(Please click on this song while you read this) - Steppin Out  by Joe Jackson

What is your energy source? What makes you want to get up early, to strive for that great day. What is your motivation at times? That spark plug.. that flame... overall, what helps you produce your energy to be successful in your life and for your business.

Well, Sally Cheeseman started a group over 3 years ago called POSITIVE ATTITUDE for the Weary Soul.  It's the kind of group that can bring you a 'pick me up' just like caffeine does when drinking coffee or an energy drink. Filled with so much powerful energy from so many good blog posts. And Sally, with the help Anna Bananna, has created a contest :

SPRING RENEWAL CONTEST | Positive Attitude for the Weary Soul

Here is the basic premise behind the contest.....

Think for a moment. What have you missed because you were too busy or stuck inside ‘self' to see clearly?  Stop for a moment and smell the flowers. Take this time to revive yourself and plant new ideas  into your life and business to go forward with an awesome sense of renewal.

Sally basically wants to create a positive atmosphere within this contest..... and here is my story, my energy, my source.

For many of you that know me, I just have not found that person as of yet, to share my life with. In a way, I have always wanted a family of my own, at least 2 kids. As I get older, I sometimes become sad because of this, because I know that I would be a good an awesome father. One who would be loving, caring, and would love to teach my kids, if I had some, all about life. The good, the bad, the ugly... to introduce them to sports and so much more.

So what have I missed? That unconditional love that seems to come from young kids that don't have a worry in the world. For those that haven't gotten to know me, I have one sister who has been married for 15+ years to a great guy and they have three boys and three girls. Three of the kids are adopted. And you want to talk about a lot of love and joy in this household?  Sure, kids argue and fight with each other. But as I watch them all grow up, through the good times and the bad times, at the end of the day, they are still a loving family. Each one willing to do anything for each other. These two in the picture, the twins, Ava and Joey. One would think that Joey is loving his sister in this picture. From what I found out, he was a little upset with his sisters affection.. lol

(The twins will be 3 next month - Joey being the youngest of the bunch)

Katerina is the oldest and loves dance. Here she is after performing in the NutCracker. She is so mature for her age, soon to be 12 years of age, and wants to be independent at times already.

Johnny, the 2nd oldest, just went from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. Likes to play sports, but is very creative when it comes to drawing. Just a very creative mind with a good heart.

Andrew... the 3rd oldest, is just a great kid. Afraid of spiders, bugs, and not a big fan of camping outside without the comforts of home. But really got into playing field hockey in the summer and football in the fall. He really enjoyed hitting people. Maybe having 5 other brothers and sisters made him tough. As my brother-in-law tells him during football games, just take out the frustrations from your brothers and sisters out on the other kids playing football. (lol)

Alisha...the 4th oldest and just a very hard one to get a picture of. She can be very outgoing with a great smile of joy, and the next day, very shy and hard to find. Alisha just likes playing with her brothers and sisters. I guess she hasn't found that one thing she likes to do. But she does love to play video games with her two older brothers. And others times, playing with the twins as their older sister.

The end result.... thinking of these kids is my Spring Renewal, wanting me to be a bigger part of their lives, while at the same time, keeping my focus on my work, my job.... but not losing sight of these awesome kids, with so much love between all six of them. Just being with them gives you enough energy and love to truly appreciate all that life has to offer. And just being with them at times gives me the excuse to be a kid sometimes.

(I know I listed many links below, but if you get time, I truly love my vacation posts, so please read these)

Vacation Time with Family

Family is important - The Belonger Family Reunion of 2010 - August 14th - Part 1 of 2 - August 2010

Family is Important- Next up, the Quinn reunion -Part 2 of 2- August 2010

A Vacation in Ocean City New Jersey - Hanging with the Family 2009

My Family's Favorite Hang Out is Ocean City, New Jersey...... July 2007

A vacation after your vacation?

Holidays with Family

A Very Special Thanksgiving... Family

Merry Christmas - Family time is so important

The Tricks or Treats of Halloween 2010

Celebrating with family.... Birthdays -

Fun Times

Speechless Sundays - Super Bowl Sunday - Cheese Heads vs Steel Pin Heads

Speechless Sundays - Green Bay Packers win the Super Bowl

Wordless Wednesdays - Can one say affection & love on Valentine's Day?

Speechless Sundays - Kids having fun in the snow & a Newbie Contest

Speechless Sundays - Kids just being kids....

Speechless Sundays - Just some memories of my nieces & nephews

Speechless Sundays - Hanging with my niece & nephew

Speechless Sundays - Kids just having fun

Halloween is around the corner

If anything, I have created an online scrapbook for the kids.

Halloween Monster Mash Song

Click here for song

Come one, come all for a Night of Spooky Family Fun with the Junior Women's Club of Haddonfield Fortnightly.

The kids are still energetic after a day of trick or treating? Does your area have a curfew for kids after a certain hour? Looking for some more fun? Then come to the Fortnightly Club House, located at the corner of Kings Highway E and Grove Street. The kids can enjoy an evening of food, crafts, games, and even a costume contest.

Time : 6 to 9 pm October 31st, 2010

$5 per person 0r $20 per family

If you have a trick-or-treat collection box for UNICEF, bring that for a prize. All other proceeds will benefit local charities.

If you mention this blog post, you will get a prize also.

Questions : Call Caroline @ (267)679-9024 or e-mail her @ cnyount@gmail.com

The Junior Women's Club has served the Haddonfield, New Jersey Community & surrounding area since 1928.

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On Sunday October 31st from 2 pm to 6 pm, Long & Foster in Haddonfield, New Jersey will be welcoming kids of all ages also.

Office location : 65 Haddon Avenue N, Haddonfield, New Jersey

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For More Halloween Activities from Oct. 29th - 31st :

• Ghostly Gathering in Haddonfield New Jersey & the Haunted Mansion in Haddonfield New Jersey - 2010 - Don't have any plans Friday night as an adult?  Or need some plans for Halloween with the kids for Saturday?  Please click the link above.

• Haunted Haddonfield in Haddonfield New Jersey - Scary Stories by William Meehan Jr. - Oct. 22nd & 23rd 2010 - This is has already come and gone, but read up on Haunted Haddonfield for next year. I went this year and it was interesting.

First Night Haddonfield in Haddonfield New Jersey - First Night 2011 - Kicking of the New Year - Get your buttons early for First Night Haddonfield and get $5 off

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Be Safe & Enjoy

First Night Haddonfield kicks off the New Year with a wide variety of Top-Notch performers from all over.  All ages are welcomed. December 31st - starts about 5:30 pm

Venues : Click here for where the performers will be. The trolley will be running from 5:30 pm to midnight up and down Kings Hwy.

Times / Places / Names of the performers : Click Here

There will be early bird fireworks at 9 pm and then at midnight, to welcome in the New Year, 2011.

Prizes : You can enter a chance to win 1 of 3 prizes when buying a button. Click here to see such prizes - Entry deadline is December 24th, 2010

First Night Haddonfield Buttons will be on sale up until October 31st, 2010. They are normally $15 per person, but on sale now for $10 per person.

Buttons will also be on sale at the Information Center (2 Kings Court), Republic Bank (30 Kings Hwy E), Susquehanna Bank (110 kings Hwy E), TD Bank (100 Haddon Ave N), Professional Printing (116 Hwy Ave N), and The Beechwood School (441 Beechwood Ave).

For additional information, visit First Night web site - First Night Haddonfield or call 856-216-7253.

You can also receive First Night Haddonfield updates on Twitter by following FNHaddonfield. You can also follow news & info on Facebook, as I mentioned below. Or text 1231 to 62842 on your cell phone.

All About Haddonfield New Jersey Online  - a web site about Haddonfield, New Jersey and more information about First Night Haddonfield.

Halloween events in Haddonfield, New Jersey for 2010

• Ghostly Gathering in Haddonfield New Jersey & the Haunted Mansion in Haddonfield New Jersey - 2010 - Oct. 28th & 29th - Don't have any plans Friday night as an adult?  Or need some plans for Halloween with the kids for Saturday?  Please click the link above.

• Haunted Haddonfield in Haddonfield New Jersey - Scary Stories by William Meehan Jr. - Oct. 22nd & 23rd 2010 - This is has already come and gone, but read up on Haunted Haddonfield for next year. I went this year and it was interesting.
  

HALLOWEEN WEEKEND in Haddonfield New Jersey

I love holidays... Thanksgiving for the family gathering... Christmas for the giving and watching little kids eyes open wide when receiving gifts..., and Halloween, because kids get excited in getting dressed up. Halloween this year falls on a Sunday, but many will be having parties and such on Friday and or Saturday night. Hence brings me to some ghoulish good times that will be taking place in Haddonfield, New Jersey this weekend. So, what is in store in Haddonfield? There is the Ghostly Gathering, the Haunted Mansion, and the Halloween parade.

~ Haddonfield Ghostly Gathering ~

Come meet your Haddonfield neighbors, such as the Werewolfs, Ghosts, Mummys, Witches, Vampires, Monsters, Clowns, Scarecrows, and so many others (even those outside of Haddonfield) on Friday night the 29th of October 2010. This is a grown-up costume Halloween party which will be held at the Greenfield Hall. The Haunting party begins at 7:30 pm and ends 10:30 pm. Seasonal refreshments will be served.

Members : $10    Guests : $15  (see coupon below)

For more information, please call Barbara at the Historical Society of Haddonfield @ (856) 429-7375

~ Halloween Parade - October 30th ~

This is a costume parade in Haddonfield, New Jersey. Everyone will assemble at Chestnut Street & Kings Highway at 6 pm. There will also be a section for leashed pets in costume, so this part should be humerous. The parade starts promptly @ 6:30 pm.

~ Haunted Mansion in Haddonfield ~

The Haddonfield Haunted Mansion is for children and families following the parade. You get to Gasp at skeletal meals, cobwebs and ghostly apparitions followed by fun on the patio painting pumpkins and enjoying refreshments.

The Haunted Mansion will be in operation from 6:15 pm to 8:15 pm on October 30th.

Children : $2.00    Adults : $3.00 (no coupons allowed for this event)

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So, if you and the kids don't have anything planned this weekend, check out the spooky fun in Haddonfield, New Jersey.

Friday the 29th - The Ghostly Gathering in Haddonfield

Sat. the 30th - The parade and the Haunted Mansion in Haddonfield

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Remember - $2.00 Off Coupon (cut out coupon) is only good for Haddonfield Ghostly Gathering - Grown-Up Costume Party

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Tickets for both the Ghostly Gathering in Haddonfield & for the Haunted Mansion in Haddonfield : For more information, please call Barbara at the Historical Society of Haddonfield @ (856) 429-7375

Keeping in mind that "It's the Great Pumkin, Charlie Brown" is on tv both Thursday and Friday night at 8 pm on Channel 6, ABC.

Here is a funny video,

It's The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown-Nightmare on My Street