IGNORANCE SUCKS!

I just finished reading a story about Ohio getting ready to vote.

Directly quoted from the article.............

Diane Ferguson, a nursing home director in southeast Ohio, says she likes Obama but isn't sure she can vote for him. She's troubled by his early resistance to wearing a flag pin, his race, and a resume that looks thin to her.

"It's a hard decision," she said. "I don't know if we're ready for that one."

You know, I can "handle" the resume looking thin being a reason for not voting for someone. BUT.......resistance to wearing a freakin pin. I am VERY patriotic, but when was wearing a flag pin a requirement for being president? AND then the race issue............. I will just say that ignorance SUCKS! It really is a shame that in the year 2008, that race is STILL an issue! :(

MY LITTLE FREAKS!

The other day I was taking some pics of some crafts that the kids and I made, when Jayden & Kayla wanted me to take some pics of them modeling. They chose the lovely poses. They are definitely NOT camera shy.

Here they are SEMI-normal.............





FREAKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU....THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!

Okay, this one is for my family back at home. I was in the process of cleaning out my SSB photo files when I came across this. It is from Dec of 2006. Do y'all remember when Dom would have to do her Elvis impersonation at every family event?????? Now, she is going to dances with boys!!?!?!?!?!?!?! I am seriously LMBO!

LIBERALS!!!!

I try, I really do.....NOT to get caught up in political debates. Trust me, I have had my share. Usually, (especially on forums), I watch and listen....then keep my mouth shut. IMO, there is NO point is arguing or trying to sway someone else. Most people that know me, KNOW my political views.

I received this from a wonderful friend today. I HAD to post. It is SO true. It made me smile, ESPECIALLY because on many occasions, I feel that people with "different" views from me often view liberals as people with NO morals or values. To me, the bold says it all! I have been called a "bleeding heart liberal". It was meant to be offensive.

A liberal is someone who is concerned about the needs of others rather than just the wants of one's self.

Healthcare for the sick.
Food for the hungry.
Housing for the homeless.

You know... all that stuff Jesus was in favor of.

By the way...............
bleed·ing-heart lib·er·al (plural bleed·ing-heart lib·er·als)


noun
Definition:

soft-hearted liberal: a political liberal who is thought too sympathetic or sentimental ( informal ) ( sometimes offensive )

Ummm.........okay, I could think of worse things to be called.


PLUS.......

HOMECOMING 2008

So last week was homecoming week for Dom. TONS of activities.......pep rallies, assemblies, NO homework, float building, parades, the big football game and THE dance. Not sure it is just here OR I am just getting old, BUT things are definitely different from when I was in high school. I mean, they go ALL OUT for homecoming week. It was CRAZY. Dom helped build the freshmen float. Then Jason, the kids and I went to the football game. It was a great game. Our team scored in the first 13 seconds of the game. lol At half time it was 41-0, so we left. Dom was poed, though, I am NOT sure why considering she did NOT watch the game. She was too busy running around with her girlfriends. lol

Well, umm....yeah....okay, let's get the point of this post. I do not even know how to start. Okay, Okay, my baby girl just went to her first dance with a........................................................REAL BOY!!!! Just thinking about it makes me want to bawl. Her "friend" Corey asked her to the dance. COOL for her, NOT cool for daddy and moi. OH and freakin HILARIOUS for an annoying little twerp name Jayden.

The dance was Saturday night. All 5 of us headed over to Corey's house for pictures. It was SO cute, he had a corsage for Dom. We tooks pics. LMBO because Corey was SOOOOOO nervous. Come to find out, he was MORE than just nervous, he was scared SHITLESS. hee hee.

Okay, a little recap....Dom is NOT allowed to date until she is 17 or if Jason had his way 37. BUT, she is allowed to go to movies, etc with a male friend as long as we go with her OR she goes with a group of friends AND we must drive or there and pick up her up. Well, a few weeks ago Dom was going to go to the movies with Corey. It was with the understanding that Corey's 17 year old sister would chaperone. So, I drive her to the movies. She goes in. Then I receive a phone call that Corey's sister just dropped him off. Ummm.....ok. So, not being able to get a hold of Jason, I made the executive decision to let her go, with the understanding.....NO holding hands, NO rubbing elbows, NO drinking water....thus NO going to the bathroom, etc, etc. Well, she made it through the movie. However, the night did NOT end well, as Jason was livid. His daughter just went on a date with a boy. UH-OH! I still can not tell who was in more trouble, Dom or me.

SO...back to picture taking for the dance. Come to find out the reason Corey was so scared of Jason was because our lovely daughter told Corey, "I am not in trouble, BUT I think it would be best if you NOT come around for a while". Poor kid. However, why should he be afraid of a little guy like Jason???? lol

So, after pics, we drive back to the house so the kids can play Wii for a little while. Then we head to Jimmy Johns so they can eat. Doms friend Taylor shows up. Jason, the kids and I sit in the car and watch. Seriously, we dropped them off in front of the place, then Jason backs up across the aisle to we can see directly into the restaurant. We find out later that Dom, told Corey. " I think my dad parked like that so he could spy on us." Too funny!

After dinner, we drop them off at school. They danced and danced. Dom said Corey was a gentlemen, pulling out her chair and bringing her sodas. SO, she made it.......WE made it!

AND now for pics................ you can tell that poor kid is nervous AND scared. AND the arm around Dom was a "pose". Corey did NOT want to do it.........YEP because of dear ole dad!

The best part is Jason decided not to clean his gun. That one is for you, Mike. lol

FRIEND SURVEY.........

So, while cleaning out my 27 pages of emails, I found this friend survey from my sister Dawn. Instead of responding weeks, if not months later, I decided to post it on my blog. Feel free to fill it out and pass it around.


1.What is your occupation right now? SAHM

2.What color are your socks right now? NONE, barefoot as always

3.What are you listening to right now? the dehumidifier

4.What was the last thing that you ate? a cookie from the bakery

5.Can you drive a stick shift? NOPE, who drives a stick these days anyways?

6.Last person you spoke to on the phone? Jason

7.Do you like the person who sent this to you?It depends on what time of the month it is. JUST KIDDING! Of course, I like her and love her

8.How old are you today? 33

9.What is your favorite sport(S) to watch? I can NOT believe that I am saying this, but..............lately........it is football.

10.What is your favorite drinks? arnold palmer

11.Have you ever dyed your hair?duh, I think it is about time to dye it again.

12.Favorite food? another duh............RICE

13.What is the last movie you watched? at the movies...batman dark knight. at home...Goonies

14.Favorite day of the year? Christmas and then depending on what kid is asking...june 2nd, June 21st and June 30th.

15.How do you vent anger? SHOP....cuss and yell, not necessarily in that order.

16.What was your favorite toy as a child? MY barbies and the Barbies of my sisters

17.What is your favorite season? It depends on what state I am living in. In cali, it was winter. In Illinois....autumn.

18.Cherries or Blueberries?Cherries

19.Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? nay. I'll just check their blogs. lol


20.Who is the most likely to respond?hmmm...no one


21.Who is least likely to respond?hmmm....everyone

22.Living arrangements? hmmm.....still alive. in a house. umm...married

23.When was the last time you cried? this morning. anyone that knows me, KNOWS this is an hourly occurrence.

24.What is on the floor of your closet? Jason's work clothes. hangers. boxes of pictures.


25.Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending to? my sisters, although, technically, I am not sending it to anyone.

26.What did you do last night? It depends on the time. Let's see...made dinner, cleaned the kitchen. got the kids school stuff together, "kind of" helped Dom with her math, did laundry, played on the computer, went to sleep.

27.What are you most afraid of? myself

28.Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers? Cheese with bbq sauce or ketchup with NOTHING else.

29.Favorite dog breed? black lab

30.Favorite day of the week? it used to be sundays, when I lived in cali because that is when the new target ad came out. BUT, now that I live in hickville, NO ads. :(

31.How many states have you lived in? One too many! (2 total)

32.Diamonds or pearls? Do you even need to ask????

33.What is your favorite flower? Buttercups

KAYLA'S FIRST DAY OF 4YR PRESCHOOL

First off, be prepared for picture OVERLOAD!

So, I just realized that I never posted Kayla's pics from her first day of school. Ummm, considering she has been in school for two weeks, I figured I better post pics before she starts Kindergarten. lol

Kayla had her 4 yr old preschool orientation on September 2nd. It was only 25 minutes. Jason met us at school. She looked like such a BIG girl compared to when she started 3yr old preschool last year. Oh how time flies...just thinking about it is making me cry.

Orientation was the same as last year, so Kayla felt like a pro.

Check out the pics!

Of course we had to get a picture of the awesome custom. lol


some close ups...oh, I am listing it in my store this week, if anyone is interested. lol





Waiting in the hall with Jason. She is such a daddy's girl.


Can the backpack be any BIGGER???


Meeting her teachers (same teachers as last year)


Listening attentively (why, oh why can't my kids do this at home????)



A pic with moi, in the back ground. I figured I should post my fat arse, since I am never in any pics. lmfao! (btw, the F stands for fat NOT the other f-word, lol)


Daddy helping Kayla make a back-to-school crown.


Leaving with daddy.




Here is a picture after her second REAL day at school. The diva is talking to her auntie Steph!