Stephanie Caroline Mattei

Hi Steph:

It's a white Christmas, although not very nice weather-wise, as it's more sleet and ice than snow.

The boys like to run out in the snow, but quickly come back in and curl up on the bed. They got some new toys for Christmas. Elliott actually has something that he will play with (a woolen ball), whereas Sparky will play with anything that Squeaks ! They also got these treat puzzles, where a treat is hidden in the toys and they have to figure out how to move gates and...

Hi Steffi
It's been five years.... I miss your positive attitude, always seeing the glass as half full.... At times, I think, "what would Stef say / do in this situation ?". Do you remember "live in day-tight compartments ?"

The boys are doing great. Elliott just turned either 13 or 14 (their are two birth certificates in his file, so we don't really know if he was born in '98 or '99). Either way, he is still really spry, and gives his younger brother a run for his money...

Hi Stephi
Sparky turned five today (shares your b'day !). He is an incredible dog.... you'd love him (he is exactly like Harley !!). Elliott is doing great also, especially for his age....(not exactly sure if he is going to be 13 or 14)...regardless he is in great shape....He has developed some joint pain, and is going deaf (just as Shadow did)

Well, Nancy and I got back together late last summer.... but that didn't last long. We broke up for good just before Valentine's Day....

Hi Stephi

Late this year....I'm sorry....lots of little things going on, nothing too exciting. I really enjoy my exercise program.....lost about 20 pounds so far.... maybe another ten to go.... Back to the days when we met !!

Nancy and I drifted apart.... too bad, I really loved her. But you know how it goes, sometimes people just have a difficult time communicating at a certain level. Anyway, it's time to do some "me" stuff. I am starting a new job search, and...

Hi Steffi:

Belated Happy Birthday ..... I do miss you so much.

As you know it is Sparky's birthday also. He turned four this April, and is being a flower terror. He is eating all the marigolds in the back yard. He even has Elliott eating them now !

Elliott is doing well. A bit slower (I think he is going to be 12 this August !). He prefers sleeping, but will give his brother a run for his money when he wants to. Unfortunately, he may be going deaf..... but as...

Hi Steffi.....

A bit late this year.....lots going on.

First..... I am still with Nancy.... going on eight months ! She is terrific ! I have a lot of fun with her, and I really do love her. We went to DC and met her kids..... all are great kids, and I felt that they really accepted me.

The boys are doing great....Elliott is so full of energy. When we boarded Elliott and Sparky for the trip, the people there were amazed at how young Elliott was acting...he runs...

Hey Stephi:

Happy birthday !.....As you know April is a big month for us. Remember all the Dog things that went on ? BTW, today is Sparky's birthday (I found out he was born in April, but didn't know the date, so he has your birthday now. He is three today.

Speaking of the boys.... Elliott is doing wonderful ! He is so trim and really, really active..... Sparky has made a big difference in Elliott's life.

As you know, Nancy is in my life. She is awesome. You...

Hey Steph,

Well this time a couple of years ago I was taking care of you and today I'm in Holly Lake taking care of my Mom.

I've really missed you especially since it is again Restaurant Week and I know you would have loved it. For the last couple of years and from now on Restaurant Week is officially dedicated to you.

We miss you still,
Deb