Monday, January 28, 2008

Well our house is coming along. Hopefully it will be done by late Feb. early March. I am getting so excited I can hardly stand it. Here are some pictures.

Looking into living room from staircase.


Garage w/ Jason's work space.
front of house and kitchen

I know it's hard to tell what alot of this stuff is, but it finally has walls so we are super excited. Well better go now, need to do stuff while little one is asleep.


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You Go Jay Leno

Jay Leno wrote this; it's the Jay Leno we don't often see....

"The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across some poll data I found rather hard to believe. It must be true, given the source, right?

The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with the direction the country is headed, and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the President. In essence, 2/3's of the citi zenry just ain't happy and want a change.

So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, ''What are we so unhappy about?''
Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?

Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter?

Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job?

Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time, and see more food in moments than Darfur has seen in the last year?

Maybe it is the ability to drive from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state?

Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we would find along the way that can provide temporary shelter?

I guess having thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world i s just not good enough.

Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provides services to help all, and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital.

Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home. You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your famil y and your belongings.

Or if, while at home watching o ne of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes, an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss.

This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90 percent of teenagers own cell phones and computers.

How about the complete religious, social and political freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world?

Maybe that is what has 67 percent of you folks unhappy.

Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world has ever seen. No wonder the world loves the U.S. , yet has a great disdain for its citizens . They see us for what we are. The most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about wh at we d on't have , and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here.

I know, I know. What about the President who took us into war and has no plan to get us out? The President who has a measly 31 percent approval rating? Is this the same President who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11? The President that cut taxes to bring an economy out of recession? Could this be the same guy who has been call ed every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks?

The Commander-In Chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me? Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or talk show? Did this news affect you so much, make you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad?

Think about it...are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the "Media" told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day.

Make no mistake about it. The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom. There is currently no draft in this country. They didn't h ave to go.

They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a ''general'' discharge, an ''other than honorable'' discharge or, worst case scenario, a ''dishonorable'' discharge after a few days in the brig.

So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of Americans? Say what you want, but I blame it on the media. If it bleeds, it leads; and they specialize in bad news. Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts. How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner? The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit corporations. They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to defend their actions by "justifying" t hem in one way or another. Just ask why they tried to allow a murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a book about "how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it this way"...Insane!

Stop buying the negativism you are fed everyday by the media. Shut off the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your bird cage. Then start being grateful for all we have as a country. There is exponentially more good than bad.

We are a mong the most blessed people on Earth, and should thank God several times a day, or at least be thankful and appreciative.

"With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, "Are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?"

Jay Leno 2007
Please keep this in circulation. There are so many people that need to read this and grasp the truth of it all.


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Monday, January 21, 2008

My heart is heavy as I write this post. A local radio host where I used to live (in Birmingham, AL) son lost his life Saturday night. The child was 2 years old and he accidentaly got outside and drowned in their pool. Their website has more information. www.rickandbubba.com. I keep listening to their webcast and all I keep hearing is how strong the family is spiritually. This is a true testament to faith. This poor man just lost his youngest child and he can still glorify God. I hope my faith can one day be this strong. Although, I cannot imagine this and it is my worst nightmare, it comforts me to know that he is with God and his mother and father will be comforted by the Lord. After listening to this, it has really made me reflect on my faith, life and gifts God has given me. I will forever be grateful for my gift from God and that is exactly what she is a Gift. I will never, ever take for granted again her precious life. And when I feel like complaining about her or how much she's getting on my nerves (as we all do as parents) I will forever think about this family and the loss they are feeling. They are in my prayers and thoughts daily.




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Saturday, January 19, 2008

~~~IT'S SNOWING, IT'S SNOWING~~~




Well it snowed and we are expecting more today. This was Thursday. It was gone as fast as it got here, but at least KB had a good time.
Conversation:
Me: KB do you know what snow is?
KB: Yes, it is BEAUTIFUL!!
Me: Do you know what snow is made out of?
KB: Yes, Santa Claus!
Gotta love it. They say the sweetest things sometimes.

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Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Christmas a little late



So christmas was great for us this year. We had a few snags here and there, but all in all it worked out wonderful. Kaylee-Beth had a wonderful time opening her Santa stuff and mommy and daddy had just as much fun watching her. She got tons of barbie stuff and lots of disney princess stuff. If I watch "cinderelli 2" again one more time I might scream. But nonetheless, it all went of without a hitch. Our new house will be ready in about 8 weeks, I'm so excited I can't wait. I'm getting a new house and all new appliances too including a front load washer and dryer. I know this is probably small beans to some, but sadly to say, it excites me very much. I can't decide on the brand though, always nervous about bad brands of stuff that breaks. We went out to the house today and the plumbing and electric are being done so it is all coming along great.
New Year's was good. My family came up and saw us and we had a nice time. My neice Taylor loves our little one so much, she's like a little mommy. Made some New Year's resolutions but have not gotten around to trying any of them on for size.
Our little one has been sick lately and we ended up in the doctors office for over 2 hours yesterday. We did get medicine though and it has worked after one day. Hopefully she will be better soon.
With the holiday season behind us and a fresh slate in front of us it's nice to be able to hope for a great 2008 with lots of love, healthiness and happiness.




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