This Day in History....

Adrian - you got me started and since this is a special day on two fronts, I have to at least put a few in.

1918 - At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the World War I ends. November 11th was initially set aside to celebrate Armistice Day, however President Dwight Eisenhower signed it into law on May 26, 1954 as a day to honor all veterans.

1921 - Three years after the end of World War I, the Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated at Arlington Cemetery in Virginia during an Armistice Day ceremony presided over by then President Warren G. Harding.

1967 - Viet Cong releases U.S. POWs

1942 - The Draft age is lowered to 18

Why all this war stuff on this day? Who knows, but it may have been a warning sign for all Edison Elementary teachers of things to come, as a "little" 8lb 15oz boy born TWENTY ONE YEARS AGO in 1988. Have fun and don't end up on the 6:00 news.

It's Someone's Special Day...

Hope it's happy and comes with CAKE. LOTS of cake!

Lea Anna's Birthday Pics

We celebrated Lea Anna's 6th Birthday yesterday and we all had a blast inspite of it being too muddy outside for the pinata and setting the oven on fire just as I was about to put the food in the oven (note to self - must clean oven more often). The kids didn't complain about either events. Gary made a last minute trip to Domino's and they all were too involved in a two hour boys Vs. girls match with Daniel's Nerf guns to play any organized games anyway.

can't believe no one has posted this yet...

baby alex has arrived!!!

Happy Birthday Adrian

Happy Birthday Adrian! Twenty years ago on this day and adorable little baby boy was born with big brown eyes, gorgeous curls, and chubby cheeks that would save him from many butt whippings (but never from the wrath of his big sister).

Adrian's Birthday Horrorscope:

SCORPIO
October 23-November 21
You need to force yourself to engage in social activities that lie outside of the ordinary****. Friends and family members visit from out-of-town, so explore the season’s happenings. Watch their awe as you navigate your way through the social scene. At work, expect a promotion or raise. Your superiors are paying attention to you, the company’s rising star. On a different note, this month heats up your love life. If you are single, you will meet a new love interest almost definitely. Keep your sights in focus and attuned to your ideals to draw in that special someone.

****I think this means you need to cut down on World of Warcraft

Happy Birthday Mandy!

Okay, so it's a day late but....

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Amanda
Happy Birthday to yooooooo!

I hope you had a good one. So where is Adrian with his "This Day in History"?Seriously, you're slacking dude! Your Mamma must have raised you wrong ;)

Happy Birthday, Jonna

"Doooooonnnnn! It's time!"

I still remember when, on this date thirty-something years ago, Libby came scurrying into the living room with Mom's suitcase, yelling for Pops that it was time to take Mom to the hospital.

I am not sure how Jonna survived childhood what with all the stuff her big sisters did to her, but to us she was like a real-life baby doll. We changed her diapers, encouraged her to develop her own vocabulary that was largely incomprehensible outside the family and in general thought she was the cutest thing ever.

Happy Birthday, Jonna. I hope you have had a good day, and I hope you got chocolate cake.

Caitlin Turned 18

: O

I thought about her all day yesterday but didn't get home from work 'til close to 10 and didn't want to call that late.

Just wanted to wish her a HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY, even if it's late, and reminder her that now that she's legal it's all on her. She can buy cigarettes, porn, sign contracts, vote or go to jail, do things that will make her a winner or, well, you know...so NO PRESSURE, Caitlin. Hope your birthday was happy and that this is your best year yet.

Once again our family historian has been derelict in his duties. Thanks to the power of Wikipedia, I am almost as good as Adrian and can confidently tell you that on the day Caitlin was born, Lichtenstein became a member of the United Nations. Isn't that special?

Other historic events taking place on this day include:

1837: "Stationery and fancy goods emporium" Tiffany was founded. 171 years later they still know how to make the best bling.

1971: Lance "LIVESTRONG" Armstrong was born.

1974: Patti Hearst is arrested after a year on the FBI's Most Wanted List. Most of you are too young to even have a clue who she is or why she was arrested. Google her - it's crazy.

1998: ICANN was formed. We all owe a debt of gratitude to ICANN. If it weren't for them we'd have to remember 66.98.145.18 if we wanted to order pizza online.

Happy Birthday Sis!

Nyah! Nyah! Teresa and Suzanne are a year older and I'm no-ot! I hope you are both having a good one. With a big fat piece of chocolate cake. Since Adrian is slacking in his duties, in honor of this glorious day here is the latest installment of "This Day in History":

608 - St. Boniface IV begins his reign as Catholic Pope, and altar boys have never been safe since then.
1821 - Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and El Salvador gained their independence from Spain.
1890 - Author Agatha Christie was born
1928 - Bacteriologist Sir Alexander Fleming notices a bacteria-killing mold growing in his laboratory which would later be developed into penicillin.
1935 - The Nuremberg Laws deprived Jews of their citizenship and made the Swastika the official emblem of Nazi Germany.
1946 - Actor Tommy Lee Jones was born
1965 - Green Acres debuted on TV
1973 - Delta Dawn by Helen Reddy topped the charts. It was a very bad year for music.
1984 - Prince Harry was born and thank God he takes after his Mother!
1993 - Liechtenstein prince Hans-Adam II disbands parliament. Too bad we can't get him to do the same to congress!
2000 - The motion picture "This is Spinal Tap" was released. Another one of many low points in cinematic history


Love Ya!

Twenty Nine and Holding....

And if you wear really, really dark sunglasses or are legally blind you can believe that. But who cares - I got chocolate cake!

This is Daniel's friend Chase hamming it up with Lea Anna for the camera



And Daniel with his other friend Blake. No shortage of hams in this house!

7+7+7

I TURN 21 SOON! WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!

I'm SOOOOOO excited! My friends and are going to get dressed up and go bowling.

I even bought a fancy dress off of Ebay for the night. (I'll be sure to post pictures for everyone!)

Mom, this is the URL to my birthday wishlist:
http://www. amazon. com/gp/registry/wishlist/17YPY9ZZW5T67

Also, Summer Session for LACC is coming up in a couple of weeks.

I'm going to be retaking my Math 115 (gah, I hate math!) and I'll be taking a Digital Photography class. My other glass are gym classes because I want to get in shape, especially because I'm taking dance classes in the Summer and Fall.

My gym classes are weight training (to tone muscles and what-not) and Circuit Training (which, I believe, is cardio work-outs). I'm also taking Jazz Dance this Summer and Bellydance in the Fall.

I can't wait 'til school starts up again!

Happy Birthday, Daniel!

On this day in history 1961 - The Mercury program: Mercury-Redstone 3 – Alan Shepard becomes the first American to travel into outer space, making a sub-orbital flight of 15 minutes.

How cool is that, that on May 5th in 1961, the first American travels to space?! Do you smell patriotism? I sure do!

Another cool day in history is (or, WILL BE) May 9th, 2008. Why? Because THAT will be the day that Adrian and I order Daniel's AWESOME Birthday present!

TADA!!!!!


THIS is what Arian and I are getting Daniel, THREE POWER-POPPER BURP GUNS (with additional ammo)!

Now, I know you're all thinking (especially Mom), "Why the F*CK would you get him 3?! One is gonna be bad enough!"

We are getting him 3 for the simple reason that having a toy gun that actually shoots stuff can only be so much fun when you're the only one that has one. HOWEVER, if you have THREE, you can go out with your friends and have awesome gun battles! Whether it's Mom Vs. Daniel Vs. Leanna OR Daniel Vs. Chase Vs. Blake, IT'S SHOOTING FUN FOR EVERYONE!

Besides, the guns are better than what Adrian and I were ORIGINALLY gonna get him. We wanted to get him a remote-controlled tank that actually shoots, but, upon closer reading, it turns out that the tank shoots high-pressure plastic BBs that can be dangerous and painful. Therefore, Adrian and I scrapped that decision...because we care.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANIEL!!!!!






(random May, 5th info courtesy of wikipedia.org. w00t!)

Sending You Birthday Greetings, Mom

We still need you and we'll still feed you (well, Jonna will have to help) now that you're 64. Hope your day is happy.

You almost forgot...

Today is Ryan's 24th birthday!!! Happy Birthday Ryan!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Adrian

Today is special for two reasons - it is Veterans Day, the day we honor all our veterans for the service to our country (unlike tomorrow when it's celebrated by giving government and bank employees the day off work and more parades for cities who wouldn't have them Sunday due to a Titans home game!), and nineteen years ago today a "little" 8.15 oz boy was born. Five months later it was predicted by his Nana Dina "Lisa He's gonna be shorter than you Father!" In spite of being a holy terror to teachers and students alike he grew into a fine young man, and at 6' 5" easily proved his Nana wrong. I hope you enjoyed your cake Aunt Jonna made you and that she remembered to take the giblets out before she put it in the oven. Just kidding Jonna!

Happy Birthday, Jonna!

On this day XX (I'll never tell) years ago, I remember Libby running into the living room with Mom's suitcase saying, "Don! It's time to go!" Somehow you managed to survive the mothering of your big sisters over the years, including learning English twice (correctly, the second time) and being shut in a dresser drawer by crazy friends (Kelly).

I hope your day has been a good one. I hope this year will bring good things your way.

Happy Birthday Jazzmin

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Jazmin
Happy Birthday to Yoooooooooooooooooooou!
And many more………………

Jazzmin \j(a)-zz-min\ Variant of Jasmine (Also refers to a climbing plant with delicate fragrant flowers). Persian in origin means “gift from God”.
Jasmine has 34 variant forms: Ismenia, Jas, Jaslyn, Jaslynn, Jasmeen, Jasmin, Jasmina, Jasminda, Jasmyn, Jasmyne, Jassamayn, Jazan, Jazmin, Jazmine, Jazmon, Jazmyn, Jazmyne, Jazzmin, Jazzmine, Jazzmon, Jazzmyn, Jazzmynn, Jess, Jessamine, Jessamy, Jessamyn, Jessie, Jessimine, Jessimine, Yasmeen, Yasmin, Yasmina, Yasmine and Yasminia.
Other noted Jasmines:
Actress Jasmine Guy, author Jessamyn West; model Yasmeen Ghauri.

Hooray!!! It's my Birthday!!!

Well, almost...

Time sure has flown by!

I can't believe I'm gonna be 20!

ONE MORE YEAR AND I'M FULLY LEGAL!!! (God, I can't wait for that...)

NE-Wayz...

I don't really have anything planned. I thought Ruben and I were gonna have our Birthdays together again, but Aunt Jonna is doing something special for him and Chela, so it's going to be different this year.

So instead, On June 2nd me and a small group of friends are just going to hang out around Hollywood. We might go to a club or something, but I highly doubt it because all the good clubs (that AREN'T 21+!) are on Fridays.

Then, on June 3rd, I'm going to see a band called EMPEROR at The Key Club.



Since I really like this band and they're playing on the same day as my birthday it'd be the ULTIMATE way for me to celebrate. Besides, I know I won't get much, so it's like a birthday present to myself. :-D

I saw them last year, but didn't get to take pictures becuase they were at the House of Blues, but since they're going to be at the Key Club camera's are allowed... YESSSS!!!!!

LINK TO WISH LIST!!! (PLEEEEEEZ!!!!!)
*Click the Doggie.*


*If you buy anything off of Amazon get it used! I don't care if you only spend $3-$5 on me... I'm cheap.*


PS: I SAW OZZY OSBOURNE PERFORM ON JIMMY KIMMEL LAST NIGHT! MY FRIEND, DRAKE, HAD A TICKET FOR TWO PEOPLE, SO I GOT TO SEE HIM LIVE!!! (It was crowded as HELL, but I managed to push my way through to the 2nd row!) ZACH WYLDE WAS THERE ON GUITAR, TOO!!!!! OZZY EVEN WORE HIS PURPLE GLASSES!!!!!!!!


Ozzy Performed:
Crazy Train,
I Don't Wanna Stop (From his NEW album),
and Paranoid.

Happy Birthday Lea Anna

4 years ago today, a little princess entered into our lives. Being known as one to never skip a meal she must have smelled cake, since she missed her Dad’s birthday and her Mom and Dad’s anniversary by a mere two minutes. Coming from a line of eccentrics, princesses and divas our world has never been the same since. Nor would we want it any other way. My world has also been more colorful since, as have my walls and carpets - which, by the way , washable crayons and markers don’t really wash off of everything.
We celebrated her birthday a day early yesterday with a little cake and ice cream party. I kind of gave up on having an actual party for Gary since the “baby” always over shadows everything and he’s not keen on celebrating his birthday anymore at this point in life. It made her day having company over, not to mention plenty of food and girly presents. Lea Anna even proved her "big girl" status by not locking herself in the bathroom when the thunderstorm passed through last night. She did make a point of telling anyone who disagreed with her (especially at bedtime) “but I’M the BIRTHDAY girl”. She also woke me up at the crack of dawn this morning to ask if she was still the birthday girl.

Yes Lea Anna, you are still the birthday girl.

On another note, Daniel is healing up quite well after tripping and smacking his face on the steps coming home from school Friday. Thank god it wasn't nearly as bad as we first thought, but for a couple of days he looked like he was on the wrong end of a barroom brawl.