The Big Day.... and Weather....

I really have not been wanting to look at the weather for the weekend - however, I decided it was a job I had to do today!! I am hopeful that this stays true right up to Saturday!! :)

Thu
Sep 24

Partly Cloudy

70° high
48° low

10% change of precip.

Fri
Sep 25

Sunny

62° high
47° low

0% change of precip.

Sat
Sep 26

Partly Cloudy

66° high
47° low

10% change of precip.

A perfect memorial...

Almost a year ago, my good friend DJ was killed while serving in Iraq. Although I would give anything to have him still here with us today, I have learned so much about the "Powers of Deej." From the moment his death was announced, an outpouring of love, sorrow, honor, respect and stories of his bravery, willingness to help and absolute hysterical personality started to surface. I have always known how great DJ was, but to see how many people he had affected in some way has been remarkable.
Last weekend I had the chance to run up north to take part in a very special dedication. DJ had worked at Cannon Mountain and upon his return was to become a Ski Patrolman/EMT - a very respected and difficult job. In memory and in honor of DJ, his friends/co-workers decided to rename the trail that he had spent so much time helping to clear-cut. The former Tramline Trail is now happily called DJ's Tramline. It is one of the toughest black diamond trails in the East, so it is very fitting that it be his. With the Color Guard, a proclamation from the governor, lots of family and friends, the dedication was so special. I know it doesn't bring him back, but I know he is up there with that crazy smirk of his doing some kind of Jim Carrey dance thinking how spectacular it is to have his very own trail!!

Oh Man... Not AGAIN!!

Alright, alright, alright!! I have proclaimed my horrible lack of blogging probably 6 times on here now...yet, still cannot get myself on a "healthy routine" of blogging!! I really do have things going on every so often that I should share - I mean, I called this thing "Josie's Random Thoughts" so that I would not feel obligated to only post outrageous, life changing, super important things. So, I guess I just need to get back on this wagon and show the world what I've got. So, through the good and the bad, the important and not-so-important - stick with me!!

Oh NO you didn't....

Oh YES they did!! Can you believe those two girls? My two favorite girlies, Jenn and Melyssa, sent me this photo of Jenn in Washington meeting our baby Landon for the first time...without Auntie Jos!!

A bitch and a super cute baby...

Awwww...I am super jealous!!

(psst...Landon, do me a favor - make a super stinky poopy for Auntie Jenny. She will LOVE IT!!)
hehehe xox Auntie Jos

Wicked Bad Blogger!

It appears to be that I am a wicked bad blogger!! I like to think that the fact that I have not posted anything on here since July is simply a sign of being too busy...but really...it is a sign of being busy and maybe a tad lazy! I am not making any promises, but I would really like to make a better effort to be a better blogger and actually post more often! Not that I have some kind of super exciting life, but who knows, maybe wanting to post more often will make me want to go off and do things worthy of posting! hehehe

I have had so much happen over the past few months - beach trips, a visit to South Carolina, dog days and so much more. I decided I would simply get over the fact that I can't really play catch up...and move onto what is new and upcoming!

This fall has also been super busy. Getting back into school mode has been tricky - although I am having a really great year, I feel like I am having to be in several places at once. I am actually looking forward to the winter since everything seems to slow down a tad. (Now if only I could get do something about the amount of snow and cold air we have her in NH!) There are a couple things that I can't wait to share with all of you...
One thing is the return of my very best friend from elementary school. She and I were two peas in a pod, together whenever we could be. It seemed like one day she was there, and then all of a sudden, she was not there any more. I remember being absolutely crushed when I realized she had moved away without a choice. Now, almost 20 years later...we have reconnected! After her finding my on facebook, we chatted a couple times and knew we JUST HAD TO get together! It was a weekend of total girl talk and hanging out. Poor Ayden I am sure was bored out of his mind listening to us ramble on and laugh about the good old days. She is absolutely beautiful and just as fun as I had remembered. She has faced more obstacles than anyone her age should ever have and still has managed to create a normal life for herself - which I think is what she has always wanted. I am so proud of her! We actually had the chance to spend another weekend together only with the addition of her fantastic husband!! We spent the day in Boston with the them as well as Jenna and Corey tooling around the city and seeing Blue Man Group. It was a lot of fun and just as before, the time together went by WAAAYY too fast!! Oh well...we are in the works of coming up with another reason to get together soon!

Years and years later - and I am still much shorter than she is!! hehehe

Cheers...Where everyone knows your name! (Lorraine & Paul)


Ayden and Jenna ....


Pre-show drinks!!

The next big piece of news is that Ayden and I finally set our wedding date!! Can you believe that?? Almost 3 years later and we finally figured out that we CAN do this and that we actually still WANT to do this!! hehehe So, hopefully this will keep me busy and craft during our nasty upcoming winter season!!

Birthday Girl!

HAPPY BIRTDAY LILY PUG!

Lily turned one last week and we HAD to celebrate!

More fun party pics to come...Yes!! I did say party pics!!

Life's a Beach...

Awww, I do love those Coochs! I spent the afternoon at Ellacoya Beach with Kelley, Dylan and Dustin. Between the sand toys, the ducks, the seagull, the slide, the snacks and the many stick "rescue missions", it was a really fun day!

Beginning our Dog Days of Summer

While doing yard work yesterday - the pugs came out to enjoy thier new pool. Thought I would share some of the pictures I took!