It’s not easy being Perfect
Posted to: quote of the day
September 7, 2009
But I don’t know that accepting one’s imperfections is much easier. 
Stars: Madison, 3, LA. USA.
Background: I almost didn’t include this picture. Truth is, I don’t love the way I photographed it. I cropped Madison’s head, the lighting’s off, basically I don’t do justice to Madison’s natural beauty. You should have seen her. She’s radiant! Tristin, my friend, said “Don’t worry! That’s what Photoshop is for. Give me five minutes, and I’ll fix it.” Then, knowing me, like she does, she said: “You have to use it!” She’s right, of course. So here it is. It’s not easy, but I’m learning to relax my perfectionist nature and LAUGH. Besides, I have to post it for Madison!
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Did you know: The Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA celebrates 100 years in just 2 days!
Voted Most Popular Quote Your Mom’s Used (on You)
Posted to: quote of the day
August 31, 2009
For every kid whose laid on the couch on a lazy Saturday morning and complained “I’M BORED!”, he’s probably had his Mom shoot back with these very popular words:
I know my Mom was particularly fond of them.
(Notice the quote credit.)
Stars: Anita, 10. LA, CA. (But she was born in Romania! She told me to add.)
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Spread the love and make your kid the STAR! Grab a quote, make a sign, take a picture, and email to cheerupnation@yahoo.com!
I Have 17 Different Smiles
Posted to: papa's killer quotes, quote of the day
August 28, 2009
But this one’s for you…
Click HERE and you can (almost) smell the ocean.
Stars: Abigail, 5. San Diego, CA. USA.
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Spread the love and make your kid the STAR! Grab a quote, make a sign, take a picture, and email to cheerupnation@yahoo.com!
Smiley Grass
Posted to: featured
August 23, 2009
Notice anything special about this picture?
Okay, now: CLICK HERE.
Kelly P, a reader from Olathe, KS, sent this in the other day. She writes “The picture attached is a bad angle, but a guy who lives up the road has been cutting a smiley face in his grass for a couple weeks. It makes me smile every time I go by! He must’ve started reading CheerUpNation!!
Smart guy!
And, wow, is that a yard or a golf course?
Keeping it real in KCK!
Speaking of Kansas, we received this (pint-size) pic the other day from Joe A:
Stars: Juliana (his daughter), 4.
Kansas in the house! On the lawn!
CHEERUPNATION…taking the world by storm…one yard at a time!
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Real Magic
Posted to: quote of the day
August 21, 2009
Further proof that we should all carry balloons.
(Watch out for Freddy!)
Stars: Kathy, 4 & Damien, 3. Long Beach, CA. USA.
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Spread the love and make your kid the STAR! Grab a quote, make a sign, take a picture, and email to cheerupnation@yahoo.com!
Dance Fever
Posted to: quote of the day
August 20, 2009
And HE who sits down waits for dancing partner.
Stars: Samadhi, 8, LA. USA.
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Spread the love and make your kid the STAR! Grab a quote, make a sign, take a picture, and email to cheerupnation@yahoo.com!
Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs
Posted to: featured, random videos
August 15, 2009
Recently (as in 12:23am), I came across a video that was so whimsical and fun, I had to share. It totally captures the spirit of CHEERUPNATION.
The video is from the website Dancing Mermaid, one of my latest cool finds. Mccabe Russell puts on art camps for teen girls and then shoots videos to capture the magic. She also writes great, inspirational pieces. I really like this post, “the art of being where you are at.”
How many of us need to remind ourselves of this? Ready for the video?
Untitled from mccabe russell on Vimeo.
Finally, because it’s Saturday, and because I’m Big P “The Giver”, I thought I’d share one more video, something fun and funny to get you through the weekend. See you Monday!
Vroom! Vroom!
Posted to: Favorites, quote of the day
August 13, 2009
How many of you run out of gas before you even start?
(Why am I raising my hand?)
Stars: Katie, 6. St. Paul, Minnesota. USA. (Look at that great smile! 10+)
The Rise and The Fall…(and another Fall…And another…And another Fall…)
Posted to: quote of the day
August 10, 2009
Sure to be the rallying cry of any college frat boy on a Friday night.
Though his quote is more likely “Fall 7 times, Stand up 6.”
Stars: Kenny, 7, Beijing, China! (Look at that smile! Kenny’s family was amazing.)
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Spread the love and make your kid the STAR! Grab a quote, make a sign, take a picture, and email to cheerupnation@yahoo.com!
Get out of Town, Frown!
Posted to: quote of the day
August 7, 2009
This is a smile parade and Jimena’s leading it!
(Check out the cute SMILE sticker).
Stars: Jimena, 3, North Hollywood. LA, CA. USA.