The DiSanto's

Friday, October 31st

Have a Happy...

klds on 10.31.08 @ 12:31 AM CST [link] [No Comments]

Thursday, October 30th

Happy Birthday Nick...

Let's all wish Nick a very Happy Birthday...and if you see him, give him a big hug like Laney!
klds on 10.30.08 @ 11:15 AM CST [link] [5 Comments]

Tuesday, October 28th

First snow...

Rest of Tonight
Snow showers likely after midnight. Accumulation 2 to 4 inches. Very windy. Near steady temperatures in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Additional accumulation 2 to 3 inches. Windy with highs around 40. West winds 15 to 30 mph... becoming northwest. Gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.

Looks like upstate New York beat everyone for the first snow...keep warm and bring out the hot chocolate!
klds on 10.28.08 @ 11:44 PM CST [link] [5 Comments]

Are you a good witch or a bad witch?

"Well, we can't all come and go by bubble!"

klds on 10.28.08 @ 12:43 AM CST [link] [No Comments]

Monday, October 27th

Wild Witches Unite

This year we did something a little different and we gave witch names to each person based off their nicknames... some fit perfectly. We thought everyone might like to know our names, so without further adieu, meet our witchy women:

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"Hot Mummy"
So hot in her feathery hat, she'll burn you with her spells.

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"Zaney Laney"
An enchanting little witch with wings spun of silver webbing.

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"Bibb-ity Bobbity Boo"
This cutie will put a spell on YOU, to give her prizes.

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"Mad Madame Mim"
Full of funk and fun, with magical fingernails of fury and hair down to her bum!

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"Basie-Boo"
Our devil-horned babe in red... watch out for her spiders... they might bite!

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"Kay Charlotte Web"
Our gorgeous gal in green; ask her about the pet spider under her hat...

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"Suzella Cruella"
Although donned in pearls for her beauty, she also casts webs of fury!

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"Scare-E"
Not so scary with a pickle for a nose... her powers reside in her witchy shoes!

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"Madame Hooch" & "Conjuring Cal"
Their looks will trick you... this isn't just a girls game anymore...

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"Lyddie Long Legs" & "Mystical Merb"
Our visiting friends who looked so sweet and enjoyed our tricks and treats!

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"O-O-O-Orion"
This sweet little guy in his hip plaid hat will someday make the girls hearts go pitter-pat!
Erin on 10.27.08 @ 01:08 PM CST [link] [5 Comments]

Explain this...

We all saw these prices, well Missouri's gas is now $2.07 and dropping everyday. Why? Holidays are approaching, refineries are still damaged and yet gas is coming down. Now don't get me wrong- I love they are going down but why were they up so high? Who's making all this money or are they trying to influence a vote. After all, Missouri is a "swing state".

In the late nineteenth century, Missouri was a major electoral power: St. Louis was the third largest city in the country, behind New York and Philadelphia. In the twentieth century, Missouri has become politically important for a different reason: In every election but one the state has voted for the winner of the presidential election. (In 1956, the state picked Adlai Stevenson, from neighboring Illinois, over Dwight Eisenhower.) In the last three presidential elections, the state has come closer than any other to matching the exact margin of victory.

Well I guess we will see what happens Novemeber 5 to prices...I just find it strange but will continue to enjoy while they are down!
klds on 10.27.08 @ 09:28 AM CST [link] [5 Comments]

HALLOWEEN CANDY RECALLED...

Sherwood brand Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate coins are being recalled due to the fact that they contain Melamine, the ingredient in milk product that has caused many infant deaths in China. These candies are sold at Costco, as well as many bulk and dollar stores. Please make sure to check your childrens Halloween candy and DO NOT LET THEM EAT THE PIRATE COINS (you know the ones wrapped in the shiny gold foil) and please let other parents know about this!

klds on 10.27.08 @ 09:14 AM CST [link] [No Comments]

Happy Birthday Clark...

I thought I missed it and it was yesterday when in fact it is today. Hope you have a great day with all your ladies and it was great that they were both home for the weekend so you got to be with all of them. Know that we love you and are thinking of you!

Love, Kelly, Nick, Sarah and Kate
disanto on 10.27.08 @ 01:38 AM CST [link] [7 Comments]

For cold weather...

Chicken Chili
Ingredients:
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 onions, chopped
* 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped
* 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
* 2 teaspoons cumin
* 1 teaspoon ground coriander
* 1 tablespoon chili powder
* 4 cups chicken broth
* 1 (19 ounce) can white kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
* 1 (19 ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
* 1 1/2 cups corn (canned or frozen)
* 1-2 limes (cut in half and squeeze juice)
* 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
* 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
* 1 dash cayenne or hot sauce
* salt and pepper
* 1 cup monterey jack cheese
* lime wedge
* tortilla chips
* avocado
* cilantro

Directions
In heavy sauce pan, sautee onions in olive oil. Add green chilies. Cook till onions are soft.
Add garlic and sautee a few more minutes.
Add dry spices and cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly.
Slowly add chicken broth and cook until thickened.
Rinse beans and add to pot.
Add corn, lime juice, cilantro and chicken.
Add hot sauce or cayenne to taste.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer gently for a few hours.
Toss in the cheese (sometimes I add more than a cup).
Add a bit more cilantro and lime juice to taste.
Serve with more Monterey Jack cheese, lime wedges, cilantro, avacado and tortilla chips.
klds on 10.27.08 @ 12:47 AM CST [link] [4 Comments]

Sunday, October 26th

The Witch and Warlock Ball...

"Halloween is huge in my house and we really get into the "spirits" of things."

Looks like fun was had by all!
klds on 10.26.08 @ 10:29 PM CST [link] [3 Comments]

Saturday, October 25th

Autumn is on it's way out...

"Winter must be cold for those with no warm memories."

Today was a beautiful 67 degree autumn day and the cold front moves in tomorrow for 49 (29 at night) on Monday. Hard to believe it's that time of year again. Soon- there will be snow.
klds on 10.25.08 @ 11:43 PM CST [link] [1 Comment]

The "Silver" Rule...

"Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Kay said they are always teaching Delaney about the "Golden Rule". One day Kay was talking about it and Delaney said, "I know- the silver rule!"
klds on 10.25.08 @ 11:28 PM CST [link] [1 Comment]

Wednesday, October 22nd

Time for Campaignin

(Click on the image for the link.)

This is pretty funny and poked fun at everyone in the campaign... I loved it and cannot stop laughing about Obama on the unicorn. Enjoy.
Erin on 10.22.08 @ 11:31 AM CST [link] [3 Comments]

Monday, October 20th

Gee something different but yet another IT'S OFFICIAL!!!! LOL

Well God is telling me something and I am so GREATFUL to be catching it all! I gave my two week notice at Clifton Springs Hospital today so next Friday will be my last day there and start Monday November 3 at Geneva General Hospital! I will go from being a Account Processor to a Patient Representative II. It is a little more money and a guaranteed raise every year and all other benefits are same as I have now. Minus the really crappy drive in the winter let alone the wear/tear on the car and gas money! So when I sell the house will more than likely look for an apartment close to hospital on Main Street where I can walk to work, there are some really nice older homes in that area that have apartments so....seems like since I change my name nothing but good thing are happening IMAGINE THAT! Sure do feel very strong, empowered, and confident and this is all good and feels good. Been a long time coming. One door closes and many others open I am a true believer in that!

Had an offer on the house this weekend. Was way too low and someone else looked at it on Saturday so not in a hurry and believe that will happen exactly when it is suppose to and not a momment before. Not sure of all of God's plan but so far I'm liking it and OK with it all. So that's about it from me. Kate was here all weekend and that was fun. We had Nana and Poppy over for Nana's Annual Birthday dinner so that was special. She submitted her application for National Honor Society which given she had close to a 97 grade average at end of year last year she should do fine getting in. Had her SAT test on Saturday and this next Saturday has a LAX tournament in Ithaca. So she has been a busy busy girl plus working.

So that's it from this Di Santo Household until the next "IT's OFFICIAL" which will be the House is SOLD!
Til then.......
bailey on 10.20.08 @ 04:25 PM CST [link]

Sunday, October 19th

Here they are...

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

klds on 10.19.08 @ 11:07 AM CST [link]

Having a bad day?

A tidbit from Kris...
klds on 10.19.08 @ 12:48 AM CST [link]

Saturday, October 18th

Furniture in...

Well we had the furniture delivered today- we went from an L shaped single desk to what they call a peninsula desk so it can now accommodate two. It also is much more decorative and gives the room a much nicer feel. We also put in two matching bookshelves . This new look came with scraping the ceiling, painting the walls, shampooing the carpets putting in a new baseboard, ceiling trim and new closet doors. I can't take pictures as my camera is packed away in a bin as the room is not totally put back together. We will take pictures when we get done.
klds on 10.18.08 @ 11:33 PM CST [link]

Thursday, October 16th

Witch and Warlock Ball...

When: October 25, 2008
Where: Sue's House
Time: 3:30 till...
Questions/What to bring: Call Farley
Come ready to have a goolish good time!
klds on 10.16.08 @ 08:45 AM CST [link]

Check it out...

Beth got up the new web page, be sure to check it out!
klds on 10.16.08 @ 12:16 AM CST [link]

Wednesday, October 15th

Good Cause...Great Effort!

We completed our walk on September 27th at Southpark Mall in Charlotte NC. It was a 5K/3Mile walk. I would personally like to thank the following people who showed up for the walk (despite the rain!). We had a great time ...

Richard Paco and his wife and son Ricky
Debby Summa
Karen Williams
Carlene Lauducci
Amy Nazarian
Katie Flynn
Carla McKinnon
Brenda Simms
Cynthia Simms & son
Reggie Enthat
Erin Culver
Beverly Pearson
Kristen Scutella and daughters

Now as you know our goal was to raise money for cancer research to help in finding a cure for breast cancer. We ended up raising $1,375! I would like to thank the following people for making donations to our cause! Your support was greatly appreciated.

Kristen Scutella
Darian Scutella
Maitlin Scutella
Nicolina Guiliano
Kevin DiSanto
Kay Carroll
Sylvia & Ken DiSanto
Cynthia Housten
Lila Hicke
Rebecca Hovis
Joanna Landaverde
Gary Comella
Judith Lichens
Dorinda Ammons
Andrea Barberi
Joanna Dargan-Grier
Angela Dygert
Kathleen Grecco
Susan Kersey
Joe LoVullo
Amy Nazarian
Terrie Trull
Angela Waters
Paul Witz
Karen DiSanto
Erin Culver
Renee Brewer
Beverly Pearson
Debby & Joe Summa
Tracy Martin
Richard Paco
Keith Chandler
Susan Day
Carlene Lauducci
Dianna Nazarian
Cynthia Simms
Brenda Simms
Paul Thie
Karen Williams

One more important note: Cynthia has successfully finished her cancer treatments and we are glad that she is a SURVIVOR and is healthy. We love her as part of our team and the support shown here demonstrates that.

klds on 10.15.08 @ 06:09 PM CST [link]

Monday, October 13th

Columbus Day...

Today we take for granted that the world is round. In the fifteenth century, however, most people believed the world was flat. Though Columbus is created with discovering America (how can you discover someplace some one else already lives at?) He did prove the world to be round! Today- some have a day off- for some, we work!
klds on 10.13.08 @ 12:32 AM CST [link]

In My Arms...

Your baby blues, So full of wonder
Your curlicues, Your contagious smile
And as I watch, You start to grow up
All I can do is hold you tight
Knowing...
Clouds will rage and Storms will race in
But you will be safe in my arms
Rains will pour down, Waves will crash all around
But you will be safe in my arms

Story books, Are full of fairy-tales
Of kings and queens, And the bluest skies
My heart is torn just in knowing
You'll someday see The truth for lies
When the Clouds will rage and
Storms will race in
But you will be safe in my arms
Rains will pour down
Waves will crash all around
But you will be safe in my arms

Castles they might crumble, Dreams may not come true
But you are never all alone, Cause I will always
Always love you...
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klds on 10.13.08 @ 12:09 AM CST [link]

Tuesday, October 7th

Well it's OFFICAL AGAIN!!! House is now on the market as of today!

Well wish me well! Sign went up in front of the house today. Realitors email to me this afternoon

Hi Kelly, We got in and got all the pictures, put the sign up and grabbed the paperwork. there are 2 forms you missed so I left them and I can grab tommorrow. Could we show the house at 4:30pm and 5:30pm tommorrow?

The only thing I didnt do was check the new key to make sure it worked.....or was it an old key?? I put a lock box on and we are rolling. House looks great! We are going to have good luck with it! It shows really nice!

Have a great day and let me know if those times work.

So.......tad nervous if it goes fast as I don't know where I am going! Phewwwwwwwww going to try and make this fun and adventureous instead of STRESSFUL! Will send a link once they have it on the Century 21 website. Would add a picture to post but don't see anywhere to do that??? Will send to Karen and hopefully she can add.
bailey on 10.07.08 @ 04:22 PM CST [link]

When was the last time you colored?

Maybe we should develop a Crayola bomb as our next secret weapon. A happiness weapon. A beauty bomb. And every time a crisis developed, we would launch one. It would explode high in the air - explode softly - and send thousands, millions, of little parachutes into the air. Floating down to earth - boxes of Crayolas. And we wouldn't go cheap, either - not little boxes of eight. Boxes of sixty-four, with the sharpener built right in. With silver and gold and copper, magenta and peach and lime, amber and umber and all the rest. And people would smile and get a little funny look on their faces and cover the world with their imagination.

klds on 10.07.08 @ 12:04 AM CST [link]

Monday, October 6th

Balloon Glow...

A couple of weeks ago we went to a conference in St. Louis. While we were there we attended a balloon glow. All the balloons are up and when a horn sounds, the each pull their burners and the balloons glow. It was fun to see.
klds on 10.06.08 @ 12:47 AM CST [link]

Sunday, October 5th

Happy Birthday Nana...

"Count your life by smiles, not tears, Count your age by friends, not years."

Let's all wish Nana a very Happy Birthday and don't forget to make a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
klds on 10.05.08 @ 12:23 AM CST [link]

Friday, October 3rd

Finally, Cancun Pictures are Up

A week ago we went to Cancun, Mexico. David had a business trip for the first half and I tagged along. We had a lot of fun but it was way too short. We went to the club "Coco Bongo" which was AWESOME! People flew through the air and everything was a performance, including Elvis, Moulon Rouge, Mambo Number 5, Beetlejuice, Spiderman (who got hurt and fell off his bungee), and amazing acrobatics that reminded me of Cirque de Soleil. We also took an AllTourNative adventure which included visiting the Mayan Ruins of Tullum, biking, zip-lining in the jungle, swimming/snorkeling in cenotes, and witnessing a Mayan Purification Ceremony. Our last full day we took a day trip to see the amazing ruins at Chichen Itza... now these ruins were unbelieveable (once we got there... that'sa whole 'nother story)! You can see in the pictures how the weather starts to change and we got stuck in a horrible storm and we got soaked. All in all, it was a great trip and we wished we had stayed longer. I only wish I had found a day to make it to the beach! How do you go to Cancun and not hit the beach? That again, is a whole 'nother story (Coco Bongo sorta ruined that for me... too much tequila).

To see the pictures, go here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/airzinnn/sets/72157607541526264/

Erin on 10.03.08 @ 11:30 AM CST [link]

Politico

So, where is everyone politically these days? I've been following the race, and watched the debate last night. What did you guys think of it?

I was actually a little impressed on the way that she handled herself, she debated fairly well given how little she knows. At least she didn't sputter and have blank stairs like she has in her interviews. I still think she dodged and didn't answer questions. She only got involved in the discussions were she really had been properly prepped... because of that she was a little like a puppet I thought. I did like how Biden clearly pointed out that he was going to give his opinion, wether the president followed it or not. I think it's good he'd be willing to stand up and bring his experience (which he proved he has much more than her) in to help. Palin would just get walked over and brushed aside... she's there strictly for the media and will be used as such if they did win. She's a joke. If the president did die, she'd make a terrible president.

Seriously though, I wanted to hurt her with the Maverick talk (she used the word Maverick 22 times). What about her facial expressions, but they were laughable!! She had two looks, extreme joy and serious. She was so fake, like a robot. She acted like a happy excited child when she could make a point, like she was going to get a treat for being a good girl. Laughable!

beth on 10.03.08 @ 11:03 AM CST [link]

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