The Fun Begins!

On New Year's Eve we had a bit of a flood around here. Our washing machine went a little haywire. So we had a lot of water damage to our floors. We went thru ourn homeowners insurance and filed a claim. Now we have just started demolition, because they are coming to lay the new floors tomorrow. We have a lot of work to get done today! I think I may even paint today since all of the carpet will be picked up and base boards off and stuff. I will take pictures and keep everyone up to date, with the exciting work.This is the big pile of new laminate wood flooring, just waiting to be installed! It's darker than what we had before. I am excited to see it in.

An Aritist in the Family!!

Miah's big Christmas present was taking a begining oil painting class. Her first class was today. She is very lucky because she ended up being the only person in the class. This is her very first painting. She did the whole thing by herself. I am just amazed. I have no artistic talents whatsoever!!!!! She must get it from her Papa Scott. Just wanted to share this beautiful painting with all of our loved ones.

Free Rice

I found this new web site. You go to this web site and take a vocabulary quiz. For every word you get right, they donate 20 grains of rice to needy countries. It's a great way to keep sharp, and you help feed the hungry. Go to www.freerice.com/index.php

The Many Faces of 12!

12 is not an easy age to parent. Hormones, added into the mix is not exactly helpful. I try to remind myself that the way she seems like a different kid every day, is the way I must seem to change with the wind to my husband. The only difference is, she thinks she knows it all, and I really do know it all. Ha ha! This first look, is the "who me" look. I promise, I didn't do anything- and if you believe that then you are dumber than I thought look.
Madison has finals this week, and it's been a bit of a challenge this semester. She does need to score well on these tests. I think sometimes that I care more about how she does, than she does. That can be frustrating. This next look, is the mom quit lecturing me look. Blah, blah, blah...
This next look, is my favorite look. This is when she is being the sweet big sister, and wanting to be a part of our family.

Coyoytes '08 Softball Team

Just thought I would post some pictures from today of my crazy, fun team. This group of girls definitely has a lot of fun! They are the first group, in all 5 years that I have been coaching there, that no one is in eligible after first semester grades. We were all excited about that. We start playing in a couple of weeks. I think we are going to have a great season!

ELECTION '08

This is the first election where I have felt so torn. For the first time, I have considered voting outside of my normal republican party. Only, a small consideration! I like different things about different candidates- yet have little faith in one person, and all they represent. Lately we have had some religous conversations, so I figured political should be next!
If you know who you are voting for please tell me who and why. Also, if you know someone you won't vote for, tell me, and also why. The only thing I know, is that I won't be voting for Hillary. She just drives me nuts. Plus, I would rather have a man in office, it's just as simple as that.

Christmas Morning Excitement!

I think all of us mom's would agree that everything that goes into Christmas is pretty exhausting! I won't even go into those details, because we all know what it is we go through. I just wanted to share some pictures, that make it all worth it. These next couple of pictures are of my 3 girls when they opened their WII-Of course "things" only bring momentary happiness. But, I loved seeing their excitement on Christmas morning!!