Where were you that fateful day?

Speaking from experience we all have that day, I remember vividly where I was when that first plane hit the tower on September 11th. I remember sitting out on the trade floor as I worked for an energy company at that time. I remember all of the televisions that were up around the trade floor to see day trading and the stock numbers. I remember hearing someone say "Oh, no what is happening?" to look up and see the tower starting to crumble in front of my eyes. I remember the horror of our faces as we watched a the plane hitting the tower and could see all of the smoke. I also remember the news crew that was there being speechless for a moment. Not knowing what to say or do. Then the real horror set in. A voice from our office said, isn't that where Jay Shaw was working?" We all started to compare conversations we had with our former co-worker Jay before he left and moved to NYC. You see, Jay went to work for Cantor-Fitzgerald, that was located in One World Trade Center, and had floors 101-105. All we could think of from that moment for quite a few moments to follow was maybe Jay didn't go to work that day, maybe he was sick or on vacation. We all started praying, praying for the people that were in the towers, praying for the emergency crews, and most of all, praying for Jay. Hoping that maybe he was one of the lucky ones. Well, I am sure that you are wondering and I do have to say unfortunately Jay's life was not spared. But with that being said, I do believe that Jay went to be with God that day. I do think he is a guardian angel.

After being what I felt was so close to the attacks that day, flash forward to April of 2011. Mike and I were planning our ten year wedding anniversary. We were discussing where we wanted to go. We talked about the beach, Las Vegas, and then Mike said what about NYC. I thought about it, and decided sure, why not. I had always wanted to go to NYC, and it seemed that it would be a great time to go. So, we planned our trip, and this past June headed out.

Little did I know how much that trip would mean to me. I was able to see Lady Liberty in all of her glory, and see Manhattan by day and by night, but most importantly, I was able to see Freedom Tower and see New York City recovering. It was an emotional but amazing trip.

I will never forget September 11, 2001.


(Above:Freedom Tower being worked on)


(Above: Lady Liberty as seen from the Top of Rockefeller Center, also known as Top of the Rock)

Until next post, where I promise to post more pics.

Please don't ever forget!

What's going on...

So I have been posting a little less these days. Guess life is just a little bit crazy. But today, I decided to tickle people by letting you know what is going on. We are officially a house of a first grader. It seems that I am back in school, between the homework and the artwork and projects, there is never a dull moment.

This past weekend was hotter than Haitis. (And I can officially say that as I have been to Haiti before). It was over 100 all weekend. So, we had to find other things to do. Why not, indoor, blacklight put put golf! We had a great time. It was so much fun. And I even got a few pics for you. I know you are excited.



Well, until next post, enjoy the pictures.

My first day of school for my first grader

Cassidy didn't have a huge change this year at school. She has in the sense of becoming a big first grader, but she didn't have to change schools, and she knows half of the class already. So for her, she just felt it was another day of school, except most of her friends were back. Next year will be different since she will be going to a different school, but I am not going to worry about that today. I get to my office around 6:00 in the morning, so I missed this first day of school, but next year I plan on being there, if Mike will let me. So, of course I am partial, but I have to say, my big girl was adorable! What do you think?

This first one was in the morning...


These two below are from after school. We did homework, and Cas even got an after school treat, homemade ice cream!





Until next post!

Old Pictures

I was looking through old pictures and can't believe how much my munchkin has grown up. Here is one taken from late spring. My little girl isn't so little anymore. And man, she has some legs on her. Don't know where the height is coming from, I am only 5'6 and Mike is 5'6. I have a feeling she will be taller than the both of us. Uh Oh! Well, enjoy until next post!

From May 4, 2011

Better late than never

I have a kindergarten graduate in my house. Did you know that? Cassidy was so cute on graduation day. I would love to freeze that moment in time. However, now it is already two months later, so I guess that won't happen. She did great. She even read word for word a saying that her teacher gave her. My baby knows how to read! YAY!!!!

Well, enjoy the pictures (sorry about the set up of them, but I am having issues!)
Until next post!

Celebrations

So, I just celebrated my 35th birthday. I know, I know, you want to hear all about it. And believe me there is a lot to tell. Luckily I remember all of it, and can tell you about all of it, unlike my 30th birthday.


Anyway, it was a great time had by all. I had my cousins Kelly and Chris and their kids, one of my best friends Patty her husband Mike and their daughter, and my other best friend Janine, her husband Edison, and their kids.


Needless to say, we did have a few drinks, but the most fun we had was playing Minute to Win It games! Everyone had a blast, and we even set up the challenge to win a coveted trophy. Well, I wish I could say that Mike and I one it, but we didn't. But, our friends Janine and Edison did. They kicked booty as a team.

Here are some pictures of the night.







Enjoy, until next post!

Cheer Camp

Cassidy and her cousin Bailey recently went to a cheer camp at our church. They had a blast! Here are some pictures from their fun.







Until Next Post!