Happy Birthday

The birthday guy!!

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday dear Andrew!! Happy Birthday to you!

We hope your birthday was great...enjoy the long weekend celebration! Peace, Love, and Vermont!

Random posting....

I think most of you remember my friend Megan from West Springfield. Last weekend she had us up to her parents Marina in Connecticut for the weekend. We had a great time at the beach, jet skiing, kayaking, you know the deal! Andrea asked for pictures of their kids, so here....Jimmy will be 4 in October and Hayley was born April 23rd.




















OK, OK....everyone asks if I REALLY wear a hardhat at work. The other night I had everything home since I needed it first thing the next morning so I decided I would finally reveal my work identity for those that are always asking.....don't laugh too hard, but enjoy!! I am now headed out into the streets of New York City looking like I do in the below picture.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEREDITH!!!

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday dear Meredith!!!

Happy Birthday to you!!!



We love you very much and hope you have a great day! Have fun this weekend with your friends!

No Room at the Inn

I had a busy weekend and wanted to share some pictures with everyone, partly because I thought people may enjoy looking at some pictures, and partly because I'm tired of looking at the sweatshirt post!

So I had 4 visitors this weekend and we had a great time. You would think 5 girls in a 1 bedroom apartment would not be fun but we had a blast. My friend Leah from West Springfield came out and she brought her friend Janet. Also, two of my best friends from Clemson were able to come visit - Erin and Kristin. Erin visited from Atlanta and Kristin only had to drive a few hours from Lake Tahoe.

On Friday, we went to Monterey and did the 17 Mile drive. Here is a picture of all of us on top of a big rock. The only reason I decided to climb it is that they told me I wouldn't be able to because I was wearing flip-flops and a skirt:

It was a perfect day! Not too hot, not too cold, and for once - no fog! Here is a picture of the Lone Cyprus:

On Saturday morning we were up bright and early and headed to Napa. We were able to visit 6 different wineres! We were able to meet up with one of Erin's old friends from work who recently moved out here too so that was fun. Here is a picture of all of us in front of ZD:

Saturday night we were all pretty exhausted so we just rested up for a big day in SF. We saw Coit Tower, Lombard Street, attempted to see the bridge but it was too foggy, the Boudin tour, the Full House houses, Pier 39, and Fisherman's Warf. I am tired even thinking about it again!!!

Here is the view from the bottom of Coit Tower - that fog is the reason they didn't get to see the bridge!

I think this picture is funny - it is Kristin and I goofing around in front of the Full House houses. I stole this picture from Leah and it took Erin about 5 tries on my camera before we quit:

And here was our last stop of the night! We had dinner at my favorite restaurant in the city and then went and had dessert at Ghirardelli Square - it was delicious! Another funny fact - this picture was taken by someone who lives in Westfield - we met about 5 different familes from MA this weekend and 3 of them were from Western Mass!
My last visitors left last night at 10PM. Before they left they got me these BEAUTIFUL flowers as a thank you. Orange and purple for Clemson obviously...and pink just because I love pink! They looked much better before I started messing with them in the vase but they are still gorgeous!

So that is all that I've got...now it is back to work and the real world. I am going to SC for Labor Day to see all my friends, go to the football games, and to meet Gretchen! I am VERY excited about that! And when I get back it will be time to pick where I go next...who knows where I will end up!

Last Call for Sweatshirts

I really need to order the sweatshirts tomorrow….so please check around..Kristin what about Tina

Just a few pictures from the weekend....

I thought you might all enjoy a few pictures from the weekend. I will post the link for all of the pictures on the right hand side of the blog. I know Dan and I were not the only ones taking pictures, so please share what you have.

And, most importantly, we missed everyone who wasn't able to make it...Brian and Nicole, Paul, Erin, and Andrea. For their sake, I think we should share some good stories with them (we all know there were lots of them!)

Enjoy!

First...the guest of honor!

Memere with the Collopys

Cute Little Emma!

One of the many beautiful sunsets in Malletts Bay!

Lastly, the infamous raft crew!

SWEATSHIRTS

I need to send in the order for sweatshirts..I don’t have time to call so just tell me what you want and I’ll do the best I can…Paula..make sure everyone knows…like Kevin..and the David Robillards..thanks paula

Congratulations Auntie Meredith & Uncle Dan

It's official... Mere and Dan now have a new niece. No, Kristin and I aren't pregnant BUT Dan's brother and his wife gave birth at 6:14 this morning to a baby girl... Gretchen Nicole Snider.

Congratulations to the entire Snider clan - new parents Dave and Becky, GRANDPARENTS Don and Peggy, and Uncle Dan & Auntie Meredith.

The Snider Family

Grandma and Grandpa with their first grandchild

PS - Thanks Don and Peggy for the stolen pictures!

Also, family weekend ended - where are the pictures for all of us that weren't able to make it????

TECWAE joke

Dick Cheney and George W Bush were having breakfast at the White House

The attractive waitress asks Cheney what he would like, and he replies "I'd like a bowl of oatmeal and some fruit..."And what can I get for you, Mr. President?" George W. looking up from his menu, replies with his trademark wink and slight grin,.... "How about a quickie this morning?" "Why, Mr. President!" the waitress exclaims"How rude! You're starting to act like Mr. Clinton!

As the waitress storms away, Cheney leans over to Bush and whispers..........

"It's pronounced, 'Quiche'

Johnson & Johnson Plans To Cut 4,800 Jobs

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=conewsstory&refer=conews&tkr=JNJ:US&sid=aKm2WIIdiqOo

I don't know if people have seen this in the news but J&J just laid of 3-4% of their global workforce. No worries, I was not affected but they did close both of the plants by where I am living (about 700 people total I think) and I know quite a few people that were let go. The reason is that 2 of our "blockbuster" drugs (Risperdal and Topamax) will go off patent in 2008 and we will take a big hit when we start competing with generic drugs. Also, there has been a lot of negative information around drug-coated stents lately and some of the companies have taken a big hit lately because of that. As Dad said, Welcome to the business world I guess...