Happy Happy Joy Joy!!

This is what my face looked like on Friday when I had to say goodbye to my gym at work. They are closing it down because we'll be moving buildings in a couple of weeks, and unfortunately they will not have a gym anymore in our new building. I'm pretty sad about that, considering that I've lost 27 pounds over the past four months - thanks to this fun little room. I am really going to miss it, especially when the snow starts to fall. This fun bike has become a really good friend to me over the past few weeks, and I hate to say goodbye. Oh well, it's just a bike, it doesn't even know my name, and it's just sitting here in this room. But still... I hate change!!

Happy Birthday Justin!!! My little buddy Justin turns 11 years old this weekend. Bob and I spent the day with him and his family yesterday. I can't believe how quickly 11 years has gone by. I remember the day Justin was born, and how lucky I was to be in the delivery room with his mother, father and grandmother Lyn. When he finally came into the world, I squeeled so hard and jumped up and down for joy! He was such a blessing into our lives, and he continues to be so. I was fortunate to be his nanny for the first year of his life, and watch as he smiled for the first time, talked for the first time and took his first steps. He's an amazing young man, and he will always be my little buddy. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUSTIN!!!

And look how big Justin's baby sister is getting. Shori is already sitting in her high chair like a big girl and giggling and coo-ing as she watches the world around her. She is getting more pretty each and every day. My husband watched over her while Laura and I packed boxes and got things done. And I can't blame her for being so comfortable around my handsome Bob that she fell asleep. Bob has that certain magical charm about him. ;-)

Tegan Robert - such a handsome little guy who loves to show off to his Aunt Jen and Uncle Bob. This is Tegan hiding under the kitchen table. He never fails to make us laugh when we're around him - he's such a fun monkey boy with a unique, special spirit!! ;-)

I don't know what I would do without my special family and friends who share their lives and share their families with me. Laura has always been a person who has allowed me to feel like I'm a part of her family, and share her children and their lives with me, and I could never thank her enough for that. She is a special, wonderful friend!!

Happy Happy Joy Joy indeed!! More to come!!