Oh MY!!!! Here is something to make us all SMILE!!!

I can not wait to see this film :)

I love this....I think I have shared this before, but just in case!

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Wishing You

 

{wonder}

 

{peace]

 

{beauty}

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2010 is on its way!!!!!

 

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Josie's first piano recital!!

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Christmas Eve 2009

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Unfortunatley.....

How about a little diversion? This is so funny!! Here's how to play... just do a Google search of the phrase "unfortunately, _______" but put your first name in the blank (be sure to enclose it all in quotation marks). The resultant phrases are hilarious if you have a slightly twisted sense of humor and an appreciation for random absurdity.
Some examples...
Unfortunately, Jenny never had much of a chance; she was sidelined into 'tramp' roles from the word go.
Unfortunately, Jenny's good, but she's not that good.
Unfortunately, Jenny can only accept cash or a personal cheque.
Unfortunately, Jenny has very little to do in this movie except look pretty, but even her great beauty is concealed most of the time.
Unfortunately, Jenny wasn’t able to pick up the puppy until after 4:00 p.m.
Unfortunately, Jenny's bullying dark side is what she'll be remembered for.
Unfortunately, Jenny is possessed by Muriel's ghost, and the fun (revenge) begins.
Unfortunately, Jenny didn’t throw her Diet Coke on Mark and scream, “Shut the **** up about that homewrecking ****!"
Unfortunately, Jenny didn't wield the cowbell on Breakin' Up.

Such a hoot! And, it is true that I do conceal my great beauty most of the time!!!HA!
Go ahead, try it!
Cheers,
Jenny
ps - I thought an image from A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket would be fitting. This is from book six, artwork by the amazing and masterful Brett Helquist.

Our 70's Christmas....or is it the 2000's

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Om is always on target...it is really strange

I really enjoy reading Daily OM. It is very inspirational for me and I love how positive it is. I am not normally into horoscopes, but since I have been reading OM for awhile, they have always been right on. I think it applies to everyone though, not just us Leos!! But, it is almost always with what I am struggling with at that time!! This is my horoscope for today:


December 13, 2009
Balancing Needs
Leo Daily Horoscope
You may find comfort in home or family matters today. Perhaps you feel the need to spend quality time with loved ones or beautify your home to so that it feels more comfortable. These feelings might trigger fond childhood memories for you. If you have other obligations today that require your attention away from home, you may want to try putting some of those tasks aside or taking less time to accomplish them so you can return home sooner. You also may want to connect with loved ones and revel in their support and affection. Remember that your home and the people that matter to you can be your greatest sources of comfort.

We can create a greater sense of balance in our lives by establishing an ongoing compromise between fulfilling our obligations and meeting our emotional needs. Though our responsibilities may occasionally seem like an intrusion upon our personal time, we do have the ability to make time for both. We may periodically need to rearrange our schedule or postpone what we need to take care of. With a little flexibility and determination, however, we can meet our objectives and needs so that we are fulfilled in all areas of our life. By making an effort to balance your activities today, you can take care of yourself while fulfilling your obligations.


Yesterday, we turned down a couple of Christmas Parties to just be a family, today I feel the pressure of needing to go out and get stuff done. Instead of doing things outside the home, I really do need to stay here and take care of my home :) Balancing is a hard thing for me~ Thank you OM for helping me see it in a positive way!

GIVING

This year a new Tiberi Family Christmas Tradition is being born!! My girls have always loved going to Barnes and Noble to pick out books for children in need (which we still are doing) and we also help give toys to children in one way or another. This year we feel that we need to add on to the giving part a bit more so we have been researching charities together as a family so the girls can give some of their money to. We have found some great ones!! Below you will find a list:

Changing the Present : A broad storehouse of charitable giving organizations and gift options related to specific topics, from “Basic Needs” to “Community”, “Health & Safety”, “Environment” and “Opportunity.”


Kiva : Kiva connects people through lending for the sake of alleviating poverty.

Heifer International : This organization is committed to ending world hunger and global poverty, as well as promoting environmental stewardship, through a variety of initiatives. My Mom had Heifer International come in to her class a couple of years a go to speak and it was Amazing!! We gathered money for a goat.

Oxfam : Oxfam works with international communities to improve the lives of the world’s poor.

Trees for the Future : Trees For the Future improves livelihood and degraded lands by planting beneficial trees.

Save the Manatee : Co-founded by Jimmy Buffet, this organization works to protect endangered manatees and their aquatic habitats.

Operation Eyesight : A remarkable endeavor, dedicated to eliminating avoidable blindness.This is one of my personal favorites!

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Josie says it is octApus MacAronni!

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Taking care of Gizmo

Josie was the lucky turkey whose name was drawn to take good care of Gizmo the Turtle for Thanksgiving. Lucky us. Gizmo came home to three Pups, a bird, a gerbil, frogs, two cats and chickens down the lane oh yea, and more Kitty's. Would he fit in?? Would we want him to? It turned out that Gizmo was a wonderful guest. He watched us has we fixed Thanksgiving dinner quietly, he did not bark, meow,chirp or have to exercise noisily at night. We did not have to clean up his poo,change his tank or play ball. We could leave our shoes out around him and he would not chew them up. Gizmo, I miss your little smile and how quiet and calm you were. The way you did not beg, sing loud,skreech, and jump was so mannerley. Could you help me out with the others, you know who I am talking about Gizmo. I miss you smiling and shaking your head while the others were partying it up. I miss your wise ways Gizmo. Is there an exchange program for school/home pets? Davis, Davey, Harley, Molly, Violet, Maddie, Kelly and the Gossip Girls (I know I am forgetting somebody)can come and visit CMEC while we take care of you Gizmo... I think school would do them all good, while you could be a home pet for a bit longer.....how does that sound Amanda??????

 

 

 

Watching Gizmo!

my Thanksgiving Picture

We have been having beautiful weather here in Ohio. Sunny and in the 60's! Mother Nature must have been in the holiday mood like the rest of us on Thanksgiving though. We had a beauthiful snow fall! Of course the girls had to go outside to catch snowflakes on their tongue, play and make snowballs. Here is one of my only pictures from Thanksgiving...not turkey a snowball, I forgot my camera (my family was very excited not to have flashes going off like lightning all day, especially Grandpa!)but they did allow me to take a picture of their Thanksgiving Snowball when we got home!!!!
Thanks Mother Nature for giving me something to take a picture of!!!

 

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After Thanksgiving Fun

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I LoVe the Jimmies!!! What fun! I think even my Anna will get a kick out of them...reminds me of the 80's!!

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I LOvE this movie!!

The soundtrack is Great too!! I can not belive I am being sucked into all the Christmas hoopla this early?? Usually I do not start wanting to listen to Christmas music until after Turkey day~I guess I am just Thankful for good Christmas music!!It has some good oldies on it.

No, No....YeS

my girl is adding color to her style

Anna has asked if she can get her ears pierced again. No. Can I wear eye make-up to school? No. But when she ask if she could put streaks of purple in her hair.....O.K. ~ but I need to do it for you. She was surprised that I would let her put in a semi-permanent hair color in her beautiful dark curly locks. It was really a bonding experience to do this with my 11 year old.....
Does this say more about me that I was secretly thinking, "Go little artsy alternative kid, go!" than it does her?All these years, and I still haven't shaken the Bauhaus from my system

Our Getaway....

It looks like Hubby and I went to A Place Far, Far Away. The beautiful architecture, the magical sunset~ and the hustle and bustle of the night life to witness outside of our room window. We went to boutiques where we (or I )could not take the girls & could only drool(me) and not buy, we ate at a fun little place with sandwiches & yummy chips , we were able to catch a live local band playing and then we explored the town at midnight with all quiet and lights that lit up like fireflies above us.

Romance, sunsets, fun with Hubby...we had it all in our magical Getaway!!

The best part of it all, is that we did not have to travel but 15 minutes away from Home Sweet Home, we were able to relax and not sight see because we know the place well (or I guess I know the place too well!) and the best part is that it solidifies the fact you need not go far or spend a lot of money to have a wonderful time with your love!!

(Thank you: The Hilton at Easton)

Sooo Pretty!

 

This site was made for our family!!!

Sensory Processing, Postural Sway, Anxiety - Better with Occupational Therapy

Thanks Jen for finding this!!! You think you have looked everywhere for info.,& there is still so much more to find!! With a little help from my friend...thanks Jen

I LOVE THESE TREES

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