We all want to create wonderful memories during the holidays... My best memories as a kid were things like... the year the Turkey dropped on the floor... the year we looked up looked up and saw the dog walking across the table... the year we put the tree in a playpen to keep my little brother from pulling it down... simple, funny, easy memories with families.... how about the gifts of "I will babysit for 10 hours" or, I promise not to fight with my sister for the whole month of February...

Those same memories are still there... slow down... keep it simple... give an extra hug... make the effort to visit or call someone you haven't in a long time. These are the tips that stick. Not that extra expensive present, or, so many decorations that it takes days to put up and take down. Unless of course... those things are what you look forward to... but all in all... be easy on yourself and don't worry about big when small means so much more.

Good Morning... It's November 13th... I'm looking out at a very frosty lawn and all the leaves are off the trees... looks to me like Mother Earth is ready for a long winters nap. Me.... I'm running as fast as I can to keep up with all of you that want to move and organize before winter sets in... Once snow is on the ground... I'm sure some will give in to: "Lets wait until Spring..." but you don't have to. We can help you allllllll winter long. Let us do the work. You can stay warm and let us worry about the weather. I'll admit, it's a little more tedious... a little messier... but... we know how to do it. Think of how far ahead you could be by Spring if you cleaned out your basement. Wouldn't it be nice to get the cars IN your garage...NO SNOW TO BRUSH OFF... so... lets clean out your garage... its not to late. Just those 2 areas would make your life so much easier if they were cleaned out. We can get it done in a day... I'm not kidding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not sure why the photos won't behave on the blog... but you get the the main idea. They are so well done... and I'm feeling very honored today to be one of the chosen few. Thank you again Rochester Women's Network for putting on such a wonderful event and recognizing the Up and Coming Business Women of Rochester.

In the first photo, to my left is my husband Tom, and my right is my father, Richard Spiehler...

The second photo is Lisa Riggi of LHR Administrative Services... Lisa is my administrative assistant... and the very best there is.

In the third photos with the 3 Ladies... In purple is Wendy Heppell of Simply Success Solutions... (Business Coach), In Pink is Leah Goldman, of Goldman Law Firm (Attorney). In blue, is Kelly Olczak of Edward Jones (financial advisor).

In the 4th photo I am with my "A" team.... Vin Valle and John Allen.

In the last photo, the man with the dark suit.... is Jerry Elman of Shoen Place Auto...

All of these people are my support system and where I go for advice and counsel. It was very special to me to have them at my table during a very special event that I will always remember. Thanks you everyone for being there.

Yesterday, November 8th, I was one of 10 women honored with the Rochester Women's Network, 2010 Up and Coming Businesswoman's award. I feel blessed to have been chosen and want to share some photos with you....

This photo was taken at the end of the luncheon, after we had all received the award. The event was held at the Rochester Plaza Hotel and Conference Center.