Can I Call 'Em or What??

But, Bono is the King of Ireland, right??

The Queen and My Princess

Homecoming was this weekend, and this is Burda with her friend Brandy on their way out to the dance. Notice the crown...Brandy was Homecoming Queen!! Woot woot for her! No one deserves it more. But take a look at the super hot chick next to her. That's my Burda, gorgeous as ever. Love you baby girl!

And The Cat Came Back, The Very Next Day

So, I would like you all to meet Ian. (or as he was known around this household...Whisker Biscuit) He is Critter's cat but has somehow found himself orphaned in our house. Well, the other day he decided to wander into the outside world just to check in out. Needless to say the cat (or as I am now calling him, FC) decided not to come back in, and ended up spending the night and most of the next day "lost". Turns out he wasnt really lost, he had just set up a great little bachelor pad, or Kitty Condo, in the garage. That was all well and good till spoiled butt housecat realized there was no one to feed him out in the garage so he allowed the hubby to "rescue" him and bring him back inside. I am sure it is rougher for him in here, but he will adjust.

OH. MY. GOD. **WARNING--More Political Content Ahead**

Mo

I know that my profile says that I am more liberal than conservative, but that is because...well, I am. But I am a registered Independent...even says so on my Voter Registration Card if you don't believe me. I like to think that I use my vote carefully, and pick the candidate that I feel is most qualified for the office, regardless of their party affiliation. With that said, I really wanted to believe that McCain and the GOP truly picked Governor Palin because they thought she was the best possible person for the job, and not just because she happened to have been blessed with a vagina!! After watching this, I am no longer able to give them the benefit of the doubt on that one. Come on now!!! Seriously!!! Given McCain's age, there is a 1 in 4 chance that this woman could become President of the United States. Please, can someone explain to me how in the hell she is going to be able to hold her own on a global stage if she cant even be impressive in front of Katie Couric? To quote JY...God help us all! (Something tells me there will be another SNL skit in her near future.)

And The Thunder Rolls....

The first of several falls storms. If you look and listen closely, the stuff you can see and hear bouncing off of the ground is a combination of acorns and hail. The hail was about marble sized and luckily only the Neon was left out to fend for itself. Cade was pretty damn fascinated by the "ice crystals" until he took one to the noggin. Then, not so much.

Introducing Crazy Larry D'yogi, But You Can Call Him Lare

Well, no more foster dogs for us. We broke down and brought one home for good. Burda has claimed him for her own, at last till she leaves for college. He is a Miniature Australian Shepherd that so far seems to be extremely good at eating poop and chewing on anything and everything that happens to be at snout level. But he is super cuddly and so sweet tempered. Just cant help but love the little guy. Just gotta do something about that breath!

And, I thought I would add one of Lola, the Queen of All the Land cuz she is pretty bent out of shape about this whole new dog thing. (just look closely at the first picture...that is her in the background trying to come up with a plan to dispose of Larry) I think when the foster dogs were here she knew they weren't staying, but somehow her keen doggy sense has figured out this dirty beast (her words, not mine) is staying. At least bedtime is still hers though. She struts past Larry in his kennel as if to say..."hey, buddy...how's that cage treatin ya?? Cuz I will be in here, on the bed, nice and warm with the Mr and Mrs if ya need me". And then she just laughs that taunting laugh of hers and snuggles in for the night.

Just 5 Minutes, That's All I Need...

I need everyone that stops here to go to this website to sign this petition. It is not political, not some silly survey and will not increase the spam currently arriving in your inbox every day. It is to help increase awareness of childhood cancer research. Did you know that September is Childhood Cancer month?? Me neither, but I do now. And if putting my name on a petition can help to raise awareness and money needed for research, I think it is worth the time. I have posted many times about the young boy I follow on the Carepages website and this could help him or the thousands of other children that are having their stories told on that site. So please, just take a minute to sign it and be a part of something that could save the life of a child.

Hang On...I am Gonna Get Political On Ya!

Now, I know some of you that stop by might be disappointed with my choice here (hi Mom and JY :)!!) but I have to tell you that this is not about who is doing the talking but about the actual words being said. I am so tired of all the back and forth bull$hit going on during this election, and lets be honest...every election!!! I don't care about the personal attacks...I want to know who is going to do the most for us as a country, as a people. With the economy tanking, and my chosen profession taking the biggest hits...this has become a lot more personal for me than it has been in the past. So regardless of who you are voting for...get out and vote. The voice of the people has got to be heard, and the greed and corruption of politicians in the past has got to stop. Of the people, by the people, and for the people!!! Ok, we now return you to our regularly scheduled mindless content!!! :)

A Few More of My Favorites...

This one is my personal fave, but how can a Mom be expected to pick one?? Damn you Mr Photographer!

Just Some of Burda's Senior Pics! (and check out the two hotties with her!!)

If you click on the image you will get to see the pictures and her crazy beauty a little better. I have very mixed emotions about these picture. She looks so incredibly gorgeous, but so grown up too. And I could do without the grown up part for just a little longer. **sigh**

A Day To Remember...

Even today if you were to ask me what I was doing at any given moment on this day 7 years ago, I would be able to recount it for you. (and let me tell you, at my age it is a pretty amazing feat if I can remember what I had for breakfast this morning!) But that is not at all surprising or unique. I think everyone that lived through this day all those years ago would be able to do the same exact thing. And will still be able to do it on the 10th, 20th or even 50th anniversary. This was truly the day that a nation came together as one. I stood in line for hours to donate blood that day, I said prayers and shed tears for complete strangers, and my heart broke a million times thinking of what was lost and sacrificed by so many. The sense of pride I felt for the men and women that ran into that crazy mess, even as every other sane person was running away from it, was immeasurable. Their selflessness was amazing and humbling, and calling them heroes is simply not enough. So today, in the middle of all the noise of politics, and life in general, take a moment to breathe and be thankful. Remember those that gave everything to save the lives of stranger/friends and know that we can come together as one people. Not as Republicans or Democrats, not blacks or whites, not Christians or Atheists. Just simply as human beings. September 11th, 2001 is all the proof we need of that and for that reason and so many more, it should never be forgotten.