Tica in Boston

Last Week and Maybe too Honest

2012-02-03T02:19:00.000-05:00

Last week was one of the most difficult weeks I have had in a LONG time. I miss my Grandmother so much and all the paperwork to close her estate is overwhelming. About twice a day I am getting someone telling me how sorry they are for my loss. It is a tough pill to swallow. But I must say I give thanks to God everyday for my blessings. Especially to those who are supporting me and are helping me along the way.

The best way to describe it is overwhelming, difficult, emotional, and hard. This stuff won't take care of itself and I am the one to do it. For the past year I have done almost all the paperwork regarding my grandmother (not to discount some of my other family members effort). As my family is so spread across the globe it has been a somewhat lonely (but in essence fulfilling- when I step back to look at it with unbiased eyes) journey, while I know they are there I still have to come home at night and face the next day- just keep moving forward and start a new chapter. I am happy that everyone has their lives and what beautiful and blessed lives (Thank you God!!) but this, for now, is mine. In the end- this is my job, so it's just a bad work week.

I want to say that everyday is getting better and that this week has a glint of hope of being more positive than the last, and that is somewhat true. I pray that next week will be better and I am sure it will be. I know things will start to go my way. Thank you God for all my strength and all my blessings- those will be my beacons of light on this tough road head.

I have learned more than I can express this past year. I am grateful for this experience and happy my family entrusted me with it. I needed to vent "out loud" somewhere and hide behind the written word (too bad I can't sign anonymous- haha!). This past year was a major part of my becoming an adult and learning the ropes. For this and so much more I am grateful. Thank you Gram and my family for this experience- no matter how hard.

MERRY CHRISMAS!!

2011-12-25T08:59:00.000-05:00

Around here it is a low key no pressure Christmas. After this year I am grateful for this!

I hope all my family and friends are having a wonderful Christmas!!! Maybe next year I will do Christmas cards! Hope, hope!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS!

Funny and Informative at the Same Time

2011-12-07T01:11:00.000-05:00

This is the funniest video! Also, though, a very creative way to spread the message about saving 4 million dogs (and an equal number of cats) per year from an unfortunate end. Although some might find this offensive, I understand, but it is a great way to get a message out to a good many people-by humor. I think this will be a great reminder to do the right thing for dogs and cats. This video is hard to forget!
Please encourage all to spay and neuter pets!

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T08:41:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

I am so thankful this season for a plethora of things. Too many to list here. I am especially thankful for my family. I am truly blessed. I miss those who are not near but know there are having a wonderful thanksgiving and in spirit we are all sitting around a GIANT table.

Much love and happiness to all!

Birthdays

2011-11-05T23:41:00.000-04:00

Last month Wendell turned 4. He got to spend his birthday running on the beach with his best friend- my father. Then he got ...

A Pupcake

Happy 4th Birthday, my dear Wendell!

This month I turned a year older! I spent it shopping with my aunt like every year.
Since Husband had to work extra hard on my birthday in the next week we will be celebrating my birthday. I wondering what it will be!

I hope that this will be an amazing year!

Adrian & Tara

2011-10-07T01:21:00.000-04:00

Congrats and Best Wishes to Adrian and Tara!!

They have been together a year longer than Husband and I have. It is really wonderful that they are getting married. 10 (or so) years together and they are getting married. Of course the most common question they got was "When are you getting married?" but never did they do it just because of pressure. It is very admirable, they are getting married because they are ready and want to.

We are happy and honored to celebrate with them!

May you have a happy and long life together!

Anne

2011-09-24T19:10:00.000-04:00

Today we memorialized Anne Marie Parker. I will miss her terribly, while I know she is in a better place I feel for her family. She is another family friend I have known my entire life. I grew up with her kids. She was one of the most intelligent caring people I had the pleasure to know. Heck of a Scrabble player!
Her service was perfectly done, exactly what she would have wanted. My mom spoke and did a brilliant job. At the gathering after, it didn't seem as though it was a memorial service simply as though Anne were right there with us. Like we were all just gathered, any other day. We had some great conversation, great food, and made a new group of friends. It was beautiful (all things considering).

We will miss you Anne, you were one of the most beautiful people we all knew, you were a true women of God and we are sorry he chose to take you but we are happy you are in his light.

Caring Gestures

2011-09-21T23:23:00.001-04:00

Yesterday I had a really bad day, it was just not a productive day. When I got home Husband was already home relaxing on the couch and I went upstairs to change.
I walk in shoulders slumped and just feeling out of sorts and this is what I see sitting on my side of the bed:

It was amazing and the sweetest thing.

Thank you Husband!

Larry

2011-09-19T17:02:00.001-04:00

I had to miss the remembrance service for a dear family friend yesterday due to a previous commitment. I will miss him, though he was sick for years and years so I know he is in a better place. He was a huge part of my childhood. He rented an apartment from my parents and every night no matter how tired he was he would make time for me. He would play blockhead with me and play records of every genre. He worked for WGBH, and used to do the telethon to raise money for the station. I used to watch the TV looking for a glimpse of him and he always told me he knew everyone from Seaseme Street. To this day, I don't know if that was true. I never will know and I am ok with that. Fond memories from childhood. Vanilla ice cream, maple syrup, Sega and Red Wine. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Larry!!

I will miss you Larry.

You will always be my Peter Pan.

September 11th

2011-09-11T10:45:00.000-04:00

Never Forget. Adapt and overcome.
My prayers are with the families who lost people in the tragedy of September 11th.
Thank you to all those who sacrificed for us.

NYC

2011-08-22T10:35:00.000-04:00

Thank you Husband for having the job you do! We are currently in NYC for a few days as Husband does business. Luckily, I get to tag along and go shopping and see friends. It will be nice to just hang out in a city I really like. It is fun and a change of pace.
Happy end of summer! SO sad!

I Have Got to Blog!

2011-08-15T22:07:00.000-04:00

So after an exciting vacation we come home, clean the house and see the family that has been hanging around. Meanwhile Gilymama has been on the road having adventures. Yup we will just sit here drooling at her ever exciting life. SO JEALOUS!!!!
I am reading her blog and showing the pictures to Husband when he says: "That's it, you have to blog!"
As I look at my weak and pathetic blog- I am? But, just not at that capacity! Ill keep working on it but I doubt I will ever get to that level.

Be Back in 5

2011-08-06T00:01:00.000-04:00

Gone to the Lake!

Coupons

2011-07-31T16:35:00.000-04:00

Today, I saved $30 on my grocery bill using coupons. My personal best! That is not including my shoppers rewards card savings, It is really the excitment of my life! Yes, I lead a boring life. Although I am proud of myself.

That's my news. I will have more to write soon, I hope.

4th of July

2011-07-04T09:18:00.003-04:00

So, I am not good with fireworks and I have never done anything major to celebrate the 4th of July. So this year Husband came up with a great plan, we are going to Canobie Lake Park. It is an amusement park. Here is the thing, they do put on a fireworks show, I don't ride rides and I can't eat any amusement park food. Other than that, we are good. So I roped my best friend to come with us so that Husband could have a buddy to go on the rides with. If this does not earn me wife points, I don't know!! So here is to another fourth of July! I am grateful for the day off. Oh and that the groomer is open so that dear Wendell can get pretty!

Happy Fourth of July!

Crazy

2011-06-27T02:28:00.002-04:00

You know you are either too busy or insane when you are at the gym working out at 1 AM. There are just not enough hours in a day anymore!!!

Happy Anniversary

2011-06-16T15:22:00.005-04:00

Today, four years ago, I became the luckiest girl in the world!!!

Thank you Husband for marrying the crazy girl that you fell in love with (somehow) 9 years ago. Thank you for all you do, putting up with me, making me happy, driving me insane, making me a better person, growing up with me, sticking through it all, and not changing from the original old model (much). Most of all, thanks for loving me for me and never asking me to change or when I do, loving that too.

Stanley Cup

2011-06-15T23:18:00.007-04:00

This house is buzzing tonight!!!BRUINS WON THE STANLEY CUP!!! So happy!!! It was nail biting but we did it!!!

Dangerous Drink

2011-06-10T20:33:00.006-04:00

There are not many people who read this but I wanted to share this drink with those who do so that maybe it could be passed on that way. I just made a batch and it is SOOOO good. Dangerous though since it tastes so good, that you forget that it has 16 shots of alcohol in it! It is the perfect summer, girly drink.

Watermelon Gin Punch

4 cups Watermelon Juice

1/2 Lemon Juice

1/2 Sugar

2 cups gin

Mint for garnish

In a small saucepan on medium heat put a 1/2 water and the sugar. Heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.

In a pitcher, with a wooden spoon, crush some of the mint against the side of the pitcher.

Then put watermelon juice, sugar mixture, lemon juice and gin in the pitcher as well, stir well.

Serve in glass with a good amount of ice and garnish with mint.

Enjoy!

Lightening Storm

2011-06-02T12:17:00.003-04:00

We had tornadoes in Massachusetts yesterday. We have NEVER had tornadoes here! It was insane. I have friends where they really hit (thank god it was no where near our part of the state) and everyone is ok but there has been damage.

Here is what we were seeing last night. It is not the greatest video but it was dangerous out there! It was the best I could do! It doesn't totally show it but it's an idea.

One More Day

2011-05-23T10:44:00.002-04:00

ONE MORE DAY!!!

THANK GOD!!!!

WE MADE IT!!!!!

Wendell and I for the past 9 days have been alone. Husband has been in Spain with his Master Program. It has been the longest we have been apart since we were married (next month) 4 years ago. It has been really challenging but not as bad as I thought. The only really difficult thing- was Wendell. He is Husband's dog so he is really depressed and been very difficult. I also cannot meet all of his needs- walking him is just too hard for me. We now know what needs to happen the next time Husband leaves- and it's bitter sweet that there will be a next time. There have been moments I have enjoyed being alone but I miss him. I can't wait for tomorrow- I somehow didn't think it would come!!!! Now I am scrambling to get everything done that I was suppose to! OOpppsss!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

2011-05-08T21:03:00.003-04:00

Happy Mother's Day to all of those wonderful Moms out there! Including my own who cooked me a wonderful lunch. Probably should have been the other way around but I got her a present she loved!! Does that count? Well I hope all the mothers out there had a wonderful day!

I love you Mom!!!

2011-05-04T11:40:00.003-04:00

I feel as though it was wonderful to have this blog before. I loved writing on it and sharing but now I don't write on it much and rarely get any comments. Life is busy, and I honestly don't know who really reads this anyway. It seems as though my reason for doing it originally are not there as much anymore and I am not deriving as much pleasure from it. I am unsure. Time will tell.

All for now.

AMAZING!!!!

2011-04-27T16:45:00.003-04:00

These did not exist when I was young!!! I can't wait till the summer when there will be some children around to give these too. Oh and angry parents! Muahaha!!

2011-04-24T11:21:00.002-04:00

HAPPY EASTER!! Thinking of my family today and wishing all of us could be together!

XOXO

God Bless and Thank You

2011-04-19T13:05:00.002-04:00

I just want to send a prayer out to all the families who have lost soldiers and

prayers that the ones there will come home safe.

Thank you for your sacrifice.

2011-04-09T01:38:00.003-04:00

Tonight we had launch party for my Husband. It was amazing! We had so much fun and I am beaming with pride!!! He is amazing! He started his career this week, and has been just soaring! I cannot believe that this wonderful man choose me. I am the luckiest girl alive!

Thanks to all who celebrated with us and to all those who are supporting him (and me)!

Oh and to top it off, the Red Sox won!!!!

On My Mind

2011-03-28T23:31:00.002-04:00

Today this phrase has been playing over and over in my head, and I can't get it out:

" God Doesn't Make Mistakes. "

Grandma's House

2011-03-03T21:03:00.005-05:00

Sometimes it's really awesome that my parents own the house they do. They may or may not agree. This week one of my aunts is here helping my Mom clean out my grandmother's house of all of the many years of stuff in there. They bring alot of it back here to sort so I have found some awesome stuff. For example the other night we all sat down and had a slide show! It was really awesome! Pictures I had never seen! Also, photo albums and airlooms. It has been really fun and I am so grateful that my parents house is the central hub for all these wonderful things.

Alright, now back to more paperwork!

Struggle

2011-02-17T14:00:00.006-05:00

I love my family, more than anything, but ever since October 2010, it has been more than stressful! My grandmother lost her partener and is now in a assisted living facility. It is the most amazing place! We have visited as much as we can, which is never enough. Everytime I leave there is a knot in my stomach. I hate leaving her. Although the right decision, in reality, and the best for her, I still have trouble with it, sometimes.
There are a million questions and situations that need to be resolved in the family. I have been involved since I am around this area- for better or for worse. But, in fact, I want to help (so I am) but it has been so hard. It is so overwhelming- at times. It is tough with a huge family that each person has an opinion and a strong personality to boot. Feelings are of course are getting stepped on and relationships are getting turbulent. Sometimes I wish (as I am guilty of it myself) that people could be more willing to look at it from another point of view. Just step back, take a breath and maybe switch gears and look at it from another angle.
I can't wait for all of this to be over and while I am more than happy to help my family, it has also been wearing on me. I want my family back to the way they were, maybe not perfect, still with their flaws, but getting along with no conflict.
I need a vacation! I swear summer cannot come soon enough!

Watch This!

2011-02-03T16:29:00.004-05:00

This video MIL posted on Facebook and I LOVE it!! It is so important! Please watch this video!
This one although similar has a bit more. But, I understand some of it is obnoxious!

Today

2011-01-30T18:50:00.003-05:00

For the first time in a couple weeks I had a "do nothing" day. So, I cleaned my entire house, helped and friend with a personal crisis, went to the atm, returned a movie, made dinner, gave Wendell a bath, and wrote on my blog. That was all. I am very happy to have a day off!

Husband is chugging along with work and school- so I see him very little but we make the most of our time. Poor Wendell has learned how to stay alone. He has been spoiled having us around (or me) ALL the time. He has defiantly come a very long way from when we first got him. He even hoped right into the bath tub today. He then proceeded to looked very uncomfortable and unappreciative about what happened next. After a few treats he is all better! So easy!!

I have neglected to write for a while I know but I am just slammed with a million things to do!
I hope all who read this are doing well and are not as busy. Or if busy happy busy!
More soon!

Happy

2011-01-09T15:54:00.002-05:00

My life has consisted of hanging out with friends, planning the future and trying to downsize my house. It has been needless to say, a bit stressful but happy. I am getting it all together and taking names! This year is going to dedicated to organization and happiness. NOT a new years resolution !! That's doom!! Sets me up for failure! Wish me luck!!

Happy Holidays

2010-12-24T13:58:00.016-05:00

Happy Holidays! Seasons Greetings!

Love,

Our Family

Best Portrait

2010-12-23T15:00:00.006-05:00

One of my little cousins drew this portrait of Wendell, I think it's the best one so far! It really captures the essence of him. I love it!

Welcome Home!!!

2010-12-15T17:02:00.002-05:00

Last week we got wonderful news! Our friend is back from Afghanistan! Thank the lord, I prayed for his safe return and it came. I can breath again! We saw him yesterday and it was so nice to see him, he was more himself than when he was on leave. It was also nice because I knew I would and could see him again whenever I want!!! Happy, happy news!

Out of Touch

2010-12-14T19:51:00.004-05:00

I have gotten many e-mails and phone calls this past week. I have not responded to many of them. It is not for lack of love or caring I am just VERY busy right now. I wanted to put it out there and I might even write something on FACEBOOK.
To those who have been neglected, I am truly sorry. I will try for next week.

I also hope to write more on my blog, everytime I go on, I realize out "out of date" it is.

Thanks

God Has Reasons

2010-11-29T12:30:00.010-05:00

Yesterday God reminded me again how short and precious life really is. I have hugged and kissed my Husband and dog so many times. Yesterday we had dinner with my parents and while we were there got a phone call from one of my aunts. She and my cousin were heading to the hospital to visit one of my aunts nephews. He suffered from a brain hemorrhage and died yesterday morning. We are thinking of his family and praying for them. Then my best friend's employee died in a drunk driving car accident as well as one of the students of my Husband's graduate program. All of these people under 40 years old. I know that God has a plan and a reason for everything but when this amount of tragedy strikes, one can wonder. It is a reminder to us all live every moment and tell those you love all the things you have always wanted to.

We are not worrying my grandmother with this or telling her simply because we need to keep her focused. All of the family that can are going over this weekend and packing her up to move. After 4 generations of our family having memories in that house, we are going to sell it. She will be moving to assisted living near one of my uncles. It is the best plan and after a few hiccups this week already it has become more than clear that she can no longer live in her house. It has still not hit me yet- although it has everyone else- that we will no longer have that house in our family. Come Saturday, I know I will be a mess. The one positive from all of this is how much the family has come together. I am almost afraid of it going back to the way it was. We have all become so detached, and into our own lives which has made us forget how close we once were. With all of these deaths occurring and the realization how short a time we really have, shouldn't we be making the effort- all of us- to get closer?

So many emotions swirling around and I doubt that any will settle for a while, but I am hopeful.
My prayers will be with my family and those who have lost important members of their families.

God Bless You All!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2010-11-25T09:37:00.002-05:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!

I hope all of your Thanksgivings are as blessed and happy as ours!

Our first time hosting a holiday and we are psyched and I am sure all is going to go well! We are so excited to have a small intimate Thanksgiving (although will miss my father who is away on business) with my aunts and Mom.

We are truly blessed to have a family (on all corners of the earth) who we will be thinking of this wonderful holiday! Love and prayers are being sent to all of you!

Bon Appetite, now we can eat!!!

Tuckered Out!

2010-11-21T22:04:00.003-05:00

So, Wendell has been a bit under the weather, 3 vet visits and some money later (gulp!) he is doing much much better. Phew! He has been very lethargic and seeming to have some hip pain as well as not being able to hold food in his stomach (yes, the disgusting way!). This means since Husband is ridiculously busy with school, sleeping and when he has time eating, it falls to me to stay up all nights with Wendell. Finally last night I got more than no or 2 hours of sleep. Thank you veterinarian for prescribing something that worked. Wendell is now on a rice and cheese diet, which he is not complaining about.
The greatest thing happened today though. We went to my grandmothers house today, a group of my cousins (first and second). Wendell got a nice taste of what it would be like with kids in the house. He was the center of attention for three of my second cousins all under the age of 9. He is now sitting in his chair fast asleep and snoring. He also slept all car ride home. He is exhausted and so over stimulated. We have not told him he must do it all again tomorrow. I have not seen Wendell this tired in a long time- I am very excited!
Now, I am going to call it an early night!

Birthday Weekend

2010-11-14T01:01:00.000-05:00

My Husband is the best Husband ever! He spoils me rotten! This birthday was the best birthday ever! My Husband took me to New York City the weekend after my birthday. I cannot thank him enough! Had a blast!

He took me to this play and an incredible dinner before! It was amazing and very funny! Starring: Sean Hayes, Kristen Chenoweth, and Molly Shannon!

We also spent a good amount of Times Square, which I never can get enough of. A highlight for me was the three floor M&M World! I LOVED it!!! Literally being a kid in a candy store. We also decided to explore that really late at night- which made me feel young, being out on the town late at night. I realize I am not that old but sometimes it feels that way and this trip just made me feel... well, like the best birthday ever! No dread, just excitement and happiness!

Thank you, thank you, thank you to my wonderful and amazing Husband, I love you! Can't wait to go back with you!

Halloween

2010-11-09T21:37:00.007-05:00

So I am a little late for these pictures but all the same. Wendell had the best costume, a pumpkin!

Wendell loves his clothes and costumes! I could not love my dog more! He is the best!
Enjoy!!!

Stress

2010-10-17T23:39:00.004-04:00

I am having a bad week this week. I am sick, Wendell is sick, we are dealing with a family emergency and people have been very blunt which can easily lead to hurt feelings. There is a high level of stress and anxiety floating around these parts. All in all things are grim and I can't wait for these times to be behind us.

Hope all is well or much better with everyone out there!

Happy Birthday!!

2010-10-09T14:33:00.008-04:00

Happy 3rd Birthday Wendell!!!

You have made our world go round!

We love you!!!!

R.I.P Bing

2010-10-06T00:25:00.006-04:00

It's with a heavy heart I announce that yesterday our beloved bunny of seven years passed away. I am heartbroken but knew that this would be coming soon, but still was unprepared. Bing was there for everything, the highs and the lows and for most of my relationship with my Husband. He was a gift to me from my Husband to keep me company for all the times we were apart. I am going to miss him dearly but know he is probably up in bunny heaven eating dandelion greens, romping around with other bunnies and happy. There is a hole in our little family without him.

We will miss you Bing, we love you!!

Home

2010-10-01T01:56:00.004-04:00

So our friend who is over in Afghanistan got a leave for 15 days. He arrived on Tuesday and Husband and I drove him the hours home to surprise his Mom. We stopped on the way and forced him to buy flowers, Husband saying it's something I would do. I am rubbing off on him, HUGE smile!! All of his family and friends have been happy and relieved to see him. We are only in for 2 more months of the torture of waiting for him to come back. Changed, a little different, now an adult but still our super loved Mark.

Leave the House to Me

2010-09-09T23:15:00.005-04:00

So it turns out I can cook. Oh and keep house (Despite the toe incident)! This week has been the first week of our new schedule. Husband has started school and so the house is totally up to me! I am kinda excited! He requires that he cook- except when we are having guests- convenient. He is really good at it though so I am happy. My job is to take care of everything else- ok sounds good. Now though, he has no time to cook since he has night classes so... in I come! I am not bad at this! Untapped potential I say! First week down- no major issues. Let's see how the rest of the year goes!
Also, I have gotten so much done this week- organizing and cleaning. I cleaned out all my purses and the things I found! I didn't know I was missing some of that stuff. I am going to go through more stuff to see what I am missing or what I don't need. Might make future moving easier. Ha ha!
I am kind of proud of myself this week, if I do say so myself. Let's see what future weeks will bring!

I Think it Might Be a Sign

2010-09-06T09:52:00.008-04:00

I do a full clean every so often. This summer has been so hectic so I have only gotten a chance to do it twice. Once in July and now in September. I hope to get it done more often since things have calmed. Both times I broke my left big toe nail. This time worse than last time!
I wonder what this is a sign of? I can think of a couple- none that are logical. All I know for sure, is that is sucks. Though, it is getting into close toed shoe season so at least that is the bright side. Each time it happened it was stupid and I keep replaying it in my head! If I had just... dang it!!! Then I get all frustrated all over again! What a klutz I am!!!

To All of You Out There:

BE CAREFUL CLEANING!!! IT'S
DANGEROUS!!!

Hannah Montana No Longer!

2010-08-16T23:15:00.008-04:00

As I watched this video my Husband commented "Someone Turned 18!" He was right! That is exactly what this video indicates. We watched it happen with Britney Spears- you can see similarities to the two videos. Does anyone feel good about this being the standards for Pop icons? What happened? I loved Miley Cyrus- now she is tainted! I am so sad about this! I seriously wonder why they do this? What is wrong with a wholesome image? Ms. Cyrus was listed in Forbes magazine as one of the riches young actresses- so is it really about the money? She used to where a ring (like all the Jonas Brothers do) that symbolized abstinence- that's long gone! Now 18 she is showing the world that she is by getting 2 tattoos and a pierced nose- fine good- stop at that!! Why make that video with that song?? Ugh!!! Do the people producing these videos and images feel bad about corrupting a wonderful image? I don't mean to be a prude, I am just sad that another pop star whom I thought was just the salt of the earth has fallen. I completely get that whole needing to rebel and show independence- but can't you do that and still wear the abstinence ring, read your bible every morning, be Hannah Montana, rake in the big bucks, and not do this to your image!!

So sad, moment of silence for the loss!

News!

2010-08-12T21:40:00.004-04:00

Hello ALL!!! I am on vacation now but I did get some very exciting news today! After a long wait, our family welcomes Baby Girl Corinne aka Cory ! Hurray! We are so happy! Everything went really well and all the family is happy and healthy!

Congratulations to my cousins for their new edition! We are all so happy for you!

Nails

2010-08-03T19:26:00.000-04:00

I have been told so many times how addictive getting ones nails done is. I can attest to this! I am super addicted. My friend and I go every 2 weeks, like clockwork. This week is when I am getting them done again. So happy!! I wonder what I will get this time- oh the possibilities!!! Here are a couple of examples of what I am talking about:

Congrats!

2010-07-22T19:32:00.010-04:00

Congratulations to my Cousins !!! Welcome Issac and Keira!!!! XOXO!!!

They are just too cute for words!!!!

We can't wait to meet you, welcome to the best family EVER!!!

Clean

2010-07-05T09:25:00.002-04:00

NO time for blogging. Cleaning EVERY part of my house in HOT weather!!!!

Idyllic

2010-06-27T17:57:00.002-04:00

Hung out with a friend today at her beautiful property. What a day! Super idyllic place with a pool and a good amount of land. I am so lucky in life sometimes. It was just the best day! Husband and I are so relaxed and happy. The past few days have been tough, but today was well needed. I feel so blessed and so glad I have friends like I do. Thank you so much to the person that made that possible, thank you for opening up your home and heart. I can't thank you enough, you do not know how much it meant.
I hope for more days like today!

P.S Wendell is tuckered out and well exercised- YAY!!!

Guilt

2010-06-24T21:14:00.001-04:00

GUILT. A strong and powerful feeling. It really sticks with you. Guilt is one of the hardest emotions.

Warning

2010-06-09T11:42:00.006-04:00

I have had an interesting week, filled with one question.

How do you tell/warn someone they are going/doing something stupid and it effects more than just them?

Although I am considered an adult and sometimes I feel like one in my house (that I own), a car- (that I own), a dog (that owns us), a WONDERFUL husband (if I got married- then I must be a grown-up!), and parents I could not live without(maybe that's the part that is not so grown-up). If all this evidence points to being an adult then why is it I still don't know how to deal with certain situations? How long can I turn to other adults to figure it out? How do they know? There must be some peramiter of stumbling and falling or failing even but maybe I am just too scared to do that so I say nothing or get others to say what I want to. It's cowardly really.

As each birthday passses and another year I have gained more independence and finding my path which then means planning my future, I feel more and more like I should know more. Maybe not but, one day I might just figure this life out! Until then, I will go back to the basics, when I was a little kid. I will do as my mama told me: "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all!"- it's worked so far!

German Restaurant

2010-05-31T12:41:00.003-04:00

I am not sure if you can read it. This is picture my mom took on her most recent travels. I always enjoy when she takes a moment to take pictures like this. I am amused, so I thought I might share!

Many Faces of Wendell

2010-05-19T11:22:00.005-04:00

* He has many more but....

The 2 Things That Make Me Happiest!

2010-05-12T19:57:00.005-04:00

Prayers Needed....

2010-05-06T10:59:00.005-04:00

I am sorry that I have not blogged in a while. We have been dealing with some major life changes. All I can say is, for the past 2 weeks, I have lost faith in humanity, and an organization I used to believe in. I pray that I don't become jaded and that we can come out of this hard time unscathed. Please pray for us in our time of need. We need all the luck we can get!

Thank You!

My Family Has Talent

2010-04-28T08:34:00.001-04:00

So I am fortunate enough to have a creative family. This blog is to boast about them. This morning I am tooling around on my computer, getting email from family and looking at family websites or blogs and I became VERY proud and decided to do a little homage.

Himalayan Tapestry- was started/run by my aunt. She lives in India and got involved with a group of women who make a plethora of products. I want these- they would go with my dinning room. There are also a few purses I want on there too, I love the one I have! It's really great stuff (most, if not all, hand made) and sent from India- so the cloth and products tend to be really different than those in the states. Possibly a bit pricey but not entirely for what is offered and the profits go to wonderful people who put so much time and energy in to everything you will see.

I read Girlymama blog and often use her funny (although not always to her) stories of being a parent when talking to other people. I am sure when Husband and I have children she will also have a few laughs. I will have Husband read it, if it is particularly juicy (meaning fully displaying what it is like to have 3 young children who are acting up) and we often come out saying the same thing. "Poor Girlymama, I don't know how she does it, she is superwomen!" My favorite posts are the ones where the kids say something funny. One of my favorite examples is:

"I can't eat this, it's too big. Can you cut it up into smaller pieces?"

"Grace, it's RICE!"

* Grace has so many things like that- like telling her mom it's rude to show people your underwear or it's rude to hit old ladies with your car. Or when Ellie wanted to get her ears pierced so she could wear pretty earrings- but then her mom told her how they pierced ears. I am sure when Colin gets bigger he will as well say some funny things but for now go over and see what funny things he does.

If you do in fact go over and visit her, which I recommend, you will also notice she has a few websites. One of which delves deeper into being a Mom and actually helping Moms with ideas of all the equipment that comes with kids. Another example: ElizaGrace (her stuff is amazing, although she is modest about it) and for all of you who want to start a blog- here some help!

My mom is working on getting a certificate in botanical painting. Her stuff is incredible and I am so happy she is doing it and getting back into drawing and painting. She always had the talent (evidence hangs on her walls in her house) but never really focused on it, now she is and I am thrilled!

Here is an example of a painting she did that sits in my living room.

There are other forms of art that my family does like redoing houses, building houses, redoing roofs. Many many other talents lie in my family but I will have to write about them in another blog!

Chloe

2010-04-22T14:06:00.005-04:00

WELCOME TO OUR FAMILY, CHLOE!!!

Congratulations to my cousins for their new addition! We could not be happier for you! Chloe, you're gonna love being in this family!! I hope we get to meet you soon!!

Shower Doors

2010-04-20T11:50:00.001-04:00

If there is one thing I would change about our house it is the bathrooms. OOH do they drive my crazy! My blood pressure goes up thinking about them, let alone using them! Since we moved in I have wanted the upstairs shower doors to be removed, burning, and destroyed beyond repair! Maybe that would make it more bearable. I hate them, they were always dirty, no matter how hard I scrubbed, no matter now many times I cleaned them, nothing worked. Also it seemed, that every time someone took a shower they would bang the doors with elbows- the shower is rather narrow. THEN, every time we took a shower, it would leak onto the floor and end up in our kitchen all over our stove top. It was wonderful, really. I had a theory that it was because of the doors, not ONLY because I loathed them so much, but also because there was evidence. All the water indeed was spilling out on to the tile floor, into my kitchen because the water was gathering up in the tracks of the doors, then spilling over. Hard to explain but needless to say, the doors are gone!!!! Also something that went out when the garage was cleaned out!

Before / After

Garage, Garbage!

2010-04-11T10:46:00.004-04:00

We are so excited! It's small yes but we are relived and happy! Husband and I finally saved up enough money to clean out our garage!!! It was not a pretty site and getting REALLY gross. Not to say it was not disgusting in the first place. We have our garage back!! We can use it for something, anything, other than a dumpster! Hallelujah!! We used 1-800-Got-Junk and they were amazing!! The guys were very respectful, fun, and defiantly hard working! We got the idea to use them from watching the show Hoarders. We saw their work on the show and were very impressed, so we called them and that very day they came a cleaning out the garage. I called and 3 hours later our garage was cleaned up and usable! Incredible! It would have taken us forever to get everything out of that garage, but it took them a little less than an hour. They did all the work and they hauled it all off. We paid a bit more, not much more not to lift a finger! Ah yes, it's good to be spoiled once in a while! Thank god, we have all these services! Well that's our very happy news! We are excited and very happy! What a load off! Ha ha ha!

Easter Bunny

2010-04-05T01:03:00.003-04:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY EASTER BUNNY, CHANDLER!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Deployment

2010-03-27T09:39:00.005-04:00

In a little while we are leaving to head to New Hampshire. We are going up for a night so that we can say goodbye to our friend. He just came home from basic and now he is off for more training and then to Afghanistan.

For all of those Baby Boomers who said this does not effect us like Vietnam effected them, I must say I disagree. It feels really similar, since for us at least, we know many soldiers and not all of them have come back. My generation has not come together and fought in the same manner at all but that doesn't mean we don't feel it. Things are very different then they were in the 60's and my generation and the Boomers can go in on and on about this topic. I know it's not like the Vietnam War but what I do know is that it hurts. I was so happy he was home and 2 weeks later, I am saying goodbye again. This will be very tough.

Thank you to all the troops and all her families. Thanks to all the soldiers.

The newest edition to our living room

2010-03-24T12:37:00.004-04:00

A little before the break I found a papasan chair on craigslist.com. I have always wanted one!! Finally I got it! It's not the most ideal chair but I love it! It's hard to get in and out of but still I am in love. As I sit in it posting!

Spring Break!

2010-03-16T13:30:00.001-04:00

Sorry readers, I am on spring break, I'll be back in a week!!!

* Or if something very interesting happens :)

Titanic

2010-03-10T11:06:00.000-05:00

Husband and I were talking, as we sometimes do. We got on the topic of movies that make me cry. He was shocked to know that I did not cry in TITANIC. His face was priceless, since I am so emotional and TITANIC was one of those movies that would get me. It does now. I then to said to him:

"It wasn't until I met you, and you taught me, that it's ok to cry"

So, thanks Husband for helping me to find who I am today, and for loving me all the same.

SuperDog!!!!

2010-03-04T12:03:00.009-05:00

Wendell is a hero!!! There is a leash law where we live but I guess there are always those few people who don't think it applies to them. As Husband was walking Sr. Wendell a couple let their dog out on to their porch. Mind you they had no fencing around the house and no leash. Husband seeing that, and knowing Wendell has trouble with other dogs, decides to cut diagonally across the street. He just turned around to see the dog coming at full speed towards them, teeth bared. Before Husband could react, Wendell had the other dog by the back of the neck. Luckily, the owners were just trying to get the dog in and were not mad a Wendell. Since our dog can be a bit aggressive with other dogs, we have had just a little trouble and some real idiots yell at us for NO reason, so Husband and I get both scared and defensive.

This is a dog we want on our side!!! We are now sure that if anything bad were to happen Wendell could protect us, it is a good feeling.

Another Chore

2010-03-02T23:18:00.004-05:00

Look at what Wendell gave me!

All in one brushing! Looks like I will be brushing him out more often so it doesn't end up on my floor!

XoXo,
~Christine~

Lake

2010-02-28T22:21:00.013-05:00

I have been dreaming about this! I can't wait until the summer and we are at The Lake!

XoXo
~Christine~

Harry Potter

2010-02-20T22:27:00.004-05:00

Husband, our friend and I went to the Harry Potter Exhibit at the Museum of Science . It was very interesting but it was SOOOOOOO crowded that it kind of ruined it. It was a showcase of a ton of the props and it was really neat to see up close all the interact things about the costumes. All the little details of the props and figures. It just bothered us all how rude, inconsiderate and just plain dumb the droves of people were. I am glad we all went. My friend and I are huge fans of Harry Potter and Husband enjoys it. It was too bad there were no photos or video allowed otherwise I would love to post them!
My feet are killing me, a TON of walking today! Off to an early bedtime!!

XOXO,

~Christine~

Tug O' War

2010-02-17T13:54:00.005-05:00

Wendell as we know is an amazingly amusing dog, who makes my world go round, well until we have children. Well at least I hope that when we have kids I like them more, haha!

We went to see MIL this past weekend with a grumpy Wendell in tow. He has been in some sort of mood and putting him in the car for 3 hours was not the ticket. Nor was he a dream on the way back. He has an ear infection but in the almost year we have had him, he has had it on and off. We are just riding this mood out.

We also figured out on this trip, that Wendell does not like to turn around on walks. He doesn't mind going in a loop and ending up where he started, but he does not like walking a distance then being forced to turn around.

We went on a family walk and due to the fact that there were other dogs on a practicular street that would then make out walk a loop we had to turn around on a certain point on Main St. Wendell gives Husband a look and then grabs a piece of his leash and pulls on it the other way, essentially playing tug of war with Husband. I was standing there laughing (which didn't help) as Husband is trying not to and at the same time trying to coax Wendell to come.

I love my dog!!!!

XOXO,

~Christine~

Valentines Day

2010-02-12T09:40:00.004-05:00

On Wednesday, so many things were closed down and everyone was so worried for this storm that was going to hit us. It was a dusting really. ALL that hype and nothing! Husband and I got a lot done that day and we also went to see my grandmother. So I got a ton done!
We are heading to New Hampshire this weekend. We wanted to recreate our first date which occurred on Valentine's Day. Dinner and a movie. Cheesy, I know but it was a fun idea since we would be going up to visit MIL anyway. Where MIL lives is a stereotypical little town. Things close early, independent little stores, the movie theater only shows 2 movies at a time and only 2 showtimes (sometimes only one).... that kind of place. It is really beautiful and nice to get away (and I mean REALLY away) from the city. It will be nice for a few days. I am looking forward to it.

I hope all of you have a very Happy Valentines Day!!!!

XOXO,

~Christine~

Words the Brits Can Use and We Can't

2010-02-06T19:10:00.010-05:00

Husband and I were talking about how the British can use certain words or certain slang that just doesn't sound right coming out of an Americans mouth. This was spawned by watching some British TV and movies these past few days.

* Please note most of these do not mean what they do here.

Bloke

Mate

Taking a Piss

A Medical

Missed a Trick

Bloody /Bleeding

Bloody Hell

F*Hell

Have a Go

Bollocks

Tellie

Bugger

Cheeky

Chave

Trainers

Jumper

Dodgy

Gander

Gobsmacked

Jolly Good

Cheerio

Prat

Cooker

Wee

Slag

Smashing

Whinge

Yonks

Wanker

Baby Grow

Bin

Flat

And I am sure many many more!!!! Hey it was just fun!!!

Marriage

2010-02-01T13:46:00.006-05:00

So there was a show on a few days ago about Marriage. It really sparked something in me and made this post hard to write, hence why it has taken me days to finish. Most of my friends have divorced parents. In my high school classes (I had to two since I transferred schools), most of my classmates had divorced parents. In one of my classes it was me and another boy out of 24 students who still had married (to the original partners) parents. So they had, and probably have, a different view of relationships and marriage. I always had a fairytale view of marriage, this unrealistic view. I held it up, and put it on a pedestal. I still feel that way and I have been married for 2 1/2 years. Not to say that everything has been perfect or ideal every moment, but we get through it.

My vision of marriage is very much to blame on my family. We are currently 34 members and there are 3 on the way and not all of us have had children. Needless to say as with every family we are growing. Not one divorce and no children before marriage. What are the odds? I realize that we are a unique family. Therefore I still hold on to fairytale and I think I am OK with that even if the rest of the world is proving me wrong.

I just feel so blessed and I never want my view of marriage to change. I hope, when Husband and I have kids, they will see it the same way because hey let's not ruin a perfect record. Just kidding!!!

Happy B-Day Mom!!!

2010-01-31T00:50:00.003-05:00

Happy Birthday Mom!

Your're the best!!!! Hope it was a great one and I hope you liked your angel food cake I made!! :)

Love you!!!!

Groomer

2010-01-27T18:39:00.002-05:00

I just dropped Wendell off at the groomers! Oh boy do I feel guilty! At least he won't hate us for giving him a bath but still. I miss him! So weird! I feel super pathetic, shouldn't it be a relief to have a few hours to ourselves. All I am doing is sitting here writing about it. Wow do I feel very loser like. Ah well he will be back here soon, nice and clean. Then I can cuddle him again! Yay!

Better

2010-01-26T12:00:00.004-05:00

Thank to so many to those who have emailed me about how I am. It warms my heart. I am done with the antibiotics which seem to have worked. I am alright, still a bit shaky but all in all getting better. I still can't do anything strenuous. Although school has started and I still have not gone to class since the schools policy is that you are not allowed to go if you are sick. I am not upset, I must say. Going to school is not what I want to do. ALL motivation gone with 4 more classes left, how pathetic. I have to dig deep and try to find motivation. This is will be difficult!! Wish me luck and many prayers for me to find my inner strength!

SICK!!!!

2010-01-18T12:58:00.003-05:00

I have been sick for about a month now! I am so tired of it! Traveling was horrible when sick. I thought I was going to die. I hope I get better soon because this is awful. School will be starting again and I don't know how that is going to work out if I am not better. This feels like death! I can't remember what it is like to be healthy!!
Possibly a doctor is order, but I am refusing! I already saw one doctor and he gave me antibiotics that made me so ill. Husband is worried and I understand that but I am just really into staying home and trying to tough it out. Next week though, it will be more clear.
Off to rest!

Another Outting

2010-01-07T12:08:00.003-05:00

Well in a couple hours we are off on another South American adventure. It is the first time we have ever left Wendell. I am finding this very hard. I know he is not a real child but he has become extremely important to us and has prepped us for kids in a big way. Here comes that leaving him part, ouch, it stings! I know we will have tons for fun but, I am also dreading the whole leaving the animals thing. My mother is the angel of the century since she is taking care of both Wendell and Chandler (our bunny). Thanks Mom!!! It will be tons of fun and I am instructed to take millions of pictures. So when we get back, you will see them!!!

New Do

2010-01-06T11:36:00.000-05:00

Ok, I must admit, readers you were right, it was a bit mean. So here it is, not a great picture but it kind of shows it. I will try to take a better one.

It Finally Happened!

2010-01-04T16:12:00.006-05:00

So I got up the courage today to get my hair cut before we leave for Peru on Thursday. Now as some of you might remember. So I wearily got in the chair and said, "Ok, I am coming out of just having the worst haircut of my life! So, I am a bit scared!!" She was very gentle, thorough, and kept checking in with me. I LOVE HER!!! I gave her a WAY too big tip and told her how much I loved it and how she saved me. She took it very graciously and laughed. Good sport that one! I am so happy with the way it came out! I love it! I am going for the Guinness book of world records for the most amount of times the word love is used in a blog. I love my new haircut! I love my new haircut! I love my new haircut! I love love love my new haircut! Ok, ok, I'm done, I'm just so happy! Let's just hope this hairdresser sticks and stays in the area, with our luck... well let us just hope our luck changes!

Happy New Year!!

2009-12-31T23:17:00.007-05:00

Happy New Year All!

Hope that 2010 is an amazing year! 2009 was not bad at all!
Our Year has included:
* Bought a House
* Got Wendell
* Celebrated our 2nd wedding anniversary
* Turned 25
* Had our first Christmas tree
* Some are no longer with us and we will miss them
* Many trials and tribulations, many things we have overcome
* Re connections and falling outs
* New Family members

* A wonderful president and first family

* Husband graduated
To mention a few...

It has been a busy and great year. I can't wait to see what 2010 will bring!

Wendell's Presents

2009-12-28T12:38:00.004-05:00

Wendell, the love of my life, scooped this Christmas. He got many WONDERFUL gifts from my aunt (Thank you SOO much!), and from my parents. He doesn't know what to do with all of them. We gave him a squirrel that squeaks, he has carried it around the house and licked it clean. He will put it in his chair and then lay on the floor next to it. Like so:

I will post more Christmas photos next week.

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-24T09:02:00.002-05:00

Merry Christmas Everyone! Now off to New Hampshire!

Polo

2009-12-22T13:31:00.009-05:00

My mother's cat Polo is obsessed with my mother's gloves.
Polo is smart but very slow. In order not to lose them, my mother puts them in her desk, which has file cabinet drawers. Polo smells them in there and NEEDS them so she found a way to get them. For a while now my mother has wondered how is it she puts the gloves in draw then finds them under her kitchen table later or does not find them until days later.
So last night we figured it out, Mom saw Polo open the draw and grab the gloves. She would put her paw up into the drawer handle, put her claws out and pull.
This just proves, where there is a will there is a way! It was very amusing but we could not get her to go it again for an audience. Stage fright you know!

The other thing she loves is playing in the toilet, even while it is in use. She also loves hopping in the shower with you. She is very amusing! Wierd cat, but we love her!

Christmas Tree

2009-12-16T01:25:00.007-05:00

Here is our First Tree in our First Home:

Fruit Cake Dilema Solved

2009-12-15T20:59:00.009-05:00

I Have Found The Culprit. Mystery Solved!

Fruit Cake

2009-12-11T15:38:00.004-05:00

The most interesting and weird thing happened this morning. Husband as he was leaving for work noticed something on the windshield of my car. He went over to find a perfectly cut piece of fruit cake. It had to be put there, especially since it was not crumbled, or seemingly untouched. Unfortunately my Husband did not take a picture but took it off before I could. Too bad.

Wendell + Snow =

2009-12-09T13:17:00.003-05:00

We have not had very much snow here. Or when we do, it rains shortly after. The one night it did stick and we had to walk Mr. Wendell it was quite the adventure. Wendell has not really had much interaction with snow, needless to say, so he gets rather confused about it. He is SUPER excited about his walk- as usual-he bolts out the door and when he finally hits the end of the leash he stops. He looks down and suddenly starts picking his paws up, high. He gets over it quickly and moves on with his walk. It is the law in the city that you are responsible for the piece of sidewalk outside your house, although it means more shoveling, I like the law. It makes it much easier to walk. Businesses have to do it when they are open, but since it snowed on the weekend, a row of businesses near the center of where we live, did not adhere yet. So Wendell was pulling Husband's shoulder out (as usual) until, he hit ice! He cannot navigate ice- and he thought snow was hard. So he is scrambling and Husband just strolls right past him, getting the DIRTIEST look from Wendell, who then proceeded to look exceptionally pissed off. Especially since now Husband was pulling his shoulder out. When we got home Wendell pouted for the rest of the night. We didn't care because that was the funniest thing !

Pamela Raff

2009-12-04T15:15:00.008-05:00

I owe my passion for Tap Dancing to her,
I owe my love for dance to her,
I owe the grace I have to her,
I owe my many parts in theater productions to her,
I owe my love for certain Jazz songs to her,
I owe a big part of who I am to her,
I owe the fact that I went on stage at all to her,
I owe the fact that when I stand in a line, I tap
I took so many of the things she told me when I was younger to heart, I have never forgotten.

R.I.P Pam

Thank You For Everything!

Face

2009-12-04T10:36:00.004-05:00

This Face always kills me! He is being an exceptionally needy dog lately! But..... I love him anyway and well the Wendell face!

Watch

2009-12-01T13:16:00.002-05:00

This video is the cutest thing!!! You need to watch this! Enjoy!

Tiny Things

2009-11-28T21:01:00.007-05:00

Sometimes the tiniest things in life make the world of difference!

So MIL has been here for a little while, and I knew I married Husband for a reason! Look at the HUGE favor she did for me!! Isn't she the best???!!! What a weight off!!! I also found some linens I had no idea I had which saved me so much money!

The other thing that happened to me today was so tiny but made my world go round! A friend (originally Husband's friend- but I now consider him one) sent me a birthday card. Not only a birthday card but a gift card inside!!!! It was so sweet of him!! I could not love him more in this moment!Even if he thinks it wasn't much!! It really was!(You know who you are, THANK YOU a million times over!!!) It really meant the world. Such a small unexpected action but... so big in my life.

Eminent Stress

2009-11-18T13:32:00.004-05:00

So this week has been crazy!! I cannot tell you!!! One of our friends is coming for 12 hours (maybe more) from Colorado. We have not seen him for a long while. The last time I can remember is my wedding!!!! Oh dear!!! I am looking forward to it so much. I love him, he is just one of the best guys. Thank god for facebook, I have been able to talk to him. Then my mother in law is coming to stay for Thanksgiving, yay! Since we are all in school we all get a bit distracted and loose touch sometimes. Then family from CA is coming to visit!! Yay!! So needless to say we are a bit busy and I have a never ending list of stuff to do! It just keeps getting longer. This is where I regret having a good size house. The cleaning!!! Oh dear!! Well wish me luck!! I am so excited and so stressed! It is really about the house though. Ever feel like you have too much stuff yet, you need it all??? I hope that I am able to do a huge goodwill dumpster soon!

Queso

2009-11-15T16:53:00.002-05:00

Husband and I finally went grocery shopping. yay! One thing we bought was a block of cheese. When we got home and we were putting away the food I picked up the block of cheese turned behind me, where Husband was, to say something. I turn back around and there is a Wendell attentive, sitting and staring up at the block of cheese in my hand. Previously, last I knew, he was eating at his food bowl. I guess that block of cheese was attention grabbing. Who know Cheddar was so interesting!
Have I mentioned how much I love my dog! It is those moments, I cherish! Also wish I had a camera ready always!

New Photo

2009-11-13T15:23:00.004-05:00

I just got this photo from my cousins of their new kid, Jamie. He is wearing the present we gave him! My kind of kid!

Forgivness

2009-11-08T18:38:00.001-05:00

Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32

I have always been great at forgiving people on the surface but still having whatever it was, eat at me inside. Not for lack of trying to let it go or trying to move on. (Glory be to God who by his mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of - infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts or hopes. Ephesians 3:20) I always want to believe there is good in everyone and that in the end they will do what is right. Giving people so many chances, chances deserved or not. (Then Peter came and said to Him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?"Matthew 18:21)Words have been exchanged, things have been said, and actions have been done. There are things that can never be taken back but how long until you can forgive and move on? It is forgiveness, and I mean TRUE forgiveness that needs to be achieved.("forgive our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. ") It is easy to brush things under the rug but harder to truly forget.
There is so much in the bible about forgiveness. As the bible says:
' The LORD is slow to anger and abundant in loving kindness, forgiving iniquity and transgression; but He will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children to the third and the fourth generations.'Numbers 14:18

bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Colossians 3:13

I am sure I am missing just a few.