Who cut the cheese?

O Christmas Tree...

Joe and I finalized our tree tonight... the only thing left is presents!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY .....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY....

JOEY "BAG OF DONUTS" CESARETTI!!!!

We Love you and only wish you the best day and many things to come year 23!

Every home needs a doggie...

My favorite prayer

The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can;and wisdom to know the difference.
Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking, as He did, this sinful worldas it is, not as I would have it; Trusting that He will make all things rightif I surrender to His Will;That I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with HimForever in the next.Amen.

Life Lesson: Alter your worries to God.

The new internet sensation...

Life Lesson: Everyone has a talent...

Shirlee Clevenger

Shirlee will be in surgery today.... she is having a double mastecomy with reconstruction at the IU Simon Center. Leave her a message on facebook, and keep her in your prayers. Shirlee's birthday is also Wednesday, so we all look forward to her coming home cancer free!

Quote of the week!

Joey: Tracie is pissing me off!

Gina: What happened?

Joey: Doing dumb wife stuff....I didn't pull the garbage cans in on time so she pulled them into my parking spot so I had to move them the other half of the way!

Life Lesson: Men are from mars , women are from venus.

Halloween Pics

Hank is waiting for trick or treaters'...

Hank getting mad because we dresssed him up

Most Creative Halloween Costume...

Brr....

Its cold out!

Joe and I made a bonfire last night - and apple dumplings...again. I will make them for you all when you come home because they are the bomb!

Gift Tip...

Uncle Joey - this will come in handy for your future wife. (Click on the picture to follow the link to purchase)

Pumpkin Carving...

It has been a tradition 2 years now to carve pumpkins like the "pros do." Joe and Jon carved these pumpkins last night, while I cooked dinner and made apple dumplings. Joe had about three cups of coffee. Between that and all the sugar in the apple dumplings - he was focused on creating his masterpiece. Enjoy!

Life Lesson: Your never to old to carve a pumpkin!

Warsaw - Best place to raise family???

Forbes Magazine announced "The Best Small Cities to Raise a Family" Warsaw, IN - ranked #11.

(Thanks to Kady for supplying this data!)

Life Lesson: Who would have thunk it?

Out with the old.....

In with the new.....

Good Luck on your first day of work Uncle Doey!!!

Go Get em!

Life Lesson: No risk = no reward.

What should Hank be for Halloween?

A Pimp?

A Cowboy?

A Party Animal?

Remmber to Laugh...

...When you are overworked.

It's Monday

WAKE UP!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkDDwGM-Vlo

What Time is it???

http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=ThaJerseyShore&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_510497

T-Shirt TIME!

Happy Friday!!!!

Breast Cancer Month

ML Motorsports, a local race car company in Warsaw decorated their race car "pink" this month in honor of all women who have fought the hard fight of breast cancer. The bold names are women who have lost their lives to breast cancer. October is Breast cancer awareness month so be fight for the cure.

Life Lesson: Fight for the cure.

Monday Morning...

Last night Hank was mad at Joe and I for leaving him most of the weekend. He got venegance by keeping Joe up most of the night by playing, trouting around the house, and begging to be let out. We finally got Hank to go to bed, and we woke up to find that he hid Joe's wallet.

Hanks life lesson: Don't get mad, get even

Recap from the Weekend

Going to IU for the weekend brought back many memories..... and it made me want to be "forever young." No matter how old you are, you need to try to enjoy life. Everyone goes through stages of life at different times and I thought this video was appropriate for the daily life lesson. Listen to the words, they apply to all of us.

Life Lesson:

Funny Friday

Are you aware of Antoine Dodson?

Courtesy of the lovely Kara Yeater.






The man even has a a wikipedia of him:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine_Dodson

Life Lesson: Always rely on your friends to make you laugh...
A best friend is like a four leaf clover, hard to find and lucky to have.

From Grandpa Cesaretti...

...Courtesy of the Flea Market....

The VERY creepy IU foot stand!

Life Lesson: One's person trash is another person's treasure.

(God Bless her soul, but for some reason when I saw this flea market find I thought of Lora Lee! Does anyone else think this?! Am I crazy?)

IU vs. Purdue

Life Lesson: Always represent your roots! Go Hoosiers

A lap dog?!

Life Lesson: You are never to old to love on your parents

Hank being domesticated...

I did not have sheets have on the bed as I was washing them, and Hank was determined to sleep on a mattress. Hank went in our guest bedroom and made his own little bed, and set the pillow up for himself.

Life Lesson: Are we sure dogs aren't part human???

A trip to the vet

Hank had no idea he recieved three shots becuase he was so worried about the scale. We finally tricked him to walk across it and Hank came in at 123.00 lbs, honestly not as much as we thought - but still a big guy.

A freak accident...

http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100920/LOCAL07/309209931

Life Lesson: "Don't be afraid your life will end; be afraid that it will never begin."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY....

Happy Birthday George!!!!

Life Lesson: it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.

Cuddling Houndy

Last night Hanky couldnt get enough of cuddling. He laid on me a good portion of the night then moved to lay on Joe.

Life Lesson: Dog is man's best friend. You could lock your significant other and your dog in a truck and when you open up the trunk - I am sure the dog will be happy to see you.

Lunchtime with Hank

Hank ate lunch with Joe and I today. Joe fed Hank a carrot. Hank enjoyed it, until Joe said, " Carrots are good for you Hank..." Hank proceeded to spit it out on the floor and decided anything is healthy isn't worth eating.

Derby Days

Joe and I had the pleasure to experience for the first time ever: Derby Days in Roanoke, IN. Our friends, Justin and Kristina invited us, and actually someone we knew someone in the powder puff derby, car #7. Derby Days are so entertaining and with such a distinguished group of people : hillbillies. We loved every second of it.


Life Lesson: Experience Life.

Suppose to be BEFORE the race...

September 11, 2010...

Life Lesson: Freedom does not come free.....

Good Luck Uncle Doey...

Life Lesson: "The difference between the mile and the marathon is the difference between burning your fingers with a match and being slowly roasted over hot coals."

Good Luck Uncle Joey!

Friday Eve Fishin'

Works been so hectic and stressful lately - and tonight was the perfect night to cruise around on the lake and enjoy being away from work. The sun was shining but the air was cold - and the wind was colder. I had two towels wrapped around me, and was wearing pants and a sweater. Joe caught two fish, one which induced a panic attack...





Life Lesson: You ain't country if you can't touch a fish.

Joe's take on life...

Life Lesson per Joe: HOO HOO HOO HOOSIERS...

Recap from weekend

Joe and I went to the lake Sunday with our friends Chad and Skeilat and their two boys. Of course there was tons of food, and lots of barking on Brunos part. Atually, Bruno was almost in big trouble because he bit Christians hand enough to make it sweal up , because Bruno was in his "chair" and a 4 year old didn't know any better. After a day at the lake - Joe and I came home to watch Marmaduke.... great movie....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NerHJqENCvs

If you ever need a break from reality - watch Marmaduke - it will make you laugh.

Tuesday morning after a long party weekend , this is what our house looked like:

Life Lesson : If your gonna play hard - you've got to work hard

When the parents are away...

Hank PLAYS!

(Can anyone find Hank's knuckle? He tried hiding it from us)

Joe and I went to Plymouth today to celebrate his grandparents 60 year anniversary. We came home to find that Hank had a good ol' time without us.

Life Lesson: When Life gives you lemons - make lemonade.

Why would a college town publish this?

Life Lesson : Don't always believe what you read!

Grandma's...

Always spoil there grand babies.....

Life Lesson: When grandparents enter the door, discipline flies out the window....

Awesome Marketing Ideas...

An insurance company we work with - Aquity- has unbelievable marketing reps. Every year , Acquity has an annual lunch meeting and this year's theme is: THE CIRCUS!

Life Lesson: Innovation distinguishes between a follower and a leader...

Dear Santa,

I've been a good boy ---- i want one!!!

xoxo, Hank

PS- Uncle Joey when you get a raise- dont forget about ol' houndy!

Life is short...

RIP Reverend Monsignor James J. Wolf - you will be missed!

http://mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com/obit_indiv.asp?obit_id=1111

I know we all learned a thing or two from Monsignor - he was a good man.

Take this day to say a special prayer for him and all those around him who are mourning.

xoxox

Go HOOSIERS

I watched this video and it made me sad I wasn't going tomorrow to the game. I love IU - and am defiantly in Hoosier Spirit after watching. Joey and Jessie - I hope you enjoy the game tomorrow. GO HOOSIERS!

Always watch out for intruders...

Hank went crazy tonight when he saw a squirrel in the yard. It reminded me that Hank was just watching out for us and making sure nothing/no one was in our yard that wasn't suppose to be. Which reminds me, Aunt Jessie and Uncle Joey both have new houses, therefore a refresher course on safety won't hurt. :)

1. Always lock your door when you leave the house

2. If you give a friend a copy of the house key, make sure you trust them

3. Put your sticker name on all your high dollar items : radio, cd, computer

4. Don't tell anyone where you keep your money or valuables

5. Travel with someone else after dark

6. When leaving the work parking lot after dark, keep your phone in your hand and ask a coworker to watch you out

7. Park next to a street light at work when working night shifts

8. Raid is a cheaper option to pepper spray!

9. Put a ICE number in your phone

10. Pay attention to your surroundings.

Hank's Book

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Videos from the weekend...

Hank swimming! He has so much energy!

Grandpa couldn't resist and had to have Hanky on his boat.... of course Hank stood out like a sore thumb. Oh and this may be the last time you see the pontoon - there is a hole in it , and yesterday the boat started to sink - literally! Grandpa said he can fix it with a cork, we will see!

Hank and Joe fighting in the water!

Pics from the weekend...

Hank so happy on the boat

Hank fetching a water bottle

Joe teaching Hank how to pick up ladies

Lovin' on Hank