More pictures- NY Baby Shower

Well, these are pictures of the Baby shower my family/friends/church had for me while in NY. I most likely will not be home to NY before the baby is born so it was squished in before Christmas. It was wonderful... and so great to see everyone. My sister and Mom did lots and lots of work/organizing for it. So, thank you. It was really really wonderful. (I tried to put a few different pix than my mom put up on her blog! Enjoy.)

This beautiful bouquet of flowers was from my cousin, Samantha, (from Canada) who has unable to make it to the shower. This was so thoughtful and the flowers were gorgeous. I received a collection of good music and literature for my little baby girl. Very cute idea!




The Price is Right Game....
Concentration ( I think that was the name of the game...) You had to hold the baby and the cell phone while folding onesies and matching up little socks.
My cousin-in-law, Andrea, was the winner. She has three little boys so I am sure she is well practiced at "playing" this game.

I think pink is Matt's color!!!

A very nice surprise. My best friend from high school - Sarah - showed up.

It was awesome to catch up with her and her husband.

Crowned.... grandma to be & mother to be
This hip little outfit my sister bought for her little neice.
Click on it. Maybe you can read the shirt. It says, "born to shop."

Our stops in PA

Stop #1: Newville, PA

Our nephew Caleb

Our nephew JR - I loved their matching pjs.

Awwww.... It's their favorite Aunt reading them a story. :-)
My neice Kineta is on my lap.

Opening Christmas Presents

Stop #2: Macungie, PA

This is little Brandon James. He is six days old in this picture.

Proud parents Tony & Jenn.
Tony was trying to sit Brandon up for the picture but he kind of flopped over.
The Proud Parents

Nothing to say ... just some pictures

Heading to N.Y. via PA tomorrow! Yeah!

This is me a few weeks ago. I was 20 weeks along.

Happy Birthday to Dorie! (December 12th) A group of us took her out to

The Quarter Bistro in Mariemont! Awesome restaurant! Really fun evening!

Upstairs room ... making progress.

Oak trim in the dining room... it looks sweet!

Christmas Snapshots


So, for Christmas and our anniversary... we splurge and have a "nice" date night. For our Christmas date we had dinner at Scotti's Italian Restaurant downtown - a cozy quaint atmosphere. It is really amazing food. And actually quite a large amount of food, too! We then, always read the Christmas story and exchange our gifts. (Since we are always away for the holiday.) This year, we watched my FAVORITE Christmas movie, "It's a wonderful life." I am not a big "cryer" but I always tear up at the end when everyone comes to help George out.

Matt always looks thrilled in pictures. (He had a good time, too... really he did!)

A new baby

Tony and Jenn had their baby yesterday. Brandon James Powell. So, I am an aunt (again). Yeah! Here is a picture from his i-phone. I'll post more as soon as they arrive. :-) Congrats!



Don't forget to visit this website. Take a minute to evaluate the companies you have worked for. Thanks. www.theworkreview.com

Check out this website!!!!

My brother just launched his first user-generated-content website. It's called The Work Review, and can be found at http://www.theworkreview.com It's a place where employees (both former and present) can anonymously review the companies that they work for. Then, job hunters, prospective employees, and company managers can use the information to make things easier for them. Hey, the next time you're looking for a job, you can go use it to see what you're getting into! So, if you have a minute, and you're bored just visit http://www.theworkreview.com , and review all of your past and present employers. It really takes only a minute to evalute the company that you have or currently work for... I went there just this morning. The more response he gets the better - especially all across the US. It will need a lot of imput before becoming real useful when job hunting.

i have a computer now!!!!

Thanks to my intelligent brother... my computer is now fully functional. :-) Here are some Thanksgiving pix. Enjoy.

Fondue on Wednesday night

Thursday - Thanksgiving... Tiff was amazed by the turkey.

A few too many sips from the bottle.....

After Dinner Matt did this pose for at least an hour or more while
Tiff and I cleaned up the kitchen and dining room.
Our Christmas Tree

Friday - Visit to the Creation Museum

Look Mom... we're on the ARK!


Sorry you can't read this one...

Saturday - Cyclones Hockey Game