Thanks Agg & Bri for letting us use your house!
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Phoebe's 2nd Birthday Party - Elmo
We had it on December 30th by Aggie & Brian's house. We were living in Texas at the time but wanted to have it where the family could attend. And Phoebe racked up!!! She got so much stuff we had to clean out her game room upstairs to store it all! Out with the old and in with the new! Anyway, the party was a success! They have a trampoline in the back yard so Phoebe had a blast playing on that. The theme was Elmo, she had an Elmo cake, Elmo bday balloons and lots of fun stuff in the favor bags!
Thanks Agg & Bri for letting us use your house!
Thanks Agg & Bri for letting us use your house!
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Tubes in Ears =(
Phoebe had to get tubes put in her ears since she was getting so many ear infections. The procedure went well but when she woke up, she freaked out, not knowing where she was and crying for mommy and daddy. They had to come and get us to go in the back by her. Poor baby! They said the tubes should fall out on their own after about a year. She can't go underwater or get water in her ears and she needs to wear ear plugs in the tub or pool.
Monday, October 15, 2007
RIP Baby Hayden
Hayden Christopher Calamari
CALAMARI Baby Hayden Christopher Calamari passed away on Monday, October 15, 2007 at the age of 18 months. He was the beloved son of Stacey Teal Calamari and Alan A. Calamari Jr. Loving brother of Allie Elizabeth Calamari. Cherished grandson of Alan & Rosemary Calamari, Theodore Teal and the late Cynthia Teal. Treasured great-grandson of Rose Gasper and the late Lorraine & Norman Cantrell. Hayden is also survived and fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins. So small, so sweet, so soon. Private services were held on Monday, October 22nd at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home. Burial took place in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.
Published in The Times-Picayune on 10/23/2007.
Some friends of mine from an online community created the following image for Hayden's parents.
Thanks Snuggler friends!
CALAMARI Baby Hayden Christopher Calamari passed away on Monday, October 15, 2007 at the age of 18 months. He was the beloved son of Stacey Teal Calamari and Alan A. Calamari Jr. Loving brother of Allie Elizabeth Calamari. Cherished grandson of Alan & Rosemary Calamari, Theodore Teal and the late Cynthia Teal. Treasured great-grandson of Rose Gasper and the late Lorraine & Norman Cantrell. Hayden is also survived and fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins. So small, so sweet, so soon. Private services were held on Monday, October 22nd at St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home. Burial took place in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.
Published in The Times-Picayune on 10/23/2007.
Some friends of mine from an online community created the following image for Hayden's parents.
Thanks Snuggler friends!
Saturday, August 4, 2007
No Smoking!
No Smoking
Current mood:okay
MY MISSION TO QUIT SMOKING
(after 18 years of living with the habit)
DAY 1 - Saturday, August 4, 2007
I have not smoked today and it was kind of rough. I went to my sister's house for dinner and of course after eating, I usually need a cigarette. But I told myself it wasn't worth it. My sister and her hubby were very considerate and walked away from me (where I couldn't see them) to smoke, therefore, I couldn't smell it and didn't crave it as much, but it was still a little rough. But I did it. No smoking on day 1.
DAY 2 - Sunday, August 5, 2007
I didn't smoke today. I stayed home all day so today was even harder than yesterday. I'm so used to smoking in between doing things. So everytime that I got bored, finished doing something or when Mikey took Phoebe upstairs to the play room, I found myself wanting, craving those damn cigarettes... but I continued to tell myself that I've been trying to quit for 16 years and if I go back now, it'll never happen. I HAVE to do this, for me... for Phoebe and Mikey... and also to set an example for my sisters Tammy and Aggie because I want them to quit so badly. So I made it through, No smoking on day 2.
DAY 3 - Monday, August 6, 2007
Well no smoking today either. Today wasn't nearly as hard as yesterday! I stayed busy all day and after I picked Phoebe up, we took a ride to the grocery, then met Tammy and the boys at McDonald's to eat and let them play. So I think today may have been the easiest day yet. I am hoping the whole week will be this way! No smoking on day 3.
DAY 4 - Tuesday, August 7, 2007
It looks like I'm making it. No serious urges or anything. I'm sticking with the plan of keeping myself busy when I think of having one... and the urge / thought goes away pretty quickly. Today wasn't bad at all. And I've been looking up images and information online, not to mention what people have been sending me... and it just makes me say "what was I thinking all these years"? The thing is that smokers know that smoking is bad, but we always refuse to look deep into why it's bad. We don't want to know since we enjoy smoking. That's how I was anyway. So yeah, I'm glad that I finally decided to take this serious.
(I'm also looking things up online that will help me get through this, like the images below for example... so for you smoke haters out there, feel free to post / send things, no worries on hurting my feelings and so forth)
Body Heals As Soon As You Kick Butts
A friend of mine sent this to me today and it was an eye opener! (Thanks Shelley!) I just bought cigarettes and smoked them, I never knew what was in them. This is just part of the article, to view the whole article, go here: http://www.wdsu.com/mylife/10786234/detail.html
What Causes The Damage?
U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona is trying to drive home the message that kicking the habit can mean significant positive changes.
"We've known for decades that smoking is bad for your health, but this report shows that it's even worse than we knew," Carmona said in a 2004 report. "The toxins from cigarette smoke go everywhere the blood flows. I'm hoping this new information will help motivate people to quit smoking and convince young people not to start in the first place."
Of the 4,700 chemical compounds in cigarette smoke, 60 are considered carcinogenic. Eleven of these are seriously toxic. One is acetone, a flammable, colorless liquid used as a solvent in products such as nail polish remover.
Other elements include ammonia -- which is said to add flavor but also helps the body absorb nicotine -- arsenic, benzene, benzoapryrene, butane, cadmium, formaldehyde, lead, propylene glycol and turpentine.
The surgeon general's report estimated that 440,000 American die from smoking-related illnesses each year. Men, on average, shorten their lifespan by 13.2 years and females by 14.5 years. But, again, some of the damage can be reversed.
Read more: http://www.lifewhile.com/health/10786234/detail.html#ixzz1NqgmC9T7
Current mood:okay
MY MISSION TO QUIT SMOKING
(after 18 years of living with the habit)
DAY 1 - Saturday, August 4, 2007
I have not smoked today and it was kind of rough. I went to my sister's house for dinner and of course after eating, I usually need a cigarette. But I told myself it wasn't worth it. My sister and her hubby were very considerate and walked away from me (where I couldn't see them) to smoke, therefore, I couldn't smell it and didn't crave it as much, but it was still a little rough. But I did it. No smoking on day 1.
DAY 2 - Sunday, August 5, 2007
I didn't smoke today. I stayed home all day so today was even harder than yesterday. I'm so used to smoking in between doing things. So everytime that I got bored, finished doing something or when Mikey took Phoebe upstairs to the play room, I found myself wanting, craving those damn cigarettes... but I continued to tell myself that I've been trying to quit for 16 years and if I go back now, it'll never happen. I HAVE to do this, for me... for Phoebe and Mikey... and also to set an example for my sisters Tammy and Aggie because I want them to quit so badly. So I made it through, No smoking on day 2.
DAY 3 - Monday, August 6, 2007
Well no smoking today either. Today wasn't nearly as hard as yesterday! I stayed busy all day and after I picked Phoebe up, we took a ride to the grocery, then met Tammy and the boys at McDonald's to eat and let them play. So I think today may have been the easiest day yet. I am hoping the whole week will be this way! No smoking on day 3.
DAY 4 - Tuesday, August 7, 2007
It looks like I'm making it. No serious urges or anything. I'm sticking with the plan of keeping myself busy when I think of having one... and the urge / thought goes away pretty quickly. Today wasn't bad at all. And I've been looking up images and information online, not to mention what people have been sending me... and it just makes me say "what was I thinking all these years"? The thing is that smokers know that smoking is bad, but we always refuse to look deep into why it's bad. We don't want to know since we enjoy smoking. That's how I was anyway. So yeah, I'm glad that I finally decided to take this serious.
(I'm also looking things up online that will help me get through this, like the images below for example... so for you smoke haters out there, feel free to post / send things, no worries on hurting my feelings and so forth)
Body Heals As Soon As You Kick Butts
A friend of mine sent this to me today and it was an eye opener! (Thanks Shelley!) I just bought cigarettes and smoked them, I never knew what was in them. This is just part of the article, to view the whole article, go here: http://www.wdsu.com/mylife/10786234/detail.html
What Causes The Damage?
U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona is trying to drive home the message that kicking the habit can mean significant positive changes.
"We've known for decades that smoking is bad for your health, but this report shows that it's even worse than we knew," Carmona said in a 2004 report. "The toxins from cigarette smoke go everywhere the blood flows. I'm hoping this new information will help motivate people to quit smoking and convince young people not to start in the first place."
Of the 4,700 chemical compounds in cigarette smoke, 60 are considered carcinogenic. Eleven of these are seriously toxic. One is acetone, a flammable, colorless liquid used as a solvent in products such as nail polish remover.
Other elements include ammonia -- which is said to add flavor but also helps the body absorb nicotine -- arsenic, benzene, benzoapryrene, butane, cadmium, formaldehyde, lead, propylene glycol and turpentine.
The surgeon general's report estimated that 440,000 American die from smoking-related illnesses each year. Men, on average, shorten their lifespan by 13.2 years and females by 14.5 years. But, again, some of the damage can be reversed.
Read more: http://www.lifewhile.com/health/10786234/detail.html#ixzz1NqgmC9T7
Monday, April 9, 2007
RIP Uncle Claude
RIP Uncle Claude, You Will Be Missed By Many.
Claude Bernard Riche RICHE Claude Bernard Riche, longtime proprietor and owner of Bradley's Pharmacy in St. Bernard, LA, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2007 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of the late Kay Lynn Connor Riche. Loving father of Stephen G. Riche, Thomas P. Riche and Christopher C. Riche. Son of the late Olivia Roques Riche and Desire Julian ""Bernard'' Riche. Brother of Elwood R. Riche, Calvin P. Riche, Eloise R. Vidal and the late Cedric F. Riche, Roy E. Riche and Lloyd A. Riche. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Mr. Riche completed St. Cecilia Grammar School, was a graduate of Jesuit High School and Loyola School of Pharmacy. He also proudly served his country in Korea as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, M.S.C. He was an accomplished musician, a self-taught pianist and composer, and member of ASCAP. Though there were many obstacles, Mr. Riche reopened the pharmacy following Hurricane Katrina. His love for his family and his community was deeper and far greater than the number of years he was with us. His courage, perseverance and his ability to overcome incredible odds was an inspiration and has led us to believe that each day is a blessing and an opportunity to create lasting memories. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Thursday, April 12th from 10:00 AM 1:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will begin at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery.
Published in The Times-Picayune on 4/11/2007.
Claude Bernard Riche RICHE Claude Bernard Riche, longtime proprietor and owner of Bradley's Pharmacy in St. Bernard, LA, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2007 at the age of 73. He was the beloved husband of the late Kay Lynn Connor Riche. Loving father of Stephen G. Riche, Thomas P. Riche and Christopher C. Riche. Son of the late Olivia Roques Riche and Desire Julian ""Bernard'' Riche. Brother of Elwood R. Riche, Calvin P. Riche, Eloise R. Vidal and the late Cedric F. Riche, Roy E. Riche and Lloyd A. Riche. He is also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Mr. Riche completed St. Cecilia Grammar School, was a graduate of Jesuit High School and Loyola School of Pharmacy. He also proudly served his country in Korea as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, M.S.C. He was an accomplished musician, a self-taught pianist and composer, and member of ASCAP. Though there were many obstacles, Mr. Riche reopened the pharmacy following Hurricane Katrina. His love for his family and his community was deeper and far greater than the number of years he was with us. His courage, perseverance and his ability to overcome incredible odds was an inspiration and has led us to believe that each day is a blessing and an opportunity to create lasting memories. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Thursday, April 12th from 10:00 AM 1:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will begin at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery.
Published in The Times-Picayune on 4/11/2007.
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