Classic Wedding Sing a Long

From the archives: This video has us laughing hysterically. This was taken at Jamie and Christy's wedding in 1996. It was OPEN bar reception - and this video is proof of that! My Dad stated - that he was the only sober person at this reception!

I really just love this video - it makes me laugh! I have a feeling a few people would wish this stayed in the archives..........

Stars of the video:

In the beginning - Linda Parrish, Anita Acosta, My Dad - (in the tux), his sister, my Aunt Linda, his brother, my Uncle Randy (he is the star and the one who misses all the words).

In the middle: Linda Parrish, Anita Acosta, Trudy Buehler, and my sister (who obviously wants to be a rock star!)

In the end: Linda, Anita, Jackie, Trudy, Scott and Loren Battle, Dennis Boyatzies.

Father and Son at Ball Game

This picture is from 1963. My Dad and brother Mark at a Red Wings Game ( I think )

CJ the Skiier

Rockin out with Nana

Congratulations Christy

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The Rochester Business Journal annually recognizes a group of young leaders that has made an impressive contribution to the Rochester Community. Christy has been included in the group of 40 this year. What an accpomplishment!

Rock the Vote...another one

I discovered a great website and want you to be a part of it. Democrat and Chronicle is looking for the best photos of Rochester to be put in a full-color, hard-bound, coffee-table book.

I submitted some photos and would really appreciate you looking at them and voting. Everyone who submits a photo is eligible for some great prizes, and a discount on the book. The photos that get the most votes will be published in the book, so the book is truly the best of Rochester. Registration, voting, and submission are all free, so join me and help shape the Capture Rochester Project today!
Click on Jpalmiere below to see additional pictures for voting

Happy 1 Year Anniversary

Well today - July 13, 2008 is the one year anniversary of my breast cancer diagnosis! It's been a whole year since I found out that I had breast cancer. And now I am cancer free!

It's hard to believe I am on the other side of that news - 1 year later!

I was told it would be a rough year, but that it was going to be a "glitch" in my life. And in all honesty, it was a tough year - but it already seems like just a glitch. Yah - I would rather never have to go through chemo again, or have another surgery, but.....as hard as those things were - I am truly thankful I was able to do them, to save my life and to give me new perspective on life. It's like I have a new chance - to do so much more!

I feel great - 1 year later! My hair is growing back wonderfully. The short cut is rather cute! It is very curly (coming from someone who had pin straight hair before this). I am working out 6 times per week - swimming 1 mile 3 times per week, running 3 miles 2-3 times per week and working out with my personal trainer 2 times per week. Working full time. Loving my family. Going on vacation. Life is good.

It just goes to show "you can't control what happens to you, but you can control how you respond to it". Once I got the news - I just focused on the tasks at hand, powered through, completed the treatment regimen, and here I am. Having a wonderfully, enjoyable summer! It actually feels weird to be on this side of the treatments, knowing where my mind/ emotions/body were last summer.

I have learned a lot about myself. I really am stronger than I thought. More positive than I thought. More spiritual than I thought. More emotional than I thought. And have stronger family and friends than I thought. So many people came out to support me. That was so incredibly empowering and emotionally uplifting!

As a result of all of this - I will continue to give back to the breast cancer / cancer community. It is my calling. It is my responsibility. It is my pleasure! It makes me whole. I give back because I can - because I am alive and because others gave back before me, that saved my life.

Enough for now - it is a good day today! I am so happy to be on this side of the treatment!

p.s. and I LOVE my new boobs!