Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
The maid of honor and bridesmaid dresses have all been ordered. the bridesmaids are in marine, and the moh is in clover. dresses should be in about mid june. the engaement party is in 2 weeks. and lastly, the deposit for the hall has been put down. there's no turning back now for billy. aside from the party, we should be on some down time for a while. i'm just happy the big stuff is settled. ttfn!
Monday, April 13, 2009
My turn for a quick brag .. :>
Becca took a trail run at the SATS (no studying, no prep.. just wanted to get a feel for them) and out of a perfect possible score of 2400, she /nailed/ an exact 2000!
I think she can go just about anywhere she wants with those ..:>
I think she can go just about anywhere she wants with those ..:>
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Hi all---It's official...I am getting married on 7/24/2010! The dress, hall, and church are all set. I've asked my bridal party, but Billy is slow going for his group. My best friend Jonelle will be my maid of honor, Tracy, and his sister Keryn will be my bridesmaids, and Jonelle's daughter Brittany will be a junior bridesmaid. I'm looking at marine and clover for my colors. The planning moves on.......
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
wedding update!
just a quick note....my mum, colleen, and i went out on saturday to go look at dresses and get some ideas. by the end of our trip, my mum and i had both found our dresses. kudos to colleen for making us both try on the dresses that we ended up getting. i'm not going to post pics here in case billy looks in, but my mum, colleen and i all have pics of both. i'll keep you updated! ttfn!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
update
CONGRATES DINA!!! Nice ring!
I moved in to my new house. Ill take pics of the place and post them soon.Its awesome, everything is working out great so far. Money is very tight but its worth it. We have a blast here together, even nights its just me Steph and her 2 yrs old son Dylan. Still looking for a second job...no luck. Works okay, went on a field trip yesterday to the S.D. Zoo that was fun. So yeah things or okay. Miss you all.
I moved in to my new house. Ill take pics of the place and post them soon.Its awesome, everything is working out great so far. Money is very tight but its worth it. We have a blast here together, even nights its just me Steph and her 2 yrs old son Dylan. Still looking for a second job...no luck. Works okay, went on a field trip yesterday to the S.D. Zoo that was fun. So yeah things or okay. Miss you all.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
SARA......
What's the latest dirt girl?? You left us hanging, did you move? how's it going? who you dating?
Come on, keep up! Miss ya,
Aunt Colleen
Come on, keep up! Miss ya,
Aunt Colleen
Monday, March 16, 2009
WooHoo!
HIHI!! Just another update----Billy proposed here in Disney!! Magic Kingdom had Extra Hours last night, so we stayed, and he popped the question by the castle. I'm going to see Kynna and her crew in a little while after they have dinner over at Downtown Disney, so she will get to see it before I go home. His parents are here in Disney as well, so we told them this morning when we met up at Hollywood Studios. So now the fun begins...We'll keep you updated!
Dina
Friday, March 6, 2009
Mom/Gamma turns 80!!!
Yes, in April, that is April 28, Phyllis Ann Little Sullivan accomplishes living for 80 years.
For this birthday, Mom is so totally kicked back that she may not do much more than enjoy a small catered family meal at her current care facility residence. We hope to shower her with whatever goodies we can.
Mom/Gamma is not in pain, not suffering in any way other than diminished physical capacity. M/G still can drill us with her "Mom" look or sharp words, but rarely. We are mostly on good terms. She can be very astute on many topics, but I think her current arena has narrowed in focus.
She actually seems verrrry relaxed. I mean that M/G is generally staying more horizontal than vertical. She can be rallied, with prep.
If anyone reading this can steal 10 minutes and a stamp, Mom would be so tickled to get a card commemorating her 80th birthday.
Address follows:
Phyllis Sullivan
Southeast Rehab
184 Lincoln St.
North Easton, MA
02356
Nice posting with you...
K8
For this birthday, Mom is so totally kicked back that she may not do much more than enjoy a small catered family meal at her current care facility residence. We hope to shower her with whatever goodies we can.
Mom/Gamma is not in pain, not suffering in any way other than diminished physical capacity. M/G still can drill us with her "Mom" look or sharp words, but rarely. We are mostly on good terms. She can be very astute on many topics, but I think her current arena has narrowed in focus.
She actually seems verrrry relaxed. I mean that M/G is generally staying more horizontal than vertical. She can be rallied, with prep.
If anyone reading this can steal 10 minutes and a stamp, Mom would be so tickled to get a card commemorating her 80th birthday.
Address follows:
Phyllis Sullivan
Southeast Rehab
184 Lincoln St.
North Easton, MA
02356
Nice posting with you...
K8
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Recent pics from night out/ and random one of Jeremy I had from a performance
I love this photo
Jen, Lisa,Me, Heather, mom you might recognize Heather, and Steph
This is my friend Stephanie the one Im moving in with.hey all!
So Im moving in about two weeks!! March 1st I move in with a good old friend of mine. We are so excited! Its a lil house, two flrs, three bedrms, two 1/2 bath, two car garage. Its Great! rent is high but Pop is going to help me out a little, THANK GOD, until I get a another job in addition to current one or another new better paying one.
I am still working at S.A.Y San Diego as a Supervisor but Im at a new site down in Pacific Beach. I love that I have a daily excuse to go to the beach. The school I work at is like three blocks down from the shore. I would love to stay working there but I am currently looking for a new job in office work. Not having much luck though. I do have an interview with the YMCA for a Coordinator 1 position though. It sounds pretty good its a step up the ladder as far as child care goes. We will see what happens with that.
I am seeing someone, and although I had a girls night out this Valentines, he ended up showing up with a roses. Pretty good move. We will see what happens with that too. ;)
Love you all, miss you all TTFN
I am still working at S.A.Y San Diego as a Supervisor but Im at a new site down in Pacific Beach. I love that I have a daily excuse to go to the beach. The school I work at is like three blocks down from the shore. I would love to stay working there but I am currently looking for a new job in office work. Not having much luck though. I do have an interview with the YMCA for a Coordinator 1 position though. It sounds pretty good its a step up the ladder as far as child care goes. We will see what happens with that.
I am seeing someone, and although I had a girls night out this Valentines, he ended up showing up with a roses. Pretty good move. We will see what happens with that too. ;)
Love you all, miss you all TTFN
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
FYI:"Satisfied Staying Single Day, Feb 11!!
Really!
I guess we singles should send "We're fine" cards out to our friends.
We should buy ourselves flowers or wine, or a gorgeous heart-shaped box of chocolates.
THAT really is my weak point.
I LOVE the most lavishly, or stylishly or cleverly decorated heart shaped box. I couldn't care less about the candy.
Any treat to myself will do. I could give the candy away and put soft sox, or a CD, or a tiny perfume in the box.
(I don't know if I'm going to really go there, but I do like the decorative part of Valentine's Day.)
I think it harks back to when I was "bulletin board girl" in school. The Nuns were fine letting me "do" the bulletin board for each month or semester or holiday. I'd stay after school designing and cutting out letters after creating the message for the theme. Then I'd try anything... I even got into 3-D kindof construction paper "pop-outs" stapled to the board.
But my best memory of decorating for Valentine's Day was the day I decided, as a mother of maybe.. the kids were 8 or 9...in San Diego, that I needed some cheering up and I was going to spend the afternoon making valentines for the family out of every piece of lace or glitter or shiny paper or doilies that I could rustle out of all my wrapping and ribbon and sewing scraps. I used construction paper, or paper plates, or anything I could think of really, I just remember that being a very enjoyable day.
When the kids came home, they joined in doing their own.
Took all afternoon. We'd stop and have a snack and then go back to the table and design and cut and paste.
Cheap fun!
They were also verrrrry...ahem...creative.
I loved 'em. Jeremy's was black and gold. Sara's silvers, lavenders, and pinks. Martin's was all the reds and whites.
See, I just may have to make one soon...
And it will be a loving little treat to myself.
So, Happy "Satified Staying Single Day" !
Go make a card to your self!
I guess we singles should send "We're fine" cards out to our friends.
We should buy ourselves flowers or wine, or a gorgeous heart-shaped box of chocolates.
THAT really is my weak point.
I LOVE the most lavishly, or stylishly or cleverly decorated heart shaped box. I couldn't care less about the candy.
Any treat to myself will do. I could give the candy away and put soft sox, or a CD, or a tiny perfume in the box.
(I don't know if I'm going to really go there, but I do like the decorative part of Valentine's Day.)
I think it harks back to when I was "bulletin board girl" in school. The Nuns were fine letting me "do" the bulletin board for each month or semester or holiday. I'd stay after school designing and cutting out letters after creating the message for the theme. Then I'd try anything... I even got into 3-D kindof construction paper "pop-outs" stapled to the board.
But my best memory of decorating for Valentine's Day was the day I decided, as a mother of maybe.. the kids were 8 or 9...in San Diego, that I needed some cheering up and I was going to spend the afternoon making valentines for the family out of every piece of lace or glitter or shiny paper or doilies that I could rustle out of all my wrapping and ribbon and sewing scraps. I used construction paper, or paper plates, or anything I could think of really, I just remember that being a very enjoyable day.
When the kids came home, they joined in doing their own.
Took all afternoon. We'd stop and have a snack and then go back to the table and design and cut and paste.
Cheap fun!
They were also verrrrry...ahem...creative.
I loved 'em. Jeremy's was black and gold. Sara's silvers, lavenders, and pinks. Martin's was all the reds and whites.
See, I just may have to make one soon...
And it will be a loving little treat to myself.
So, Happy "Satified Staying Single Day" !
Go make a card to your self!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Latest on Mom's Transfer
As you all know, Mom has been waiting to get into St. Joe's and we had been told she was next on list. (that was in October), we checked in a few times & then it was suggested we back down. So after the holidays, we checked again & lo & behold, the Admissions Person is long gone & we are back to square one. So today, Peg & I had an appt. this morning & met with the Social Worker & new Admissions Person and gave them our tale of woe. I think it was a positive meeting, although they would not commit to anything. The good thing was that the new admissions director is the same gal that gave us (Mom, Kate, Peg & I), the tour last fall and she remembered us & remembered that we had another sister also (Kate, who couldn't make this meeting), so hopefully they will keep us in mind (upfront) for the next opening.
So that's the latest for now, and we'll update if anything changes! Send out Good Intentions!!!
So that's the latest for now, and we'll update if anything changes! Send out Good Intentions!!!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Like I said...
We ARE getting walloped!
Wow, a snow storm per week.
It's a beaut!
(Thankfully for us, [immediate family loop] just bothersome, our power is not being "iced out".)
Others are being impacted like we live in ancient times.
Here's something else you can quote me on...
Power conduits will/should be "sunk" whenever possible and eventually as a standard delivery scheme. This "pole" type stringing will be abandoned for "hardwiring", sort of like, oh, maybe, PLUMBING!"
All I know is... (which,... consider the source) If we intend to go forward toward economical and well-developed progress, let's do the historically obvious actions.
How do you like THAT for a "Hi How Ahr yah"?
Just saw Mom\Gamma.
Kinda fiesty, but open to a fluid conversation and interaction.
I commented that I DID like her new glasses, (which she resisted for at least 5 years) and she seemed peased with them herself, now, after a time of stated dislike.
Peg makes sure that Mom\Gamma has a sweet bunch of buds and blooms in her elegant Waterford crystal bud vase.
Colleen has made sure that Mom\Gamma has a cell phone.
Based upon what I am seeing for the conditions and process of growing old, frail and needy in America, it could be worse.
So, I actually packed and shipped the presents that I gave to my kids at Christmas.
Yes, Sara and Jeremy were here, in Brockton, under my roof when we gifted. But..
Jeremy travelled with two backpacks (no checking) and Sara travelled with a rolling bag the size of a small sports car.
Jeremy left all behind to be shipped and in Sara's case, I was still haunting my local giga-stores for the Wii Fit Balance Board on the day that she flew.
Finally GOT IT! (Got two, Sara and me.)
Well, my darn tendonitus arm is actually on the mend. After a year. I am like a new person.
No Pain!
To Dan; I may be able to attempt to draw/paint/pastel again. I think I am not very good, but...
Kynna; I AM making another "Computers are for the Birds" birdhouse for Habitat fund-raising. Using cast-off pc parts and lots of glue and poly, I have won ribbons and garnered a few $ for Habitat.
Well, that's the rambling post from this family member.
I would love it if others would "ramble".
(We all know how to "scan".
Skip what you choose, read what you want.)
Let the weekend begin!
Love to all,
K8
Wow, a snow storm per week.
It's a beaut!
(Thankfully for us, [immediate family loop] just bothersome, our power is not being "iced out".)
Others are being impacted like we live in ancient times.
Here's something else you can quote me on...
Power conduits will/should be "sunk" whenever possible and eventually as a standard delivery scheme. This "pole" type stringing will be abandoned for "hardwiring", sort of like, oh, maybe, PLUMBING!"
All I know is... (which,... consider the source) If we intend to go forward toward economical and well-developed progress, let's do the historically obvious actions.
How do you like THAT for a "Hi How Ahr yah"?
Just saw Mom\Gamma.
Kinda fiesty, but open to a fluid conversation and interaction.
I commented that I DID like her new glasses, (which she resisted for at least 5 years) and she seemed peased with them herself, now, after a time of stated dislike.
Peg makes sure that Mom\Gamma has a sweet bunch of buds and blooms in her elegant Waterford crystal bud vase.
Colleen has made sure that Mom\Gamma has a cell phone.
Based upon what I am seeing for the conditions and process of growing old, frail and needy in America, it could be worse.
So, I actually packed and shipped the presents that I gave to my kids at Christmas.
Yes, Sara and Jeremy were here, in Brockton, under my roof when we gifted. But..
Jeremy travelled with two backpacks (no checking) and Sara travelled with a rolling bag the size of a small sports car.
Jeremy left all behind to be shipped and in Sara's case, I was still haunting my local giga-stores for the Wii Fit Balance Board on the day that she flew.
Finally GOT IT! (Got two, Sara and me.)
Well, my darn tendonitus arm is actually on the mend. After a year. I am like a new person.
No Pain!
To Dan; I may be able to attempt to draw/paint/pastel again. I think I am not very good, but...
Kynna; I AM making another "Computers are for the Birds" birdhouse for Habitat fund-raising. Using cast-off pc parts and lots of glue and poly, I have won ribbons and garnered a few $ for Habitat.
Well, that's the rambling post from this family member.
I would love it if others would "ramble".
(We all know how to "scan".
Skip what you choose, read what you want.)
Let the weekend begin!
Love to all,
K8
Thursday, January 1, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!
Happy New Year to all! 2008 has been a trip, curious to see how 2009 shapes up. I hope all your dreams come true!
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Saturday Morning Post
So, all chicks are in nests!
I have recovered my equanimity (somewhat).
After four days of fretting during their arrivals and a day of recovering, we've been enjoying some homey times. On some evenings Sara and Jeremy head out to shake it up with friends and Sara's "other family" of friend Amy's.
On Christmas Eve, S and J and I loaded up with Chinese food and gifts and headed over to Mom's. We settled into the dining room and had a grand old time. She seemed to really enjoy it and I know she was delighted that J-Face, (all lanky 6'1" of him) was there in the flesh with a lovely Chinese jacket for her from SF.
Christmas morning was great and of course I teared up over the kids gifts to me. Then downstairs to MacBarrons for dinner and another cozy time.
Yesterday we took the train into Boston and saw "Blue Man Group" which was a real hoot! Although we were going to meander back to the train, a friend of Sara's who happened to be in town picked us up and gave us the "scenic route" ride home so that we could see the Gardens lit up and ALL of Comm Ave draped in lights. Just delightful!
Today is our gathering at Locchi's and Cod pizza. There is also a Gino-sponsored Mario Kart Wii tournament scheduled. I may even sign up for this if my darn tendon holds up.
Jeremy flies tomorrow, boo-hoo, but having some time is, of course, better than none.
We never made it to my office and it is as if my whole work life didn't even exist for these past several days, which is remarkably unusual and refreshing.
I will post pics next time, as I hope others will. But I've just got to share my little nutcracker wonderland that I've set up for a couple of years now and have a silly number of the little (and big) wooden gentlemen.
The quiet here is just about to break and cooking will begin soon, so more to follow at another time.
Merry, Merry, Happy, Happy!
(PS. the whole Em transport does sound traumatic. What about those busses?)
Love,
K8
I have recovered my equanimity (somewhat).
After four days of fretting during their arrivals and a day of recovering, we've been enjoying some homey times. On some evenings Sara and Jeremy head out to shake it up with friends and Sara's "other family" of friend Amy's.
On Christmas Eve, S and J and I loaded up with Chinese food and gifts and headed over to Mom's. We settled into the dining room and had a grand old time. She seemed to really enjoy it and I know she was delighted that J-Face, (all lanky 6'1" of him) was there in the flesh with a lovely Chinese jacket for her from SF.
Christmas morning was great and of course I teared up over the kids gifts to me. Then downstairs to MacBarrons for dinner and another cozy time.
Yesterday we took the train into Boston and saw "Blue Man Group" which was a real hoot! Although we were going to meander back to the train, a friend of Sara's who happened to be in town picked us up and gave us the "scenic route" ride home so that we could see the Gardens lit up and ALL of Comm Ave draped in lights. Just delightful!
Today is our gathering at Locchi's and Cod pizza. There is also a Gino-sponsored Mario Kart Wii tournament scheduled. I may even sign up for this if my darn tendon holds up.
Jeremy flies tomorrow, boo-hoo, but having some time is, of course, better than none.
We never made it to my office and it is as if my whole work life didn't even exist for these past several days, which is remarkably unusual and refreshing.
I will post pics next time, as I hope others will. But I've just got to share my little nutcracker wonderland that I've set up for a couple of years now and have a silly number of the little (and big) wooden gentlemen.
The quiet here is just about to break and cooking will begin soon, so more to follow at another time.
Merry, Merry, Happy, Happy!
(PS. the whole Em transport does sound traumatic. What about those busses?)
Love,
K8
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Em is home.
It was a long /slow/ drive both ways but 10 hours and some scary moments later, we arrived safely back at the house.
All I am saying is .. 99% of the drivers on the road yesterday were /awesome/. And if I hadn't had an extremely heavy load of "stuff" in the car on the way home, it would have been MUCH uglier.
A semi wanted our space at one point, but it didn't happen and poor Em did really well for being on the passenger/receiving side of that incident.
It was just a long exhausting drive both ways and all I can say is .. Glad to be home.
Still no tree, Brian has my car today. (That's a whole 'nother story ..)
All I am saying is .. 99% of the drivers on the road yesterday were /awesome/. And if I hadn't had an extremely heavy load of "stuff" in the car on the way home, it would have been MUCH uglier.
A semi wanted our space at one point, but it didn't happen and poor Em did really well for being on the passenger/receiving side of that incident.
It was just a long exhausting drive both ways and all I can say is .. Glad to be home.
Still no tree, Brian has my car today. (That's a whole 'nother story ..)
Friday, December 19, 2008
My own mini-saga ...
The plans were .. Em has her final final on Friday, and the dorm closed on Sat noon. No problem, up early to get her Sat morning. Sunday we will go for the tree (it is Solstice, after all.. :>)
But wait ... Amherst canceled classes/finals for Fri. and her's is re-scheduled for Sat at 4:00 pm!
So, the dorms have to stay open as well. Meanwhile I have to figure out what snowflakes to dodge to get her in a timely manner and get safely home. Life is indeed a bit crazy.
But I still love life in New England.
And the holidays!
But wait ... Amherst canceled classes/finals for Fri. and her's is re-scheduled for Sat at 4:00 pm!
So, the dorms have to stay open as well. Meanwhile I have to figure out what snowflakes to dodge to get her in a timely manner and get safely home. Life is indeed a bit crazy.
But I still love life in New England.
And the holidays!
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