So...I'm going to send you to Jenny's blog to read the clip titled "True Love".
http://mamaonaplaydate.blogspot.com/2008/11/true-love.html
Is that not the sweetest post? I just adore this family. As I'm sure you know by now I named my Allie after her daughter who died of leukemia in 2004. Jenny now is the executive director of Hero's for Children a non-profit organization created in honor of Allie and another little girl who died of cancer named Taylor. I know money is tight for alot of us, especially this time of year but if you ever want to donate to a charity this is an awesome one to donate to.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Monday, November 24, 2008
In Honor of THANKSgiving...an Intersting Perspective
I received this in an email earlier and thought it was "blog-worthy".
No matter what your political convictions are this is an eye opener....What a thankless people we are!!!
David Letterman, on President Bush.
(Surprising)
David Letterman wrote this; it's the David we don't often see....
'As most of you know I am not a President Bush fan, nor have I ever been, but this is not about Bush, it is about us, as Americans, and it seems to hit the mark.
The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some Poll data I found rather hard to believe.
It must be true given the source, right?
The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence 2/3 of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change.
So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, 'What are we so unhappy about?'
A.Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 Days a week?
B.Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter?
C. Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job?
D.Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?
E. Maybe it is the ability to drive our cars and trucks from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state.
F. Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter?
G. I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough either.
H. Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provide services to help all and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital.
I. Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home.
J. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your family, and your belongings.
K. Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss.
L. This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90% of teenagers own cell phones and computers.
M.How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world?
Maybe that is what has 67% of you folks unhappy.
Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S. , yet has a great disdain for its citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't have, and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here.
I know, I know.
What about the president who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The president who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same president who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11? The president that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks? The commander in chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me?
Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad? Think about it......are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the 'Media' told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day.
Say what you want, but I blame it on the media.
Turn off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country. There is exponentially more good than bad. We are among the most blessed people on Earth and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and appreciative.
With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, 'Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance? '
-David Letterman
No matter what your political convictions are this is an eye opener....What a thankless people we are!!!
David Letterman, on President Bush.
(Surprising)
David Letterman wrote this; it's the David we don't often see....
'As most of you know I am not a President Bush fan, nor have I ever been, but this is not about Bush, it is about us, as Americans, and it seems to hit the mark.
The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some Poll data I found rather hard to believe.
It must be true given the source, right?
The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence 2/3 of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change.
So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, 'What are we so unhappy about?'
A.Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 Days a week?
B.Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter?
C. Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job?
D.Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?
E. Maybe it is the ability to drive our cars and trucks from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state.
F. Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter?
G. I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough either.
H. Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provide services to help all and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital.
I. Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home.
J. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your family, and your belongings.
K. Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss.
L. This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90% of teenagers own cell phones and computers.
M.How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world?
Maybe that is what has 67% of you folks unhappy.
Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S. , yet has a great disdain for its citizens. They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't have, and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here.
I know, I know.
What about the president who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The president who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same president who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11? The president that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks? The commander in chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me?
Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad? Think about it......are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the 'Media' told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day.
Say what you want, but I blame it on the media.
Turn off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country. There is exponentially more good than bad. We are among the most blessed people on Earth and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and appreciative.
With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, 'Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance? '
-David Letterman
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Getting in the holiday spirit...ALREADY!
So I have mixed feelings on the holidays starting so early. Usually I'm a stickler for the Christmas Season not starting till AFTER Thanksgiving. Every year I notice them pushing the holidays earlier and earlier. Well this year I gave in. I made a picture apt. because I wanted to have their Christmas pictures done before the holiday rush and while we were out I just went ahead and had their 1st Santa picture made (I think last year we ended up with 4 Santa pics!). Killed 2 birds with one stone. Oh and the professional pics. we had taken turned out really cute! They will be back Dec 3rd so we'll have them in the mail shortly after.
This pic...not so good! But it's totally them, Joe looking confused, Julie trying to tell him what to do and Allie aka The Boss!
This pic...not so good! But it's totally them, Joe looking confused, Julie trying to tell him what to do and Allie aka The Boss!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
PICS
Hairbrush already?
Working on those 2 front teeth
Her favorite toy right now!
Julianna laying in my lap
Tony and Julianna
Frick and Frack
He should consider opening up a daycare...the kids love him!
Allie looks confused, lol
Tony left today. I hated seeing him go, we always have so much fun together and not to mention the kids ADORE him. From the pictures I'm sure you can see why! Tomorrow I am going to try to get the kids Christmas pictures made. I say "try" because you never know what the moods will be and all 3 have colds. I made this apt. almost a month ago and really don't want to have to cancel. After next Thursday all hell will break loose in the mall and I'd really like to not have to worry about pictures. Pray for us!
Friday, November 21, 2008
Picture Promise
Pictures to come tomorrow...there is some cute ones too so its worth the 24 hour wait :) I would have posted them tonight but Cindy's laptop won't read my memory card. Sorry
Thursday, November 20, 2008
So I have a little more time tonight (although Allie is sitting right next to me trying to attack the keys)! Julianna did awesome today in therapy...Ms. Jackie (her therapist) said it was her best day yet! We also found out last week that she will be discharged in December (I know I've said that before) but we are all confident that she really is done. The last couple times they mentioned discharge I was happy because I want her to be finished but it was just an uneasy feeling I had that she wasn't ready. I now am 100% confident that she should be discharged. I think the fact that she is doing so well in dance class has boosted my confidence in her. She really is doing great!
Speaking of names. I find it ironic that Julianna's therapist's name is Ms. Jackie and Joey's teacher AND therapist names our Ms. Cindy! My sisters' names are Jackie and Cindy...talk about confusing for them!
Tony leaves on Saturday so tomorrow is our last full day. I believe that calls for another trip to The Melting Pot...I'll def. post pics. from that, I hear the last pics. of Allie at The Melting Pot were a big hit :)
Speaking of names. I find it ironic that Julianna's therapist's name is Ms. Jackie and Joey's teacher AND therapist names our Ms. Cindy! My sisters' names are Jackie and Cindy...talk about confusing for them!
Tony leaves on Saturday so tomorrow is our last full day. I believe that calls for another trip to The Melting Pot...I'll def. post pics. from that, I hear the last pics. of Allie at The Melting Pot were a big hit :)
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Another Life Line...
As in "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire" I am using a life line to get "out" of today's blog! As you know I'm trying to do 30 straight days of blogging for prizes. My best friend is in town so I just don't have alot of time (story of my life) to blog tonight. Hopefully be back tomorrow. The last two weeks with Kristy and her family in town and now Tony, have been jammed packed with entertainment and good conversation! Definitely not complaining about this! I'd trade a slow blog for quality time with some of my favorite people anyday ;)
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