I voted today, and so did Connor

I need to preface this post with what Connor has been learning in school. They have been learning about word "chunks". For example "ing" and "er". As a mother, I love hearing him recognize when he or someone else uses a "chunk", but my older girls think it has gotten really annoying. They go out of their way to not use a word ending in "ing" or "er" so they don't have to hear him exclaim "You used a chunk!"

Today in Connor's class they had a mock election. His teacher showed them small clips of speeches each of the Presidential candidates had made, and then the kids got to decide who they wanted to vote for. When Connor got home he had his "I Voted" sticker on so I asked him who he voted for. He gave a resounding "Obama!" Interesting, seeing as how our house is a McCain house. I asked him why he voted for Obama. He said, "Because when he was talking he pointed a lot, and pointing has the 'ing' chunk" I guess I can't argue with that, but I hope you all out there make a more informed decision on who to vote for today!

I love Halloween

I really love Halloween and this year did not disappoint! We carved pumpkins first thing in the morning, (the kidos were still in their jammies!) and they all did great, Mads especially loved it. She loves anything that involves a big mess and so carving pumpkins was right up her alley! That afternoon we headed over to our friends house, the Joses, for their annual Halloween party. It involves hot dogs tamales and Que Bueno. You cannot beat that. As soon as it was dark we all headed out to trick or treat. I had complained earlier in the day about how hot it was, but it sure makes for a great night for trick or treating. I grew up in Utah where you never got to see anyones costume because you had to be so bundled up. Last night was perfect weather. Then it was back to the Joses for the traditional candy dump and then the trading begins. This is serious business to the kids and quite possibly the most important part of the evening. We all came away tired, sticky and full of junk food! A perfect night all in all.

Halloween Recital

Last night was the girls Halloween piano recital. They got to dress in costume and the songs they played were related to their costume. Amanda was a pirate and Sammy a princess (Boy, we've gotten a lot of mileage out of those flower girl dresses!) Madison had not taken a nap yesterday and was ready for bed even before the recital, so Shaun, who was still feeling a little jet lagged, offered to stay home with her. I then decided to leave Connor home with him also because, well...he's Connor. So the girls and I had a very enjoyable evening and they both did a great job!

London

I decided to make a slide show of Shaun's pictures from his trip to London, even though I'm not even sure what some of them are of, since I wasn't there. When people found out he was going and I wasn't they kept saying "Oh it's too bad you couldn't go" or "Don't you wish you were there?" I really honestly didn't. I do not enjoy traveling. Shaun doesn't really enjoy traveling either, I guess it's a good thing since his wife is such a home body, but he really enjoyed London. He said it's one of the few places he'd ever like to go back to and he thought I might even enjoy it. I do know that it is one of only three countries in the world that you can buy dark chocolate Kit Kats, so maybe I could enjoy myself. The stash Shaun brought me back is not going to last very long

Brothers

Shaun just returned from a trip that to New York and then London. While in New York he was able to meet up with his brother Quinn, who was out in Ohio finishing up one of his rotations for Medical School. Quinn was headed to another rotation in Michigan but decided to take a little detour through New York so he could see Shaun and catch a football game. Shaun was able to get him a sideline pass so he could watch the game down by Shaun. Personally, standing for four hours to watch a football game sounds miserable to me. I prefer to watch from a prone position, on my couch, with my eyes closed, if I watch at all. But, for two brother that grew up watching and loving the game of football I'm sure it was great fun to do that together!

This is how I REALLY feel

About five days ago Shaun left for a "business" trip to New York, for a couple of days,and then to London for about a week. Right before he left he came down with a nasty cold. I really, genuinely felt bad for him. I really don't like traveling and then to throw being sick on top of that sounded just miserable to me. I even made him a little care package to take with him because I felt so bad. He left but left a little of himself behind in the form of his cold. Samantha, Connor and I all got sick the day after he left. I don't feel bad for him anymore. He has been staying in 5 star hotels with room service, maid service and spa treatments at his disposal. Not me. So, here is where Shaun is and what he is doing.
This is where I am and what I am doing.
And this...
...and this.
Now don't get me wrong, Shaun is "working" while he's over there, and he does work very hard supporting our family. But, I also think he is kind of getting a break, and I just want to know when I do!

This is how I feel

I've been wanting to post my feelings and thoughts regarding Prop 8 which will be on the California ballets this upcoming election on November 4th. It is something that I feel strongly about, but have not been able to come up with the right words. My friend Kristen has some great insight on her blog. Check it out. I found this clip and decided that it also expressed how I feel and explains it all in very simple terms.



YES on PROP 8

I definitly believe in tradional marriage between a man and a woman and I hope to see that preserved. I will be voting YES on PROP. 8 on November 4th.