Today is my BFF's Birthday

Happy Birthday Buddy! Hope you have a great one.

Steph and I have been friends for several years now, but in the past 2 she's been a huge source of strength for me. In fact, she's kinda gotten the crappy end of the bargain having to deal with me and all the drama.

No matter how crappy I'm feeling she can make me laugh like no one else. She gets me. She knows the good, bad and ugly and loves me anyway.

And, she is an amazing mother. She has a great son the she raised on her own and she has a lot to be proud of.

I'm so lucky to have her in my life.

Love you, mean it.

Pictures from my partaaay!

Me, Steph and Bart went up to the Grill to have a few drinks for my bday then we moved the party back to Bart's house. Most of Mac Grill showed up and we had a blast! Steph stayed until midnight, I think just to make sure I stayed in check. ;) And, I did! Here are some pics:

Steph, me and Sammie

The Rockstar Bartendars! I never leave home without them. ;)

Me and my buddy Reese.

It was so cool that everyone came back to celebrate with me. And, since that was the last birthday I plan to celebrate I went out with a bang! HAHAHAHA

Ciao!

This is what 39 looks like...

Today I turned 39! Take a good long look because this is the last birthday I will be celebrating. I already had breakfast made for me by my neighbor, been taken to a fabulous lunch by a dear friend and had a kiss ass martini. Tonight I'm going out for champagne and tomorrow I'm partying with my peeps. Thanks to all of you who have sent cards, called, texted, emailed, etc. I am so incredibly blessed with an amazing family and group of friends. I truly could not have gotten through this past year without you. I am determined to make this a good year. I finally feel like I am finding myself. I'm sad that some things have ended and happy for some things to be beginning.

Now on to the long recap. Most of you know by now that Selma was put to sleep without my consent or knowledge. She died alone and it broke my heart. I do have her ashes so she is back with me. I just wish I could have said goodbye.

On to some fun stuff...

Spent Halloween with Gracie and Aiden. Here's a picture of my and my bff:

We were "titty tats".

Steph and I went to the Temple/Penn State game with my dad, uncle, brother and his friends. None of us went to Temple or Penn State, but we went to have a good time and that we did! We froze, but it was worth it! Here are some pics:

Here's one of my and my daddy.

Oh, and here's one of cute football player butts:

I'm spending Thanksgiving with my sister and Gina and then I will be heading over to visit my grandmother and aunt for dessert.

Hope you all have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

Ciao.

I've got one sick pig on my hands

and it doesn't look good. Got word last night that Selma has cancer. I'm heart broken. Going to pick her up from Penn today, consult with an oncologist and then make some tough decisions.

This little piggie went to the vet...

and this little piggie stayed home.

and he didn't miss her one bit!

My little Selma had to go to the kitty hospital this week. She was so sick with a kidney infection and subsequent kidney failure. She was there from Tuesday through Friday and I missed her. They sent her home with an IV, 3 pills a day and liquid meds that have to be given through a syringe.

I'm just glad she's home. Charlie, however, is not!

Sidewalk Chalk and Vintage Stuff

This is the only way to come home after a bad day at the office. My neighbor and friend, Bart, made this creation in my parking spot. Check out the crown above my name!

And, this little baby came in the mail today. I heart him!

And, this was the note that was left for me!

How freaking cool is that?

5 things I love about Fall

1. Pumpkin Muffins from Dunkin' Donuts.
2. Pumpkin Spiced Lattes from Starbucks.
(seeing a pattern here?)
3. Beautiful colors of the leaves.
4. Warm days and cool nights.
5. HALLOWEEN!!!