Saturday, November 26, 2011

Heart Full of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day 2011 - So Appreciative of the Fitzgerald Family for allowing us to share in their Thanksgiving Dinner/Celebration!  Doug, Oliver & I so enjoyed being with Joe & Emily and her sweet family!...A very special Thank You to Brian & Kristie!

The month of November will soon come to a close...I've tried to reflect on ALL of the BLESSINGS in my life... A personal belief in God & His Son - Jesus Christ, Husband - The very choice of my youth & the Love of my Life, 5 Incredible Adult Children whom I absolutely Love & Adore, 4 Darling Grandchildren who have reminded me just how magical life can be - Words cannot express adequately enough just how much I Love them, a healthy Body & Mind (Relatively Speaking), every Necessity of Life & so MANY Luxuries, personal PRAYER & FAITH that keeps Body & Soul in tact, opportunities to explore this beautiful world, treasured Friends & Family, terrific Neighbors, Liberties & Freedoms... TRULY, MY CUP RUNNETH OVER!  

I've even contemplated personal trials that have compelled me to learn important lessons...for these, I HOPE that I am a better person! 

For my EVERY BLESSING, I acknowledge God's Hand in my Life and it is to Him, that my heart gives THANKS!  In a world filled with so much turmoil, He lends me PEACE, STRENGTH, HOPE, UNDERSTANDING &  COURAGE to navigate my way through mortality, ever TRYING to become my Best Self...All that He KNEW I COULD BECOME.  I Love my Father in Heaven & my personal Savior, even Jesus Christ! 

I AM SO BLESSED & FEEL SUCH GRATITUDE FOR ALL THAT IS MINE!!!   

 

Monday, November 21, 2011

Mediterranean Cruise-October 2011











Birthday Dinner - October 25th - Rome, Italy
BEST 48th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!






Rome, Italy & Vatican City
Mount Vesuvius








On The Road To Pompeii
City of Pompeii
Naples, Italy



Sicily, Italy

Isle of Mallorca


Barcelona, Spain


Principality of Monaco



Florence, Italy
Nordham - Holland America Cruise Line

Mediterranean Cruise - October 2011
30 Year Wedding Anniversary Celebration
June 19, 2011, marked a milestone for Doug & I...30 years of Marriage.
Last month, we celebrated that anniversary by taking a cruise.
We visited Florence, Monaco, Barcelona, the Isle of Mallorca,
Tunisia, Sicily, Naples, Pompeii and Rome.
We had a fantastic time, made new friends,
( A very special Thank You to Julie & Dave! )
experienced an array of food & culture,
were privy to seeing some of the most beautiful parts of the world,
viewed incredible sites & artifacts,
( Pompeii being a highlight for Esther & Church in Florence for Doug )
and concluded our journey in Rome celebrating Esther's 48th Birthday.
It was such an incredible ADVENTURE for both of us!
Thank You, Thank You, THANK YOU to Doug,
who worked so hard to make the entire trip possible!
So MANY memories made...An opportunity to Fall In Love all over again...
You Scored Big Time Points, Doug!
We Beat All The Odds Against Us...
Have Weathered Every Storm...
Treasured All The Blessings & Joyful Moments Shared...
Loved With Passion...
You Are My Life, Doug...Without You, I Am Nothing!
I Can Hardly Wait For The Next 30 Years Of Marriage!
I Love You, Cakers!!!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Halloween 2011



Halloween - October 31, 2011
Our Darling Grandchildren

Our Youngest, 1 Year Old - Hudson,
Was Especially Excited About His Very Own Stash Of Candy!
He Caught On Quickly...
Had His Bucket In A Death Grip As
Dad Took It Away To Put Him In The Car Seat...
Just About Came Unglued!

What A Night! Granny & Grandpa Loved It!