Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Winter Wonderland, East Boston



So from this storm, we only ended up with about a foot, although a lot, not as much as 2 weeks ago when 19 inches fell. Anyway, it was still very snowy, very windy, and very wet out so I decided to stay close to home and was able to snap 32 pics just around my block. You can check out the entire album on my facebook page, but here were a few of my favorite ones. Click here to see the whole album //http//www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/album.php?aid=2106552&id=1156947460

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Saturday, January 1, 2011

1/1/11

Wishing each of you the Best year possible in 2011. May there be good health, prosperity, and lots of good luck for all of us. In 2011 there will be lots of big changes for many of us. What will this year bring? What will be the highlights of the new year? We'll have to wait and see. As for now, be safe, enjoy each moment of the day and NEVER take anything for granted! Lots of Love from me to you!! Happy New Year Everyone!!

Friday, December 31, 2010

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!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

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!!

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

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!!

Sunday, December 26, 2010

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.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

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!!

Friday, December 24, 2010

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!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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!!

Monday, December 20, 2010

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.

Sunday, December 19, 2010

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!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

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!!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

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

Monday, December 6, 2010

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!!

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

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!!

Thursday, November 25, 2010

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!

Saturday, November 20, 2010

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!!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

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!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

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!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Just me....

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

Saturday, November 6, 2010

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!!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

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!!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

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!!

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

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.