Economic downturn

Is anyone else feeling a little fear about our economy? I think I've read five articles in the last few weeks about what may or may not lie ahead. Seems like America's credit habit has us headed for rehab.

Catch of the day!

Did some Sturgeon fishing in the great northwest this week. Here's a look at what a "keeper" is in the Willamette River.

Let the party begin

We just arrived at my parents house this afternoon and I have big plans for this week. I'm an going to do whatever my little family wants and enjoy every moment. Here's hoping everyone has a great Turkey Day!

Too Old?

Had my yearly exam today. It was a strange experience. My doctor (I've never been to him before, he was very nice and easy to talk with) asked me if there was anything I had questions about. I told him I was tired of dealing with acne at the age of 34. He told me that was common and made some suggestions. Then the conversation changed to menopause. (Lovely)

What a funny stage of life: 34 with mild acne staring down the barrel of menopause. I have to say, I felt my age for the first time in my life. But in contrast, I've never been more comfortable with myself and who I am and how I look. I think that's the trade off, you get older but smarter!

GFC 9

In the spirit of Thanksgiving here is this new GFC. Say Thank you! You can do it however you want. It can be making sure you verbally say thank you whenever you can, writing a letter, sending a gift. Just get creative. Our family is making a poster to put on the garbage can to thank the garbage man. Think of those people who may go without recognition for hard jobs. We've got the whole month so go crazy! And, thanks for reading.

Dim Committment?

My husband surprised me by putting up the Christmas lights last Saturday. (he's standing behind me telling me to add "a major feat of husbandry"). He told be he wanted to show me how much he loved me. He topped that by taking me on a date. When we returned home I saw the display of his handy work as we had left the lights on accidentally. Here's what I saw:


Should I question his commitment?

Election day!!

I love election day! I believe Americans act more like Americans today than on the Fourth of July. Happy voting!

No Vouchers

Anyone living in Utah, please vote no on Referendum 1. I know there has been a big push by a major machine in the voucher war but this is really not a good idea. I'll write what I tell everyone, it's not that I'm against the idea of a voucher but this program is full of flaws and questions. Yes, we need to change the educational system in our state but adding a third tier to an already thin system is not a good answer. For unbiased, third party research on the subject go to uepc.ed.utah.edu. It's a great source of emotion free knowledge.

Don't forget to vote!!

It's beginning to look alot like....

My friend and I completed this little project for the PTA gingerbread festival. It only took 5 1/2 hours.

Copy Cat

My daughter likes to wear her brother's Sponge Bob underwear over her diaper while she carries her other brother's Harry Potter wand and says "fy,fy" (stupify spell). But that's only when she's not using the "force" by putting her hand up like a stop sign and pushing it towards you making a "shhh" sound. (Picture Obi Wan pushing someone away using the force). There will be no evil-doer she cannot vanquish.