36 Military Moms-To-Be Get Dream Baby Shower Courtesy of March of Dimes and Operation Shower

I LOVE LOVE LOVE hearing about generosity for Military Families.  Especially PREGNANT military mommies!   I was so excited to hear my sweet friend Jinelle along with a great group of military pregnant mommies, received a very generous Baby Shower sponsored by the March of Dimes.  


Click HERE for the article.


From the website:  Dream Baby Shower For Military Moms 
LA JOLLA, CA, JAN. 25, 2011 - Thirty-six military moms, some pregnant and others with newborns, received the baby shower they deserved courtesy of nonprofit partners March of Dimes and Operation Shower.

The baby shower was hosted at the 14th hole of the PGA TOUR’s Farmers Insurance Open, which began this Thursday at the legendary Torrey Pines Golf Course here.

The moms all received gift boxes filled with baby supplies, clothing, toys, books and much more courtesy of Farmers Insurance, Kmart, Ashford University, and many other generous donors. They were joined at the joyous event by senior executives from March of Dimes, Operation Shower, Farmers Insurance and Kmart. Photo courtesy the March of Dimes and Operation Shower. 

Congratulations to all of the pregnant mommies and a special thank you to March of Dimes for sponsored this amazing event.

On the road AGAIN!

We are planning a trip to see my brother in South Carolina in a few weeks.  The one drawback about traveling is packing.   I have to admit, I truly HATE to pack and to unpack. LOVE to travel but, hate the preparation part.

On our last trip to NJ, the wheel on one of my bags were damaged.  Did I bother to put in a claim?  No way, it wasn't worth the trouble.  I am kicking myself because I need a working bag and traveling with a 3-legged bag just won't cut it.  Thankfully there are very good deals at the Luggage Stores and hopefully there will be one with my name written all over it.

Question:  Do you like to travel?  What is your preferred mode of transportation?

Get fully dressed ready to walk out door and then immediately feel the urge to just stay home! *sigh* just one of them days!

Kids in the Fridge!

Too Cute!  Gracen and Cole just chillin' :-)

Gold for Sale!

Have you ever sold any of your gold pieces?  I keep seeing all of these commercials about selling your gold so, I went into our stash of back in the day jewelry and asked my husband if he would be interested in selling our gold.  He said NO WAY!  These are MEMORIES and they will never be replaced and there's NO price for memories.

Try not to LAUGH too hard at the BLING!  LOL!!!

I told him the rate of gold and he stopped for a minute to think long and hard on it.  Talking about we should sell the gold rope and hoops too.  See, now he's TRIPPING!  No one said anything about the door knocker earrings.  He plays too much.  Looks like we will NOT be selling any of our gold.  Hah!

Have you sold any of your gold?  Were you satisfied with the payoff?

Heidi Klum-Hosted SERIOUSLY FUNNY KIDS Joined by All-New Hospital Docu-Series ONE BORN EVERY MINUTE (Press Release)

Heidi Klum-Hosted SERIOUSLY FUNNY KIDS Joined by All-New Hospital Docu-Series ONE BORN EVERY MINUTE

In addition to its recently announced unscripted series Seriously Funny Kids, hosted by supermodel and supermom Heidi Klum (Project Runway), Lifetime Television will launch another reality programs in February - One Born Every Minute.

The half-hour series Seriously Funny Kids, which follows Klum as she interacts with children and brings out the hilarious and often insightful things they say, will debut on Tuesday, February 1, at 9pm ET/PT with back-to-back episodes.  Lifetime has ordered 20 episodes of the program.  Seriously Funny Kids is produced by LMNO Productions, with Klum, Eric Schotz (Kids Say the Darndest Things, I Get That A Lot), James Rowley (America’s Most Talented Kids), Desiree Gruber (Project Runway) and Jane Cutler (Project Runway) of Full Picture and JoAnn Alfano, Gena McCarthy and David Hillman of Lifetime Television serving as executive producers. 

Following Seriously Funny Kids will be the premiere of the hospital docu-series One Born Every Minute at 10pm ET/PT on Tuesday, February 1.  In eight, hour-long episodes, the series takes an in-depth look at life inside the maternity ward at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, as expectant mothers enter their final stage of pregnancy.  From the delivery room, to the operating room, to the front desk, to the nurses’ station...40 cameras roll 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to capture the high drama, humor and overwhelming emotion of child birth as new lives begin and others change forever.  Based on the popular U.K. format, One Born EveryMinute is produced by Reveille Independent, with Elisabeth Murdoch (MasterChef), Howard T. Owens (MasterChef), Daniel Soiseth (America’s Next Top Model), Robin Ashbrook (Live to Dance), Shelley Schulze (Trauma: Life in the ER), Sanjay Singhal (The Event: How Racist are You?) and JoAnn Alfano, Gena McCarthy and Sandy Varo Jarrell of Lifetime Television executive producing.

ABOUT LIFETIME TELEVISION

Lifetime Television is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families.  Lifetime Television^®, Lifetime Movie Network^®, Lifetime Real Women^® and Lifetime Digital™ (which includes myLifetime.com, LMN.tv, Lifetime Games, Roiworld.com, DressUpChallenge.com, MothersClick.com and LifetimeMoms.com) are part of Lifetime Entertainment Services, LLC, a subsidiary of A&E Television Networks, LLC.  A&E Television Networks is a joint venture of the Disney-ABC Television Group, Hearst Corporation and NBC Universal.

Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story-Lifetime Movie

This past week, I received an advance screening of the Lifetime Movie, Taken From Me:  The Tiffany Rubin Story-Lifetime Movie

Click HERE to see the preview.

About the Movie Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story

“Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story” is based on a dramatic true story of Tiffany Rubin’s (Taraji P. Henson) daring 2008 rescue of her seven-year-old son, Kobe, after he was abducted by his biological father and taken from his home in Queens, New York, all the way to Seoul, South Korea. At the urging of her mother Belzora (Beverly Todd), Tiffany sought...More about the movie “Taken From Me: The Tiffany Rubin Story” 

The movie was very heart wrenching and one thing that stood out as always, when you have an instinct, follow it.  Tiffany Rubin and Jeff Lee shared custody of their son, Kobe.  During the father's visitation rights of a week long visit, he kidnapped their son and took him to Seoul,  South Korea for 7 months.

According to the movie, the grandmother voiced her distrust of the trip but, since the court appointed documents stated the father would have the one week visit, there wasn't much they could do.

During this time, Tiffany along with countless of other resources including Mark Miller, the founder of the American Association For Lost Children. 


I would highly recommend tuning in to the Lifetime movie to see the story of reuniting a family and the trials they encounter to bringing her son home!


Showtimes: (Check your local listings for details)


Monday, Jan 31 at 9pm
Saturday, Feb 5 at 9pm
Sunday, March 6 at 7pm

DJ asked to walk home from the bus stop after school. He's 6. My answer: No. He asked why and I said because you're only 6. He asked when will he be allowed to walk home. My answer: Age 10. (ithink) :) see me in 4 years!!

Disney Junior Channel to launch on Valentines Day!

On Monday, February 14, 8:30am ET/PT, there's a New Brand of Television coming to the Disney Channel designed specifically for Kids Ages 2-7 Showcasing the Disney Experience with Magical, Heartfelt Stories.  


Disney Junior's animated and live action programming will blend Disney's unparalleled storytelling and beloved characters with learning components, including early math and language skills, as well as healthy eating and lifestyles, with an emphasis on social and emotional development.


The programming block for Disney Junior will be 4 a.m.-2 p.m. ET/PT on weekdays and 4 a.m.-9 a.m. on weekends. Disney has been promoting the switch from Playhouse Disney in the U.S. since October.

Booth update! And a facebook favor request~

Hi, I just thought maybe I'd try to reach as many peeps as possible
with this-
As ridiculous as this is, I thought maybe you'd get a kick out of
seeing me make a silly of myself in a JINGLE CONTEST to meet and greet
(plus have tickets) to an upcoming performance by my favorite artist,
TobyMac, at what is known as, the "Winter Wonderland Slam Tour". He
has a "crew" that jams with him, and as far as Christian music goes, I
consider it "top urban hip hop funtastic"!
So if it weren't for a creative burst of lyrics while waiting at the
dentist this morning, and a friend walking in as I "set up" for
filming, this wouldn't have happened...
Below is the direct link for you to watch and laugh at me. Please
"like" it. That's it. I'd really appreciate it. Or be your best
friend. Whichever you prefer. I'm game.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=182376368454023&oid=102413111005
You can FB search "tobymac winter slam tour" go to videos from menu
bar and see it that way, too~
embed code for websites if you want to make me the laugh of your blog
and such...
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value="true" /><param name="movie" value="http://www.facebook.com/v/182376368454023
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ps- all is well on the Booth front! P-Daddy (Patrick) is 13yrs into
his career, doing very well, happy and healthy and I'm happily his. I
have been much better from recovering over a year of EBV virus/Chronic
Fatigue and neurological sufferings (follow up MRI in a month). I am
on a minimal and decent low amount of medication daily to assist.
Driving and being my kids mom again has brought me joy beyond words
and expression! Sean (10) is quite the athlete and student. (just made
the honor roll!) We haven't committed to anything beyond flag
football, but he has great defensive skills, throws amazing spiral
"Hail Mary's" and has velcro paws for catching. Bryan (8) is a great
comedic relief like his dad. Not a day goes by I don't laugh or smile
at how wonderful he is and loving towards us all. Kevin (5) is in
Kindergarten and has excelled beyond what was expected of him. It was
exactly what he needed, and he especially enjoys making new friends
and being "the Teacher of the Day". Clara (4) began preschool T/Th and
makes more crafts than I've been able to keep! I love it! She likes to
paint, she sings and dances, and somehow keeps up with the boys and
has tough skin! She is a FUN girl. I like having her home still, she
is starting Kinder later this year "( *whah!*

The Dinosaur LIVES!

We have been JAMMING to old school music all day!

I am cracking up at how LARGE this iPod is compared to the new ones out today!  

Too Funny! 

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HAPPY NEW YEAR-2011

Wishing Everyone a Very Happy and Prosperous New Year!