The Sea Gypsy

2009-06-20T15:47:00.001-07:00

235 Vintage Official Camp Fire Girls Wood Uniform Beads - eBay (item 160340791125 end time Jun-15-09 09:16:39 PDT)

2009-06-09T05:19:00.000-07:00

235 Vintage Official Camp Fire Girls Wood Uniform Beads - eBay (item 160340791125 end time Jun-15-09 09:16:39 PDT): "# Red – Sports, Games & Science – Trail to the Future
# Brown – Outdoors & Environment – Trail to Environment
# Green – Creativity
# Yellow – Business & Home – Trail to Family and Community
# Red, White & Blue – Citizenship – Trail to knowing me
# Purple – Special Projects"

June 3, 2009

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A milestone event and wonderful memories were on the Fuller menu last evening! Watching our son, Joey graduate was most definitely one of the proudest moments in our lives. A yummy dinner was had pre-graduation with Gram and Cliff, sister Lisa from RI, and Uncle Dave and Claire and of course Dave and I...and Joey's girlfriend, Natalie. It poured buckets so the graduation was help indoors in the gym for ticket holders (family) and guests were allowed to sit in the auditorium and watch via closed circut TV... UNFORTUNATELY... Uncle Dave and Claire we non ticket holders and when they arrived at the auditorium... no more seats and no standees were allowed... so off to Grams van they went to SIT the entire graduation out!

Joey looked as proud as ever and Dave as proud as I think I have ever seen him! Net..... the graduation cookout! Lisa and I are making home made mac and cheese!

JOEYS GRADUATION

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Laurens 5th Month

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Make a Smilebox slideshow

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Make a Smilebox slideshow

I love you..

2009-05-12T07:01:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

The Sea Gypsy's First Hand Made Journal

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Make a Smilebox slideshow

Kyle in his new wheels...LOL

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What does your name look like? on Facebook

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What does your name look like? on Facebook

Hollis Gardens, Lakeland, Florida

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Make a Smilebox scrapbook

www.theseagypsy.etsy.com

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Make a Smilebox slideshow

Kyles 21st

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Make a Smilebox scrapbook

KYLE ON TOP OF THE WORLD

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TYLER FULLER IS 4!!!!

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February 28, 2009 Happy Birthday, Me....

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When I think about my birthday I think about my past... the good, the bad and the ugly... I think about my future and then finally the "right here, right now".
I think about a person who has much substance and is complex. I think about this great big world and the impact the my presense has had in all of the lives that mean so much to me. I wonder what lies ahead... and know that for sure, no matter what... I always have been asurvivor and will survive.

A sketch of me....

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Kristen and me!! Isn't she ADOREABLE??

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Kyles 21st Birthday...

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Just got home from RI... Klye's 21st birthday. A MILESTONE! I had the greatest time ever. The SMILE on his face when he saw me was something that I will NEVER forget. I spent time with all of my grandchildren and theya re simply amazing...
My kids are all great and I want them all to move to Florida. :) I will post pics...soon.

Altered Art ME!!

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Noah MIchael

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My Guys!

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SIDE NOTE

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MAKE SURE TO CLICK ON "OLDER POSTS"... I POSTED ABOUT 30 OR SO PICS.... LAF

My Best Friend

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It's Ansel Adams, again!! LOL

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Dave and his best friend... Charlie in Cocoa Beach, Florida

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Our favorite people... Robbie and Jill...yes, its a wig

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My other girl and her baby... NOAH!!

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My Girls... also double as Moms to Riley and Tyler and Logan

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A very special dragon that Michael made for me

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My favorite... and on my bucket list to watch hatch and scurry off to the sea by the moonlight!!!

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Noah and his Daddy

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My BFF Jill E. Bean

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Dave and Joey Scuba Diving

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My Uncle Dave... my favorite uncle

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Me and My precious Michael on my wedding day... I miss you Mike

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LOVE this pic and quote

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"Ansel Adams"...LOL I think I am the (you know what) love my new camera, Dwoof

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I found a sea biscuit!!!! Happy Dance

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Jill searching for sea glass... HURRY UP PRINCESS... LOL you might get WET

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Sunrise in Abaco, Bahamas

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Lauren and Me

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My Grandboys... Riley, Tyler and Logan

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Kyle...loving the new wheels in Key West

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Having fun w/ Jill E. Bean

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Chillin w/ Tug (notice tail)

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Posts

2009-01-15T09:43:00.000-08:00

HI! Be sure to click on older posts at the bottom for all my recent pics... and click on the pencil at the bottom of each picture to make a comment if you so choose.

I have an amazing family and I love them all dearly.

The pictures below are all of how Dave and I spent the past 6 weeks or so...

I have to get ready for work... stay tuned for out Rhode Island family pics... the kids and grand kids are AMAZING. We miss them every day.

Enjoy, Laurie

Having a GREAT Birthday celebration at GRAMS and delectible food!! Great time, people and memories.

2009-01-15T09:42:00.000-08:00

Gram...is that YOU contributing to the delinquency of a minor?? Horrors! Whats a few days? LOL

2009-01-15T09:39:00.001-08:00

Lauren and I sharing our Christmas at Carrabas... YUMMY

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Me and the Man of my Heart and Dreams....

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My Eye and Lauren inside of it!!! KEWL...Lisa, my cousin did this for me!

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Practicing in Photoshop... making a collage.... my first try. People that I love... but clearly not all that I love.

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Treasure Hunting... in the Bahamas....

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Cassie and Kyle en route to Key West!

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Kyle and Dave

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Me and My BFF (as her grand daughter) has dubbed us...

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Mikey Meatball

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My Precious Mike and Me

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This is ME!

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Create a Widget for your MySpace Account - People's Choice Awards

2008-11-22T04:57:00.000-08:00

Create a Widget for your MySpace Account - People's Choice Awards

2008-11-22T04:56:00.000-08:00

Create a Widget for your MySpace Account - People's Choice Awards

To My Wonderful Mom

2008-11-19T07:59:00.000-08:00

Hi Mom... I just want you and the world wide web to know how much I love you. I have joined this 29 day giving challenge and if nothing else...it makes me think. But you know what? I am generally a giving person. I think that is because I grew up watching a woman who always was giving, giving, giving of herself to others in need. For those of you who may be reading this and so not know us... I had a terrible accident in March of this year. It was my mother who stood by my bedside, MADE ME EAT, lifted my legs to help me in and out of bed (I had 4 fractured lower lumbar)... covered me over with covers, answered my beckons from the bed... made sure I got up and tried desperately to prevent me from not getting too deeplt in to a depression. It was my mother whose face I wanted to see when I was at a very low point one day... and by golly..she drove clear over her and her at my home is where she and her husband, Cliff stayed for 6 weeks.

She nursed me and loved me... even when I was "unloveable" and stubborn, and being a brat.

She loved me through all of it... she drove me back and forth to the hospital and sat by my side.

She wiped my tears, made me face my fears and was my rock. For that and so many other reasons... my mother has been my "rock". Sometimes it takes a long time to realize that. Heres to you , Mom. I hope you like the picture. I love you.

Dedication to my wonderful cousin and friend.. Wendy Authelet - 29-Day Giving Challenge

2008-11-17T05:02:00.000-08:00

Dedication to my wonderful cousin and friend.. Wendy Authelet - 29-Day Giving Challenge

LOVE... NOT IN ANY ORDER

2008-11-16T17:33:00.001-08:00

I LOVE MY KIDS.... THEY ARE THE BEAT OF MY HEART... AND ALWAYS WILL BE.

I LOVE MY GRANDCHILDREN... THEY ARE DEEPLY CONNECTED TO MY HEART

I LOVE MY HUSBAND... HE IS MY STRENGTH, MY BEST FRIEND... HE IS MY SOUL MATE.

I LOVE MY MOM AND DAD... I MISS MY DAD AND I ADORE MY MOM... I CHERISH MY TIME WITH HER.

I LOVE MY PASSIONS AND MY DRIVE... I LOVE THAT I LISTEN TO MY HEART

I LOVE MY FRIENDS... EACH A GEM IN THAT TIARA THAT I THINK I HAVE... LOL

AND I LOVE TUG... MY FAVORITE DOG

JUST THOUGHT I'D LET YOU KNOW. :)

laurie

House not for sale, afterall

2008-11-16T17:31:00.000-08:00

Well... after a visit w/ the realtor... we are not selling the house RIGHT NOW... we'll wait a little while... time......... Just an update

The 29 Day Challenge...

2008-11-16T09:00:00.000-08:00

This is incredibly self rewarding... it is "Oprah Worthy"....

go to my site by clicking the link below and just see how easy it is!!!

29 day gift challenge

2008-11-14T06:06:00.001-08:00

Make a Difference

stages...

2008-11-12T17:38:00.000-08:00

Well, we are putting our house on the market. Yup, we are. Long story... house on the market...bottom line. Dave and I are just fine... things just happen sometimes and you have to take another looks at plans. So....just to let you all know.

Michael Joseph 1979-2004

2008-11-09T16:52:00.000-08:00

WORDS THAT I FEEL... MEMORIES THAT WE SHARED...

My precious son...

I gaze over at a picture of your face so perfect and bright...
I see into those eyes and see to the depths of your soul.

Your smile was that of a movie star... so bright and shining...
the way that you would laugh with that giggle... as your eyes would close as you laughed.

Your life, a bright flickering flame, was blown out 4 years ago,
Why? I'll never know.

I treasure your memory... I loved you with all that I am
I miss your hugs that were so strong and protection all abound
You loved me as much as I loved you.

The dash between your years on earth ... 1979-2004
tells a great story of a wonderful baby, child then man... a story that I adore

You left too soon... and my heart string pull real tight
as I often lay in bed and think of you at night.

I miss you... I love you... You left too soon.
I love that I got to be a part of your "dash"
And I am grateful that I can still close my eyes and see you in flash.

Halloween Party Pics

2008-11-01T15:53:00.001-07:00

I have an ETSY store!!!

2008-11-01T15:51:00.000-07:00

http://theseagypsy.etsy.com

Great Weekend With Mom and Cliff...

2008-10-28T18:24:00.001-07:00

A great weekend with Mom and Cliff. We had a delicious dinner on Sat. night. Sunday was sleep late... the World Series was on until 2:00AM... and Mom and Cliff stayed up to watch it all.
Dave made a delicious breakfast... Mom and I went shopping... Dave and Cliff had their own agenda... Jill and Robbie over for dinner...lobster tails and Daves ribs... Very Good! Lots of laughter, fun, of course NAP TIME and the weekend is over.

A little shopping on Sunday w/ Mom and welll-a!

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Cliff and Dave measuring for new blinds...

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Robbie and Jill

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Gram and Joey... lobster tails and Daves Ribs!!!

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My NOVICE photography...

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Me and "Tug"....

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Lauren Rose...

2008-10-20T08:01:00.001-07:00

This is a recent picture of Lauren!! She keeps busy. Today is her 1st wedding anniversary... Happy Anniversary, Lauren and Steven! Lauren keeps busy working for her husbands company and for UPS. She continues to create and draw... her God given talent. She is precious to me... part of my world... and if I were to sit on a porch across from God...I would say, "Thanks for letting my borrrow Lauren". I love you, Rosey.

Michael made this for me in 1998!!!

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A lovely Lily

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MIchael

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I so miss Michael... for some reason I feel so near to him when I am near the ocean. I can still hear his voice and see his smile. I hear his laugh. I cleaned out a cupboard the other day... I have a few of his clothes. I think that the clothes will have to disintegrate before I give them away. I am fiercely protective of all of his trinkets and very few "things" that I have of his. I know that they are "just things" but they are so precious to me... as they had some meaning of significance to him.
I took this pic in the sand at Cocoa Beach... and then right after that I looked down and there was a gorgeous piece of abalone shell.

MY BFF and Capt. Robbie

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Michael Joseph Lapinsky

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Cocoa Beach

2008-10-17T06:03:00.000-07:00

Having a wonderful time... the weather is great...nice and warm and sunny. Yesterday, we went to see Charlie and Beth at their condo. We had a great time. I took a nap...by the pool and apparently was the envy of many who only wished that they could nap"like that"..LOL a PROFESSIONAL napper. Then last night we went to a comedy club... where we had a lot of laughs. Dave is having such a great time that he wants to spend another night! Great with me... I just have to open the store for 10:00 tomorrow...so I need to be on the road for 7:30. No big deal...another day by the pool is AOK w/ me. And we are going to Kyles Krafts this AM to buy a "pimping" (as my dear friend Capt. Robbie calls it) TOILET SEAT. That's right...toilet seat. They are one of a kind. LOOOOONG STORY. Stay tuned for pics.

Cocoa Beach

2008-10-14T17:45:00.001-07:00

One more thing... Headed to Cocoa Beach on Thursday....overnighter with hubby. YAHOO!!!!
Stay tuned for pics and details.....

October...

2008-10-14T17:39:00.000-07:00

Well... lets see... have a new job and I am the manager!! Yeah, me. Also, went to RI and spent time with my grandchildren, and son and DILTBOD (daughter-in-law to be one day)... lots of excitement... BUSY. Been working both at my new job at "Go Fish" and also on my new jewelry line and appropriately named "The Gypsies Suitcase"... visit www.serendipitydotme.blogspot.com to view some of my new pieces!!!

Enjoy the pics...

Go Fish!

2008-09-21T07:24:00.000-07:00

Click on the cooresponding link on the right.... a great place to shop!!!!

Home Again

2008-09-20T11:04:00.000-07:00

Well...home again! Great to be home. Today is Saturday and I have been home since Tuesday night. Dave picked me up at the airport and we went out to eat... it was yum.. The very next morning I started my new job at "Go Fish" with my new position as manager. I am very happy there and have met some incredibly nice people. Again, great to be home.

Monday...

2008-09-15T07:43:00.000-07:00

Well... here it is the day before I go home. I am really missing Dave and Joey. Sometimes l feel like I have one foot in one world and one foot in another... God knows my heart is with everyone!
Yesterday was a tailspin of a day... Rochelle, Cassie, Kyle, Noah and I headed to the flea market... we had a good time... Nancy and Alex met us there and Rochelle took Noah and Alex and Nancy and I had a afternoon to just hang out... yes, I took a nap. LOL Nancy even made me a nap bed in her guest room. Nancy...yes... ANTI NAP Nancy. This stupid hand/wrist/arm does not like DAMP weather and I was seriously aching. Nurse Nanny put the heating pad on my arm and I woke up feeling so much better...after napping we went to Trudy and Ismael's gorgeous home and took the tour!!!! Trudy had the dining room all set up beautifully and we all sat together and had a delicious dinner. Uncle Kyle was the star of the day purchasing two laser pointers for Noah and Alex. A very good day...but by the time that Rochelle, Noah and I got home I was EXHAUSTED.

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My Beautiful Family....

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RI Vacation

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Visiting Rhode Island...

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Gosh, it has been so wonderful to see, hug, smell all of my little grandchildren. I have had such a relaxing time and felt so welcomed. I have been staying at Rochelle and Noah's house... feels like home. When I first arrived at the airport there, at the bottom of the escalator was "Moms Pride and Joy"... Kyle...just as handsome as ever. Then to the car to see Beautiful Bright Eyed Cassie Cakes.... off to my "hotel" Noah and Rochelle's. The next day... a "trash and treasure day" as Kristen and I call them... just driving aimlessly and combing every little town in the sticks and in CT. and buying what we both respectfully call a "treasure". That night my sis in LAW AND I WENT TO twist and had a great time. After a time and a small trial we got them to make the FROZEN MUDSLIDES deliciously and we talked and laughed and had a terrific time. The next day we went out to eat with Cassie's Mom, brother, Michael... me, Cassie and Kyle to the Cheese Cake Factory! YUM. Later, Cassie and I took naps and Kyle went to work. When Cassie and I awoke... we went to go and see Kyle at work! I was so proud to see him working hard. Picture to be posted of the handsome lad at work soon...I did meet a very nice lady named Vicki who is also the owner of the restaurant that Kyle works for and her son is attending school in my home town! So, I exchanged phone numbers w/ her and hope to see her and meet her son when she is in town! Seeing Kyle every day has been grrreat....I didn't get to see him yesterday...he worked and Cassie worked too. I DID however, have a GREAT day with Lisa, Riley, Mandy, Steven, Logan, Tyler and Noah!!!! Mandy made a delicious dinner of ham and sweet potato's with marshmallows...corn, garlic monkey bread...ummmm. OF COURSE I took my usual nap... the boys played in the sand and were "just boys".... enjoying one another. Uncle Steven was the star hit with the boys... playing with them throwing the multiple balls that were being tossed his way.. never skipping a beat! Lisa found a deer tick crawling on Mandy and Mandy about died. GG (me) decided that it was THEN a great time to stay inside....LOL... today its rainy but stay tuned for the update!

This is "TUG".. he likes me, Auntie Bling MORE than Capt. Robbie

2008-09-14T04:42:00.000-07:00

Babysitting T U G !!!!

2008-09-06T20:30:00.000-07:00

What a day... doggie sat for TUG. TUG is my American Bulldog that my friend Capt. Robbie thinks is his. Actually... its the other way around. Tug is great... Tug takes NAPS! How cool is that. He is incredibly adoreable. He prominently wags his tail when he see Auntie Bling coming by. Picture of Tug coming soon!

PICS....

2008-08-23T08:49:00.001-07:00

Steven's Short Visit...

2008-08-23T08:41:00.000-07:00

It was fantastic to see Steven and spend some time with him. He was only here for a short visit. Personally, I get to see him and his wife and the boys and all of my other children in September. Not true for Dave and Joe.