dreaming magic

I remember when Disneyland first opened.

Walt was standing by the Teacup ride.

Thinking & Smiling.

Can you imagine the wonders his wonderful mind was creating?

A recent trip to the happiest place in the world

reminded us why we believe in Magic!

Mr Disney, we thank you!

Celebrating our new RN grad.!!!

We are so proud of her.

There is an exciting world to experience,

and she has just unlocked the door.

As we were bursting in happiness for her,

and breaking bread together at our favorite beach restaurant,

I found our youngest family warriors at peace,

dreaming about many extraordinary future adventures...

Inspire Happy

Always.

monday musings

Disneyland is offering a new perk for 2009::
FREE Admission on Your Birthday
“Start your birthday off right with the most
magical birthday present of all:
free admission on your birthday
during 2009 to one of the
Theme Parks of the Disneyland® Resort!”
[direct from Disney]
Your “gift” if you have a valid
Annual Passport or a Multi-Day Ticket::
+ A birthday FASTPASS® exchange card
for a certain number attractions
at both Disneyland® Park and
Disney's California Adventure® Park; or
+ A birthday fun card in an amount equal
to the price of a 1-Day/I1-Park ticket for
certain purchases including select merchandise,
tour experiences or for Disney's PhotoPass®
on-site services at participating locations
at Disneyland® Resort; or
+ A 1-Day/1-Park ticket for you to use

any time until your next birthday.
Check out the details online::
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/disneyland/index?name=CelebrationsDLRFreeOnYourBirthdayPage&bhcp=1#CelebDLRFAQs17Text

~ Happy 1st Birthday to our

nephew JH’s little girl, RDH.
Wish we could be at her B-day party...
Aloha, Sweetheart!

~ OK – 5ive more of the
Fifty Habits of Highly Successful People
source:: Lifehack May 12, 2008
16. They are life-long learners.
17. They are glass half full people,

while still being practical and down-to-earth.
18. They consistently do what they need to do,

regardless of how they are feeling on a given day.
19. They take calculated risks.
20. They deal with problems quickly and effectively.

~ I wondered how the quartet’s instruments

stayed tuned in the freezing air at the

inauguration. They didn’t.

It was a play-synched performance.

Ha! Amazing.

~ With the need for fitness, there are

healthy trends; such as Personal Trainers

and WiiFit. Here is one for all you dancers::

Daft Punk interpretation.

(I’m beginning to think the jobless

in this suffering economy have way

toooo much time on their hands)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLYD_-A_X5E

!Chinese New Year !

Monday, January 26th 2009.

(also::1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961,

1973, 1985, 1997)

...the year of the Ox.

People born in the Year of the Ox are patient,

speak little, and inspire confidence in others.

They tend to be eccentric, and bigoted,

and they anger easily. They have fierce tempers.

Although they speak little, when they do

they are quite eloquent. Ox people are mentally

and physically alert. Generally easy-going,

they can be remarkably stubborn.

Oh, Really?

Gung Hay Fat Choy!

b.q.

Monday Musings

~ As the suspense & thrills of the 2008 Olympics quickly fade into a memory, we shift gears back to our own reality routines. Summer is also beginning to retreat; school has started for many.

Fall will be emerging... I love this season.

5ive Things To Do ….Sometime Soon:
51. Buy new sheet music, & play beautiful music

with my cello & piano.
52. Make a killing in the Stock Market. HA!
53. Organize my Mom & Dad’s old fotos, so my Girls

will always have the important Family history.
54. Make time, with my M.A.N., for a fishing trip

to our secret cove. puhleeeez!
55. Take my Family to the shores of the beautiful Santa Barbara beach, where Dr. B. & I set free our Parents ashes. We can toss more rose petals into the sea with love, & have a quiet moment of great memories.

Quotes to ponder...

“Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.”

Benjamin Franklin

A favorite of my brother, Dr B:
"Nothing is ever what it seems,
but everything is exactly what it is."
~BBanzai

My quote to start the week:
"If you have built castles in the air,

your work need not be lost;

there is where they should be.

Now put foundations under them."

Henry David Thoreau

Observation of a Genious
I have noticed recently, that my brother, Dr B, & many of his brainiac buddies, have one common thread. They all keep an active & content child within. Their collective brilliant minds truly know how to find their Happy Place; no doubt. Whether it is a relaxing trip to the beach, a fun-packed day at Disneyland, or a risky exploration of a cave ~ they know the benefits of laughter & play, & do it often. Could this be a confirmation of their years of intense brain research?
I wonder.

Health tips
+ I check the mercola.com health site regularly. There is always an interesting article, a beautiful or funny video, or even a challenging mind game. This article will make you smile.
http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/08/23/hilarious-signs.aspx

b.q.

Summer’s best: 4th of July

Fantastic holiday; also my MAN’s birthday.
What a kicked up celebration every year.
Delicious birthday dinner,
my MAN’s favorite German Chocolate
or Pineapple Upside Down cake,
with a mounds of lip smackin’ ice cream,
then scoop up the Family,
& off to a spectacular fireworks show.
We’ve loved incredible fireworks at
Boulder City, Disneyland, Dodger Stadium,
Laughlin, the Beach, the scorching desert,
various colleges, backyards,
& even perched on our roof.
Next – HAWAII!
How cool is it to have your kids
thinkin’ that everyone
celebrates Daddy’s birthday?
BOOOM!