Eddie Vedder and My Family................ Together Fighting Cancer!

Look! My buddy Eddie is helping to fight cancer, just like we are!

I just found this on Pearl Jam's website.

EDDIE VEDDER'S "RISE" USED TO RAISE CANCER AWARENESS

"Rise", from Eddie Vedder's soundtrack to "Into the Wild" is being used to raise awareness and resources to fight cancer. For more information, please visit StandUp2Cancer.org.

What a great song.....and we get to hear it LIVE Monday night....Sweet.
Pearl Jam's site

While I was on You-Tube embedding the above clip, I found these....





3 MORE DAYS UNTIL BEACH BLISS
(WOW...I think I am off-count...we go Saturday and today is Thursday, so it is actually 2 More Days until Beach Blast 2008!)
2 MORE DAYS UNTIL BEACH BLISS

Todd B. Miller........Still Going Strong!

A Thank You From George Washington University

Here is what the Thank You letter says:

Lindsay,

Again, I want to thank you on behalf of the End of Life Care Summer Institute and all those who attended for your continued support in our efforts to advocate for and educate people, bout the needs of the dying and their loved ones. IT was again our honor to acknowledge your family and the supporters of the Todd B. Miller Foundation for your generous contribution.

This was our third year of the institute and none of them of them would have been possible without you.

On a personal note – you were the spark that ignited my dream. Each year the number of registrants grows as does the caliber of speakers and workshops.

I hope our partnership in changing the world one care giver at a time will continue.

Blessings and grace on you and your family.

Paul

Take a look at what we accomplished this year – www.eolcsummerinstitute.com

This thank you is in reference to the $5,000 donation
we made a few weeks ago.
Here is the link to that post (if you missed it).

4 DAYS UNTIL THE BEACH!!!

PICNIC on the NORTH SIDE!

This past weekend we went to my brother's house for a bar-B-Q!

Note: I simply cannot make this a long post today. Jagger and B are upstairs wrestling and fighting......yes that phase has totally started. No naps at all today for either child! (And yes I know it is not going to be just a phase!)

THE COUSIN'S WATCHING A LITTLE BOOB TUBE
(and way too close....your gonna go blind!)

























That's my BOY!!!
























5 DAYS UNTIL THE BEACH!!!!

Happy 40th Brad!!!

My brother-in-law Brad turned 40.


















Congratulations Brad...what a milestone.

In the true spirit of "The Bird's Got the Word".....it was yesterday!

Here is the Birthday Boy with his father-in-law.






















We hope it was a great day!!!


Here are few pictures of the children taken by Nana. Nana spent a good portion of last week watching Jagger, B and Grandad while we were away.
















Thanks, Nana (and Grandad)...our house has never been cleaner.

















COUNTDOWN TO THE BEACH....
6 DAYS!!!!

Happy Birthday Susan!!!

In the true spirit of "The Bird's Got the Word," we continue the tradition of announcing Birthday's after they actually happen. Susan's Birthday was yesterday!!!! CONGRATULATIONS on turning 59 yet again! And as you have taught "Jagger" to answer...."you are looking younger every day."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANA!
Hope it was a great day.



















B's first Haircut!


























Waiting for Nana and Grandad





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The TWINS Birthday Party

What?....a Sunday Post!

That's right! The kids are at Nana and Grandad's and Lindsay is on a plane right now heading back from San Fransisco.

Mark brought this to my attention.....it is pretty cool! Weezer played a couple songs with 250 fans playing instruments.
(Sorry you have to watch the commercial...it's quick.)



Gotta go....I have a little more free time. See ya tomorrow!

Phil and Krista.....back from their Honeymoon!

Wow!!! What a nice place!


Awww, what a lovely couple.


What's that horse's name?...Glue Stick! Did you go Donkeyback riding or Horseback riding?!


Last comment: Looking at your photos of the honeymoon, (which were great)I couldn't tell if you were on your honeymoon or at the San Diego Zoo. Man, you saw a ton of wildlife.


PJ on VH1 Rock Honors!!!

"The Real Me"


"Love, Reign O'er Me"

We Did It Again!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

The Todd B. Miller Foundation...drumroll please....
has raised another $5,000.















A $5,000 check has been sent to George Washington University Medical Center to once again help support the.....

End-of-Life Care Summer Institute
A Multidisciplinary Educational Activity for End-of-Life Caregivers
(Click to check it out!)

Way to go FAMILY!!! I think we are doing an excellent job of honoring Todd's Legacy. Here is a link to the Todd Slideshow just in case you want to see it again.

Todd's Slide Show

Dabba - Dabba Dance Class

She's starting dance lessons!!!

She sure looks like she is ready to have some fun.

Mark and Kristen, keep us update on how she is doing.



















With the beach only a couple of weeks away, please let me know if there are any songs you would like me to play. I would hate to disappoint someone by not being able to play their song. By giving me a notice now, I can look it up and try to figure it out. Aunt Carol - we will be playing David Cassidy's Summer Nights....I promise.

Here is a cover of Pearl Jam's Lowlight that I just posted on You-Tube!

My Son the Performer

Kind of.........


I am in big trouble if he ever gets on my guitar case with my guitar in it!

The Best Party Ever

Tom aka "T Hizzle" and his life partner Chris aka "Ricky" were excellent hosts this Saturday Night for the Annual Hindman Bash! A lot of hard work went into preparing and hosting this fine event...we should know, we watched them from our driveway for the last two weeks. Chris and Tom both worked their tails off to make sure everything was perfect! There was great food, a lot of terrific music and a ton of booze! (We kicked the first keg before 10pm.) On top of all that, the weather was again perfect!

Headlining the event was the excellent Trio, Holt 45

..... and they ROCKED our faces off. These guys are all excellent musicians/singers and they play the widest variety of music around. From Damien Rice to John Mayer to Justin Timberlake to Weezer to Britney Spears to REM to Grateful Dead to TOOL, it seems like they "celebrate everybody's entire catalog." And to think this is just a side project.....while away from the band Shovelhook.

HOLT 45











Chris Holt, John Holt, and Rob Holt


Joel Shea also did a great job.....

He not only rocked on his guitar but he also played some songs on his "Uke." Quiet Riot's "Come on Feel the Noise" was a standout for me, but I also heard a lot of positive feedback about his Hannah Montana cover. What a versatile musician and great singer. Joel is also part of a duo with his brother creatively called Two Shea.







Yours truly, Chris Lebresco started off the evening.
























I would like to Thank Holt 45 for allowing me to also play during their breaks. It allowed me to get more experience playing in front of a large crowd. Their advice and support over the last year has been the greatest.

Finally, I would like to thank Tom for sitting in and playing an excellent Cajon during "Last Kiss." You are one hell of a percussionist.


(Anyone who has cool pictures from the party, please send them to me. I would love to post them.)

The Twins are 1 year old!!!

Happy "Belated" Birthday Girls!





















Congratulations, you did it!
Now...let's get in our time machine and fast forward 20 years







Whhhhhhaaaattttttt?????

Our Kids - Fourth of July 2008

OUR KIDS RULE!!!!

Here is a cool cover of Bruce Springsteen's "Brilliant Disguise"
preformed by Matt Nathanson.


PS - I know yesterday's BIG 100th post was pretty lame but "The B-ster" wanted to play outside!

Our 100th Post!

We made it to 100....Yeah!









We also got a MAJOR AWARD. We were chosen by Graco (go figure) as a monthly "nod" winner. Read more here.

Long Beach Island
Less than a month away....I am getting excited!

The Old "Wida's"






The New "Daddy O's"

Our Newest Adventure




















Good Old Fantasy Island



















Can't wait to see everyone!!!!

Best "Cover" Ever!!!

Here is my friend Dan Falcone playing Ben Fold's song "One Down."
Note: This is his first time playing a guitar......ever! The song is in the key of G.....cause that is the chord I showed him how to play, kind of.


Way to go Danny!!!!

Here is the original.....


Special Note:
Tomorrow is THE BIRDS GOT THE WORD's 100th Post!!! Be sure to check in!!!!

Best Gift Ever!!!

Because Phil's "wedding party" gift is so fancy, I wanted to make sure I got more out of it than just a really nice money clip! Here are some of the ideas we have come up with so far!

Great Chip Clip!

Great Bookmark!

Great Toothpaste Extractor!

Great Fridge Magnet!

Great Hair Clip!


In all seriousness, it is a 100x better gift than my pocket Watches!
(How lame)

Thanks Phil and Krista. Hope you had a great Honeymoon!