings her every other day for her treatment.

Ok, I can't talk about it anymore, I'm at work and I'm getting all teary eyed.

Happy Birthday to W!!!!

Today is W's birthday. I won't tell you how old he is but he doesn't look a day over 30. We are having a party tomorrow. I made pistachio and vanilla fudge ice cream. I'm also making a pistachio cake in the morning. I'm spending a lot of quality time with our wedding gifts. The ice cream maker, the mini processor, the hand mixer. I could keep going but it's early in the day I was up at 6:30 am making the fudge ice cream.

Because of the crazy amount of snow we received over the last 3 months, we have no driveway left. We are a little concerned on where everyone is going to park. W is going to drive over to his brother M's house to drop his car off and hitch a ride back with them. Stupid snow.

Happy birthday to my sweet husband! I hope your day is wonderful!!! I love you.

Dam ice!

80" of snow and it's all on our roof. Our ceiling is now leaking because of ice dams. Time to call in the professionals. Just when we had enough money to start putting out touches on the house, this happens. I know, it happens to everyone. It just sucks.

Can I have a grill that snowblows?

When we moved, W's Mom asked us if we'd like a grill or a snow blower. We went with grill and now regretting it.

It has snowed at least once a week and about 6-12" per storm. We just had another humdinger of a snowstorm. There's just so much snow and we have no place to put it. Our arms are wicked buff though. We still can't see out of our driveway. We can't get into our shed anymore. I can't wait for this to melt!

I have a cold, it's been about 2 weeks. Not cool. I can't taste. I'm going in for some NyQuil tonight. This cold must leave!

Weather or not, it's going to happen

When I was a teenager I was told that you know when you are an adult is when you start talking about the weather because you have nothing else to talk about. I think of that moment whenever I go to the water cooler at work. I have nothing in common with these people except we work at the same establishment and we all experience weather. Weather is a HUGE subject around the water cooler.

It's been snowing like mad here in the NE. W and I can't even see out of our driveway when backing out of it and the width of it has decreased to about half it's normal size. We can no longer get into our shed because of frost heaves effected our walkway.

I remind myself, the days are getting longer, snow melts, and I live in an area that snows.

I hope I have more in common with you readers than my coworkers.