10 Things That Made Me Happy in 2009

I had so much fun going back over the past year's blog posts and reading about everything we did. It's like an online journal. It made me smile and it was just what I needed. I've made up a list of 10 things that made me happy this past year. There are so many more, but these are great! There are links to each one for a past blog-post if you'd like to reminisce too.

10 Things That Made Me Happy in 2009

1. My husband's sense of humor
2. Wine
3. Fixing up our house
4. Cape Cod
5. Extra time off
6. Boston in the Spring
7. Spending Time with Family
8. The Best Day Ever
9. Watching Alex Run
10. Parties in the Country

I'm not really going make any resolutions this year. I find that they don't work. But I am going to try my best not worry as much about certain things that I have no control over and focus my energy on the things that are the most important to me.

Here's to a fantastic 2010! Happy New Year!!

My Bucket List

I'd like to thank Rebecca for this idea. First for pointing out the show The Buried Life, I think I'm going to watch it! And then for giving me the idea to make my own bucket list. And I think I will print it out and put it in my purse.

1. Spend 2 weeks in Ireland
2. Visit all of my former childhood homes
3. Play the slots in Las Vegas
4. Sit in the front row of a Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots game
5. Learn how to knit
6. Watch my son graduate from college
7. Drive across country in the Mini
8. Visit all 50 states
9. Cruise the Mediterranean
10. Gorge myself on Chic-Fil-A sandwiches
11. Go to the Olympics (as a spectator)
12. Ride a mechanical bull
13. Knit a sweater
14. Write a book
15. Swim with dolphins
16. Go to the World Series or Super Bowl
17. Have a Mint Julep at the Kentucky Derby
18. Go on a long train ride and stay in a sleeper car
19. Go to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
20. Learn how to play golf
21. Run a 5k road race
22. Run a 10k road race
23. Run a Marathon
24. Visit New Orleans during Mardi Gras
25. Go to the Great Wall of China
26. Stay at the Contemporary Resort at Disney World
27. Be a contestant on a game show
28. Publish a book
29. Visit Athens, Greece
30. Cook a meal with Rachael Ray
31. Whiten my teeth
32. Spend a week (at least) in Key West. In the winter.
33. Play 18 holes of golf
34. Spend 2 weeks in Hawaii
35. Visit Audrey Hepburn's Star on the Walk of Fame

I know I could (and probably will) come up with more things I'd like to do. But this is a great start. Obviously some of them are pretty far-fetched. But why not dream big! Now go ahead and make your own list! Now I just need to win the lottery so I can get working on my list...

Christmas Re-cap

As promised, I have a gallery of photos from yesterday's festivities. I have lots of video too, but I'm still working on how to get that up on the blog. And how to edit it together. I think I have a project on my hands! In the meantime, enjoy the photos!

Merry Christmas!

Just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas! We had a great day at the Hayden House(s). Kelly always brings a fun, energetic spirit to every gathering!

We spent the evening at Grandma Sheila's house and had a fabulous time!

I will post lots more photos tomorrow... It's late and we're exhausted. Merry Christmas!!

Party at the Palace

Eric's company Christmas party was held at the Palace Theater. They had a nice drinks/dinner thing followed by a movie in the theater. It was a very fun evening!

Click here to view photos from the party!

A Case of the Mondays

Today I had one of those days. Last night I felt like I was coming down with something. I went from feeling fine to feeling crappy within a couple of hours. Then I slept like crap. Woke up with a fever and went to work anyway.

I had a doctor's appointment at 1:30 to have my neck re-examined. (I've been having muscle issues...) While I was there, he took my temperature (It was 100 degrees) and looked at my throat. And immediately prescribed me some antibiotics for my Strep Throat. Then I went back to work. I felt lousy, so I got everything done that I needed to get done and headed home a little early, hoping to stop at Wegmans to fill my prescription.

But as I sat at a stoplight, 3 miles from home. I got rear-ended. The damage was thankfully minimal. My neck went for a nice bouncy ride though. And it wasn't feeling that great to begin with. So they called an ambulance, had me looked over, filled out a police report and an hour or so later, sent us on our way. But not after another accident happened right in front of us. Commuters were not pleased with the huge back-up of traffic...

I was only able to snap a couple of photos. This was taken right as the ambulance got there. He was talking to the woman in front of me, the one that I hit. Due to the force of being hit from behind, I managed to slam into the car in front of me. The driver was fine, her car only had a couple of scratches. And she desperately wanted to be on her way. She had 4 children at home waiting for her.

The sun set before I left. In front of the paramedic is the other accident that happened because of our accident. I was so happy when I finally made it home tonight. If ever there was a day that I've thought I should have stayed in bed, this would have been it!

Frosty the Snowman

Look at what my dear friend Robin sent to me yesterday! Isn't he adorable!?! He's now my favorite... and he found a new home right on top of the piano. Thank you Robin, that was soo sweet of you!! I love him!

Look what I found in the Target parking lot yesterday. The bloody glove!! Where's OJ's Dream Team of lawyers when you need them?!