Twins 5-year Birthday

Just Show Up
My friend Elizabeth REALLY SHOWED UP today for her twins' 5-year birthday. She threw them their first big bday party -- complete with pony rides for everyone (that is, everyone who weighed less than 75 pounds....so no ride for this igoactive girl!) Great fun was had by all...most of all, by my friend Elizabeth who worked so hard (starting at 4:30 a.m. today when she baked two cakes!) to create wonderful memories for her daughters and friends. Way to go, Elizabeth!

Dean also "showed up" -- this time, alone, no thanks to his mom. I forgot to tell him that cross country practice was cancelled but he ran three miles anyway. My bad, but I don't think he really minded.

Speaking of kids, I'm doing my part by bringing two great social marketing powerhouses together: EnviroMedia and YouthInterACTIVE. YI does great things to support the health and wellness, educational opportunities and community involvement of today's youth. EMI implements great marketing programs that support the environment and public health. Imagine the great impact (and fun) that these two groups could do together. Stay tuned.

And here's to great success at Mathews Elementary's annual fundraiser this weekend. We were delighted to donate a NeatSeat (gray with pink cancer ribbon) to the silent auction.

It's raining here...finally!! And maybe now we'll actually get some cooler, fall weather.