Top Performer of 2009!I

I'm so proud of my husband... 2009 was hard for a lot of people and Joe was able to rise above a lot of negativity through it all. We have so much to be thankful for and I'm so thankful to Joe for working so hard for our family.. and to God for making it possible and his grace. For the award ceremony at his site, he took EVERY SINGLE sales award, number 1. Joe put a lot of hours into work... hard work and good attitude pays off. It's that simple.

Today he brought home this framed letter from the president of Marriott.

Hopefully if you want to read it you can if you click on it.

Proud of my Hubby... he deserves this credit!

Why I'm always waiting for a call!

Oh, you have to click on the pics to see them.

This is why... I get so worried when he goes surfing! I hate the summer cause there's a south shore swell during the summer and that's where Joe works. He doesn't even have to go out of the way to get in danger... these waves are literally outside his office! No joke.

It also doesn't help that he had a realistic dream the other night that he died surfing! And also came home a week ago completely gashed on his side when a wave slammed him into a reef. He was lucky it wasn't his head! He actually rode a wave after that to get out of the ocean! And did it deter him? no, he was back in the water the next morning all bandaged up from his armpit to his butt! I can't tell you how many times I've had to open him up to tweeze out some reef particles (they KILL you until they come out) and bandaged him up. He has scars all over.

So far, I have to admit I'm a little relieved Joey is not ready to go out...

But, I'm glad he gets to do something he loves. Proud of you honey!

My Awesome Husband!

I just wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation to my husband. I can't say what a wonderful companion and father he has been. Aside from being a great provider, he is always there to support and love me unconditionally. I'm just gonna list some of the things he does for us and his efforts.

- Wakes up extra early to get Joey ready for school every morning. He fixes him an awesome breakfast of eggs and the works, irons his own clothes, gets Joey dressed, teeth brushed, hair done and school things ready to go... so all I have to do it get myself ready and out the door. I have been super tired during this pregnancy so every minute of extra sleep is a god-send. I can't tell you how much I appreciate this!! He even does this for me on his day off and for church!

- Let's me spend all I want on skin care products, clothes, etc for my pregnancy and beyond.

- Is understanding when I come home aching and tired from work and just don't have it in me to make dinner or do housework. He's been really great at pitching in around the house and makes his own dinner most of the time.

- Takes me out to dinner a lot so I don't have to worry about it! And he takes me anywhere I want!

- Paints my toes!

- Does housework on his days off like laundry and sweeping, etc! (I never would've imagined this some years back!) He hates laundry.

- He's a scout leader.

- He teaches Sunday School to 11 & 12 year old boys... Those kids love him!

- He's Joey's soccer coach. This is 2 to 3 times a week!



- Takes Joey snorkeling, biking, swimming, etc on his days off and when he can, after work. He's such a great dad!


- Drives Joey after work whenever he can to karate which is 25 minutes away from work and 45 minutes away from home. He is absolutely committed to his children.


- Pitches in with (okay does most of) the shopping for groceries and for the home- Costco, K-Mart (we are limited here!), etc. This has been a HUGE help. I'm ready to turn in at 5- when I get off work!


- Is so thoughtful about me and the things I like - He is always thinking of us.


- Always thinking of Joey and looking for things for him online... Takes so much time and care in Joey's clothes and making him look stellar! Joey is a lucky kid.



- Much, much more!

What can I say? He is a great head of our home and is my perfect husband. I am so grateful to him for all he does and being so amazing... God has truly blessed our family. I am a lucky woman.

I love you honey!