Play Time

My youngest son matching animal noises on his ABC Animal Mat. He loves to sit and match letters and noises with this toy.

Level 5 - Boy's Gymnastics - Local Meet

Here is a video of My oldest son from the Upstate Local Meet on January 27, 2008. He did very well placing 2nd All-Around, First on Floor and Vault, Second on Pommels Rings, Parallel Bars and High Bar.

Netwinner Dreams– Is This a Good or Bad Sign?

I hate to admit this, but last night I had a Netwinner dream. I would say that it was a good dream in that I won the Jackpot on the Money Wheel. I can even remember hearing all five “pings” or “dings” whatever you call them from my dream. In fact, I still hear them and it is many hours later.

Now I will say that I have had premonitions before (actually quite often). However, my premonitions do not present in foreshadowing events. Usually, I have a feeling or very strong need to do something or call someone or go somewhere.

For example, a few years ago after I finished my teaching day, I needed to go to the grocery store and then pick up my son. However, I had this strong “need” to go home first. I was not sure why, but I went home. What I found was my front window pane (it was a double pane) filled with water and leaking down into the house over and into an electrical socket. Now, these types of strange occurrences happen all the time with me. I could give hundreds of examples.

So, I have four questions for my Netwinner friends.

1. Have you ever had dreams of Netwinner and the Jackpot?
2. If you did have dreams did you win anything big the next day?
3. What are your predictions for me today?
4. Will I take it all today and leave nothing for my friends?


Those of you that have no clue what I am talking about can follow this link to view the Money Wheel and Jackpot for yourself. netwinner

West Point Open

My son placed 1st in the All-Around for his level and age group at the West Point Open at the West Point Military Academy on January 19th of this year. As you will see at the end of the video, he received his awards from three time Olympian and Silver Medalist, Blaine Wilson. After the meet was over he had Blaine sign his score card - it was a meet he will remember for quite a long time.

Mens College Gymnastics at West Point Open

Clips from the Men's college team competition at the West Point Open on Jan 18, 08 at the West Point Military Academy, NY. My oldest son (who is a gymnast) and I enjoyed all the outstanding gymnastics during this meet :)

You Have Always Been Brilliant

Life changing, motivational books are only effective if a connection is made between the author and reader. The reader must believe what the author is sharing and then make changes in their own personal life. Through “Release Your Brilliance,” Simon Bailey has connected with the reader as a real person, sharing his own personal story and using symbolism that is understandable to all readers in order to share the knowledge he has gained through his own life experiences.

Throughout this journey, we are compared to magnificent diamonds that are already “Brilliant.” We are taught through the process of reflection and journaling exactly how to release the brilliance that is within each of us. Reflection is the key component and Simon helps the reader to reflect on many parts of their life in a new and inspiring way.

We are encouraged to examine all relationships, goals and “Facets” of our life. Once our “Facets” are polished and refined, our inner “Brilliance” will begin to shine and others will notice the positive changes we have made in our lives.

In addition, real-life “Brilliant” people share their stories with us which help to clarify, focus and motivate the reader to answer questions and develop plans to enhance the individual’s own life.

In addition to this book, Simon has many additional tips and resources available on his website and DVD.


“Release Your Brilliance”
By: Simon T. Bailey
Publisher: Collins
ISBN: 978-0-06-145187-4

My Twins Before Their 2nd Birthday (March 2007)

This video was taken about a year ago (March 2007), right before they turned 2 ... the first part is of the twins coloring their birthday invitations... the second part is of them reading a book together and the third part they are running and playing.