Category Archives: Friends

Cinnamon Ornament photos…

Photo credits to Kari Phillips– that’s for being there and capturing the “moments”  

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Photo a Day 12-6-10

A very unimpressive photo to most… but hopefully a step in the right direction. The gym was an oasis for me after losing John.  It’s one place where I can go and have some “me” time with no concerns or … Continue reading

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Photo a Day 12-5-10

I’m still not in the Christmas spirit… I’ve tried listening to Christmas music… nothing… not even that silly goofy, “I want an Hippopotamus for Christmas.”  I’ve looked at lights… pretty… but nothing…  I went to Longwood Gardens- again BEAUTIFUL, but … Continue reading

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    I think this is his first time wearing a saddle… I know his first time in the western saddle… the same saddle his sire used to wear 🙂 Someday… hopefully in the not too distant future, I’ll be … Continue reading

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Photo a Day 11-26-10

My mom wanted to get Nathaniel his own ceramic Christmas tree. It arrived today. I was absolutely floored that Nathaniel knew how to put the lights in with no prompting. This little child is a thinker and a problem solver … Continue reading

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Photo a Day 11-25-10

We spent this Thanksgiving with friends.  For dinner we ate at The Union Hotel.  The company was tremendous and the food fabulous and no clean up or preparation needed.  I’m thinking this wouldn’t be a bad tradition to start!

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Photos from cycling at Philly LiveStrong Challenge

The day started VERY early.  My Dad went with me and we had a smooth drive to the Challenge.  Shortly after we arrived, we found Scott and soon more Team Smitty members filtered in and got their bikes and gear … Continue reading

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Philly LiveStrong Challenge- Why we do it…

In Memory of, In Honor of, & for the Survivors… Hopefully, one day, this $)#( ing cancer will be as minor as the common cold and we’ll have effective treatments, early detection, high survival rates, and ways to eliminate some … Continue reading

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Philly LiveStrong Challenge 2010- Bike ride

An optimistic several months ago, I signed up for the 20 miler.  Well… training came more in the form of 20-30 minutes on the stationary bike and while the endurance or calorie burning program is more challenging than doing nothing… … Continue reading

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