Happy Birthday To My Granddaughter, Sarah

Sarah is a wonderful gal who is turning 22 today.  She lives in Texas and is expecting a baby girl, Savannah, in October.  This card is for you, my wonderful granddaughter,  Sarah!
 

If your birthday is today, then Happy Birthday to you too.

Some famous people who were born on August 15th are: (click on their name for more information)
Jennifer Lawrence turns 23
Joe Jonas turns 24
Carlos Pena Jr. turns 24
Chief Keef turns 18
Ben Affleck turns 41
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769 - 1821)
Carl Edwards turns 34
Julia Child (1912 - 2004)
Rose Marie turns 90
Anthony Anderson turns 43
Debra Messing turns 45
Princess Anne turns 63
Maddie Corman turns 43
Oscar Peterson (1925 - 2007)
Kerri Walsh-jennings turns 35
Emily Kinney turns 28
Melinda Gates turns 49
Mike Connors turns 88
Rondell Sheridan turns 55
Huntz Hall (1920 - 1999)
Tess Harper turns 63

On August 15, 1969, the Grand Opening of the Woodstock Music and Art Festival takes place.

On August 15, 1945, Japan surrenders and this concludes the end of WW2 for America and the wartime gas rationing ended in the United States.

On August 15, 1939, the Wizard Of Oz premieres at the famous Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood.

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No Tiime to Send That Greeting Card?

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This is not a Get Rich Quick type of business.  It is a real business where you spend time building and perfecting your investment.

Many people have lost all hope in their future.  We live in a cynical world.  A world filled with naysayers and dream stealers.  Staying positive is a big challenge for most of us.

We must resotore our dreams and ignite the belief that anything is possible.  Start dreaming like a child again.  Teach others that it's o.k. to believe in miracles. 

Most people shrink their dreams to meet their income insted of increasing their free time and income to meet their dreams.  An honest, expanding business is a reflection of one's ability to dream and to instill hope in others for a better future.

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If today, August 14th is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.

Some famous people who were born on August 14th are:
(click on their name to learn more about them)
Mila Kunis turns 30
Halle Berry turns 47
Tim Tebow turns 26
Kofi Kingston turns 32
Earvin Magic Johnson turns 54
Steve Martin turns 68
Preston Lacy turns 44
Susan Olsen turns 52
David Crosby turns 72
Nick Grimshaw turns 29
Spencer Pratt turns 30
Catherine Bell turns 45
Sam Adams turns 26
Doc Holliday (1851 - 1887)
Chris Perez turns 44
Danielle Steel turns 66
Gary Larson turns 63
Patrick Mcguinness turns 40
Susan Saint James turns 67
Marcia Gay Harden turns 54
James Horner turns 60

On August 14, 2006, here is a quote by Stephen Colbert: "In the media age, everybody was famous for 15 minutes. In the Wikkipedia age, everybody can be an expert in five minutes.
On August 14, 1935, with the passing of the United States Social Security Act, the government created a pension system for the retired.

On August 14, 1893, the first coungtry to bring about motor vehicle registration is France.


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My Vacarion In North Dakota Is Ending

Today, I am starting to pack for my plane trip back to Spokane, WA. We are having family here for my last dinner tomorrow night. I will miss my small family here but I always look forward to next year when I will again spend 5 or 6 weeks here in Bismarck.

If today, August 8th is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.

Some famous people who were born on August 8th are: I especially would like Roger Federer to know how much I enjoy watching him play Tennis. I am watching tennis right now and will continue watching tennis until the U.S. Open ends.

　


Roger Federer turns 32
Meagan Good turns 32
Dustin Hoffman turns 76
Esther Williams (1921 - 2013)
Bradley McIntosh turns 32
Connie Stevens turns 75
Ronan Parke turns 15
Mel Tillis turns 81
Dave The Edge Evans turns 52
Scott Stapp turns 40
Rory Calhoun (1922 - 1999)
Sky Dayton turns 42
Jc Chasez turns 37
Donny Most turns 60
Countess Vaughn turns 35
Matthew Henson (1866 - 1955)
Anthony Rizzo turns 24
Rashard Lewis turns 34
Princess Beatrice Ofyork turns 25
Rena Mero turns 46
Robin Quivers turns 61

On August 8, 1876, Thomas Edison patents the mineograph - the machine is still used today.

On August 8, 1960, Brian Hyland's "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" hits number one. On August 8, Pete Rose begins servinc a 5 month prison term for filing false income tax forms. 
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Thank you for stopping by today.
See you again on Sunday, August 11th.

Invitations, Using SendOutCards

Whether you love catching up with long-lost cousins or dread the inevitable cheek-pinch from your Aunt Edith, family reunions are a great way to reconnect with the family. And with many modern families scattered all over the country or even the globe, reunions are increasingly taking on a greater significance.

Because individual members often have to fly or drive long distances to be together, many families are opting to upgrade their reunions from an afternoon at Granny's house to a longer getaway, such as a weekend in the mountains or a few days at the beach. For folks who like to travel, it's a double bonus; you get to catch up with your relatives and explore a new place at the same time.

I used SendOutCards to INVITE my family to our Reunion in Bismarck, ND.  It was actually my Birthday Party, but with every family member, but one, attending, I like to refer to it as a Family Reunion as well.

My family came from Minnesota, Texas, Washington and California.  They came on various days and left on various days.  From July 22nd to August 4th. 

I missed many days of blogging, but I wouldn't change a thing.  Being with my family is the most important thing in my life.
I send them greeting cards, not just when they have a birthday, anniversry or have a baby. I send them just to say hi, tell them I am thinking of them, or just to give them some encouragement or congratulations.

　

With SendOutCards, I can choose a card, add my comments, maybe a photo or two and then just click SEND. If you would like to try it, just Click Here

If today, August 7th is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.

Some famous people who were born on August 7th are:

Sidney Crosby turns 26
Carl Alfalfa Switzer (1927 - 1959)
Mike Trout turns 22
Charlize Theron turns 38
Francesca Eastwood turns 20
David Duchovny turns 53
Bruce Dickinson turns 55
Billie Burke (1884 - 1970)
Josh Franceschi turns 23
Megan Gale turns 38
Tobin Bell turns 71
David Mann turns 47
Abbie Cornish turns 31
Helen Flanagan turns 23
Samantha Ronson turns 36
Eric Johnson turns 34
Michael Shannon turns 39
Liam James turns 17
Wayne Knight turns 58
Garrison Keillor turns 71
Harold Perrineau turns 50

(Click on the name for more information about the person)

On August 7, 1959, the U.S. Penny design changes from Sheaves of Wheat to the Lincoln Memorial.

On August 7, 1944, IBM created the Harvard Mark I, the first program controlled calculator.

On August 7, 1927, the Peace Bridge, connecting the United States and Canada, opens.

On August 7, 2007, Barry Bonds breaks Hank Aaron's home run record, smashing his 756th homer in San Francisco.

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What Can SendOutCards Do For You?

When my grandson, Elliott and is wife, Savannah discovered that they were having a baby, they went to SendOutCards and clicked on the SOC Photo Store.  Once in the store, they chose Bulk Cards.
There you can make Save the Date, Wedding Invitations, Graduation Announcements, Baby Announcements or you can design your own any occasion card.  This is how they announced that they were pregnant.

And after that child is born they will want to show off their little bundle of joy to family and friends with a beautiful photo announcement card.  They will probably go into SendOutCards photo store and design their birth announcement card.....something like this.

Since Savannah is a first time Mom, Elliott will certainly find a beautiful Mother's Day card for her. I think this card would make her smile.

And Elliott will be getting his first Father's Day card which Savannah will choose from SendOutCards.

I could go on forever with all of the different types of cards.  You might want to take a peek inside of SendOutCards and see all of the things you can do.  In addition to cards, you might like our gift catalog.  Perhaps you would like to design a photo mug, enter your photos into a photo book or have a photo printed on to a tee shirt.  There is so much more.

Send a FREE card today by just    Clicking  Here

If today, August 6th is your birthday then this card is for you.

Some famous people who were born on August 6th are:  (click on their name to find out more about that person)
Robin Van Persie turns 30
Lucille Ball (1911 - 1989)
Andy Warhol (1928 - 1987)
Robert Mitchum (1917 - 1997)
Geri Estelle Halliwell turns 41
Regina Carter turns 47
Barbara Windsor turns 76
Michelle Yeoh turns 50
Marisa Miller turns 35
David Robinson turns 48
Soleil Moon Frye turns 37
Travie Mccoy turns 32
M. Night Shyamalan turns 43
Jeremy Ratchford turns 48
Catherine Hicks turns 62
Alexander Fleming (1881 - 1955)
Travis Lazarus McCoy turns 32
Melissa George turns 37
Jon Benet Ramsey (1990 - 1996)
Elliott Smith (1969 - 2003)
Ray Lucas turns 41

On August 6, 1926, Don Juan, first talkie movie with John Barrymore, is first shown.

On August 6, 1926, Gertrude Ederle becomes the first woman to ever swim the English Channel.

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.....you clean your room.

Some Interesting Facts About Greeting Cards.....

• .....Americans purchase 7 billion greeting cards every year.  Annual retail sales of greeting cards are estimated at more than $7.5 billion each year!
• Nine out of ten households buy greeting cards, with the average household purchasing 30 individual cards each year.
• Women purchase about 80% of all greeting cards.
• Giving a greeting card creates a lasting impression and emotional bond between the sender and the receiver.  In a National Survey, the Greeting Card Association, nearly one-third of respondents said they keep the special cards they receive "forever".

The most popular SEASONAL cards are:

1. Christmas, 60%
2. Valentne's Day, 25%
3. Mother's Day, 4%
4. Father's Day 3%
5. Easter, 3%

The most popular EVERYDAY cards are:

Birthday cards, which account for more than Half of all Everyday Card sales, followed by wedding/anniversary, get well/sympathy, and friendship/encouragement cards.

SendOutCards encourages you to send a FREE card (on me) and take a look at all of the cards they offer.  Just   Click Here   and watch the Video or Click on Send a Card or do both.

If you are looking for an online business, you can become a distributor for SendOutCards.  They offer great commissions, lots of training and continuing help and encouagement.

If today, August 5th is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.

Some famous people who were born on August 5th are:  (click on the name for more information about that person)

Olivia Holt turns 16
Neil Armstrong (1930 - 2012)
Adam Irigoyen turns 16
Louis Walsh turns 61
Adam Yauch (1964 - 2012)
Maureen McCormick turns 57
Patrick Ewing turns 51
Jesse Williams turns 32
Lolo Jones turns 31
Kajol turns 38
John Huston (1906 - 1987)
Loni Anderson turns 67
Janet McTeer turns 52
Vanessa Simmons turns 30
Sophie Winkleman turns 33
CJ Spiller turns 26
Lexi Belle turns 26
Herb Brooks (1937 - 2003)
Pete Burns turns 54
Terri Clark turns 45
Chip Fields turns 62

On August 5, 1957, the American Bandstand deguts on ABC TV.

On August 5, 2011, Setting off economic alarm bells across the world. For the first time ever, Standard & Poor downgrades the U.S. credit rating to one notch below AAA.

On Augst 5, 1985, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame is announced and established.

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Gratatude With SendOutCards

This last week I have been very busy with family and friends. They came to Bismarck, ND by cars and by planes.....from Minnesota, Texas, Washington and California.

Today is Friday, August 1st, 2013 and I am finally back on my Blog. And so......

.......I found this card in the SendOutCards catalog......

.......and this card says it all.  My Family means more to me than words can say.  Here is a photo taken just a few days ago with my immediate family, celebrating my Birthday.  Not able to attend was my grandson, Elliott and his wife Savannah.

And then I found this card in my SendOutCard Catalog

This card is for all of my friends who are like flowers because they fill the world with beauty. Here are a few of my friends.

 

 

 

And then I found this card.  This SendOutCard is for my family and friends who have left Bismarck to return to their homes.  I missed them the minute they left.

 



Here is a picture of a member of my family and two of my friends.

                          My granddaughter Emily in the middle and friends Belinda and Todd

 

 

If you know someone you would like to send a card to, PLEASE just try SendOutCards.  You can send a card without any cost or obligation.  Just   Click Here  

 

If today, August 1st is your birthday, then this SendOutCard is for you.

 



 

Some famous people who were born on August 1st are:

 

Leon Thomas Iii turns 20
Cymphonique Miller turns 17
Coolio turns 50
Jerry Garcia (1942 - 1995)
Tempestt Bledsoe turns 40
Ashley Angel turns 32
Robert Cray turns 60
William Clark (1770 - 1838)
Francis Scott Key (1779 - 1843)
Austin Rivers turns 21
Dom DeLuise (1933 - 2009)
Bastian Schweinsteiger turns 29
Yoshi Tatsu turns 36
Anna Graceman turns 14
Jason Momoa turns 34
Joe Elliott turns 54
Herman Melville (1819 - 1891)
Joe Elliot turns 54
Adam Duritz turns 49
Yves Saint Laurent (1936 - 2008)
Roy Williams turns 63


(If you click on a person above, you can see what that person does, birthplace and some interesting facts about that person)

On August 1, 1981, MTV, the American network broadcasting music videos on television, is launched in New York City.

On August 1, 1978, Pete Rose's date with destiny is stopped as his hit streak ends at 44.

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