37 + 1 Birthday!!!

After the year I've been through, I decided that I had experienced somewhat of a rebirth. From this point on, every year that I survive, I will add another year on to 37. This is also a way to ensure that I will never have to admit to turning 40!

My coworkers...or was it a coworker...decided to decorate my office at work. What you can't see are the THOUSANDS of little white and pink hearts that were affectionately placed all over my cube! It was truly one of the best birthdays ever :)

Umstead Park Picnic & Hike

It was the most beautimous Fall day, so we packed up a lunch & went to Umstead Park for a hike & picnic.

Thank goodness we had Toonces the driving dog to navigate the way!

M&M's Halloween Party '08

This year's theme is Grimm's Fairy Tales. The really grim ones. Did you know that in the original version of Cinderella, the step-sisters cut off parts of their feet to make them fit into the glass slipper? Yeah, good times.















Teresa's sister, Teresa & Barrett















Ray & his wife

Melanie's friend, Neal

SNL Spartan cheerleaders!

My chocolate Santa!

Al & Mark

Carving Pumpkins

Ewwww...do I have to put my hands in there?

Yummy, pumpkin goop!

Bunny's Nest

One of Emily & Megan's favorite things to do is to build a "bunny's nest". I suppose this could be considered as indoor camping. We are such city girls!

Notre Dame Trip

I had ended radiation the day before I left for Notre Dame. My skin was still very burned & raw & quite uncomfortable. One of the first places we visited on campus was the Grotto. I lit a candle & said a short prayer. The next day, my pain was gone & my wounds were healed. Oh, & the Irish won!

Dad & Uncle Tony by their tree & plaque

Dad & I in front of the plaque & tree.

Sorin College was the dorm Dad stayed in while he was at ND.

The famous "Touchdown Jesus"















Gerry Faust & Dad

After mass, the players march from the Basilica to the stadium. This pic is of a very stoic Jimmy Claussen.

Unbelievable, I know, but this is Mr. Joe Montana's "back side". Annie & chased him all the way around campus before we were able to get this shot!

After the win against San Diego, the players, cheerleaders & band gathered in the endzone to sing the Notre Dame Victory Song.

Carolina Kids Club Day @ UNC