When Kay looks this happy...

...this playful...
It's probably because she experienced something really nice;
a good yoga workout, really good food, a nice glass of wine, etc.
Last night, she was all smiles because... SHE AND PATRICK GOT ENGAGED!
CONGRATS PAT & KAY!!!

Happy, happy

30th Birthday, Mel!!!

Miss you, pinsan!!!!!

Happy, Happy 13th Birthday

to my dear goddaughter,

KAYLA!!!

13?! When the heck did THAT happen?!!!

Hello Papang!

Do you get to read blogs in heaven or do you just look over someone's shoulder when you're down here for visits? =) In any case, I hope you're doing well. Please continue to look after us, and when you get a chance, put in a good word for us up there =)

I miss you and love you very much!

Your granddaughter,

Leng

Happy Birthday,

LESTER!!!

A Charlie Brown Christmas

This was on last night and it NEVER fails to make me happy!

Only for today, I will seek to live the livelong day positively

without wishing to solve the problems of my life all at once
Only for today, I will firmly believe, despite appearances,

that the good providence of God cares for me

as no one else who exists in this world.
Only for today, I will have no fears.

In particular, I will not be afraid to enjoy what is beautiful

and to believe in goodness.

~POPE JOHN XXIII

recycle [ree-sahy-kuhl]

to treat or process (used or waste materials) so as to make suitable for reuse; to alter or adapt for new use without changing the essential form or nature of

Synonyms include: convert, reprocess, recover, reuse

As we watch our wallets this holiday season, we've also been on Green Watch. Every so often, we get notes from someone in our office on how to live the "Green" way. I just found this email from last year and I thought it was really clever:

If you don’t feel like reusing your wrapping for gifts, run it through a paper shredder and use the result as colorful packing material.

It seems like a no-brainer kind of idea but I've never even thought of that! It recycles, saves you a few dollars AND I get to use my paper shredder which I love!!! =)

underdog [uhn-der-dawg]

a person who is expected to lose in a contest or conflict

Synonyms include: dark horse, longshot

As Tin would say, "EFF!"

Should've left the Bench Mob on the floor in the 4th, Phil. They got the 15 point lead, and yes, I know they lost 7 of it to begin the last quarter, but still...subbing Vlad for Trevor who had 3 steals? REALLY?

It's ok. Maybe this loss will finally get the Lakers to go back to what they've been so praised for earlier in the season but so very much failed to have any of tonight: DEFENSE. Indiana beat the Celtics too and now stands as the 1 of 2 losses that each team has on record. Hmmm, a team with a losing record knocking off the top teams of the NBA. I hate that the Lakers lost tonight but I do have a soft spot for the underdog...

Happy Birthday,

JOEMAMA!!!