"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."
~ Anais Nin ~

My name is Alison, but I also go by Al.     I've been married for 17 yrs, to an amazing guy.  He's a union Boilermaker, so it's tough, sometimes he's not home for months.  I'm lucky enough to be a sahm and watch my daughter grow and learn.  I also have a 17 yr old stepson.

I worked in healthcare for 15 years and got out when i was 4 months pg...I miss working but wouldn't trade staying home with my daughter for anything.

We have 3 housecats.  One outside dog and 3 outside cats.

Ten things I love.....

1)  My family....even the in-laws(or are they outaws...lmao)

2)Traveling....

3)Fishing...can not wait to teach my DD this spring how to outfish her dad...lol;)

4)Chocolate......need I say more =)

5)Photography.....Love to capture the moment....

6)Computers.......jeez, it's the only way I get anything done!  And I get to meet aweome people like you!

7)Music.........helps me survive!

8)I planted our first garden this year..(2007).....OMG I was possessed we have 70+ broccoli plants and 60+ cauliflower, a bunch of other stuff......anybody want to volunteer when it comes time to pick,can and freeze this shit! LMAO

9)I am officially addicted to EBAY

10) Quotes......I love quotes, famous, quotes, inspirational quotes, just about any kind of quote will do!

"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail."
~ Confucius ~

 "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are."
~ John Wooden ~

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy."
~ Martin Luther King, Jr. ~