Whew! It's finally up!
Sorry for the delay but I finally got everything up on the website! (A few of you emailed asking when the new products would be up. Sorry to make you wait so long.)
Tomorrow, I am taking the day off to take Alicia, Rina and a few of their friends for a day of swimming and fun for Alicia's birthday, (which was in June- LOL!) But I will have access to email and Karen will be in the office if you need to call.
Well, I'm going to watch some gymnastics and then off to bed.
I'll leave you with a little FUN FACT!
When my Dad was 16, he was a gymnast and won a Bronze medal in the Olympics in 1936 in Berlin.
He won his medal in the floor exercise event. He was born and raised in New York and his Mom and Dad owned a little Fish Market in Brooklyn. When he made the Olympic team, my grandparents, who were originally from Italy, told him to ask his Uncle to go with him because they couldn't leave the business for that long. LOL!
Have a great night.
Hugs,
Gina K.
Tomorrow, I am taking the day off to take Alicia, Rina and a few of their friends for a day of swimming and fun for Alicia's birthday, (which was in June- LOL!) But I will have access to email and Karen will be in the office if you need to call.
Well, I'm going to watch some gymnastics and then off to bed.
I'll leave you with a little FUN FACT!
When my Dad was 16, he was a gymnast and won a Bronze medal in the Olympics in 1936 in Berlin.
He won his medal in the floor exercise event. He was born and raised in New York and his Mom and Dad owned a little Fish Market in Brooklyn. When he made the Olympic team, my grandparents, who were originally from Italy, told him to ask his Uncle to go with him because they couldn't leave the business for that long. LOL!Have a great night.
Hugs,
Gina K.
Wow, how cool! All kinds of famous people related to Gina!!
...artist...swimming...model...gymnastics...stamp designer...
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How cool is that about your dad! What is his last name? That would be so fun to read about him somewhere!
Have fun with the fish---I mean your girls! They are such good swimmers I think they must have gills somewhere!
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Love that about gymnastics in your family! A long time ago I claim to have done some gymnastics, but now I watch my 5-year-old boy starting up...such a great sport to build strength, flexibility, and confidence!
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OH MY GOSH. Gina...my great grandparents went to the 1936 Olympics in Berlin via the HINDENBURG!! They probably SAW your father!! My great grandpa was a big time layer in Philly and on the way home from Berlin, he had the captain fly over city hall in Philadelphia!! He also made friends with John D. Rockefeller and Max Schmelling on the same flight! I couldn't believe it when I read what you wrote! HOW COOL!
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THAT IS SO COOL!!! I hope pics were taken and saved, AND stories passed down for you to scrapbook!! Wow!!
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So Gina is your father one of these people??
1936 Eugen Mack BRONZE SUI 18.466
1936 Konrad Frey BRONZE GER 18.466
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No, Back in 1936, There were additional teams called exhibition teams that also earned medals. My Dad was on the exhibition team for the USA.
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WOWW Gina!!! You must have great stories about that special "Olympic Games". Super fun story.
God bless
Giovana
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How cool for your Dad!! I told you that you also were a rock star!! Geez, we better get our sunglasses for the cruise, so the 3 of you don't blind us with all your sparkling personalities!! LOL
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Have a fun, fun time!! And WOWZA!!! How amazing and special that your Dad is an Olympic Champion!!! And passed those genes down to you all!!!
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The mention of Brooklyn is very nostalgic for me since my mother who has passed away was born and raised there. I have many fond memories of visiting family in Brooklyn and living there for a short period. Very interesting fact about your Dad and what an honor to have won a medal. I love the gymnastics, it is my favorite part of the Olympics. Thanks for sharing your memories!
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Wow, that is fascinating! How awesome to have an accomplishment like that!!! You must be so proud of him...
Thanks for sharing with us!
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What a wonderful story about your father. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
Have fun with the girls tomorrow.
Mary
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Well that is wonderful! I myself am quite proud of my cousin Michael Phelps.
What family reunion next time will be!!
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Congratulations to your cousin Susan, he is an amazing talent. I think the whole US is proud of him, and we all should be. How wonderful it is to have a gracious, kind young man representing our country.
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Congratulations to your cousin! What a phenominal Olympics he has had. He worked so hard for it!
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How exciting. Congrats to your cousin. It is quite the accomplishment, to be sure! I still remember plastering my room w/Mark Spitz newspaper clippings in 1972. I was in the pool for HOURS every day that summer. I still can't believe that record held for 36 years! WOW! I'm sure your entire family is very proud.
Cheers,
Stacy
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Susan, I think that your cousin has earned the love and admiration of many people, I have become a Michael Phelps follower like so many others as well. Congratulations to him for all his hard work and diligence.
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Wow Gina, how awesome is that. Both my girls were gymnists during their high school years so the events at the olympics capture my attention too. What a fun fact to hear and to have shared with us.
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Wow, what a great story, Gina. So glad you shared that with us. Do you have pictures of your Dad in the Olympics?
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That is so cool about your dad! My son is also a gymnast so we love watching Gymnastics at the Olympics!
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How cool is that about your dad?!! I would love to have my youngest son try gymnastics (as of now, he just thinks "girls" do it). Had hoped to catch the men's programs, but it never matched up with his schedule!!
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Oh wow - that is too cool! I have a gymnastics freak! I dabbled in it a bit as a kid (who didn't?!?!) and I have always loved watching it. When you're short - what other sports are there??
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That is just way cool about your dad Gina!
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Oh how neat is that! About your Dad I mean! Well, of course the new stuff is too!! woohooo!
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congrats to him! Super story!
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WOW; how cool about your dad!!! PHENOMENAL!
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Wow! That really is a Fun Fact, Gina! Sorry to see this so late ... just returning to Texas from other places. *smile*
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WOW... What a legacy to have in your family tree. I am totally amazed and dazzled by the talent of all the Olympic athletes. It is truly a wonderful experience for them.
You never cease to amaze me.
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Thanks for sharing about your Dad. That is so neat. I love hearing facts about people's life like that.
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WOW! Lovin' these new paper packs! They are gorgeous!
..and your Dad was an Olympian?! How cool is that!
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