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Long Awaited Puppy Pics!

Here are some pictures of baby Sadie and some bonus pics as well!

 

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Year In Review - 2005

What a year this has been. On the bus ride home last night, I thought of all the wonderful things that happened in 2005. At this rate, 2006 and 2007 should prove magical as well.

I will note high points and low points of each month as I remember them.

JANUARY

My best friend Kristine and I went down to Nashville to visit my friend Diana

My dear friend and closest co-worker Matt was let go while I was away. I was devastated. Lunch is still not the same without him around.

 I attempted to lose weight for Kristine's wedding. I do pretty well cutting carbs  and watching what I eat.

FEBRUARY

I attended my first casting call. An experience. I didn't get a part, but I'm glad I went anyway.

I went to the gym 2-3 times a week and maintained my lower weight for a while.

I had Jay, Dave and his girlfriend Christine over to the apartment I cat-sit at for a fun weekend in the city.

I got up close and personal with the likes of Ben Stiller, Rosie Perez, and Halle Berry at a work (HBO) screening.

MARCH

I applied for new jobs constantly since I was miserable at work. I could've taken a job with Queer Eye for the Straight Guy but decided it might not be a wise decision.

My evil evil co-worker quit when I got to takes Matt's place in the office. I think she was jealous. Yeah, that was a good day.

APRIL

My grandpa wasn't doing so well and could no longer live alone. We decided that he should live at Sunrise Assisted Living. It is like a resort - such a beautiful place. He is happy and well-taken care of and that is all that matters.

I threw a fabulous fortune cookie themed bridal shower for my best friend Kristine! Everyone had a wonderful time and she got lots and lots of gifts! It was held at Steak & Ale where my brother is a manager.

I started getting hooked on Scott Peterson trial books.

MAY

We had Kristine's bachelorette part in CT because Brian Kirk was playing there. Although it was rainy, we had a blast!

Jay and I started house-hunting seriously.

JUNE (a happy month!)

Kristine and John got MARRIED!! A beautiful day, a beautiful celebration, and the most beautiful bride EVER! : )

My second cousin Jimmy celebrated his 25th year as a priest and we were there to celebrate with him : )

Jay had a birthday and his co-workers gave him a cake that read, "May the Force be with You" : )

Jay and I vacationed in Cape May, NJ  - exit 0 on the Garden State Parkway! : )

We put an offer on a house and it was accepted! : )

JULY

Jay's sister-in-law is pregnant after trying for a long time! Congrats!

A month full of home-buying stress.

Kristine and John moved into their house at the end of the month. A very nice, big beautiful home in Stamford, CT. I wish it wasn't so far away...

AUGUST

I was thisclose to working at a store called Tuesday Morning to earn some extra cash. I decided it wasn't a good idea right then because I knew I'd want weekend time to work on our house.

Six Feet Under had its series finale. So moving, so haunting, SO GOOD. It will be missed.

We closed on our first house on August 24, 2005! : )

By the end of the month, we were already tearing the place apart!

SEPTEMBER

Major hurricanes wiped out communities in New Orleans and other parts of the south. My heart went out to those people and to the helpless animals. I ordered bulk pet supplies online and sent them to the North Shore Animal League to help them out.

We knocked down walls at our house - a messy, dusty job. I think it kick-started my asthma.

I got a new shorter 'do!

I was offered a new job here and I accepted! I'm an assistant to and executive V.P! I have my own little office with a TV and make more $!

OCTOBER

More and more progress on the house.

WE GOT ENGAGED!!!! -on our 9th anniversary together (10-12-05.) We went out for a lovely dinner at a really nice italian restaurant. It was really sweet when we toasted - he made mention that we toast to our new life in our new home. Afterwards, Jay went into his room to get me a present and asked me to close my eyes. When I opened them, there he was holding open a ring box with my grandmother's ring inside. He said, "Lesley, will you marry me?" My jaw dropped, I was in shock and I just hugged him tight. He kept asking me what my answer was, lol. We then went upstairs and told the whole world.

At the end of this month, I had a scare with my dad. I thought he was dying; I had to call 911. I still have flashbacks and nightmares of this day

NOVEMBER

My brother turned 31.

My family got a sweet baby girl puppy named Sadie. She is half beagle, half dachshund. Absolutely adorable.

Told Brian Kirk that we want him and The Jirks to play at our wedding!

DECEMBER

I turned 27 and was sick as a dog for my birthday. We had to postpone the celebration to a week later.

My co-worker Alex had no home for her dalmatian Chip. Jay's family took him in. He is such a gentle soul. I'm so thankful he didn't have to be put down prematurely. God bless June for taking in yet another dog in their already full house.

Looking forward to exchanging gifts, my parents going to Jay's for Christmas Eve, and asking Jay's sister and sister-in-law to be my bridesmaids. Diana and Kristine already know they are a part of the wedding.

Things You Might Not Know About Me

10 Things You Might Not Know

1. I was an actress in my past life ; )

2. I was treated horribly in school - always picked on and called names : (
3. I have hardly any family at all. In fact, I can count them all on one hand!
4. Jay and I have been together since 10-12-96 : )

5. I've been best friends with Kristine since 5th grade
6. I get to see celebs at my job often - love it!

7. The little boy from Chucky worked with my brother for a few years before discovering all the money he can make at conventions
8. Brian Kirk & The Jirks will be playing at my wedding! Can't wait! www.jirks.com

9. I played the drums for 8 years
10. We got our house for a steal because someone took their life in our garage. So tragic and sad. My second cousin Jimmy,who's a priest, blessed our house so I feel much better about it.

8 Places I've Visited

1. London - with my friend Matt and I met up with Diana too!
2. Nashville - to visit Diana on a whim, twice!
3. Boston - went to Lesley University in Cambridge
4. Virginia Beach - crazy vaca with Jay and a couple clowns 5. Florida - several times - Disney, Port St. Lucie... 6. Washington DC - shortest trip ever, whirlwind tour of our nation's capital
7. Adirondacks - so beautiful
8. Pennsylvania - The Poconos, Hershey Park


Eight Ways to Win My Heart

1. Hugs
2. Intelligence 3. A great smile
4. Sincerity
5. Surprise me
6. Buy me dinner : )
7. Put your arm around me in public
8. Tell me you love me

Seven Things I want to do Before I Die

1. travel the world -- not the scary parts though, lol 2. MEET TOM HANKS
3. Act again
4. Have children
5. MEET TOM HANKS
6. Do what I want to do for a living
7. Get in better shape

Six Things I'm Afraid of

1. Close family and friends dying
2. Calling strangers on the phone
3. My boss, lol 4. How much money my wedding is going to cost :-X
5. House going on fire 6. Mosh pits

Five Things I don't Like

1. Hunting
2. Fur coats 3. MOSHING, MOSH PITS, MOSHERS
4. Olives
5. spelling errors

Four Ways to Turn Me Off

1. Be a player 2. Be dumb
3. Be condescending
4. Be hateful

Three Things I Do Everyday

1. Let dogs in and out
2. See Jay
3. Dream about actually living in my house

Two Things that Make Me Happy

1. Jay
2. Doggies

One thing On My Mind Right Now

1. My back is killing me. I can't wait to get my mini-massage at our company party today!

Chip

So, Chip has a home.

And not just any home - Jay's family has graciously taken him in. Alex brought him over there on Saturday and he's been there ever since. Such a sweet, gentle soul he is. We all feel bad for him because he seems so sad and depressed. He misses his mommy and must be so traumatized from moving from place to place. Jay's house will be his last stop and he will be loved and doted on. Chip doesn't realize it yet, but he's got it good.

Whenever I am there I spend a lot of time with him - hugging him, petting him, and talking to him. June (Jay's mom) makes sure that he is comfortable and taken care of. One concern we have is that he has bad arthritis in his hind legs. Alex needs to get us his pain medication because he seems to be in a a lot of pain. I want to make that happen by tomorrow. Seeing him suffer is hard to bear.

I'm so glad this poor guy has a home. I'm even more content knowing that I get to see him almost every day. It must make Alex feel good that I can reassure her of his well-being firsthand.

I myself cannot imagine how painful it must be for her to have to give up her friend like that. The important thing is that his life was spared and Chip will live out the rest of his years in a loving, nurturing home.

Help me save Chip

Hello Everyone,

My co-worker Alex, a very sweet girl, has a pet dalmatian, Chip, that she got when she lived in LA. She now lives in an apartment in NYC that does not allow pets. Her mother has been keeping him at her home in Long Island but no longer wants the responsibility. She has ordered Alex to have Chip put to sleep. An appointment for this was made last week. In the eleventh hour, Alex found a friend who could watch him for another week. He is on borrowed time. He is a sweet, loving dog and he's about 10 1/2 years old. He is not ready to die.

If you, or anyone you know can take this dog in, please let me know. It breaks my heart that I cannot -my new house is not yet in live-in condition.

Thank you for your time.

Lesley
starlet56@aol.com

Tomorrow

Tomorrow is my birthday!!!!!!!!!

 

I sure hope I kick this cold soon. I need my appetite for The Cheesecake Factory!