The Good and the Bad of 2007

Lets start with the bad.

I lost a friend. Sadly my friends Danielle Wilson past away last February. She is truly missed by all who knew her.

I had a really big falling out with most of my close family. I wish things could have been different. Sometimes words can cause a lot of pain. I hope that time really does heal all wounds.

We had to watch one of my friends send her husband off to Kuwait for a year. I know it has been hard for her but she has been able to stay pretty strong.

Also another friend of mine had to send her sister off to Kuwait for a year. She has not only had to be supportive of her sister leaving but also she has had to take care of her mother who is having a really hard time with the deployment.

We also have missed Leila who is serving in Iraq. She is missed by her husband and two kids. Her family and friends can hardly wait for her return.

Tim was out of the country for over 2 months. It was really hard having him be gone that long. I really missed him this summer.

Back in October Tim and I dealt with having an early miscarriage. That was never anything I thought I would have to go through. It took a much bigger toll on Tim and I then we could have imagined.

OK and now for the Good.

My friend Shannon was blessed with a baby girl in February named Kendall. She has added so much to our life that I can only wonder how great it has been for Shannon.

Tim was able to hang up his uniform and join the civilian work force. Although he had to change jobs 3 times I think he has found one that he is happy with. He also will not have to do any more traveling.

My sister-in-law Shannon graduated from College in May and made a big move by coming to Va.

While Tim was over in England I got the opportunity to visit him and we took a trip to Paris. It was like having a second honeymoon.

Shannon (sister-in-law) was offered two wonderful positions and was able to except one and is enjoying her new career.

Tim and I made the decision that we wanted to start working on having a family.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving that we were able to share with Paula who came for a visit.

Danielle turned 18 and is looking forward to her first child in April.

Nikki had had a wonderful year in school and counties to do well.

So yes we have had some big down this year but we have also had some great high lights. I hope that everyone has a wonderful New Year.

Merry Christmas

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas

From Craigslist

Dear Man who flashed me on I-90. I was in the passenger side of my friends car, on a quiet saturday driving home from crossgates mall. I am usually driving, so i was taking this time as a passenger to take in the beauty that is I-90. As i am innocently gazing out my window, i notice a large blue chevy i belive pick up truck 2 lanes over. Normally i would of not looked twice but something caught my eye. You sir were waving wildly at me, thinking i might know you, i took my sunglasses off to get a better look at you. Some movement again caught my eye, you were no longer waving at me, but fiddaling with your pants. This should of been a sign to turn away, but i was confused. Thats when it happend. You some how managed to keep one foot on the gas, along with your right hand on the steering wheel. and in a matter of seconds were able to stand up with your whole front body facing me (which im still baffled how you managed to do this ans drive) you then started pelvic thrusting your 'cash and prizes' in my direction, while laughing hysterically, like i just opend a can of peanuts, but a snake made out of springs popped out. This action looked much like any movie where you see a male stripper pelvic thrusting, but unlike its done in the movies usually with the saftey of boxer shorts, or tight black pants like the Chippendales wear. Not you sir, no no. You had the pants, and the boxers pulled down, and your t shirt pulled up a little. I even saw belly button. This act lasted around 5, or 6 seconds, then you cowardly took the next exit to escape my face full of horror. Im sure scareing me for life is hilarious. and im not exactly sure what the thrill was of flashing me on I-90. Im sure it wasnt to impress a friend, because you were alone. And you were not an old guy, im sure you could of had a girlfriend, or a wife, so flashing a random 21 year old girl on the highway is a little baffaling to me. But this letter flasher guy, is not to express my anger twords you. Its to let you know, my friend that was driving is upset she missed this horrifying/hilarious act, and would like you to drive by us again, but this time on the driver side. Thanks buddy.

Me Vs Tim

1. Who eats more?
Tim

2. Who said "I love you" first?
He did

3. Who weighs more?
He does, but sometimes I feel like I do

4. Who sings better?
I would have to say Tim

5. Who’s older?
Tim is way older then me haha

6. Who’s smarter?
I feel like Tim is smarter

7. Who’s temper is worse?
mine...he is pretty laid back

8. Who does the laundry?
That would be Tim but sometimes I help

9. Who does the dishes?
There again that would be Tim but I do most of the cooking

10. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?
The dose

11. Who makes the bed?
Most of the time he does

12. Who’s hair is longer?
Mine

13. Who’s better with the computer?
I would have to say Tim again

14. Do you have pets?
yes

15. Who pays the bills?
Well it all comes out of the same account but I do the paying

16. Who cooks dinner?
Me

17. Who drives when you are together?
Tim

18. Who pays when you go out to dinner?
Tim (with our money)

19. Who is the most stubborn?
I would say that is me

20. Who is the first one to admit when they’re wrong?
That would be Tim

21. Who’s parents do you see more?
Well his sister lives with us so we see her everyday but other then that we see my family more

22. Who named your pet?
We did

23. Who kissed who first?
He kissed me

24. Who asked who out?
Well we really didn't ask each other out we met at a club in DC... Tim said that he picked me up but really Jenn and I saw him and his friend first haha

26. Who’s more sensitive?
This is a hard one, we are both sensitive just in different ways

27. Who’s taller?
Tim lol he would have to be pretty short for me to be taller

28. Who has more friends?
I think that we both have lots of friends I just get to see mine more

29. Who has more siblings?
I do

30. Who wears the pants in the relationship?
I don't know I would say that both of us

31.Who is more sexy?
We are both sexy haha

Merry Christmas Shannon

This weekend Shannon (sister-in-law) became a new mommy to a 3 1/2 month old Basset Hound that she named Pearl. Shannon fell in love with her the moment she set eyes on her. She is adjusting well to our family. Tina and Bristol are showing there new cousin the ropes. LOL.