Decemebr 10, 2011

Wow has it really been that long since I have posted, time sure does fly. Lots of new and good things going on here.

I am starting a new job on the 19th and am all excited. I will be doing CNA work, but full time, with almost no traveling so I think it will be wonderful. I will be training on new high tech equipment and get so much more that I could not be happier. I am keeping the job I am in now but only for four hours a week. I like my ladies and this should work. If it becomes too much I can cut back, but for now I think it is a win win situation. Here is to ending the year with a new full time job and lots of happiness all around.

The kids are great, Cara and Tim are happily married and doing very well. Ian is my computer whiz as always and is keeping busy.

Larry is amazing, he goes with the flow and manages to keep us all in balance. He is my rock, and my soul mate. I am truly blessed.

So prayers of happiness and health to you all.

Tis the season to be happy and jolly.

Merry Christmas one and all!

September 14, 2011

Well folks all is going well here. I am still recovering from having my left knee complete replacement done. I can walk without a problem, I have no pain which is good. I am having issues with climbing stairs. Not happy with that at all, I am told it takes time and it has been only a month and a half. I want it to be completely over and well and walking like I have not been able to do in many years. Patience is not my thing, you know. I will get there in time, but right now I am tired of it slowing me down. I am back to work part time for now which is good. I sure look forward to the end of the day and climbing into bed to rest.

Good things happening here, my Cara gets married next month, big plans in the works. It will be a wonderful event and I am so happy and proud of her and him. All the plans are made. We pick up her beautiful dress Friday night. The to do list is slowly being completed, some things just have to be done as time draws near.

Camera Club started last night and it was a blast. I missed them all so much, what a talented group. I am having fun and learning so much.

The rest of my family are all doing well. We have lots of plans from now till the end of the year so I have a lot to look forward to doing.

So here is to a Happy Fall for one and All.

May the Good Lord keep you all safe, happy and healthy.

August 9, 2011

My how time flies. I could not believe I have not posted since my Washington Trip. Well that trip did me in, it was beautiful but it also convinced me to take care of myself. I have since then, had a total left knee replacement. I am three weeks out of surgery, a much needed surgery I might add. Life is going along well, but learning to walk again is not easy. I have had a bad left knee for almost eight to ten years now. The last four years I have had no cartilage or cushion in the knee cap at all. I was in the end grinding bone on bone. Not pretty and very sore. I had not been able to walk steps normally. I have been one step at a time walking up or down them. This week I could actually do four steps in a row one after another. Huge success. I have a lot of therapy ahead of me, but it will be all worth it. I am counting the days till fall when I can go walking and hiking and enjoy life like I have not for many years.

So that is what is all news about me for now. I will try to post more often and update with my progress.

Thanks to all who have sent cards,emailed and flowers. It has been wonderful hearing from you all.

Magnolias in Bloom

The Magnolia Blossoms were the largest I have ever seen. Some of the blossoms were larger than my hand. The colors and the scent were amazing.

I hope you enjoy my pictures.

Cherry Blossom Time in DC

The Cherry Blossoms were beautiful, with the gentle breeze the petals fell like new fallen snow. They smell was intoxicating. To sit on the bench and take it all in was breathtaking.

4/13/11

I cannot believe it has been so long since I have posted. Life is plugging along here. We have been busy. We just came back from DC with a camera club group of twenty on a world wind tour of the city. What more could you ask for, good friends, taking pictures and good food. We took the train down and got to socialize along the way. The freedom to get up and walk around and talk was nice.

Hello to those who have stayed in touch, I owe a card to one dear friend and will get it out this week end to you. The family is all doing well and we are in the process of making wedding descisions with Cara and Tim. The time will fly by quickly and they are such a happy couple. Oh to be young and planning a wedding again. We did go dress shopping and she found the perfect dress. I did not even cry while doing so either, but we all knew when she put that dress on that it was the one. Oh happy days are ahead for us all.

Time to head out to work. Stay warm and dry today if you can.

Bloody cold

Morning,

It is Bloody Cold out there! I need really warm sunshine to bake these old weary bones of mine.

All is well here. The wedding was wonderful and very touching. They wrote their vows and it was lovely. It felt good to get together for "good times". We need more of them in our lives.

Not much new to report here. I am still on my cleaning binge. I am slowly parting with old books, magazines and stuff...I need to remove the clutter. It feels good and when you can either find someone who can use it or drop it in a Goodwill Box it is the right thing to do. To have something just sit, not be used, worn, read or looked at for so many years it is time to move it out. Don't worry Larry is safe, he is not a giveaway. He is my rock, he is my anchor, he makes me want to be a better person. He gets me, for the good and bad times he keeps me grounded. That in itself is amazing.

Well folks, I am off and running for the day again. Just had a minute and thought I would post again.

Enjoy the day, appreciate it, truly look for something good int he day. Life is way too short to be wasted.

Fun Fun Fun

I am in my element. My Brother Paul and Lorena are getting married on Sunday at their new house. I am catering the event. It will be Italian all the way. I have help from Susan, Cara, Larry, Ian and others too. My sister Nancy is even getting involved from Virginia, she is having flowers for the tables sent up. My house smells so wonderful. We will take care of everything from flowers to all the food and the cake. This is going to be a wonderful week end. I will try to post pictures after the big event. My Mom would be proud of us all for making it such a special gathering.

All is well and life is good. My heart is swelled with love and pride for my family.

Pictures soon to come.

Tuesday 2/22/11

Morning,

I am so cold right now I swear I have no blood in me. Some days I just cannot warm up. I have on many layers and actually enjoy going out in the car to my clients so I can blast the heater in my car to get warmed.

Life otherwise is just great. Cara and Susan are in Cancun right now. They say it is 74 sunny hot and lovely. They are working on their tans and when I see them I will be very jealous. That is what is missing, baked in sunshine. I am happy for them both, they have had so much going on that this is a much deserved break for them. I am saving my vacation time to go to Washington in April for Cherry Blossom Time. We will be going by train and that is my favorite way to get there. We are going with some very good friends and I know we will have a blast. We are having fun planning more trips for the next few months. One being a return trip to Acadia in the Spring. We are hoping to make it to the Cape in the next month or two for a long week end getaway. That really helps break up the winter.

Family life is going well, everyone is fine. Work is a bit crazy, but to be expected at times.

So I hope you are all well, Wendy it was really nice to hear from you. Susan I got your letter, thanks. Has anyone been down by the old shop? They tore down the building that Hairplace One was in. The place looks odd to have it gone.

Gotta run to my next client.

Life is fun and easy without the long work load of having the shop. Larry and I put in a lot of hard hours to run it and in the end closing it brought us new life. Be happy for us.

Life Saturday Night

What a wonderful Day today was. I got to spend the day with Cara and Tim, we went to my Sister Susan's house for the afternoon and had a great time. Family is great. They are wonderful, it was and is good for the soul. We came back and got Larry and all went out to dinner in Brookline. We ate and had a great time. My Nephew is one of the managers and oh my goodness Jake is so handsome. What fun we had, we surprised him by showing up and it made me so happy to see him. I miss my brother Jimmy so much, I think of him often and his son is him all the way. Looks mannerisms all of it. I would like to say that my brother and I truly had a great relationship, and growing up with Jimmy and Bobby as my big brothers was the best experience any girl could have had. If it were not for them I would not have met or married Larry. I am getting off the train of thought I was on. Anyway, my Nephew Jake is handsome, wonderful charming, loving, endearing and has the most a heart of gold. He is married to a wonderful woman named Marie and I am so glad to say they now live close by. His sister Robyn and her husband Terry have a baby who they named after my brother Jimmy,and I love seeing the newest pictures of him posted online for us all to see. Dot you must be so proud of them all, I know I am.

I am glad the weather is getting better, we need more days of sunshine and warmth to melt more snow. This had been just crazy.

To my Sister Nancy in Virginia, Happy Birthday, I love you and miss having you local.

To Cara and Susan, have a wonderful time in Cancun, wish I had said yes long ago and were going with you two.

To my wonderful best friend and husband, Happy early Valentine's Day.

To name just a few of my quilting friends who stay in touch, thank you, that would be Susan, Dot, Wendy and many others. Too many right now to name. But thank yo for still being there for me and keeping in touch.

Have a great week end everyone.

Life is Crazy

I am telling you all, just when you think you have a handle on what you think life is all about you get thrown that curve ball. I swear I want to get it right, I step up to the bat, I swing and want to hit that ball right out of the park and get a home run, but alas, it was a foul ball. I know with each step in life we are supposed to learn something. I am trying really hard to do it right.

What I have learned about myself is I am good at nurturing, at listening, at caring and helping so many others. I enjoy that part of my life so much. It comes easily to me, very naturally. That has made leaving behind my Quilt Shop so easy for me. What I do now truly impacts those I am with so much more. When it comes to helping family members with problems and issues I wish I could hold them tight and blink my eyes and make all the hurt go away instantly. I cannot do it instantly, but I will be there any hour day or night to help in any way I can.

So for all of you out there who are taking life for granted, who piss and moan over the little stupid stuff. Stop, think, be grateful for what you have. Take just one moment today to do or say something to someone, anyone, to make them smile or feel like they are worthy of life. You gotta laugh, I went in to Walmart yesterday the greater at the door, a lovely older woman, did her usual, Welcome to Walmart to me, I stopped and said to her, why thank you and I hope you have a wonderful day too. She looked at me and smiled and said, thank you, no one takes the time to say anything to me, they just look away hoping I won't talk to them. I told her she does a good job making people feel wanted in the store. That made her smile. It did not take much, it made her day, but it felt good to me. It is the little stuff. Knock your self down a peg or two and maybe get off your high horse and show a little compassion to someone, anyone today. Remember where you came from and how you got there. Be grateful.

Sorry I did not mean to preach, but this comes from my heart.

Gotta go now and spread some cheer to others.

My wish to one and all.

I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear.

I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.

I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.

One cold Friday!

Can it get any colder, I mean seriously now, I am not coping well with the cold air. I am wearing more layers than ever before. Well, I guess I really have to make it to the attic for my real winter coat tonight.

It is so pretty driving around in this snow covered world. The trees the houses everything is coated so beautifully. I just have not got the fortitude to take the camera out of the bag and actually take pictures of it. I guess I may be a three season picture taker.

All is going along pretty well with the family. Cara and Tim are planning their Engagement Party which should be a lot of fun. We will get to meet his siblings and have a lovely time.

We have no big plans for the week end. Larry will be watching the football game on Sunday, I will be working. I may try to tackle clearing out some more "stuff" from upstairs that are truly not needed. My New Years Resolution is to De Clutter more around here. I am such a pack rat, I swear I am like my Dad that way.

Have a great day and stay warm if you have to go out.

Happy New Year

Well I guess it has been a while, life has been so very busy and all good things are happening at the Fay household.

We had a great Thanksgiving, good food, wonderful family around us, lief was good.

Christmas Eve at Susan's house was small this year, but just as much fun. Santa came and handed out gifts to Jimmy and we had fun watching him play. To see Paul on the floor with him was priceless.

Cara is engaged to Tim, we are so happy for them both. We are looking forward to the engagement party next month. The ring could not be more special or beautiful and now we call her Sparkly. Lots to do in the months to come. I will try to post a lot more often with the latest news. I am so happy and proud of the two of them.

My camera club issued a challenge to pick only twelve pictures that mean something special to you taken within the past year. That is one very tall task. I have chosen each shot for different reasons. This is the link to see them: http://patriciasfay.zenfolio.com/p270967254

Note that the picture of the hockey players, they are the Arch Bishop Williams Team and #15 is my nephew Ryan, they won the all star finals and went on to play at the Boston Gardens. A boys dream come to true to be in the same locker room as the old Bruins players. It was on his birthday too. They may not have the game there, but to get that far was an honor. I am proud of him.

That is all for now. Gonna get some needed sleep.

Happy New Year and Good Health to You all.

Happy Thanksgiving

May you be filled with good food in your bellies, warmth by family and friends around you and thankful for all that you have.

I am truly blessed with wonderful a wonderful family, great friends new and old, a roof over our heads, food on the table and surrounded by love. Thank you one and all.

God Bless us Everyone!

Sunday Night

What a picture perfect day it was in Boston yesterday. We hit Polcaris for pumpkins seeds. Then over to Pizzeria Reginas for some yummy pizza for lunch. Since it was Saturday it was Market Day in the North End so we had fun walking around there too. We worked our way up to the top of the Custom House. I found a new building around the corner from there that I thought was beautiful. It is the Flour and Grain Building, what a pretty building.

I spent the day baking and cooking goodies for my sister and her kids. I was trying out some new recipes too.

Time for my book and a little rest and relaxation.

Sat 11/13/10

Morning,

My son just had his Birthday celebration and the Fay's are now officially done with Birthdays for the year. All four of us celebrate them within seven weeks. It is fun with a lot of birthday cakes and gift buying. Last night we got to spend the evening together and I enjoyed it so much. Cara and I went over the Turkey Day meal and have it all planned out, so will be ready. I am sure most of you are planning the meal around the Patriots Game.

The weather will have definitely cooperated with us today. I already see sunshine and that is a good start. I hear it may hit sixty out there. We have a large crowd heading in to spend the day in Boston. We will meet in Milton, then car pool over to Government Center and park, then some of us will head over to Pizzeria Regina's for some delicious Pizza. I get there once a year and so enjoy sharing a pizza with Peggy.

Once fortified we are off and running. The plan is to head along the waterfront, and all around the side streets of the North End, go past the Aquarium, over towards the Milk Bottle and see the wonderful sights. The landscapes, the people watching, the architecture and life should be plentiful to view and capture with our cameras. We will be ending our day by viewing Boston's Sunset from the top of the Custom House. This will be a day full of walking, laughing and relaxing and seeing the sights with good friends.

May you all find the time to get out, or stay home even and do something that makes you feel good today.

OK it is Fall

So since it is Fall, and not the Holiday yet, I decided to post this cute guy.I should not jump the holidays or wish them away too quickly, time flies fast enough. He also makes me smile.

Enjoy the day!

48 Days till Xmas

Can you believe it, only 48 more days till my most favorite of all Holidays, I know, but I really do love it. I always have and always will. I have had the music on in the car, but not the house. I am banned from it till the Turkey is in the oven. I my surprise everyone this year with my choice of dishes for Turkey Day. I think if I get the time I am going to pull out the Christmas dishes I own and use them for Turkey Day. Why not! Anything that makes me happy and makes me smile is always good.

Today it is off to church then home to make a nice omelet for breakfast. I want to open up the garage and put the grill in the back and pull forward the snow thrower. I need to pull to the front the shovels and snow scrappers and such too. Then I am hoping to find the time to go thru the hall closet. You know the one, the one that gathers everything...I want to get the boots, scarfs, hats and gloves ready for when we really do need them. Yes I was a good Girl Scout, I try to not only be prepared but ahead of it all too. I am working tonight so alas my afternoon will fly by much too quickly then I am out of here.

To one and all, enjoy the day. Prayers go out to all I know and love for better health and good news from the doctors. To my old and dear friends, I think of you often and send my love to you all.

Wednesday 11/3/10

Good Evening All,

Today was a good day, some are good, some just a day i wish never occurred. I am so happy to be getting my stitches out tomorrow, they are driving me nuts. I keep forgetting I have restrictions and then BAM I do something stupid and feel the pull. Tomorrow morning they come out and then it just has to finish healing. All will be better then. All came turned out well for me.

Send prayers out to all who are not well, My Uncle Guy who means the world to me, a dear friend Ray, and to a lovely lady Mary Ellen who lost her husband. These are all reminders to not take life for granted. If you think you have it bad, just stop and listen to others. You may seem like your been given all that you can handle but it can be worse. My love, prayers and hugs go out to you folks.

I have not been out much shooting with my camera, but that is OK. I have been enjoying being home though. Today I made a batch of chocolate chip muffins, banana nut muffins, a banana bread, skillet corn bread and toll house cookies. I am starting to stock the freezer and am having fun. I plan on starting my Christmas Cookies next week. Yes Veronica, I plan on following in your foot steps and truly being ready for the Holidays.

I cannot believe how much Christmas I have already seen in the stores! OMG it is amazing to see. I was not ready at all for that. Trees set up decorated with the multi lights. I will say I have already bought a lot of gifts and have them hidden away. It feels so good. There is nothing quite like seeing that certain something in a store and just knowing that a certain person would love it. This will take some of the ouch out of the expense of Christmas too, buying slowly and wisely.

Well gotta get dinner on the table, tonight is tri tip steaks, onion potato pancakes, corn with some garlic toast.

Is it Friday yet?