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I have a confession to make. . .

I have become somewhat of a 'blog tramp' since I entered the blog world last October.

And those of you who ALREADY ARE 'blog tramps' know exactly what I'm talking about!

At first it was just trying to figure out how to post something that made sense and figure out how to add pictures, videos, and links.

THEN it turned into an addiction to try and figure out how to add fancy script and wallpapers and better graphics and cooler stuff to write about.

THEN I REALLY CAUGHT THE BUG and found myself blog-hopping from one person's blog to another without rhyme or reason! I'd start on a friend's blog. . . discover ANOTHER friend's blog and click to see that one. . . then find an interesting name and check THAT blog out--and before I knew it, I was halfway around the world meeting folks like Uncle Albert of the U.K. and someone's Aunt Tillie who is into photography and sushi and has a new spread in South Carolina!

Along with my tramping about the blogger world--I DID manage to track down some peeps I actually knew! And that was like finding COOL PRIZES in my cereal box! Now I have my own regular peeps that I can check up on and find out all the crazy stuff they've been up to--and from there I can see THEIR PEEPS--and those peeps ALSO have peeps--and well. . . pretty soon I am 'tramping out' again!

So I admit it--I am a complete BLOG TRAMP---but hey! It's rather fun and I rather like it!

Oh--and welcome to all my NEW PEEPS! (and PEEPS of those PEEPS. . . don't wanna leave anyone out)

HAPPY BLOGGING!

Just how happy are you, anyway?

By way of explanation, (for those who are waiting with bated breath for me to put some of my very OWN videos on my blog) they WILL be forthcoming. . . I promise!

I got a new digital camera for Christmas--and I finally took out the 8 volume instruction manual and figured out how to use it--so I hope to 'capture some moments' on video tomorrow evening at my oldest grandson's 4th birthday party. . .

So hang in there! There just might be a stunning video coming up in the next day or two.

Until then--I'll have you know I scour the 'interweb' to find absolutely FASCINATING tidbits of information as well as dreamy photos and enchanting videos already produced and put them up for your benefit on my blog.

And this is no mean feat--let me tell you.

Today, for your consideration, is this happy little video clip of someone who is REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY happy at what he does. (to the point that I spit out my morning oatmeal all over my computer monitor just watching it, from laughing)

I got this inspiration from watching my son-in-law's drum solo video on my daughter's blog. . . and actually found a guy that goes the extra mile in the 'happy' department while 'doin' his thang' (drumming)

I hope you enjoy this little band's performance--and keep your eyes on the DRUMMER--he gets progressively happier and happier throughout the song--and totally steals the show. . . PLEASE NOTE: For some reason this video clip doesn't actually start until around the 15 second mark--so be PATIENT--it's gonna be worth it!

ENJOY!

And learn from this experience---try to be HAPPY in what you do!



OK! I have gotten so many e-mails and responses from this post, including a great link sent to me by a friend--so I am adding one more HAPPY thing for you. This link will take you to an audio feed from a radio show of a guy who was talking on a cell phone to his friend while driving, when an accident occurred in front of him. (not to worry--it was nothing serious) But his description and reaction and laughter as he's describing what's happening is INFECTIOUS! Click on the link, listen to the audio, and be prepared to SMILE!

http://www.chumfm.com/MorningShow/bits/march24.swf

While I am in a cartoon mood. . .

I know, I know!

ENOUGH ALREADY!


But I found one more website that my kids can really relate to, since everything they know they learned from 'The Simpsons'

This is what's left of my 'homies' (who are actually still living at home)

Me, Dear Hubby, and Youngest son

And this is TOTALLY what we would look like if we were Simpson characters.

I mean--the resemblance is REMARKABLE!

Watch out, Springfield! HERE WE COME!

More cartoon fun!

Finally--I have the rest of the family cartoons done! So last but not least we have:

'W-Man' the crazy, big-air, snowboarder dude:



Then we have dear daughter and her hubby in their finest roles as Romeo & Juliet:



And last, but certainly not least is dear daughter-in-law who is a total SUPERWOMAN!



Now you know for CERTAIN that we are all 'certifiable'. . .

Ooh, la la! Cirque Du Soleil!

Last night dear hubby, youngest son and I went to see Cirqu Du Soleil's, Corteo and it was FANTISTIQUE!

We were right in the front--and I mean RIGHT in the front on the second row and saw many things UP CLOSE and PERSONAL! Many times we had to crane our necks to look up at all the high wire, trapeze and high suspension acts. . . but it was worth the minor neck discomfort.



One of the most endearing acts was the Helium Balloon Dance done by this tiny little character called: 'Bellatina' She was the tiniest, cutest little woman and kept stealing the show throughout.



I actually got to be one of the ones to help push her back on stage as her balloons took her right over to where I was sitting! This is a video clip of part of her 'little' performance:




The show was amazing--so many talented musicians and athletes and performers. . . it was VERY captivating and I loved the feel of being under the 'Big Top' And let me tell you--that is QUITE the high tech tent and state of the art equipment and sound that is used to produce that show. BRAVO!

Youngest son gets a CAR! April Fools!

Yep! It's more tom-foolery and adventures. . .

Here's The J-Man in his brand new sports car:



Can you tell he's pretty PUMPED about it?


And Ole' Nana & G-Pa decided to take on some class 5 rapids today!



APRIL FOOLS!

(this clearly describes our family I think!)

Adventures of Sam & Max AND Uncle T!!!

Well. . .well. . .well!

Here's what the fam has been up to since the last time I posted some 'personal' photos. . .

Uncle T decided to join in on the adventures of Sam and Max---and he just produced a new 'breakdance video'--here's the cover art:



Next we have Master Sam, on the road again--nearly barreling down his 'Nana' & 'G-pa' in his hurry to get back to home and hearth:



And finally, not to be outdone is up and coming Rock Star--'Master Max'--who recently ran off to join a band as the drummer, much to the chagrin of his parents:



Don't worry---there are more adventures to come as I am sure Uncles W & J wish to get in on this kind of action. . . not to mention 'Nana' & 'G-Pa' themselves. . . Oh! And I'm sure I'll be hearing from dear daughter and her hubby wanting to publish some fantastic adventurish posters of themselves. . .

More to follow, I'm sure!