Time To Count Our Blessings And Eat Like There's No Tomorrow!!

Here's to everyone having a wonderful day with friends and family cuz that is what it's all about. Well, that and stuffing yourself till your buttons and zippers beg for mercy!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

j

Guitar Hero Night

Burda is serious about her Guitar Hero now!!

And Little Man needs more practice with the real guitar, but boy has got some serious skills with the Air Guitar!

Making Himself Right At Home

So, I may have mentioned a couple of hundred times that the hubby and I are both working in the mortgage biz. Well, I don't want to say which big name financial company he works for, (it might just rhyme with GrittyPoop) but he has survived several rounds of layoffs and is now working from home for said BNFC. And since I too am working from home, at least for now, I have to say he might be messing a bit with my feng shui, my zen balance, my sense of inner peace and enlightenment. Or maybe he is just giving me one too many reasons to visit his "office" in the middle of the day, if you know what I'm sayin! :) And I just want to point out Crazy Larry in the beanbag chair. Not a bad work environment, huh. And as another side note...get a look at the freakin' monitor he has!! I am suffering from a severe case of monitor envy...that thing is 24"!!! Around here we just call it the jumbotron!

Y'all Got Your Tickets To The Gun Show??

Crazy strong, huh!! And just for clarification, he does not normally have the extra sexy double chin! :)

Think I Might Find a Teleportation Machine on Ebay?

This is where I want to be right this minute!




And this is where I really am. Not ready for this kind of winter F'ery! *sigh*

Put Your Hands Together For.....

So my oldest has taken up this blogging thing, so if you would like to catch up with the happenings of a twenty something college kid trying to make his mark on the world, point your mouse here. And I am so taking full responsibility for his sense of humor cuz...well, why wouldn't I?? That 36 hours of labor (and NO, I am NOT KIDDING!!!) gets me all kinds of perks, and that just happens to be one of them! Love you Bear!!!

Just a Little More Positive Energy Please, and Thank You

One of my dearest, and definitely oldest (ok, I am still older but only by 4 days, so it hardly counts, right??!!) has had by any one's definition a pretty rough year give or take a few months. You can go here and read it in her own words because she explains it much better than I ever could. Please take a minute out of your day and send a happy thought or two (or ten) to her and her family. I know they will greatly appreciate it, and so will I.

You know that I love you sweetie! We don't always agree, and that's ok with me. Wouldn't have it any other way if I am being truly honest. But I am here for you, and always will be. And eventually we will finally be able to find the time to meet in the middle somewhere for those adult beverages and old school conversations!

Super Squirrel Forever!
j

A Right Delayed is a Right Denied....MLK Jr

I know this is about a proposition that was on the ballot in the state of California, but it is very relevant to me and some of the people I love. And, it will soon be very much an issue right here in my own state. My home state put itself right in the middle of the discussion this summer, and because of that, I feel the need to speak out. (like I have ever really needed a reason before!!lol) Now some of the folks that stop by here now and then have all ready listened to me bitch, rant and rave about this issue (hey Lesa!) but for those of you that have been spared this so far...here is my Readers Digest version:

1) How does it affect my marriage if a same sex couple is allowed to repeat the same vows I did? How will my marriage be weakened by this? (and please...this is not a religious conversation! it is a legal/civil rights issue....no more, no less) Are they going to move into my house and use my stuff?? Cuz that I might have a problem with, but until that happens it will have zero effect on the strength of my commitment to my husband. Period. And if it will somehow affect your marriage negatively, maybe you need to take a deeper look. And as a side note....have you seen the statistics on the divorce rate?? Sounds to me like there is a heck of a lot going wrong that has absolutely nothing to do two men or two women being able to exchange vows. Just sayin!!

2) What do we need to protect the children from?? And please...if you use the word gay, or any variation of that word, and the word pedophile in the same sentence, I WILL TEAR YOU UP!!! If a gay couple moves into your neighborhood and your children ask you about them...be honest...be a parent! Families come in different shapes, sizes and colors so teach your children tolerance. I know that might be a foreign concept to some families, but it is the right thing to do.

3) As I mentioned before, this is not a religious issue. It just isn't. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and beliefs, and I would fight to the death to protect that right for you. But simply because you believe it to be wrong does not make it wrong. This is about civil rights and everyone having equal protection and equal rights under the law. If you do not believe in gay marriage, then do not marry someone that resembles you when naked. But do not dictate that what you believe must be practiced by all. Separation of Church and State...heard of it?? Anyone.....anyone.....Bueller......?? You cannot legislate morality because everyone has a different idea of what is moral.

And finally a quote from one of the Founding Fathers:

"All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression"

How can you argue with Thomas Jefferson?

Laughing at Adversity

This whole financial crisis has become a real downer, and we should know....the hubby and I are both employed by the mortgage industry, and unless you have been living under a rock...you are probably aware of the hits that industry is taking. Well, I found a website that uses the market crisis to make you laugh. And man did I laugh!! So, if you are in need of a good giggle...check this out. I am also adding it to my web links cuz I plan to check it often!!

http://sadguysontradingfloors.tumblr.com/

j

Birthday Dinner

So the tradition around here is that whoever is celebrating a birthday gets to pick their favorite dinner, and I cook it for them. Well, Little Man's birthday was the 3rd and he got to pick. Now keep in mind he turned 6....and like any good 6 yr old boy he picked:

Bacon, Curly Fries, Pickles, Cheese and 3 kinds of Goldfish Crackers. I am almost positive that my arteries are now at least 25% blocked after this meal Might have to rethink this tradition!!

All I Wanted Was a Nice Photo of the Kids

Should have been easy, right?? Oh well.....wouldn't be home without the chaos and commotion. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

Old Man Knees and Other Miscellaneous Stuff

Doesn't he look hot in that getup?? Had to have a knee scope on Thursday to find out what was going on in there. Think my old lady knees have worn off on him. And, the "knees" (get it...knees instead of news...I am a hoot!) was not all good. Looks like there will be more surgery in his future, but the million dollar question is how long can he put it off. Stay tuned....







Look at that sexy shaved knee. Hot, huh!! Well back off ladies...he is all mine, and I don't like to share!! :)










This is what a good sister does when her little brother learns to drive a 4-wheeler by himself...she takes her life in her hands and lets him take her for a ride. And he thought he was pretty much the coolest kid in the world for it. This of course was taken BS (before snow!!) and that is why the short sleeves. Don't see this happening again for a few months. But, we will always have the videos, right??!!

Oh The Weather Outside Is Frightful...No, Really....The Weather Sucks!!

Well, it's that time again...time to break out the heavy coats, hats, gloves, scarves and whatever else you can find to protect your flesh from the ridiculous cold. This was taken yesterday but today is not much better. Guess it is official...summer is over.

In Case You Ever Wanted To See Dana Scully Up Close....

If you stopped by my friend Lesa's blog, you might have seen this post but I was able to get an up close and personal picture of one Dana Scully. The paparazzi must've been going all stealth or something, but here she is in all her glory!! And that Fox...quite the hottie!!! ;) I am personally loving the red hair!! Luv juu sister friend!

Don't kill me! :)

Memories Laid to Rest

My friend Lesa is laying to rest her Grandmother today, and I know that she, and her entire family, could use some happy thoughts and positive energy. So please, if you have some to share, send it their way. She very recently lost her Grandfather as well so it has been a very difficult few months for her clan. Too much sadness for one family in such a short amount of time....thanks for keeping them in your thoughts and prayers. Luv juu sister friend!

Now Get Out There And Do The Right Thing

Go to your polling place and vote! Make your voice be heard and let them know that things need to change. It is probably slightly obvious who I might be supporting, but gotta be honest here...it is so much more important to me that you vote, than who you vote for. Exercise your right to vote!! And besides...I hear you get lemonade and a cookie as some polling places...who doesn't love a little lemonade and cookie action!!??

We can meet back here tomorrow to discuss! :)

The Birthday Boy

In this picture he is about a year and a half old. And I miss that kid!! I have loved watching him grow but I have to admit that I miss the baby part. Maybe it is because I know he is my last, or maybe I am just overly sentimental, but time is just going by way too fast and before you know it he will be graduating from high school and moving out!! Just like his brother and sister. Damn, life just comes at ya and there is no way to stop it.
Funny...eight years ago I could not have imagined having another child and today I cannot imagine our lives without him. So, Happy Birthday Little Man, and thanks for making our days just a little brighter with your silly sense of humor and totally inappropriate expressions. Life is just better with you in it.
Love,
Mama!!

This Might Explain the New Grey Hairs...

Yep, this is the kind of thing that will give a Mother hives, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, loss of hair and a desperate need for Valium and Captain Morgan! And in case you didn't hear...he is getting a helmet...do they make full body helmets?? Cuz I could get behind one of those.