Awesome baby portrait

Seriously, shouldn't this be hanging in a gallery or something?

Happy New Year, everyone!

Commas DO save lives!

See-through Goldfish!

It's for real! Japanese scientists have genetically engineered see-through goldfish with translucent skin! Read the article HERE

Who really makes a difference?

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip. You don’t have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you’ll get the point..

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America Contest.

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.

6. Name the last decade’s worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. They are not second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here’s another quiz. See how you do on this one:

1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2.. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special..

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?

The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are NOT the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards. They are the ones who care.

I want a motorized ice cream cone!

Check this out! I love this website!

Green Screen Grandmas!

Talk about an Oscar Worthy Performance! These ladies are fantastic!!

Wax On! Why You Should Quit Using Q-Tips - Page 2 - DivineCaroline

"I had no idea that using Q-tips was so harmful to your ears! I will hereby try to resist the urge!"

For the first time in countless nights of taking showers throughout the years, I didn’t reach for the cotton swab box. That’s right—I didn’t clean...

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Time to recalibrate your mouse!

INSTRUCTIONS:

In the white area below, click and hold on the capital G then drag it toward the small g.

If it doesn't work immediately, you might want to clean your mouse, as the calibration is off.

Good lord!! You'll believe anything

I'm sure you will also recommend this to all your friends once you see how much smoother and better the mouse works after.

The awesome-ist Christmas Album Covers Ever!

Wow read this!

Fa la la la la la la la la (yeah I wanted to spell it all out)

Where have I been? Decking the halls for Christmas, of course! This season gets so busy so I'm trying to slow everything down and really enjoy this special time! Whew, 2010 is knocking on the door! Christmas shopping is done! Gifts are NOT wrapped, but Dan's gonna take over that task (his OCD prevents him from letting ME wrap the gifts!)

Got lots to do! Check back soon for pictures!

FA LA LA LA LA LA LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

Michael Jackson singer II

This little girl is belting her heart out singing "Heal the World." Maybe she should get together with the little boy I posted on here a while ago, who was so into "You are Not Alone." :)

Lady Gaga's Christmas Album

My favorite is "SNOW PANTS!" lol

Google.cn VS. Google.com

Wow... scary.

Check this out

Are you ready for children: take the test!

Are you considering having children? To determine whether you are truly prepared for the experience, we suggest you take this set of simple tests...

MESS TEST:

Smear peanut butter on the sofa and curtains. Now rub your hands in the wet flower bed and rub on the walls. Cover the stains with crayons. Place a fishfinger behind the couch and leave it there all summer.

TOY TEST:

Obtain a 55-gallon box of Lego. (If Lego are not available, you may substitute roofing tacks or broken bottles). Have a friend spread them all over the house. Put on a blindfold. Try to walk to the bathroom or kitchen. Do not scream (this could wake a child at night).

GROCERY STORE TEST:

Borrow one or two small animals (goats are best) and take them with you as you shop at the grocery store. Always keep them in sight and pay for anything they eat or damage.

DRESSING TEST:

Obtain one large, unhappy, live octopus. Stuff into a small net bag making sure that all arms stay inside.

FEEDING TEST:

Obtain a large plastic milk jug. Fill halfway with water. Suspend from the ceiling with a stout cord. Start the jug swinging. Try to insert spoonfuls of soggy cereal (such as Weetabix or Cheerio's) into the mouth of the jug while pretending to be an airplane. Now dump the contents of the jug on the floor.

NIGHT TEST:

Prepare by obtaining a small cloth bag and fill it with 8 to 12 pounds of sand. Soak it thoroughly in water. At 8:00 PM begin to waltz and hum with the bag until 9:00 PM. Lay down your bag and set your alarm for 10:00 PM. Get up, pick up your bag, and sing every song you have ever heard. Make up about a dozen more new ones and sing these too until 4:00 AM. Set alarm for 5:00 AM. Get up and make breakfast. Keep this up for five years. Look cheerful.

PHYSICAL TEST (WOMEN)

Obtain a large beanbag chair and attach it to the front of your clothes. Leave it there for 9 months. Now remove 10% of the beans.

PHYSICAL TEST (MEN):

Go to the nearest drug store. Set your wallet on the counter. Ask the assistant to help himself. Now proceed to the nearest food store. Go to the head office and arrange for your wages to be directly deposited to the store. Purchase a newspaper. Go home and read it quietly for the last time.

FINAL ASSIGNMENT:

Find a couple who already have a small child. Lecture them on how they can improve their discipline, patience, tolerance, toilet training, and child's table manners. Suggest many ways they can improve. Emphasise to them that they should never allow their children to run riot.

Enjoy this experience. It will be the last time you will have all the answers.

coincidence?

Irish Blessing

May those that love us, love us.

And those that don’t love us,
May God turn their hearts.

And if He doesn’t turn their hearts,
May He turn their ankles
So we will know them by their limping.

Any requests?

Smile. Go ahead.

It’s about time that someone thought of an amazing invention like this! Check out the power outlets that include USB ports! They are only $10 and go on sale in 2010! Check out the article HERE

For the curious folks

If you'd like to see pictures of our Christmas tree- check out our family blog: www.carmineanddan.blogspot.com

Stalk away! :)

Flowers

We received this beautiful flower/plant, delivered by a friend for our Christmas Party. Isn't it gorgeous? It goes perfectly with our modern apartment! The thing is, we don't know WHAT kind of flower it is, and how to care for it? So, blog readers- does anyone know what this is? Do I have to take it out of this container and re-pot it? Should I water it? There's moss in the glass dish, and some wood chips at the bottom of the vase. Anybody? Anybody? It's so beautiful, I don't want it to die on me!

Leave a comment if you can help!

Cops made him take it down...BOO :(

Ho Ho Ho...I mean Ha Ha Ha!

Just in time for the Holidays, I present to you "Sketchy Santas."

Check out the website HERE

Jesus is my Coach

This Catholic website is selling all these little ceramic figurines as "Jesus is my coach." I think Jesus would have some more suitable footwear for playing soccer, than those wimpy flip-flops!

Item not as described

My new favorite hilarious website is www.itemnotasdescribed.com

Basically, they find Craigslist and ebay items for sale that are the most riduculous crap you've ever seen. I love reading the captions and "sales pitches" that these people selling this crap come up with.

CLICK HERE to view the listing for this gorgeous ceramic donkey shot glass holder in the picture above.

Another favorite: THIS homemade motorcycle. Seriously, the part about wearing earplugs because it screeches and backfires so much made me laugh OUT LOUD!

Enjoy!

Oh, and our Christmas party is TONIGHT, so check back for all the hilarious pics of our holiday antics!

Rent-a-Goat!

Believe it or not, GOATS are being used to clear brush and replace lawnmowers! I love this idea- it's eco-friendly, it's an inspired idea, and it seems that everybody wins! Yay goats!

Read more HERE

Uh....YES!

This umbrella idea is genius- the handle is a squirt gun and the rainwater is funneled into it for constant water "ammunition!"

GENIUS! I want one!

Check it out HERE