HAPPY NEW YEAR

HAPPY NEW YEAR to the entire Ciampa clan!! I hope 2008 will be the best year yet for everyone, and that you all receive the blessings you all desire and deserve!! Let me know how you are doing!!

Jack

Christmas Wishes from New Hampshire

Merry Christmas from snowy NH! Another foot today on top of all we've had already. Just wanted to update everyone on a couple of things. First, Joe's collarbone has healed and he is out of the sling. He still needs to take it easy on some activities (hanging, swinging from things), but he has already gone ice-skating and sledding.

Last night, Caleb received his advanced brown belt during a ceremony at the Quest Martial Arts Academy. He worked extremely hard for this and we are so proud of him! In order to move up, he had to pass a rigorous physical test as well as score a 94% on the very long written exam. He will be testing for his black belt in March.

Maggie and Caleb recently had their Christmas piano recital at a local nursing home. It went very well. This is a highlight for the residents, as they enjoy hearing (and singing along with) all the carols the kids play. We also hosted a recital for Maggie's piano students at our home. She is teaching three youngsters as well as her sister Emma and brother Joe.

The kids are all doing well with their schooling. It keeps Reese very busy. Maggie is in the 8th grade, Caleb in 5th, Emma in 1st and Joe is doing Pre-K/Kindergarden work.

Christmas Blessing to all during this Advent season!

Love,
Jay, Reese, Maggie, Caleb, Emma, and Joe

MERRY CHRISTMAS

I'd like to wish the entire Ciampa clan a very happy and safe holiday season... Please don't be a stranger, come by and blog!!

Love

Jack

La Salette Shrine

The Shrine at La Salette in Attleboro is a wonderful holiday experience if you haven't seen it. The festival of lights is a remarkable thing to see. If you've never been and are curious to check it out, the directions are located here . It's become a yearly tradition for Lori and I to go and we will be heading down there tonight.

It took longer than we expected...

For Joe to make his first hospital visit! While playing baseball with his older brother, Caleb, he fell on the frozen ground and broke his collarbone. It happened on Sunday afternoon. Of course, by Sunday night he was back running around the house with his arm hanging uselessly by his side.

He'll be in a sling for 3 weeks, meaning no ice-skating, tree climbing, bunk-bed jumping, or any other high-risk "sports" he enjoys. I just hope we don't get any snow between now and when he is cleared for activity. That boy loves to sled down our hill, and it will be hard for him to sit and watch.

It is also difficult for him to understand that the sling is there to help him. He is already taking it off when not watched. Say a prayer for him (and us) that he heals quickly.

I hope everyone had a fun and safe Thanksgiving!

Take care,

Jay and family

Maine-Providence game will be at 7:30 PM

The Maine-Providence game I am doing on the 27th begins at 7:30 PM. I will most likely be going on the air at 7 PM.

Thanks!!

Jack

Just In Sports Fans...

The Black Bear Sports Network announces

Mr Jack Leahy's Debut

Hi! Jack was just contacted by the University of Maine to broadcast the Black Bears Men's Basketball Division 1 game against the Providence College Friars at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, RI on Tuesday November 27th at 6:30PM.

Here is the link to the announcement:

www.staatalent.com/Pages-Sub/Congratulations.html#Maine

If you would like to hear Jack on Tuesday, here is the link to listen (you will need to scroll down to Men's Basketball and then Nov 27):

http://sports.yahoo.com/top/collegebroadcast/teams/maa

So we in Blackstone have much to be thankful for!

Happy Turkey Day everyone!

Lori-Ann :-)

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays to everyone from The Molloy's in Florida. All is well down here. Matthew is a Freshman in High School and doing Dual Enrollment. He is also now employed at a local supermarket. He is preparing for his Confirmation on Jan. 12th. If you are down this way or would like to visit, email or call. We would love to have you. Nicole is in sixth grade now and is getting ready for her first dance competition in 2 weeks. Lloyd is working hard as usual and is now suffering from Kidney Stones. OUCH!! I am still working at the school and staying busy with the kids. Hope everyone has a wonderful Holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving

Hi,

Happy Thanksgiving to all. We are spending a week with the Florida Davis Family for Thanksgiving. Don't worry, Patty, we won't be bringing any food home with us.
Hope you all have a great day.
Love, Danny & Paula

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

Hey everyone happy Thanksgiving to you all!

What are people doing for the holiday?

Do we all think the Pats take the Bills this Sunday ?


Love

Jack

I'm finally a blogger

Jack, thanks for setting up the blog. It's a great idea. I just wanted to let everybody know that Cathy started a new job as a Compensation Manager at RISD this week. All is well so far.

Overall, the Foxborough Davis' are doing well. Richard and Hannah are finishing up fall soccer and Elizabeth will be taking either dance or gymnastics soon. I'm still at Fidelity.

Everybody pull for the Sox tonight. I think they're going to need the karma and positive energy of Red Sox Nation tonight to get them back to Fenway.

I hope to hear from everybody soon.

Love,
Mark

Kevin appearing live!

My brother Kevin is making some serious strides in the music business and he wanted me to pass on some info about his latest doings. He is playing on Saturday night, October 13, at the Russell House in Russell, Ontario, Canada, as a solo Beatles act. Show time is at 9 PM. Here is the info on where he will be playing:

www.therussellhouse.ca


And here is the info on Kevin's new band:

www.blackcherry.ca

Enjoy!!!

Spirit lose in finals; team is being dissolved

The Spirit lost in the finals, three games to none, in the Can-Am league championship to the Nashua Pride. With the loss, the season is over and so too is the franchise. It is being dissolved after five years.

I loved the job, but after three years it's time to start looking for something else. A sad, sad day.

Spirit beat Surf, move on to finals

Hi all

The Spirit beat Atlantic City, three games to one to move on to the Can-Am league finals. Next up will be the Nashua Pride in the finals, game one is Tuesday the 11th.

North Shore Spirit playoffs

Hi everyone

We, the North Shore Spirit, are in the Can-Am league playoffs with the Atlantic City Surf in round one. It's tied 1-1 after the first two games. I write this looking out of my hotel window here in Atlantic City , NJ, getting ready for game three. If we win in the opening round, we would match up with either the New Jersey Jackals or the Nashua Pride in the championship series.

I want to thank Russ, Fiona, Laurie, and Phil and their families for stopping by to visit with us. It was a pleasure having all of you in our ballpark.

Hope you are all well!

News from Texas

Hi everyone!
Just wanted to say hi from Big D. The rain has finally stopped and now we deal with the hot and muggy stuff.
We had a great time at the Picnic, they seem to get better and better every year.

Love to all
Patty

Jimmy Buffett Parrothead Night

Hey there Ciampa's

You are all invited to Jimmy Buffett Parrothead night on Wednesday night, August 15, at Fraser Field in Lynn prior to our game with the Brockton Rox. I'll be playing some Buffett music prior to the game . It will be fun! Anyone who wants to go is welcome. Just let me know!


Thanks

Jack

Ciampa news, updates, etc.

Good to see folks jumping on the blog! Remember, all are welcome to partake in the fun. Once you accept my E-mail invitation you are an official author and can then post on the blog! Got news from the Ciampa side? Photos? Stories? Announcements? This is the place to do it. The goal is to get as many folks on here as possible so we can keep in touch.

If you have not received my invite, please let me know and I'll send out another one....... looking forward to seeing the Ciampas in cyberspace!

helloe from Maryland!

Hello all,

Can't wait to see everyone at the picnic this year. I'll have pictures from our receny trip to Italy to share as well. Needless to say, the food was awesome (not quite as good as my mothers, but...) and the sights were amazing.

As for us, we are FINALLY settled in our new place and looking forward to staying put for a few years. If you are ever in the area and want a VIP tour of the Naval Academy, please know our door is always open.

Well, see you in a few weeks!

Love, Katie

C'est Magnifique!

Hi Everyone!

Let's all give a big congrats to Kevin Leahy (Jack's brother) for becoming a Canadian citizen this week! If you would like to send Kevin an email here is his address: pooperooski@earthlink.net

Lori-Ann :-)

Jack on the Radio/Internet

Hello to all:

I thought I would pass on listening info for anyone interested in catching one of my games some night.

During baseball season you can hear the games live on 1510 AM (the Zone) as well as on the Internet at www.northshorespirit.com . Our website has a link that will take you directly to the game feed.

During the winter months you can catch the action on www.merrimackathletics.com.

My complete schedule can be found on my homepage which is at www.johnrleahy.com/about.htm

Wishing you happy listening.


Jack

PICNICS HAVE MERGED

To supplement the E-mail from Aunt Paula, the Palumbo's will be joining the Ciampa's this year at the family picnic for the first time ever. The picnic, as Jay just alluded to, will be on Saturday, August 4, at Hopkinton State Park. Here is hoping for an excellent turnout.

Hello Ciampas!

The NH Molloy's will be at the picnic on the 4th. We are thinking of camping at Miles Standish State Forest either before or after. Has anyone been there recently? It looks good online, but knowing the condition of Hopkington over the last few years, I am a bit hesitant...

Looking forward to seeing everyone!

Jay and family

Yawkey Baseball League Award

Hi Everyone!

Check out this award that Jack just received from the Yawkey Baseball League. Its about time that the world acknowledges what we all know ... Jack's the best !

Lori-Ann :-)

E-mail addresses needed; invitations have been sent

Hello to all the Ciampa's out there,

I have sent out some invitations for the blog, all you need to do is accept the invitation and then sign in with your Google account and you can begin posting.

There are E-mail addresses I am short on....... Karen, Danny Jr., and the entire Molloy clan.... I would like to invite them in as well. If anyone can help me with these, I would be very grateful.

Uncle Mike, I am working on August 4, I have a game in Lynn. what did you have in mind?

jack good job,by the way are you working on the 4th of aug. see you later....

WELCOME TO THE CIAMPA FAMILY BLOG

Hello all,

I have decided to create a blog for all things Ciampa. I figure this is a good way for us all to stay in touch and catch ourselves up on things. Please by all means stop by and say hello, post news, videos, pictures, anything you want.

As you know I am no longer able to see everyone at the picnics (the price of fame, I guess) so I'd like to use this blog to connect with the relatives on the Ciampa side that I hardly get to see any more.

I hope to hear from as many of you as possible. To get started and post you may need to set up a Google account. It's free, quick, and easy. After that's done (takes 2 minutes, you can do it from here) you're all ready to post away.

Thanks and I hope to hear from you all soon.

All my best,

Jack