I voted today. :D
Being a whopping 25 years old, this is only the second presidential election I've been eligible to vote in. I was soooo excited about voting in 2004, I remember it like it was yesterday. My vote was really more of a protest vote then. I didn't love the Kerry/Edwards ticket, but I hated George Bush so much (still do!) that it wouldn't have mattered it a communist was running against him, I'd have voted for the communist. Jake was already deployed at the time of that election and I was not a happy camper about the Iraq War. I never have been, but I digress.
This time, I love my candidate. Love, love, love. I told the girls at work I'd have his babies. LOL (I hope no one thinks I'm talking about John McCain here!) He really inspires me to want to go out and help others and just generally be a better person. It is a really strange feeling to be so moved by a stranger.
He's having a rally in Springfield tomorrow and I'm very tempted to make the drive. I need to see if I can get some details worked out, we'll see. I know it is about 2 hours from here and Jake won't come with me, so I'd either be going by myself or with Spencer. I don't think Spence would appreciate being dragged 2 hours for a political rally, although it is quite adorable to see him point to Obama on TV and say "That's Barack Obama!" which sounds more like "That's a rock baaama!"
Don't forget to vote!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Some music for your enjoyment
I think my kid totally has a future in music. ;-)
This is the song he was singing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIkqEF2Mvc8
My mother-in-law got him a great children's CD by the Barenaked Ladies for his birthday and that is a song from the CD. He loves it and it is actually a CD that Jake and I don't mind listening to over and over and over. Two thumbs up from us!
This is the song he was singing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIkqEF2Mvc8
My mother-in-law got him a great children's CD by the Barenaked Ladies for his birthday and that is a song from the CD. He loves it and it is actually a CD that Jake and I don't mind listening to over and over and over. Two thumbs up from us!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Oh Boy!
I am totally delayed in putting up the news, but we are going to be having another BOY! I am really, honestly thrilled. I think a girl would be fun, don't get me wrong. Have you seen baby girl clothes? I would seriously break the bank. But there is just something about the way boys love their mommies that make all the shirts with trucks, dinosaurs, and construction equipment worth it.
We went in to see Shea not intending to find out the sex. Well, that's not totally true. I wanted to know b/c it would make shopping easier. This, of course, was of no concern to Jake since he wouldn't be doing any of the shopping. Everything from cloth diapers to swings and car seats are getting gender specific these days. So when Jake consented to let us find out I was thrilled. I knew it was a boy all along, but it was nice to have confirmation.
A few ultrasound pics for your enjoyment:
The first is a pic of his little hand all stretched out. Shea said this eliminates the chances of Trisomy 18. The second is his little profile (the top of his head is to the right, for those who are proficient ultrasound readers). She said he looked great and was big and strapping!
Before we left Little Rock, I made Jake take me by The Yarn Mart on Kavenaugh. Any guesses as to what they sell? LOL The yarn store here is quite sad, full of acrylic yarns. Nothing against acrylic, but I just don't knit with the stuff. You can't use it for longies, soakers, or shorties and it isn't nearly as warm as my yarn of choice, 100% wool. The Yarn Mart has a ton of 100% wool yarn so it is like Mecca for me.
Jake picked out a yarn for his winter hat while we were there. I just put it on the needles in this pic and you can see it is being fiercely guarded by Catch.
There was so much yarn in that skein that I should be able to make the baby something out of it as well.
I also picked up enough yarn to make several pairs of soakers and longies.
The green and yellow will make a pair of striped longies and a soaker or two. The light blue will probably make a pair of solid longies. Under the yellow, you can see a variegated yarn that will make some longies and hopefully also a pair of shorties for the summer. I need to find a trim for that one. I didn't think about that while I was there the last time, so I'll probably stop back by the store while we're in Little Rock this upcoming weekend. I also have 3 skeins of yarn dyed by some very talented ladies at Hyena Cart. Baby Jack will have a beautiful wool stash come March!
And, just for kicks, the hat I finished for Spence last week. It is made from some left over Peace Fleece (which is 100% wool), so it will be super warm.
We went in to see Shea not intending to find out the sex. Well, that's not totally true. I wanted to know b/c it would make shopping easier. This, of course, was of no concern to Jake since he wouldn't be doing any of the shopping. Everything from cloth diapers to swings and car seats are getting gender specific these days. So when Jake consented to let us find out I was thrilled. I knew it was a boy all along, but it was nice to have confirmation.
A few ultrasound pics for your enjoyment:
The first is a pic of his little hand all stretched out. Shea said this eliminates the chances of Trisomy 18. The second is his little profile (the top of his head is to the right, for those who are proficient ultrasound readers). She said he looked great and was big and strapping!
Before we left Little Rock, I made Jake take me by The Yarn Mart on Kavenaugh. Any guesses as to what they sell? LOL The yarn store here is quite sad, full of acrylic yarns. Nothing against acrylic, but I just don't knit with the stuff. You can't use it for longies, soakers, or shorties and it isn't nearly as warm as my yarn of choice, 100% wool. The Yarn Mart has a ton of 100% wool yarn so it is like Mecca for me.
Jake picked out a yarn for his winter hat while we were there. I just put it on the needles in this pic and you can see it is being fiercely guarded by Catch.
There was so much yarn in that skein that I should be able to make the baby something out of it as well.
I also picked up enough yarn to make several pairs of soakers and longies.
The green and yellow will make a pair of striped longies and a soaker or two. The light blue will probably make a pair of solid longies. Under the yellow, you can see a variegated yarn that will make some longies and hopefully also a pair of shorties for the summer. I need to find a trim for that one. I didn't think about that while I was there the last time, so I'll probably stop back by the store while we're in Little Rock this upcoming weekend. I also have 3 skeins of yarn dyed by some very talented ladies at Hyena Cart. Baby Jack will have a beautiful wool stash come March!
And, just for kicks, the hat I finished for Spence last week. It is made from some left over Peace Fleece (which is 100% wool), so it will be super warm.
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