In Loving Memory of Lee Lasiewski

The good news is that we now have a new fabulous Guardian Angel up there looking out for all of us. The unfortunate part is that Breast Cancer has claimed another wonderful Mother, Wife, Sister, Grandma, Auntie, and Friend. Please continue to support Komen for the Cure, and American Cancer Society to honor her and all others affected by this dreadful disease.

Some beautiful words from Lee's service that I'd like to share with you:

Now that I have gone to God, I ask that you remember these things:
Bury my body, but do not bury my love
Bury my eyes, but not my vision
Bury my feet, but not the path of my life
Bury my hands, but do not bury my efforts
Bury my shoulders, but not the concern I carried
Bury my voice, but not my message
Bury my mind, but do not bury my dreams
Bury me, but do not bury my life
If you must bury something
Bury my sins, my weaknesses
but let my love for each of you continue on in Jesus.

(Top Photo: Me, Mom, Lee, & Chris - A Dee Pi Parent's Weekend Casino Night, 1990)

(Bottom Photo: Lee & Mom)

In Loving Memory of Kelly Braman Keith

The sun may no longer shine quite as bright

But when you gaze up into the heavens at night

The stars now sparkle with her beauty and light

For she has always been our angel, and now she has her wings

I love you and will miss you every day, Girl!

My First Game of Blog Tag!

I've played this on email before, but this is my first tag in the blogosphere!

What was I doing 10 years ago? Living in Nashville, TN, working for MCI, and partying like a Rock Star! (ok, so pick out the one that might not be so true! ;o)

5 things on my to-do list for today?
1. Submit my meter reading
2. Walk the dogs
3. Cross a couple of annoying tasks off of my to-do list at work that I've been avoiding!
4. Attend a couple of conference calls and meetings.
5. Hopefully sit down and relax a little before 10 PM!

5 snacks I enjoy:
1. Chocolate Chip cookies
2. Pepperoni & Pepper Cheese on Triscuits
3. Chips and Guacamole
4. Black Licorice
5. Green Apple Slices

5 things I would do if I were a billionaire:
1. Pay off all of our debts
2. Make large annual donations to charities that we support and believe in
3. Quit my job and open a No-Kill Animal Facility.
4. Buy a couple more houses - 1 at the beach (for me!) and 1 in the mountains (for Bry!)
5. Make sure that my Mom, brother, and sister could all retire immediately and enjoy life because it is way too short!

5 bad habits:
1. Too much TV Watching, especially in the winter.
2. Too much worrying about things that are beyond my control or are just ridiculous.
3. Too much Complaining. In the grand scheme of things, I'm a pretty lucky gal and don't have a whole lot in my life that warrants complaining.
4. Too much swearing - nuff said.
5. Picking at my nails/ cuticles. I am always fully aware that I'm doing it, and that it is gross but I keep on pickin' anyway!!

5 places I've lived:
1. Barberton, OH
2. Columbus, OH
3. Nashville, TN
4. Charleston, WV
5. Atlanta, GA

5 jobs I've had:
1. Stable hand (yes, its true!)
2. Hostess at Hopocan Gardens (also true!)
3. Casual Corner
4. Implementation consultant - MCI
5. Technical Project Specialist/PMP - Diebold, Inc.

I was tagged by the lovely and talented Katherine Marschke, and I get to tag 5 people:

Kim K.
Kelly R.
Christine A.
Anne P.
Becki F.

Ready, set, go!

Stewart's Caring Place Hope Walk & Reunion Picnic

Hello All,

For those of you who don't know, I have a very dear lifelong friend named Kelly Keith who is bravely battling breast cancer. Check out the link to the left for her website - friendsforkelly.com. Anyway, on May 24 I will be participating in the above entitled walk in Akron in honor of her and her heroic fight. I'm also adding a link to my donation page and would be very appreciative of any monetary generosity that you could contribute. I'm even more appreciative of prayers, meditations, and well wishes for Kelly and her family.

Thanks for stopping by!
Love,
W.

http://www.firstgiving.com/wendyoyler

Cute Kittens available for Adoption just in time for Mother's Day

Hello All - My Mom had a pregnant Mama Kat show up at her house not long ago and the kittens were born about 3 weeks ago. Anyway, I now need to help my Mom find homes for these kittens and the Mama Kat because my Mom's pre-existing kitty is none too pleased with the new squatter on her territory. Anyway, take a look at the little cuties and get in touch with me if you know of anyone who would like to adopt one of these little sweethearts!!!! Thanks!!!!

Bry's 40th B-day Surprise!

Hello All! Well, I must say that all in all Bryan's surprise birthday trip to Breckenridge was a success! Our condo was fabulous, the snowmobiling was a blast, we got to visit with Cousin Joe and his fiancee Janet, we got to have a couple of really nice meals, and of course the mountain scenery was just breathtaking everywhere you looked. We did have a bit of altitude sickness on Friday, and the return trip to Ohio presented a few challenges because of the severe weather, but all things considered it was a wonderful getaway for us! Hope you enjoy the photos!!! Big Hugs to all - W.

Photos from Bry's 40th B-day trip to Breckenridge!

The Birthday Boy and his Bandita! :O)












Its raining snowmobiles - Hallelujah!!! :O)




































The snowbase was about 70 inches...the benches for sitting were six feet below where we were standing when we took this photo!















































The view from our balcony
























Our cozy condo!
























Another view of our cozy condo
























Janet and Joe

























Bryan, Wendy, Janet, and Joe! :O)

Bryan, Wendy, Janet, and Joe!