Hello..Helloo? Is this thing on?

Its been a while. Im sorry.

A lot has Happened.

- I am now legally married :)

- Dylan is going to be a 5th grader come August.

- Kamryn is going to be a 2nd grader.

- Miles is almost 4.

- Samson got his locks cut off (and i love it).

Christmas 2008

Christmas Eve Jammies..And Church Service

Bully

My Numero Uno

Is Wonderful.

My Girl.

Loves Pink

My Youngest

He really is my favorite accident.

What i *DO* Love about the holidays

Ahhh...Christmas.

Ahhh..November. That means the Christmas rush is coming. I hate this. I do love shopping for my family , But i hate the crowds, the bells, the crying kids, the picked over shelves..all of it. Luckily i have started my shopping, i hope i can complete it soon and not be forced to go to the mall or toy store and deal with the stupid people..but there is always something i forget. usually tape..so i find myself paying 6.00 for a roll at walgreens so i can avoid walmart in december!

I have no idea what my kids want..so im just buying whatever i think they may like..its hard.

Have you started? When do you start? How big are your lists?

Here's what I need. A large, neon laminated sign that reads:
"Remember: School Pictures Suck. Do Not Order."

But no. Every September the big order form arrives via backpack. With a matrix of options so complicated you need a PhD in statistics to decipher it.

Traditional gray or color?

Traditional color or Vibrant color?

Traditional Vibrant or Vibrant with Lightning Bolts?

Natural or Zit-Erasure?

Package A)1 class photo, (11) 8x10's, (23) 5x7's, (50) 4x6's, (150) 2x3's and (5000) 1x2's.

$78.50 That seems fair.

EXCEPT THEY'RE GOING TO SUCK.

They should just name the packages

Package A "The Suck"

Package B "The Lame"

Package C "The Fugly"

and

Package D "Not My Child".

But every year, we pick out The Outfit, do The Hair, send them to school with a brush, cross our fingers with the highest of expectations for The Fugly with vibrant fuschia lightning bolts. Minus 3 5x7's. Plus keychain.

Looking Back...

Daily I find renewed inspiration in the quiet grace, intrinsic beauty, and insightful brilliance of my confidants, my bone, my flesh, my children who empower me to move ahead toward the vision of myself that I wish to achieve, being the only ones I have ever been able to speak to, the only ones who has ever heard my voice. my children, my blood, the apples of my eye, my treasured children whose amazing genius is shockingly more so evident as they become their own people before my awe struck eyes, bringing to me a sense of wonder that recalls to my mind the child that is deep within each of us. All the wealth of the east is eclipsed by the immeasurable worth of the tiny pebbles and bugs that they bring to show "mommy", for I have truly never seen them before. And precious Miles, my newest and purest instructor yet, teaching me with gentle authority what is needed to possess insight, to express tenderness, to grow as a human being. I come to realize interests are no longer objects, ideas, or activities that one finds "interesting", but rather the passions that define and shape our lives. So I woke up this morning to find a "woman" of 29 years behind my eyes, and I must say she is well pleased with this life that is growing closer to perfection with each passing day. . Each breath sweeter, driving each sensation nearer the core.

Flash Back

As everyone knows, im happy with the outcome of the election. I will admit, I was very impressed with McCain as well. I Do think he is a good man, and probably would make a good president, i think this was just not the right time for him in office.

Anyway..that said.. I hope we ALL can continue to come together as Americans and help us get out of this rut. I am proud to be a american for the first time in a LONG time..just seeing everyone come together to vote, no matter who you voted for.