What do these two men have in common?

I am talking about a former U.S. ambassador and state speaker of the house, David Wilkins, and Bob McDonnell, governor of the state of Virginia.

What do they have in common?

They both endorsed Mitt Romney today.

So why did we hear nothing about it on the news today?

While you are at it, go here and read this: http://conservativepatriothq.com/2011/12/02/what-is-behind-the-drop-in-the-unemployment-rate-to-8-6/

Have a good day!

I am Not a Ron Paul fan but....

A friend of mine texted this photo to me. 

I think it's pretty funny, don't you?

(That might just be an Obama look-alike, though.  What do you think?)

You have to read this story....

This year, our Christmas was a little something like this

Thank you.

Life, explained...

TWO WOLVES 

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle 

that goes on inside people.

He said, "My son, the battle is between 

two wolves inside us all. 

"One is Evil -  

It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, 
false pride, superiority, and ego.

"The other is Good -  

It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, 
compassion and faith."

The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"

                The old Cherokee simply replied,

 "The one you feed."

(Merry Christmas!)

A Challenge, from Me to You!

Lately, I have been feeling like my life has been in the doldrums.   I don't even know exactly what a doldrum is, or where it's located.  Is it like a dumpster?  Because that's more where life's been lately - The big ol' trash dumpster.

So one night nearly a month ago, I saw that a blog-friend of mine, M-Cat, had posted on FB 

(don't you love it when your blog-friends transform into FB friends?  I do!)

that she was doing the Ironman Challenge.  Now, this Ironman differs from the three event, run a marathon, swim 2.4 miles, AND bike 112 miles All In One Day Event,  in one way:   you do it over a 2 week period of time.  

This hit me in the head, struck a chord with me, and totally put me right there!  

So, the Monday after Thanksgiving, I got busy with it.  Since the idea is to do all of the events spread out a reasonable period of time, you could break down the events any way you want to.   For me, the best way was,  with with the running and the biking, was to alternate doing a lot of one and a little of the other each day, and throw in the swimming where I could.  

The swimming is what I was most worried about.  We have an awesome new rec center (relatively)  near our home, so that wasn't an issue.  It was that my techniques was terrible - pretty much a cross between a dog paddle and a side stroke, alternated with a backstroke so I could catch my breath without drowning.      But I was pleasantly surprised - I ended up really enjoying the swim.  And next time, I will try to do the bike ride on a real bike, instead of the stationary one that I am grateful that we have, but really bothers my butt!  

So, to get to the point, I did it!  And, if you are at all into fitness, I would completely recommend it.  Although before doing this, I couldn't imagine how someone could do all of it in one day, and now, I really really don't know how a person can do it ALL IN ONE DAY!  Do you?  Have you or has anyone you know ever done it, and how did they train for it?  Just curious....


I am planning to do this again sometime after Christmas.  Who wants to join me?  Last time I posted my progress on FB, but I could post it here, too.

Happy Thanksgiving!

One of our Thanksgiving traditions is to bake - and of course eat - lots and lot of pies.

Today we had:
Pumpkin
Banana Cream Cheese
Lemon Meringue
Chocolate Turtle
Mocha Chocolate
Apple
Blueberry...

                                                                              

.....and Blackberry!

I am thankful for my many friends - in real life and those that I have met here on the Blog.  May you all receive many blessings!

They sent my Tax Return back! AGAIN!!!

In response to the question:

"List all dependents"

I replied -

"20 million illegal immigrants;

"3 million crack heads,

"2 million people in over 243 prisons;

"Half of Mexico ; and

"535 fools in the U.S. House and Senate.”
PLUS 
"1 inept jerk in the white house"

Apparently, this was NOT an acceptable answer.

(This didn't really happen to me.  It was in an email somebody sent me.

But it's priceless, right?)

Cross Country!

This fall, Tanner and Evalie decided they would participate in Cross Country sponsored by their grade school. 

As a kindergardener, Evalie trained to run 1/4 of a mile.  That's a Heck of a long way when you are only three feet tall!
(This photo is a re-inactment of the race....her mom missed her photo-finish)  But she did a great job and finished the whole way!

Here is Tanner about to cross the 1/2 mile finsh line....in spite of his shoes falling off," like Eight Times!" he did a great job.  And, epic mom-fail for not making sure his shoes wouldn't fall off.  But they never had before.  So, who knew?

Their after-party!

Four Generations

When this adorable little girl in the middle was born, we had a photo taken of the four of us - great-grandma, grandma, daughter, and granddaughter.  Six years later, here we are again!

 And here's my adorable granddaughter with her adorable little brother!  I am a lucky grandma!

Tanner's Baptized!

Of all of my children, Tanner was the one I was most worried about, in terms of choosing the right, when he was a little tiny boy.  He was the only one who threw and fit and fought me when it came time to go to church each Sunday.  I thought, oh boy, he's going to break my heart....

But somewhere along the way, as he got bigger and learned about the Gospel, he stopped getting so mad each week.   I know that his Primary teachers had a lot to do with it (and just learning to be able to sit still!) 

So this last year or two he has really looked forward to being baptized!

 With his Grandparents (thanks for coming, mom and dad - it means the world to us!)

The best little 8-year-old boy in the world!