I wanted to introduce you to Cliff's newest Godson. His name is Lochlan Mcloud Kelly. Isn't he cute???

Kathy

Pumpkins

Cliff & I have lived in our house for 14 years. The most trick or treaters that we had were maybe five. This year we had only 3 and they came all together. Well I am so happy that they were able to see my pumpkins. I carve my heart into these pumpkins every year and no one sees them. Tis year we had 3 kids and Mom is here so that makes 4!!! I was so happy that Cliff knew how to take these pictures and that Donna tought me how to upload. Now you can all view my life talent.

And Addison is so cute I can't stand it!!! I just want to hold her! We can't wait till everyone is here for Christmas!!

Love to all of you,

Kathy

News from PA

Ok Reen - Here is some news. Brianna got her drivers licence on the first try yesterday. She was nervous but held it together and passed with flying colors.

Of course when she came home she took up the whole driveway like she owned it. I'm going to have to teach her the age rule.

Nothing else much going on with us although I am surpised that Cliff hasn't posted anything at all to do with the Eagles. He could have had a hay day with some of the performances lately. He calls me often and just laughs which is ok. He has been very nice about it actually. Go Greenbay! At least my 2nd favorite team is doing well.

Christmas Party is sneeking up on us. Only about 6 weeks to go. Call me to let me know what you are bringing. We are going with the fiesta theme but I will be making something traditional too.

Take care and love to everyone.

Donna

Update from the South

Hi Everyone! Hope all is well. I've been looking for some new posts and haven't seen any. Is everything that quiet or are you all so busy you can't find a minute to BLOG?

Okay, well I have some updated Pics from Jenn and Mike's Halloween Party last weekend. Everyone looked great in their costumes (especially Addison!). Dave and I didn't stay long because Addison was tired (and me too...) so we weren't in the group picture. I'm not sure you'd recognize them but Jonas was dressed as the Jamaican and Mike as the Blue Man. There's a few other's that you may recognize (or not). They did a great job on the decorations too.

Tomorrow's Halloween and it's a big day at work. We have an "Octoberfest" luncheon celebration, a costume contest/parade and a pumpkin carving costume. I thought it would be a good idea (morale and all) to have our department participate as a group so I thought of the idea of dressing as a box of crayons. Well......I never expected to have so many people want to participate and we now have 21 crayons! Dave built my "crayon box" for our picture and in order to fit us 8 across and 3 high the "box" is 12 ft. wide! We're still working on it and won't finish until tomorrow morning but it should be good. I'll definitely share the picture with you. It should be a sight.


Well, take care for now.



Maureen

What's Up?

Hi everyone! I know it's been a while since I've posted but it been a little CRAZY at work. Anyway, last Friday night me, Jennifer and Angela took a trip to Tampa to see the "So you think you can Dance" tour. Actually, since I was working in Jax all last week I actually flew back to Tampa and Jenn and Ange picked me up at the Airport. We had a great time. We all watched the show while it was on so it was fun to see the tour show, even if our favorites didn't win. Jenn was going to post some pics since she was the official photographer......we'll see if you get to see any.

Jenn and Mike have their annual (2nd) Halloween Party this coming weekend. We're still working on figuring out who's going to be what. But we do know there will be a pumpkin carving contest, and lot's of good food. Mike had a little accident on his dirt bike and tore is calf ligiments (or something like that). He's on crutches and will be for about 6 weeks; longer if he doesn't stop trying to put weight on his foot.

Bad news/Good news for Angela. The bad is that she was layed off last week from her CSR position with Terminix. This was tough for her since she has developed some great relationships and friendships with her co-workers there. They were all crushed as well but Terminix outsourced their customer service function and since Angela held this role, she was impacted. On a good note however, when the residential office (she worked in the commercial office) heard that Angela had been displaced they quickly put a justification together to transfer her to their team in Apopka. They have been trying to recruit Angela since she came back from maternity leave but the Commercial division didn't want to give her up and Angela liked her team. But things happen and it worked out in the end. She started her new job today and it went well.

Addison Update! She is still soooooo adorable and hugable! Mom, I had her laughing yesterday in her little jumper. I'm attaching a video for you to see. We've got her costume for Holloween. Instead of Piglet she is going to be Winnie the Pooh's honey pot. It's really adorable and as soon as we have it on her I'll post a pic.



That's all for now. I'll post more after the party this weekend.

Love you all!
Maureen

Better Than Jello Shots??

Andrea (the wanna-be-Strayer Aunt that I work with) has passed along this recipie for these pudding shots she had at a Halloween party this weekend. She says they are to die for!

Pudding Shots
1 small pkg. INSTANT choc. pudding
3/4 C. milk
1/4 C. Vodka
1/2 C. Irish Cream
8 oz. Extra Creamy Cool Whip

Mix pudding and milk for a couple of minutes with an electric mixer, then add alcohol, mix well. Mix in Cool Whip.
Put into individual serving cups with lids and I furnish plastic spoons. Keep in the freezer.

They sound good to me! She thinks they'd be good in coffee, too. I think my mom would like that too....

I think the Strayer Feliz Navidad Fiesta needs some.....

Back in the Saddle

You may have noticed I have not put up any old school pictures lately - that' s because my computer needed some surgery. I'm happy to say that my genius father has installed a new power source in the back and I'm good to go again!!! Stay tuned for Strayer Picture Pages!!

Happy Birthday Jennifer

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday to you,

Happy Birthday dear Jennifer,

Happy Birthday to you.

Love you lots!
Mommy and Daddy

Luau at SeaWorld

We had a great time at the Sea World Luau which we went to for my birthday last Friday. Below are some pics that we took.

She's 49+

That right, Stevie!! Someone else had a birthday last week!!

Happy Birthday Mommy!!

Mom's on the BLOG

Hey everyone. I'm getting a BLOG lesson today from Maureen. Hopefully when I get home I'll remember all of this and will be able to post messages to everyone. Having a great time in Florida and am enjoying my great grandbaby! She is sooooo beautiful. She's certainly my pal since I've seen her everyday since I've been here. She stayed with Maureen and me all week and on the weekend!

Who Will You Vote For

Go to the following Website ( If your so inclined ) and do the test.
My results were very interesting. You may just find your's to be too.
God Bless,
Aunt Mare


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Happy Birthday Jonas

Jonas turned 24 yesterday!

Ghosting Update

Well we did the deed.....The four of us took off on the golf cart and the first house we targeted, nobody came to the door. But we left the goodie bag and ghost for them for when they get home. Our second house was a success. Lisa was the runner and Dave the get away driver. We watched as they opened the door and we were gone in a flash. Our third house we were so BUSTED! I was the runner, which was a feat in itself. I could see the kids inside at the table, I put the pumkin filled with goodies at the door, taped the ghost to the door and ran as fast as I could to the get away vehichle. The timing was bad because as we were about to screech out of the driveway, a car was coming and was going to block our getaway path; and then even worse, the car belonged to the house we were in the middle of ghosting! Mike (the Dad) was coming home with two of his kids in tow and they caught us red handed! By that time Janet (the mom) and their daughter came out the front door and we were surrounded. We moved on to our next victim which was also a success (we think). We decided that we should not go into any type of criminal business because our odds are not the greatest. We actually got caught last year as well by another couple who were pulling up into thier driveway as we were leaving. All in all, we had fun!

Octoberfest!

Well my favorite time of year is here! I love October through December...there's always something in the works to plan, etc. It's the first of October and we were all ready to go "ghosting" in our neighborhood but we have to wait until tomorrow because of the rain. This is where me, Dave, Bob and Lisa (our neighbors) jump in the golf cart (the get away vehicle) with our goodie bags. We leave a goodie bag at someone's house, tape a ghost to thier door, ring the door bell and RUN.......... Well, I'm not too good at the running part so I like to drive the get away vehicle! The idea (and instructions to the recipient of the goodie bag) is for them to "ghost" two other neighbors. Of course the neighbors that get ghosted by us have it the best because I make sure that the house that we're ghosting has kids (good kids!) and that I have plenty of fun stuff in the goodie bags. Actually I have plastic pumpkins that I fill up. Anyway, it's the beginning of our Halloween season. Next we'll be working on costumes. It sounds like Jenn is going to be Jasmine (from Aladdin) so that will be our first costume. Addison is going to be Piglet (I can't wait to work on that one) and the jury is still out on Angela. We have some birthdays this month too: Me, Jenn, Jonas and Gin Gin.

Well, happy October! I'll check back later with updates.