Happy Spring!

The flowers are finally blooming and warm weather is starting to kick in. It is so beautiful! Things have been a little busy so that is why I haven't blogged. It looks like I am back on the radar. Not much to report. On April 1st I got rear-ended and my car got slightly damaged. The cop gave the girl a ticket and took her car away for not having a license on her. So my car is fixed and the her insurance paid 100%. Glad no one got hurt.

For Easter, we had 2 services at our church. My parents, Ang and Ryan and the kids, and Kris and Brandon came to church too. Eric had tons of specials lined up and it was nice to hear people sing. We also had both piano's at church were going and it was quite nice to have 2 going at least I felt a little more confident if I messed up the other piano would cover my mistake. After church we went to my parents house for dinner and my mom made the usual full meal. The twins got to do their Easter egg hunt. It was so cute to see them all dressed up and searching for eggs. We stopped over Papa's house and spent some time with him and than we went over Lindsay's (my future sister in law) parent's house for coffee and dessert. FYI--My Brother is finally getting married in 3 months!

Well it's back to work. I will post pics of the past few months of things and try to remember what I forgot to blogged. Be back soon..keep checking in!

February 25th..........................

Hi Everyone...I hope you all are staying nice and warm. I can't believe it's almost March already and that 10 years ago today The 25th Eric asked me to marry him. Here it goes the memory let's see if I remember..

It was a cold snowy day and Eric came to visit me from college. He took me out on a date and we went out to Chili's near the Westfarms mall. It was snowing out very badly. We went driving around West Hartford and I could tell that he was looking for the perfect spot to ask me to marry him. So we ended up in Southington at Central Baptist. And in the parking lot he asked me to marry him. It was Friday night and then the next day we got our engagement pictures done and then later we had an engagement party at my parents.

You ask why the 25th is so special because a year before he asked me to marry him he asked me to be his girlfriend...and the date lives on in history. Its like a 2nd anniversary to celebrate!

February Happenings

Alright where do I start from the last post...its been awhile....

Well...things at work are going pretty good. I am getting trained on a few new things and I am getting use to the fact that I drive 1 hour a day to work. I also am getting use to the 1 hour lunch break I have to take. Tomorrow I begin my workouts in the gym Metlife provides. Anyways...I got a call from The Hartford asking me to come back. The hours they said that are needed are 6am to 2:3o plus good old Saturdays. I guess they are not outsourcing just yet.. I told them I can start at 7 but 6am is way too early!!! The HR said that they will relay the feedback for me and that they will call me if they like my suggestion...no word yet!! That was Thursday at 5pm when they called me.

Music at church has been exciting...I am getting a little more confident with playing please pray for me! The people at church have been so encouraging and so sweet...speaking of Church Eric got asked to share a devotion at the Valentine Banquet. How exciting. God is good. I am so glad we are at Liberty at the time we didn't understand how God was working and others didn't understand but we are so happy now! We are looking forward to the future!

This month it will be 10 years ago that Eric asked me to be his wife. Time goes by fast. Thanks for stopping by!

First Post of the 2009

Happy New Year!

Let me rehash and try to remember 2008....

I turned 30
I had my first accident and hopefully last accident but I didn't get hurt
I had the opportunity to get asked to play the piano at our church
I got to go to Florida Keys and went all the way to Key West!
We got to go on a weekend trip to VT
I got a new job

I hope everyone has a safe and new year and get closer to God then ever before.

Things to look forward to this year

Eric taking over the Music at Liberty
Jon and Lyndsey's wedding
Our 10th anniversary
Our vacation to celebrate our anniversary

Thanks for checking in! Take care and please leave a comment to let me know if I should keep this blog going!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

We had a great Christmas inspite of some things that happened.

On Christmas Eve when I got home from shopping for last minute things and work Eric and I exchanged presents. He got me a steam mop and a kodak camera. I love it. I got him a Red soxs shirt and the Dark Knight Movie, and a flashlight, sweater, and a dress shirt. After that, Eric and I went out with my parents to Outback for dinner. We had a good time and had a good dinner. After dinner we went over Assunta's house to see Nonna and everyone. It was fun. Didn't get home until after midnight!

On Christmas Day we went over my parents house and opened gifts. This year we drew names. I got my mom and she got me. Pretty interesting how that worked out. It was fun. The twins are so cute. They got Elmo Live from Uncle Jonny! My mom prepared a good dinner like usual and it was a great day!

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It's the most wonderful time of the year

I am trying to enjoy this time of the year. It really doesn't seem like Christmas to me. I think I am little overwhelmed with this new job and getting home at 5:30 every night. So far I have been to two Christmas plays, a ladies Christmas Party, and tomorrow at work they are having a "Year End Party" Whatever happened to the word Christmas...I hate the word Holiday. So here it goes loud and clear to you all "Merry CHRISTMAS!!! There I said it!

Kindess

This didn't happen to me but someone else but it touched me! Let the ripple effect begin!!!

While I was waiting in the drive through line at Dunkin Donuts the other day in Rocky Hill, I could not imagine what was taking the guy in the SUV ahead of me so long to pay for his items. When I got to the window to pay for my coffee and for some other members of the morning team, I was informed the guy in front of me paid for my coffees! The woman at the window said, “You’re all set, he’s one of our regular customers and he pays for the car behind him all the time! He did not know who I was and decided to be nice and pay. It makes you think, how just one small act of kindness smooths out your whole day. Can you imagine if we all thought like that and what the ripple effects might be? Thank you to that kind man and next time I will pay for the car behind me!

Happy Belated Thanksgiving!

Happy Belated Thanksgiving. I trust you all had a great Thanksgiving with family and friends. We did! My parents had us over and my mom did the over and beyond of cooking and preparing. Everything was delicious. Right before dinner our usual tradition is for everyone to say what they are thankful for. I think it is very neat to hear what everyone is thankful for. There is so much to be thankful for...for Jesus, life, family, friends, and so much more. PTL! To God be the Glory!

The twins are growing like weeks. Jenna is so funny with her obsession with Shrek you should hear her always talking about babies, oger, shrek. Its so funny. Josh is so cute with him saying "I Love You". Its so sweet.
Work is going well. Its a piece of cake not much to deal with and alot of times its just hanging out. Hey at least I am getting paid.
Not much to report. I am kinda getting bored with this blog but not bored with facebook. Its so addicting! Until later. Please drop a line! I want to hear from you!

Fireproof Trailer

Ok So not much to update...here is what comes to mind...

Gas went down!!! Paid $2.03/gal today!

Obama is president elected...not much to hooray for.

I am looking forward to Thanksgiving and spending time with family.

My mother in law had knee replacement yesterday. Please pray for her

I really like my "neighbor at work". Her name is Nicole.

I found Burlington Coat factory near my work..I know where I will be spending my lunches!

Eric and I recently saw Fireproof. Awesome movie on Marriage, Relationship to Christ. It was definitely a good soulwinning video. Kirt Cameron did an awesome job and at the end he even got to kiss his real wife. Definitely a movie not to pass by!

I survived 1 week

I survived the 1st week of my new job! The only thing I don't like is the traveling part. There is so much traffic coming this way. It was a pretty relaxing week..Didnt get trained on too many things. I guess it takes a while before I do plus my manager was out for 3 days! At least I had a computer to check my email, facebook, blog...

Have a great weekend everyone!

New Job!!!

Yesterday was my first day at Metlife. I have been not really busy. I have been doing Prepping paperwork and getting organized. I am not sure what my main duties are. I hope it will be more than what I am doing now. My manager said the next couple of days will be boring but to hang on. I am busy setting up "house" since my hours will be 8-5. The cafetaria is awesome. They have so much to choose from and it is amazing. Everything you can think of is available. Its so quiet in the room and there are so many people here. Feels like I am in a library. So far I haven't noticed the clickliness of people and everyone is to themselves. I even have my own phone and computer and I dont have people down my back. So I am enjoying it so far. My neighbor was really friendly to me this morning. I also like the fact of all the walking you get around here. Well back to paperwork..Taping, writing up forms...

Yum! Yum! Apple Crisp

Last night I made this and it was so delicious




6 McIntosh apples, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground or freshly grated nutmeg
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup flour or fine graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 stick butter
1 pint vanilla ice cream
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a 9 by 12 baking dish, combine apples, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar. In a small bowl, mix flour or graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and butter together using the tines of a fork and your fingers, working until even, small crumbles form. Sprinkle topping evenly over apples and bake 15 to 20 minutes until apples are just tender and topping is golden brown. Top dishes of apple crisp with small scoops of vanilla ice cream. YUM!

New Job! No more Saturdays!

After about a year of searching for the right job, I got an offer at Metlife in their Remittance Department. I will be working M-F (8-5) without working on Saturdays. I now can have a 2 day off break in a row. I just got done doing a drug test and now I have to go to the police department to get Fingerprinted. What next? I dont mind at least I will not be working with drug addicted people or criminals. LOL....I am excited and have mixed emotions about what the job is all about. I am also excited I will be making more money!

So thats the new news in my life right now. I will be posting some fall recipes soon. Be on the lookout!

Thanks for stopping by and keeping up with me!

We really need to Pray for America

These last couple of weeks have been really hard with

The Economy
The Presidential Elecion
Same Sex Marriages Approved in CT.

Eric keeps reminding me that God is still on the throne. Please pray for America!

Kit­tie L. Suf­field, 1929

God is still on the throne,
And He will remember His own;
Tho’ trials may press us and burdens distress us,
He never will leave us alone;God is still on the throne,
He never forsaketh His own;His promise is true,
He will not forget you,God is still on the throne.

Have a blessed day and keep on praying!

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Off the radar but I am back!!!

It's been over a week since I posted...I just haven't posted because I have been extremly busy with work, practicing the piano, youth group activities, looking for a new job, piano lessons, working out and we also had computer problems in which we had to buy a new computer but I am back! I have been so busy that I haven't even seen my parents in over a week....When is this running around and hustle and bustle going to end?!

Eric and I managed to find a day to go to the BIG E. We had a great time there....we happened to see a table with beautiful calendars that were free with Bible verses on them. It was amazing to see a booth that had God's Word and the gospel! I will have to post the pictures from the Big E!

That's all folks..till next time. Feel free to leave me a comment to let me know you stopped by! I want to see who my guests are!

Prayer Request- Pray for my Pastor's wife she is having surgery next week for Melanoma. She is a blessing to me! Thanks for your prayers.