Marley & Me

I have read and watched this video clip and it is almost like a reminder of our belated dog, Dutchess, our golden retriever. She was the most lovable dog and the most devilish one. She tore through door screens to see who was at the door, or watched the kids playing outside. We kept replacing it and replacing it. Then they cam out with animal screen. So, we tried that. It didn't rip, but it didn't stay in the door either. The screen repair man even glued it in and that worked for a bit. Now, we just let it flop.

Our beloved dog Dutchess past May 22, 2007. I went out that night and got a new puppy hoping to replace our Dutchess, but that didn't work with, Chuck. Finally, two months had past and he still missed his golden retriever so much. We went and bought a golden-doodle and Chuck named her Dutchess, after his baby. She is 17 months now and she seems to be reincarnated with the same traits as Dutchess,that I call her my puppy from hell. She is just an amazing, lovable, energetic dog that we wouldn't trade her in on anything.

She does almost everything like her predecessor, Dutchess. She hangs her head out the front door with the broken screen in it, just like our golden did. She always has something in her mouth she is caring around, like a baby, a toy, or ball. This Dutchess carries everything thru the doggie door to the back yard. If she isn't suppose to have something out the door she goes and us chasing after her. About every other day I'm out in the back yard rounding up all the bones, toys, balls, and babies that she takes out with her. Poor Chuck can't even walk in the front door from work without being jumped on and attacked with so much love. She loves Chuck so much that she has to be in the middle of everything he does. The only thing different with this Dutchess is that she is afraid of people. She hides by me and it is so funny to see this big animal afraid of strangers. Once she gets to know you then it is okay, but if she doesn't she hides. Our other Dutchess was a licker and a kisser with people, but not this one, she only kisses and licks Chuck. Yippee for him because he doesn't mind it at all.

When my son Bill or my grandkids come for a visit she runs in her crate and lies downs. She doesn't want anything to do with them, until she is ready to greet them.

You have to watch the video to really appreciate what I'm talking about.

I Added a New Link on My Favorite Sites

You have to check it out to see if there are new comedy videos added. I just couldn't resist adding it when I saw this cute little puppy watching himself in the mirror. OMG! it reminded me of my Patches, when she was a puppy. Puppies and kittens are just so cute when they are playing and discovering something new, as themselves in a mirror.

The Hottest Christmas Toys For This Year

Some of the toys on this list can be a little pricey for some pockets, especially if you shop for a lot of kids/grandkids. I have six grandkids and one on the way in February, so Christmas can get expensive. This year with the economy they way it is we'll have to cut back a lot. It is going to hurt me more than the kids, I think. I'm so used to buying the store out for my kids and grandkids, that it will be very depressing to not be able to give them as much. But, then again, my hubby tells me every year that I go overboard with Christmas. It is my favorite time of year and I'm a very giving person.

Brothers that love each other

Gizmo and Snowball just love sleeping together, whether it is on something like this, or sleeping on my bed. They are just so cute with each other.

Timmy needed the help of his pop-pop, Dave

Timmy couldn't open this one, because his Nanny Sue wrapped it in 2 trash bags. It took pop-pop, Chuck, 2 hours to put it together. I tried but I couldn't understand the stupid directions. It needed a man's touch, LOL.




When he saw it he said, I got my own scooter with a BIG smile on his face. That is all he wanted was his own, because Leanna & Justin each have their own, now he can join them in the fun. Each one is different, thank goodness. Leanna's is a princess one, Justin's is a spiderman one, and Timmy's is a star wars one.

Timmy and his presents

He looked in the bag and tried to figure out how to get his presents out. I yelled to him to dump the bag and he did. He looked at his mom to see if it was OK after he dumped it. He is so sweet with his little tiny voice.

Happy Birthday, Timmy, he turned 3 on Friday, Oct 10th

Timmy loved all his presents that he didn't know which one to open first. He was asking permission if he could open this one and this one. He was just so darn cute.

We Got a New Crate!

We had to get a bigger crate because Dutchess was hitting the top of the other crate and cutting her head and nose. This one is an ex-large, so we can fit both dogs in one, instead of having two crates in the front room.


Cody even likes to go in it too. He is just so funny! He wants to be a part of the gang, LOL.

True Friends

I just loved this cute little picture a friend sent me.

I Got My Flu Shot!

Yesterday, I went to Walgreens to get two sympathy cards for the Lambert family. While I was there I saw this line and wanted to see why, to realize that is was the line for the flu shot. I asked if I needed an appointment and the girl said no. I said all right then I am getting one while I'm here. I have gotten the flu shot for about fifteen years now, since been a metermaid. I have not have the flu since getting the shot and I'm very thankful for that. I was surprised this year it didn't even hurt. Never even felt the prick of the needle. The cost was $24.99 and worth every penny if it keeps me well and able to work during the flu season. With not having insurance I am thankful there are places out there that supply the flu shots. If you have insurance all you have to do is show your cards and they bill the insurance company. I also, filled out a form so they will fax it to my doctor to let him know that I got the flu shot.

People used to get sick from the flu shot when it first came out many years ago, because it contained a form of the flu. But, now it doesn't thanks to chickens. Somehow they do something to the eggs before they are hatched.

Exotic Pets Are A Danger To Our Young Kids

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Here is an article of the dangers of having exotic pets around small children. Click on the title and read the article.

I never knew they were dangerous when I was young, because my brother and I would have pet turtles, gerbel, hamster and even mice. We didn't wash our hands after handling them and we didn't get sick. When my boys were young we even had a pet skunk. She was a great pet.
When Tom got married he had a pet iguana, named Harriet and now he has pet rabbits. The kids play and feed them all the time and nothing happened to them. His iguana used to climb the living room curtain and lay on top of the curtain rod and just watch the sites around him. She just looked so darn cute up there.

Kids today need to get in touch with our wild animals because some make wonderful pets. They also add beauty to their young lives and help teach them what they are all about. I would never stop my grandkids from having an exotic pet because helps them learn the responsibility of caring for something so small.

Can you believe it, we celebrated 35 years of wedded bliss!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!

This is what we looked like on September 29, 1973. We were so young and innocent, yeah right! Back then we didn't know what the future would hold for us, but we knew we wanted to share it together. And what a ride it has been, with some curves and bumps in the road, but we are still together and loving each other more and more each day.



And this is what we both look like today on September 30, 2008. Actually, this was on Chuck's birthday, in January, that is why he is wearing birthday hats. Didn't we both age well. No, comment kids! We have 2 beautiful boys that grew up to be 2 handsome men and we have been blessed to have a young man, named John, come to live with us when he was 19 and now he is a grown man too. Tom and John have blessed us with 6 beautiful grand babies and one on the way in February.



We both have been through a lot in our marriage, but I wouldn't change who we have become today.

New Years Eve at the Almond Tree Manor

The STAMPEDE BAND is playing at the ALMOND TREE MANOR in Alpha, NJ. for New Years Eve from 8:30-12:30. Check out the link and see what they are offering for the night. I thought is was a little pricey for $75.00 per person, but look at all you get. Thank goodness I get to go for free (because I'm included in the band), because I can't eat or drink a lot, so it wouldn't be worth it if I had to pay.

I have heard many good things about this Banquet/Restaurant, and now I can try it out. Here is the number if anyone is interested in making a reservation in advance for New Years Eve Gala.........Taking Reservations, call: 908-454-9394

Hope to see some of our friends come on out for some good food and good music.

This Tracking Device

I really like this tracking device, Feedjit Live Tracking Feed. It is so neat to see where people are coming from to look at my Blog. They have come from different countries, cities, states, and from different sites off the internet. Wow, this is just so amazing to me. Thanks for coming people and enjoy your reading.

Thanks Stephanie, my daughter-in-law for showing me this amazing tool.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JONATHAN

Today is my grandson, Jonathan's 4th birthday. So his Nanny-Sue and Pop-pop Chuck want to wish him a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I hope mommy makes a BIG cake with lots of icing with 4 candles that don't blow out, just to see that beautiful smile on your face. Enjoy your day my sweet little grandson.

Our Beloved Misty

Misty, our main coon cat, past away tonight at the vets from heart failure. The vet told me that main coon cats sometimes develop heart disease and she believes that is what caused her passing. She went quick and I hope she didn't suffer too long. I took her to the vet because she couldn't breathe right. We will miss her so much.

Her favorite thing to do was eat grass. I tried to grow cat grass, but she didn't like it. So, when spring came she would try to run out the front or back door to eat some fresh grass. She never went too far only in the front lawn.

I found Misty one night when I was on the computer playing a game on Slingo. I heard this cat meowing and I went to see where it was coming from and there she was under this big truck behind the tire. Chuck was playing in the Crazy Heart band at the time and he was at practice. I brought her in to the house and set her on my desk chair. I had two other cats and two dogs and she wasn't even afraid of them. She never hissed or anything. I knew she was going to be staying with us because when Chuck came home from practice he fell in love with her. I made a home for her in a box on our porch because it was thundering and lightning, but Chuck said NO she can stay in the house. Well, from that day on she was so loved. I believe she was a drop-off kitty and her old owner thought she was pregnant. We did too, until she didn't deliver. Took her to the vet to be checked and here she had an infected uterus. We had her operated on and had her de-clawed at the same time, because she wasn't going outside to roam ever again. She was just so sweet.

Misty ruled the house when it came to our other animals. She showed them she wasn't afraid of them and she could take care of herself. From then on she was one of the family. She roamed the house as if it was her house from day one. She loved her daddy Chuck a lot. She would lay on his lap sometimes when he was on the computer. She would come to bed with me at night when I would turn in for the evening. She would sleep on top of the headboard, until morning, or when Chuck came to bed. She loved anyone that came to the house. She was so soft and fluffy. She will be always remembered.

We love you Misty, time of death 9:20 PM on September 7, 2008

"Forget Your Password"

Please don't fall for these scams. I can not believe you can't even trust the links for "FORGETTING YOUR PASSWORD." I really think that is terrible with how these hackers get your personal information, with you trusting a link to help you recover your password. I hope I didn't make a terrible mistake, because today I forgot my password to my blog, and I had to use this helpful link to recover it.

HAPPY 5th ANNIVERSARY, TOM & STEPHANIE

Today, August 31st is my son, Tom & his wife Stephanie's, 5th wedding anniversary. Wow, I can remember that beautiful day like it was yesterday. They were married in the beautiful Allentown Rose Garden on this very day. The flowers were so lovely for the beautiful setting. They were married by a woman minister inside a gazebo with all their family and friends surrounding them.

Today their happy family has grown to four beautiful children from their love for one another.


Congratulations to you both for reaching this milestone in your life.

We all love you,

Mom & Dad Jarrell

School is Back!

Another start of a school year for Wilson. We have a very, not so bright, elementary principal that created a mess last year with crossing parents and their kids from the main entrance over to the alley, instead of making them walk to the corner where there are crossing guards. Well, this year he has this brainy idea of having passes for the kindergarten and first grade parents to be able to park on S. 21st in front of the school, which will only be able to handle about ten cars, plus mini vans for daycare. I had several parents drive by me and ask me about where to park because it was all parked up. I told them I had no idea and I gather it is first come first serve parking. I witnessed myself him i.e. principal walking across the street to the park bench and told these teens that were waiting for kids getting out, that they aren't allowed to walk them across the street to the alley, that the kids had to go to a corner where there was a crossing guard. I had to go to my corner, so I don't know how it went. He created this mess last year, after being warned and warned about what he was doing, was wrong. Now, he is trying to correct it with something that will also be a problem down the road. Just wait until it starts getting cold, or raining and we have more drivers picking kids up and then we will see how well his plan works out.

It is a wait and see kind of scenario for this new idea he has. Sometimes I wonder where men get their thinking from. We never had a problem until he was made principal and now all hell broke loose.

My Ham's of the Reunion

Tom is getting his 2 cents in for the picture of Jennifer holding Jack and her daughter Emily trying to pull him away.
Rebekah is being thrown up in the air to make a BIG splash in the water.
Our youngest niece Rebekah is so cute looking in this picture. She colored her pretty blonde hair darker.