just added a little sparkle to the tallygear site.

Metallic Turquoise Tallytote

Metallic Turquoise Tallytote

Metallic Turquoise Tinytote Micro Waist Pack

Metallic Turquoise Tinytote Micro Waist Pack

Metallic Turquoise Tinytote Waist Pack

Check out Tallygears newest M-E-T-A-L-L-I-C Fabric for our products....

Metallic Fuschia

Metallic Turquoise

Metallic Turqoise Tummietote Belt with optional clear view window.

Metallic Turquoise Tummietote Belt with optional clear view window

 go to www.tallygear.com to see all cool fabric choices...where function meets fashion.

Tallygear Button

I have been working on a button for a little bit now...Its taking longer than planned as life is so extremely busy right now...but, I think I may have all worked out by Monday. I can't wait it should be pretty cool.

Tallia Emily received honorable mention...

Tallia Emily has been working on a research project since the start of school in late September 2010. She presented her project Thursday April 16, 2011. She had to make several presentations to the judges. She was very nervous but,did well...she is glad its done. She received honorable mention. Her project was titled Diabetes. She compared the differences between Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes. She was concerned that most people didn't realize the difference between the three. She did a terrific job. Congratulations to Tally. You put alot of work in to this project. Good Job.

Tallia is pictured the first on the left in the front row.

tally being tally....silly kid.

Tallia with an arm site and her NEW Favorite tummietote...cool neon swirls.

isn't she a beauty.....shes' my little bug.

I love her so much.

Thank you to Laura at HOUSTON WE HAVE A PROBLEM.

Thursday, April 7, 2011


Tallygear - Sugar Bolus - LFAC

It probably seems by the title of this blog that I am going to be covering a lot of ground but in actuality it all ties together quite nicely.

So, this week Heather from Sweet to the Soul is hosting a kick ass Sugar Bolus and giving away a Tummietote by Tallygear. GO. CHECK. IT. OUT. NOW.

Tallygear happens to be one of my very favorite diabetes items. Nate has 2 tummietote belts (skulls and geckos cause he's a bad a$$) and last week we ordered and received his new most favorite belt ever . . . a BATMAN zipper waste pack. Holy smokes Batman -- Nate totally adores his new belt. Donna also made Nate a zipper arm pack with the left over Batman material. LOVE. IT.

I tried to get a picture of him wearing it but it is almost impossible to get him to stand still and pose. I got a video of him wearing it but I'm posting that later when I post my 1st VLOG. :)

Cute - right?

I also ordered a few things for me! I've really been wanting a tummietote to wear when I run or just when I am chasing kids. I LOVE IT. I decided to order the Tallygear 'Blue Circle' Tummietote Belt for the Candy Hearts LIFE FOR A CHILD Collection.

Please check out the entire collection of LFAC products here!

So, here I am wearing my awesome Tummietote . . . and I am no REYNA so this is as close as you are ever going to get to seeing my abs. :)

There's also a shameless plug for my brother's gym in that photo too. :)

Wait - I'm almost done. Donna also sent me a matching headband and lots of goodies for the girls.

So, go sign up for Heather's Sugar Bolus, if you don't win head over to Donna's store and buy yourself a tummietote and then check out Wendy's other LFAC products because they are totally amazing and supporting a truly wonderful cause.

Whhhoooooaaaa . . . I almost forgot. I have to show you this super cute armband that Donna made for my iPod when I run.

Dang - I wish I had 1/2 her talent. She's amazing!! Thank you, Donna for your awesomeness!

That is all.

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the KIDS cotton COLLECTION Sport Belt

The NEW KIDS Cotton Collection 'Sport' Belt

fabric designs include

CARS

TOY STORY

BATMAN

SUPERMAN

and we will be adding several more to include

HELLO KITTY

CURIOUS GEORGE

ALL STAR

BUTTERFLIES

LOVE

PUPPIES

SAFARI

SESAME STREET

TRAINS,PLANES, & CARS

here is the design it has 2 six inch pockets with a 1" black web belt with buckle

1 or 2 clear view pliable vinyl window can be added to view 1 or 2 tech devices

belt designs/setup vary due to fabric cuts..

the belt may differ some depending on how the belt lays out.

I have been testing the CARS belt to carry my cellphone at work...

and it is bringing alot of interest as I AM NOW A GROWN UP.

...LIFE IS FUN.

www.tallygear.com



my sisters and me....

this is a picture of my sister Lynney along with myself  and my twin sister Deb on the right...I am in the middle.

Its funny how close she and I are being identical twins...it has been alot of fun for the last 30 or so years (hehe)....we both have autoimmune thyroid (graves) disease....probably connected to Tallys' Type 1 diagnosis.

Debra is Tallys godmother and has been there everyday since Tallys' diagnosis....it has been a long road we are creeping up on our fourth year since diagnosis. It has taken its toll on all of us...It has aged both of us greatly. No matter how you try to fight it its a tiring disease on mind and body.

Have a peaceful day.

tally in menemsaha...

The 'Original' tummietote with the clear window...we were on the beach in Menemsha on MV Island fall of 2010...Tal loves the window, she puts the pump in upside down so that when she needs to bolus she just turns the belt up without taking her pump out and makes her adjusts directly throught he heavy duty pliabe vinyl. It was a beutiful day and a relaxing trip for all of us.

Tallygear Tummietote GIVEAWAY

Tallygear Tummietote Giveaway
another giveaway to launch our new website....

Also tallyygear is offering 10% off now through December 31, 2010.

Use coupon code  tally at checkout.

Thank you for your interest.

Be thankful...today.

I saw this in Acquinnah on Martha's Vineyard Island.....
Be thankful for what you have....focus on  thinking positive live each day to the fullest....try not to dwell on the bad (even though the past several years have been incredibly difficult)....can you imagine if everyone just did one thing in their day to make it better for someone else how much better we all would be...mentally and physically. Love your family deeply.

Happy 3 years.

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TALLY....

HAPPY DIAVERSARY to my baby.

You have made the last 3 years bareable with your willingness to do what needs to be done to keep you healthy.

I could not have asked for more....... you made it a bit easier.

You are a wonderful child.

I love you beyond words.

Thank you.

Mama.
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Starting to enjoy the simple pleasures......

My husband, Matthew on Chappaquidick Island, Martha's Vineyard...I was married in this exact spot on the beach 14 years ago.

Since our diagnosis with juvenile diabetes on September 4, 2007..I can say that..."Life now holds more meaning". Day to day living in the past has been all about getting it done to get to the next project. When Tally was diagnosed I was running three businesses a landscape company, a plant nursery and a well established hot dog stand called Matty's dog shack. It really was three full-time jobs and then I got a fourth...taking care of Tally's type 1....I tried to hold it together until November 2009....that was it...I couldn't do it anymore....the plant nursery closed that fall for good...and our plan was to run the hot dog shack until spring and then sell...all went according to plan...we sold it March 1 of this year.

I felt my shoulders immediately lift....Tally has been with us everyday on every landscape job this summer...we bring her bike, scooter and a bathing suit and towel......its been a good summer....I never had such quality time with my husband and daughter....I count myself lucky that my......... "life now holds more meaning".

Tally has decided to do the JDRF Walk in Boston....

October 2, 2010. She wants to form team tally. She was so excited this morning her father, Matthew (who is a landscape contractor) had to look at a job with Dickie who owns a large construction company in our area....she had me print the sponsor form ...she found herself a clipboard and her trusty pink princess pen. They were on there way at 7am, she was ready....she was gonna get this one. The rest of the story told in the words of my husband...he had to break the ice but as soon as Tal was comfortable she rolled with it and had Dickie as her first sponsor and he generously donated $100.00 to JDRF for team tally (tallygear.com)..way to go Tally.....now the planning begins...she now wants to approach her principal Mrs. Kelly (tal goes to a school which requires uniforms) she wants to ask principal if kids can do a dress down day if they pay a dollar donation toward her JDRF walk. I can't imagine where this will take us but, I am sure it will be down a good road....more to come.

Tallygear at the ADA Expo In Hartford, Ct.

Early spring and tallygear did a American Diabetes Association Expo in Hartford Ct. We were very excited nervous and not just because it was our first venue but also we were to meet Bill Woods from the blog 1 happy diabetic. We had been in contact for almost a year via email but, never actually met....it was so cool....we all talked after the show and promised to stay in touch. It is now several months later and all is well....busy, busy gonna email Bill to say Hi. His blog address is www.1happydiabetic.com take a look, he has been diabetic for a long time and he not only puts a positive spin on diabetes but, also has lots of knowledge. Tally Annese, Bill Woods, Matthew Annese and Donna Annese from left to right.

Tally and I visit the new ALDI "green market"

at which point we meet a fellow diabetic (type 2) in the frozen food section. Tally asked me if she could get some frozen pops...and then proceeded go through "our routine" of checking the serving size the carb numbers (or as we call them the CRABS) and other. Then we decide if its a good choice.
As we are discussing her choice..... a 'fellow' diabetic figures out we are doing and wants to give input on carbs vs. insulin dosage...the gentlemen was in his 30's and insulin dependent and probably 150 pounds overweight, we discussed tal's pump and what we do to care for her diabetes and he was amazed with her insulin pump (he obviously uses needlles). I wanted to tell him that he and my daughter had little in common and that the two diagnosis had nothing to do with one another, but I just couldn't, which is not normally like me as my husband would say. Diabetes at times (most times) is extremely tiring.

Beta Buddies on blogger

I have recently come across a blog that I find very positive and I just wanted to share with you.
http://www.betabuddies.blogspot.com/ I have found that she is a very positive person and she has given me lots to think about. take a look.

Wrapping up all....getting ready for first ADA Expo

So excited to be going to the ADA American Diabetes Assoc. Expo in JHartford this Saturdat April 17, 2010. all details are in previous posts. Hope to see you there , turnout should top 4,000 visited.
Wanting to thank sister Lynney for setting up for Team Tally for the Tour de Cure...you are so awesome. Please see previous posts for all information. Hugs and lots of kisses from Tally.

working on a pack with a window.

had it on my mind for sometime....actually sat down and put a tummietote together with a window....my daughter tally loves it....haven't figured it all out yet. soon....just need more time.