Quote of the day...

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind."

~Dr. Seuss

Team KC

Today my mom told me about this blog she has been reading about a girl struggling with cancer. This girl, Korrine, is 14 and found out in December of 2007 that she has cancer. She found out just before Christmas. Korrine lives in Livermore. Her mom was my mom's water aerobics instructor, which is how my mom knows about it. I thought I'd post this to my blog for other people to read about. I know they are looking for blood donors because Korrine has a rare type of blood, A-. So if you are A- or know of someone who is, I'm sure they would love to have the donations. Keep her and her family in your prayers.

http://www.korrinecroghan.blogspot.com/

The Downside of Technology

So, I know it's been a while since my last post. This morning I actually spent some time writing a really good post. When I clicked on the "Publish Post" icon and... POOF! It was gone! Aahhh!!! I was so bummed because it was a good post, too. It was open and honest and sincere. I thought about rewriting it, but the sincerity of it would be gone. It just wouldn't be the same. So maybe it was just more important that I get my thoughts out then to have them posted for the world to see. Frustrating!!!

Introducing...

Zachary Thomas Lee

Benjamin, Karinne, Zachary, Mom (Tammy) and Dominic enjoying Mom's company on her hospital bed. Benjamin and Karinne had been watching the TV. We had to turn it off to get them to look down for pictures. But apparently, they still didn't look at the camera. In this picture, Dominic had just whacked (accidentally) Zachary in the head. He started screaming, the poor thing. Grandma Lee had to pick him up to comfort him. I chuckled because its starting already... the older siblings beating up the younger ones. Once when Dominic was a baby, he was lying on a blanket in the living room at my parent's house. Karinne walked by, looked around to make sure someone WAS looking and then stepped on Dominic's head. Then she walked nonchalantly out of the room.

Zachary with his favorite Aunt!!! (ME!!!)

Karinne and Dominic holding their little brother, Zachary.

Zachary and Dad (my brother, Brian) holding hands.

HE'S HERE!!!

Nephew #5 has made his entry into this world!!! YEAH!!! He was born last night, June 2nd at 9:53pm. He weighs 8lbs 15oz and is 21 inches long. The poor kid still doesn't have a name, but hopefully my brother and sister-in-law will decide on one today or tomorrow so we don't have to call him "Kid" for the rest of his life. I talked to Karinne this morning and asked her if she was excited to have another little brother. Her response was, "It's not a girl." She's a little disappointed, but she's such a fiesty little girl that I'm sure she'll be able to handle 3 brothers easily. I'm so excited to go see this little guy. Hopefully the next time I post I'll have pictures of him and a name to go along with the little guy.

Baby Watch Continues...

Nope! Still no baby. Man, this one sure is taking its time. Yes, I know its technically not due until Monday, but it always seems like Tammy's babies come a little earlier than expected. OK, I guess I'll just have to be patient. Come on little one!!! Your favorite Aunt is waiting!

Simple Pleasures ...continued

~Having dinner with friends.

~Buying a cute new outfit.

~Being in a crowded room and feeling the air turn on. Taking a few deep breaths is very calming.

~Sleeping in on a Saturday morning.

~Driving a cool red Mustang!!!

Simple Pleasures - Day 1

I think an important part of being happy in life is taking enjoyment in the simple pleasures. I've noticed a few in the last few days and decided what better way to acknowledge them than to post them on my blog. So here it goes...

1. Treating oneself to a nice meal in the middle of the day. Not an expensive one, necessarily, but a nice one where you actually sit down in the restaurant and order from a waiter and relax and not have to think about work for a few minutes.

2. Breathing fresh air after a long day of work in an office at a desk behind a computer.

3. Driving a really cool red Mustang!

4. Having a home cooked meal ready and waiting for you when you get home from work! (The perks to living with one's parents before they've left on their mission.)

... to be continued

Operation "Baby Watch"

So the official due date is June 2nd, only 4 days away. But it could always be sooner than that. No, I'm not pregnant. I'd prefer to get married first before I try motherhood. I know many women in the world are in situations not of their choice where they are now single mothers raising children on their own. Hats off to them. I think being a parent is hard, but add the burden of doing it alone makes it doubly hard. Why anyone would choose to be a single parent right off the bat is beyond me. So to any of my family and friends out there who would like to see me bear children in this lifetime, I could use a little assistance in the finding a husband department. I digress.

My sister-in-law is expecting #4, which will make #7 grandchild in the Lee clan. I'm so excited to see the little guy/girl. Nope. We have no idea which it will be. That's one thing my brother and sister-in-law have always done is keep the baby's gender a surprise, even to them. I like it. The anticipation of either a boy or a girl is half the fun. As soon as the little one makes its way into this world, I will post the great news. Until then, here is a picture of it with it's older siblings, Dominic (2), Karinne (almost 4) and Benjamin (7)... and Mom (my sister-in-law) of course. Where else would the baby be?

Isn't He Adorable?!

This is Dominic, one of my nephews. He celebrated his 2nd birthday on May 19th and while it is 3 days late, I just wanted to give a shout out to this adorable little man and say "Happy Birthday, Dominic. I love you!"