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Friendship is a gift......

 is a true blessing!

Today was such a wonderful day!  Spending time with family and friends is what it's all about!  Today we showed that perfect strangers that meet online can become the best of friends!

The blessing in all of this is that we are a group of friends that can get together anywhere, anytime,  and have fun NO matter what!  

We step outside of our stressful lives and leave our worries behind!  We can laugh at the smallest things, cry when our friends are hurting, and pick each other up when times are sad.  We can look at each other and see family!   Omg we can get nuts!

As hot and humid as it was today, it was so nice to spend time with friends.  I loved playing washers with Jaybird, (even though I said it wrong) if only I had the Whossseyyy Whattsitttt~ I think I could have scored bigger points~ LOL 

I got a million dollars stuck to my chest and spent a million wishes in hopes it was the real deal!  No luck there!  I finally got the jersey that I have wanted since Pep Rally last year!  The topper of the evening was when Patrick and Lindsey stopped by to say hi!  (or Goodbye!)  I love you guys and just want you to know I will miss you soooooo much!!!  Good luck!

*Stop by and let me know your favorite part of the day!   

*Add any photos from today, or times when we have hung out that bring back fun memories! 

*Thanks again!

Peace~ Jana

Happy Birthday Hannah!

Today my youngest turns 13 and is now officially a "Teenager!"  Now I have three of them in one house!

This girl is amazing, and I want to wish her the best day ever!  She loves hanging out with her friends and is almost as addicted to her cell as Iam!  Well, she is her mother's daughter!  LOL 

So Sweety, have fun, enjoy your day, and know that I am your biggest fan!!  Hugs Mom!

Help me out in wishing her a Happy Birthday! 

Oh check out the slide show inside!

Peace baby I love you!

Happy Mother's Day!

Yes, that is me with my Mom when I was 6 years old!              Mom and I were as tight as two people could get, she was my best friend even at age 6!  Our life was a whirlwind at times, but we always pulled through the toughest times side by side.  Mom taught me so much about life and as I sit here today, I cherish every story she told me, every time we put on the 45's and danced in the living room to Aretha Franklin, or just sitting enjoying each other's company!  She was amazing!

Mother's Day is here again, but I don't miss her more today than any other.... I miss her everyday!

So Listen up.......Enjoy Mother's day with your Mom, but don't just focus on Sunday!  Enjoy everyday she is with you, because one day she will be gone!  My Mom is always close to my heart, but what I wouldn't give to hug her again!

Today I not only want to honor my own Mother, but the many "MOM" that have touched my life!  I want to thank those that have been there for me when I needed a shoulder, a laugh, or just those that take the time to really get to know me.  We sure know how to have fun don't we!

Come on in a see the slide shows, and please share what you will be doing for Mother's day weekend!  Add pictures, videos, and most of all what you received from your kids!

Wishing you all a "Happy Mother's Day!"

Peace<3

Jana

Jimmy Buffett on Tour 2008

"The Year of Still Here"

He is "Still Here" and looking good! 

This was my first "Buffett" concert, and I have to say it was an amazing experience!  The people are definately a unique bunch, and I have to say after about 10 minutes of walking the parking lot meeting some of them Drew and I fit right in!  People came from all over to see Jimmy and the place was packed!

We were worried about the weather, and when we got there the sun came out and everyone took their rain gear off and put their flip flops on!! 

The stage was decorated in a tropical theme, and the music was crazy!  I could sit and listen to that for hours! Give me a cold Margarita or a Landshark beer, sit me on a beach and I'm done!  Oh and crank up the "cheese burger in paradise!!"  OMG the crowd went wild when he played that song!! LOL

Well, I left my camera at home because of the possible rain, but I had my phone (of course!) so I put a little slide show up to give you an idea of the crazy madness!

So if there are any "Buffett Fans" out there, tell me your experience, or show me some fun buffett graphics!!

Oh and Thanks Rob & Deb for hooking us up with the tickets, have fun in Vegas!! 

Peace, Jana

Well I can tell you this......

I'm so ready for the weather to change.....Oh wait it does that every day!!  How about Spring.....What's that?  Im sitting here with my hubby home from work, all three kids home from school and wishing I was on some tropical island laying on a beach sipping on a wonderful drink with one of those little umbrellas in it!  

Yes sitting on a beach and listening to the waves sounds like a dream come true!  How about walking barefoot in the sand and feeling the warm wind blow your hair!  OMG that sounds amazing right now!!  I look out my window and all I see in snow and ice!  AGAIN!! 

Isn't there a condition for this, where you get all down and blue because you miss the sunshine?  Well if we took a poll right now I bet most of us would have it!! 

Let's go on an adventure.........Show me where you would rather be............I know right now it's not here!  Time to pack up and go on a vacation.......Where we going???

Happy Birthday

Katie!

Wishing you a wonderful birthday, I hope you have a wonderful day!!

 Hugs!!!

I received an email tonight from a friend and fellow blogger "Wilkey!"

He is in California taking some extra training classes, and found out some sad news regarding his son, Thomas, was involved in an accident.  He was cleaning up the back yard and was burning some yard waste.  The gas can he was holding shot fire up the nozzle and blew the bottom of the can off with the flaming gas getting on him. 

Tammy, his mom, doused him with her robe putting out the fire and literally saved his life.  He suffered third degree burns on his stomach, right arm, and his leg.

He is in St John's Mercy Medical Center's Burn Unit.

God was truely with him on that day!

Please keep them in your prayers!  Give Thomas something to look at during his long stay in the hospital.  He has several surgeries to go through and I'm sure all the prayers and well wishes will cheer the family up.

We love you guys, and you are in our prayers!

Happy BirthdayKK_Mom!

Happy Birthday Sweety!

May your birthday be filled with love and happiness, family and wonderful friends!

Krista is spending her Birthday in the hosptial with her son Zack, so if everyone could send her some love and prayer that would be amazing! 

Krista you know we love you girl!

I have a little present inside for you!!  Enjoy!

Peace baby, Jana

Happy Birthday Lauren!

01-29-08

Do you know how much you mean to me?
As you grow into what you will be.
You came from within, from just beneath my heart
it's there you'll always be though your own life will now start.
You're growing so fast it sends me awhirl, With misty eyes I ask, Where's my little girl?
I know sometimes to you I seem harsh and so unfair, But one day you will see, I taught you well because I care.
The next few years will so quickly fly, With laughter and joy, mixed with a few tears to cry.
As you begin your growth to womanhood, this fact you must know, You'll always be my source of pride, no matter where you go.
You must stand up tall and proud, within you feel no fear, For all you dreams and goals, sit before you very near.
With god's love in your heart and the world by its tail, You'll always be my winner, and victory will prevail.
For you this poem was written, with help from above, To tell you in a rhythm of your Mother's heartfelt Love!         

 ~Tammy

I love you with all my heart! 

Love Mom!

Happy Birthday

Redbird's Drive-by!!

Please join me in wishing a very special person a wonderful birthday! 

Thank you for all you do at the station, for bringing the blogs to life and giving us all the opportunity to get to know one another!

Check out my photo albums, and it will definately give you an idea of the friendships that have been made, and the fun we have!  Thank you for making that happen! 

May 2008 bring you much Joy and Happiness! 

Good luck to you and your family on your new endevor!

Let's all wish Redbird a Happy Birthday & a message of much success in his new position.  Thanks again for all you do for us!

Peace, Jana<3 

Thank you 2007.......

This year started out the worst year of my life..... In January I lost my best friend in my entire world....My "Mom"......My heart shattered into a million pieces!

I spent the months that followed trying to gather as many of those pieces that I could, and try to fill my heart with some sort of "hope" for a happier tomorrow......My life has been a roller coaster ride at times, but I have to say there have been so many blessing in disguise!

As the months passed I made some amazing friendships that I knew in my heart would last forever!  These friends you see, are now family to me! 

As December ends & we say goodbye to 2007, I know that my Mom is with Jesus in Heaven!  So what started out to be the worst year ever, has turned into a year filled with many blessings!  New friends, A New beginning, &     A New Year!

I want to say Thank you to everyone that has touched my life this past year!  You all mean the world to me!  Here is a thought........Life is short.....Live each day to its fullest......If you have something to say...."Say it"...don't wait for tomorrow may be to late.  If you love someone...Tell them!

Take a stroll down 2007 memory lane with me as I share some of my favorite moments here on myfoxstl.com land!

Please share your favorite memory of 2007.....

May the New Year bring much Joy and Happiness!

Peace, Jana

Happy Birthday

To a very special lady!

Happy Birthday Lil' Sis!

Wishing you a wonderful birthday Stacy!

Thanks for being a wonderful friend!

Let's all give Stacy a great birthday present and send her lots of messages today!

Where is your happy place?

 Where do you go to find happiness?  Where you feel close to God and all that is important to you.  Is it church, being close to your family and friends, or simply just finding a quiet place and having time to yourself?  Time to think, to feel, and to pray.

Those who know me already know my answer to this question, but for those who don’t I would like to share my place with you.  I head to the forest to enjoy some quality time with God and my family. Together we appreciate all the beauty He has given us. 

The chapel is old and unique, the stained glass windows glow with charm, and you feel blessed to be a part of it all.  I love having mass in the church, but I also enjoy the grado outside where we have church under a rock overhang. It’s like being in a cave!  Seeing the moon and stars above, the lake right in front of you, and singing songs you can hear an echo to.  Amazing! 

Hiking through the forest is a challenge, but what you see and feel along the way is worth every step.  I was there this past weekend and the gifts God put on my path were a true blessing.  We saw deer, the legendary albino catfish, star gazing by the waterfall, a beautiful rainbow, and peace!

Come on in and enjoy some of my favorite photos of “my happy place!”  I would love to hear where your happy place is, and how it makes you feel.

 Peace, Jana<3

Monica Adams at her best!!

Most of you know Monica as the “Traffic Lady” on Fox2 in the morning.  Well Monica has been training me since April in fitness boxing, and she is a blast!

 As a trainer she is tough and very determined, she has taught me to keep a positive outlook on life and live for today.  As a friend, she keeps me laughing, and she has a wonderful fun spirit! 

 Ok sit back and enjoy!  Monica if you see this..... no pay backs!!  Anyone interested in having fun let me know, new classes are starting soon!  You know I’ll be there baby!

If you have any pictures of monica you want to share or if you have any questions about the class feel free to ask! 

Peace, Jana<3