Don't let the door hit ya.....

It's time to say goodbye to 2010 and look forward to the New year! Good Riddance? For me....It was a pretty good year!

Holidays with Family

It's all about spending the holidays with those you love, Isn't that what it's all about? Thanks Dad and Janet for hosting such a great dinner for all of us, my crew members included. If you have to work on the holidays, this truly was the layover to have. Hope each of you have a safe and happy new year!!

Oh the weather outside is frightful but the ads are so delightful!!

The Aftermath.......

Not being able to venture very far from my house, since I am home stuck working on the computer, I did snap these pics with my phone. 18.5 inches of snow fell that night. Funny thing is that is only the 9th snowiest 24 hrs period on record.

Photo Op!

Taken on Christmas Day, This great picture of my Sister and Grandmother.

Happy New Year to both of you!!

It's so hard to sit here and watch the snow storm coverage from a laptop in Dallas/Fort worth. We are suppose to get 20 inches of snow tonight and I will miss it all. At least I won't have to shovel it.

Merry Christmas!!

Wishing Each of you the Merriest of Christmas's!!

I wish I could be in several places at once this year, but I can't, So know this,

You will always be in my heart and soul today as you are each and every day.

Merry Christmas to all.....and to all a good night!!

And the Holidays begin........

Wishing everyone safe journey's to their final destinations this Christmas. I have to work this Christmas, but I was able to trade onto a Seattle layover, So at least I will be with family this year. Hope all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over and now you can just relax and enjoy the Christmas spirit!

History in the making.....

President Obama signed into law the repeal of "Don't ask, Don't tell" this morning which officially begins the process to remove the policy banning gay and lesbian service members from serving openly in the U.S. Military. It's about time!!

White Christmas?

Just took this pic out my front porch. Its the first measurable snow of the winter season. It does get people in the holiday spirit. Just two inches forecasted for tonight, but another storm is on its way for Christmas night. Will it be a white Christmas? We'll have to wait and see!!

Total eclipes of the heart....

If you happen to be up in the wee hours of the morning, be sure to look at the moon, Tonight is a Total Lunar Eclipse. Should starts at 1:33 am East coast time and end by 5:01 am. The moon will take on the vibrant red color until 3:35 am according to NASA. During the lunar eclipse, the moon, the earth, and the sun align so that the sun's rays are shielded by the moon.

Meet Simka.

As I am sitting on the couch watching the Patriot's football game, it donned on me, that I haven't introduced you to the newest member of the Perry-Dudley household. Meet Simka!! We rescued her from a shelter a couple of months ago. She is an adult cat, with a face of a kitten. She's pretty laid back, which I guess is a good thing with two flight attendants for parents. She's not really a lap cat but loves to be petted and touched. She is always right next to us, no matter what room we are in. Although I wasn't sure at first about getting a cat, I have to admit she has been fun having and Dustin loves her. Isn't that what counts!

Weight loss challenge update: This morning I woke up to 202 on that scale. That's 8 lbs lost so far!! I haven't seen that number since April 2008. I can now button the top button on my shirt and have gone up the next hole in my belt. Wahoo!!

Xmas Challenge Update #1

Well today marks the 7th day of my weight loss challenge and I am very pleased to inform you I am down 3.4 lbs this week. I actually already got my first compliment at work yesterday. It just goes to show you, how even a few pounds can make a difference. Wish me luck as I move into week 2!!

O Christmas tree.....

Our 2010 Christmas Tree

Are you in the Holiday spirit yet?

Well if this photo doesn't make you smile or laugh, you've got

NO holiday cheer!!
It cracked me up, so I thought I would share it with you. Hope everyone is having a great holiday season thus far!!

What the Heck am I thinking.....

The countdown to Christmas has begun!

Usually this is the hardest time of the year to start a program, but why wait? Defying all logic and common sense, I have decided to see what I can lose in 25 days. ( NO, I am not starving myself, I'm doing it right) Anyway, myself and 2 other co-workers are challenging ourselves to see if we can not be tempted by the holiday usuals. To make this interesting, we each put in $20 and the winner of the highest % loss on the 25th will be the winner of the $60 pot. The truth is, if each of us lose even 5 pounds we are all winners. So today, it begins....who will come out on top, will it be me? Check back on the 25th!!

Day of Thanks!

Wishing Each of you the happiest of Thanksgiving's today!

I am thankful for my wonderful Husband, My family and friends. I am thankful for my health and the roof over my head. I am also thankful to YOU for reading my blog each day!

Just saw Seattle and Portland may get snow tonight thru Monday. That's crazy you'll get the first snow before we will in Boston!!

ITS A DONE DEAL......

I am so happy to say, after 3 yrs of trying to refinance our home, just 3 Min's ago, I closed the deal!! I didn't think it was gonna happen having an underwater mortgage but my persistence paid off and I am saving more than 300 bucks a month. WAHOOOO!!

Still in Shock......DWTS!

Thank You!!

A Veteran is someone who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to, and including their life. That is beyond honor, and there are way too many people in this country who have forgotten that fact. Thank you to all those who serve, will serve, and have served!

Just me....

Headed out for a Bday party, Dustin took this picture of me before I left.

I thought I would post it.

Don't Forget....

Don't forget tonight when you go to bed we change the clocks BACK one hour. At 2 am on Sunday we get an extra hour of sleep....Wahoo!!

Lights, Camera, ACCESS....

Dustin and I got a kick out of this the next night on Access Hollywood they showed a clip of Jennifer Grey kissing her daughter, that's her husband and Jamie lee Curtis in the front row, oh yeah and in the 3rd row Ryan Perry...Thank you very much!!

DWTS

So I finally got to go to a taping of Dancing with the stars! I have been watching this show for the past 11 seasons and to be in the ball room and see all the pro-dancers, I have been watching for so long face to face was a dream come true. This particular evening was the 200th episode so there were over 100 stars in the room where I was, from David Hassalhoff, to Sharon Osbourne, Donny Osmond, Jamie lee Curtis, Lance Base, Gilles Marini, Emmett Smith, So many more. To see them all in one building was amazing!! I wish I could of taken pics but they take our phone and cameras 2 hours before the show. They also said if we asked any of the celebrities for autographs we'd be escorted out. SO I just sat there with a smile on my face from ear to ear taking it all in.The show tapes live so after 2 hours it was all over. When I got home, I watched the broadcast and I saw myself 13 times on camera, mostly 1 second shots but twice full on. I hope I get the opportunity to do it again next season! Besides my wedding day, this had to be one of the best things I have ever got to do!!

Can you spot me?

I finally got to go to a taping of DWTS!

Taken from a screen shot, can you spot me in the audience of Dancing with the stars?

I am gonna try to get a better shot, and will blog all about it tomorrow.

Trick or Treat!

Happy Halloween Everyone. Hope you have a ghouling Day!!

So begins Year 14......

Today I start my 14th year at American Airlines. Time has really flown by, pun intended!!

Happy Birthday Bro!!

Wishing My lil Bro a super Birthday today!!

Sorry I won't be there to celebrate with you, however we sure had a fun time celebrating last weekend. Hope you enjoy your gift and We can't wait to see your first production!!

Happy Birthday Connor, we love you!!

Ryanie and Dustin

Speedy Recovery!!

Sending lots of warm thoughts to my Grandpa for a speedy recovery!

Get better soon, cause we love you too much to see you in any discomfort!

Happy Birthday Dad!

Wishing my dad the happiest of birthdays today, even if it is your 60th. Have a wonderful day and hope you get a hole in one on your bday golf tournament!!
Happy Birthday DAD!!

AMAZING!!

After 68 days over a mile beneath the earth, the first of 33 Chilean miners are about to be rescued. You can watch it live on CNN right now!!

DWTS update.

We didn't get in......after flying from Boston to San Diego via Chicago. Then driving from SAN to Los Angeles, 120 miles to stand in line for 2 hrs, we never got to see the show! The good news, if there was any was, now I get a free pass to another taping and I get to go to the front of the line. Now I just hope I will be in LAX on a Monday or Tuesday.

On my way to the Dancing with the Stars studio. There is NO cameras allowed so I will have to paint you a mental picture. Look for me tonight at 8 pm.

Weather Changing......

You can feel it in the Air. On the 2nd day of October, the weather changing. There is a cool, crispness in the air. Today in Chicago, it was 48 degrees, and this week in Boston, the highs are just in the 50's. Hopefully, we will still have a few days of warmth yet, I am soooo not ready
for winter!!

Short but Sweet......

Although their visit was way too short, its always great to have Family in the house....(hint, hint).

Dustin's folks, Mike and Cynthia stopped by Boston for a couple days on their End of Summer tour. Be sure to come back and visit us soon, We love the company.....(hint, hint) to everyone else too!!

Dinner with Joan....

Over the Summer, I had promised my Aunt the next time I had a layover in Denver I would call her. Would you know just a month later I had one. We enjoyed a great dinner and wonderful conversation. It was really great getting to reconnect with you Joan. Thanks for driving down to see me. Hope it gets to happen again soon!!

Do American Idol's New Judges Make You Want to Watch?

What do you think? I like J.Lo, but I was hoping for someone youthful like Justin Timberlake. Jen does good though, I'll give her that!!

Nine years ago.......

The faces of those who make up 9-11, nine years ago.

Forever in our hearts, gone from us, but never forgotten!

Happy Birthday Mom!!

Wishing My Mother the happiest of Birthdays today. I am so sorry I will not be there to celebrate with you, but know in your heart that I will be thinking of you all day as I always do everyday. May all your birthday wishes come true!! Lots of Love on your special day!!

Guess what we got?

After months of waiting, and seeing everyone on the airplane have one except me....We gave in and finally got one. This is a Ipad. Apple's latest and greatest toy. I'm still learning the ins and out the whole thing, but I know over time, its gonna be my new best friend.

Have a Great Weekend!

Hope everyone has a Safe and Happy Labor Day Weekend. To celebrate Labor Day I took the day off from work!

Last Day of August....

Well the End of Summer is upon us. Although in the 90's today in Boston, I noticed the first signs of leaves starting to change color already. I just wrapped up 127 hrs of flying this month. Seems like a lot, and it is, but don't feel too bad for me. Most of it was spent in Seattle. I am going to try to start up another diet program. I think I will stick with Weight Watchers. It seems to work best for me. I have been kinda lazy with it the past few month, but I really do want to start up again. So now you are up to date, Hope each of you are doing well and enjoying what is left of the summer. We have Hurricane Earl headed toward the East Coast this week. They are saying it could be a Cat 2 when it gets to Cape Cod. I'll keep ya posted! Bye for now.

A day on Lake Winni.....

On a Sunday a couple of weeks ago my friend Kelli (seen up top) invited me to join her and her entire family for a huge feast. She lives up in central New Hampshire, on Lake Winnipesaukee. This is no tiny lake, it has 72 square miles of water surface, 253 islands and is 182 miles around the entire lake. I came up the night before so we could get a full days in the following day. Its about a 2 hr drive from my house. We got up early and we went for a boat ride and she gave me the grand tour. The water was like glass and we hardly saw another boat. It was amazing and beautiful. Several of the islands are small enough and only contain one house per island. We cruised for a couple hours, then came back to her house for a lasagna dinner. I took lots of pics and I will post them all on my facebook page, but here a few of my favorites! Thanks Kelli for such an amazing day. I couldn't think of a better way to spend my one and only day off that week!!