Wordless Wednesday (Sort of)

Bedtime, 3 pacies...it's how she rolls.

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary Boy!

Love, Wife

Rory Update and a Historic (not in a good way) Day

Rory had her 15 month appointment today and she got a great report:

24 lbs 6 oz
31.25 Inches tall

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"Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny." - Thomas Jefferson

"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Thomas Jefferson

In other news, today President Obama signed into law the Healthcare Bill. I am deeply dismayed for the current condition of this once great nation. I fear for the world that we are creating for our children. I am appalled that he took the passed the bill in such a dishonest manner. I looked at a poll yesterday and 72% of people that were asked were vehemently opposed to this bill. Not healthcare reform (which is a good thing and much needed) but THIS 2200 page bill. Do you realize that it is longer than the Bible (non-large print or study bibles)? SERIOUSLY! God can give me all the instruction that I need for my WHOLE LIFE in fewer pages than it takes to write a healthcare bill? Do you see something wrong with that? Officials are elected to carry out the wishes of the majority and that has clearly NOT happened.

I am afraid for our future, I am afraid for our nation; I am scared of the price that our children are going to have to pay for these horrible decisions. I don't want to live in a communist country, at this rate we will be the USSA in no time (United Socialist States of America). After all, didn't he just tell everyone that he is smarter than the public and he knows what best for us? I am shocked that Obama has gotten away with the lies that he has. He has repeatedly been proven to be lying and yet he is still kicking. Not all 'Change' is good!

I think that it is time to Clean House; we will see how easy it will be to shove this rhetoric down our throats when his buddies are all voted out of office. I am overjoyed to see that States (including my own) are preparing to fight this bill and are willing to take it to the Supreme Court. I am proud of the fight that we are showing and I am hopeful that we can make a difference. Our nation is seriously in need of prayer!

"A wise and frugal government, which shall leave men free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned - this is the sum of good government." - Thomas Jefferson

I couldn't have said it better myself, Mr. Jefferson!

Catch Up

I am going to go ahead and warn you, I haven't edited ANY of these pics, they are straight out of the camera, so they might be a bit rough!  Rory and I were in Decatur the other weekend and we went to church with Mom and Tim.  Rory was really cute in her little coat and dress.  She entertained everyone and then fell asleep sitting up in Sunday school.

Rory turned 15 months old on the 12th.  I can't believe that she is already 15 months old!  It is hard getting a picture of her, or at least a good one.  She would rather move around and be silly.

Case in point....Silly.  Rory insists on putting her food on her head...she thinks it is funny...we do too (shhh, don't tell her though)

I have been wanting to get a Embroidery/Monogramming machine for a while.  I shopped around, figured out what I wanted and then took part of our tax return and got it.  I got a Janome 350E and I LOVE it.  Here are some things that I have done.  I don't have pics of everything, but here are a few things.

My first paying order.  It actually wound up with a cute little puppy dog on the other side, but I forgot to get a picture.

Birthday and Computer Issues

Sorry I have been MIA lately.  The LCD portion of the laptop got broken last week and we are having it replaced.  As a result, I have no computer at home so I have been out of touch for a while. I have been a busy bee lately...details on that later.

On another note... HAPPY BIRTHDAY CODY!  I can't believe you are 9!  We love you! 

Thank you Lord for warm weather.

We had great weather this last weekend and I took the opportunity to get Miss Priss outside a little bit.  She has figured out how to kick the ball, and she had a really good time running around and playing.  It made getting pics a tad difficult, but we had fun anyway.

 

Her Papa Jerry would be proud...we are starting her early!  Look for her on the US Soccer team, Olympics 2028.

  

We could hear the dogs across the street barking.  Rory kept saying  "Bad Gog."

I am including these because I just can't resist a little girl, with a big bow.

Rory LOVES her shoes.  She carries at least one around just about any chance she gets.

At least twice a week, Rory and I both dine on Rory's favorite dinner.  Yum...strawberries, blueberries, Babybel cheese for Rory, Mozzarella and Ritz for Mommy.  It is yummy!

10 on Tuesday

1. These girls turned 15 this past Friday.  More on that later! 
2. Some kids like to sleep with a fuzzy blanket or soft toy...my kid's choice of bedtime snuggle item last night:  a book (and 3 pacies which is pretty standard)
3. This is going to be a long week, I can already tell.
4. I forgot Feb is a short month so payday comes this Friday, not next Tuesday
5. Rory was getting into something last night and I told Kevin that his baby was being naughty.  Rory heard me and wandered around the Living Room repeating 'I Naw-Nee' over and over.
6. Rory has this horse and I walked in the living room the other day to find her riding it with no diaper on.  Apparantly we are descendants of Lady Godiva...who knew.
   
7. I hate my washer and dryer but am too cheap to buy a new one.
8. Rory spent a lot of time outside on Saturday since the weather was nice, she really like running around like a crazy baby and expending energy.  I admit that it was nice getting some fresh air.
9. It is supposed to snow tonight...wasn't it 65 three days ago?
10. I can't think of 10...sorry

  

ABC's

I haven't done one of these in a while so I figured I would give it a shot.

A= Age:  29
B= Bed size: Queen
C= Chore you hate?: Unloading the dishwasher
D= Dog's name(s): Ruby, Nellie
E= Essential to start your day: Rory Snuggles
F= Favorite color: Purple or Pink: Pink
G= Gold or Silver: Silver or White Gold
H= Height: 5'7
I= Instruments you play(ed): Flute/Piccolo
J= Job Title: Mom/housekeeper/Fraud Investigator
K=Kid(s): 14 month old baby Girl
L= Living Arrangements: Me, Rory, Kev and the 2 dogs
M= Mom's name: Connie
N=Number of kid(s): 1 (Didn't I just answer this one for "K"?)
O= Over? Drama...OVER IT!
P= Pet Peeve: texting, chatting or surfing the net while trying to have a conversation...RUDE!
Q= Quote from a movie: "No one can make you feel inferior without your permission" (Princess Diaries/Eleanor Roosevelt)
R= Right or Left handed: Right.
S= Siblings: None.
T= Time you wake up: Weekdays between 5:30-6:00, Weekends, 6:30
U= Underwear: wearing it...enough said
V= Vegetable you dislike: Carrots (cooked, I like them raw)
W= Ways you run late: Caught by a train, Unexpected diaper issues
X= X-Rays you've had: teeth, tailbone, sinuses, back
Y= Yummy food you make: Stromboli
Z= Zoo favorite: seals and sea otters

*Copy and paste to your own blog...you know you want to.

14 Months Old

Ok,  so now for the official 14 month post.  Getting Rory to smile on command is not as easy as it used to be.  I used to fake sneeze to get her to smile...worked everytime!  Now, when I fake sneeze, Rory says "Bess You."  Sweet, but no smile.  She is also SO mobile (and fast) and so it isn't easy to get a good shot.  Here are a few.

She was really more interested in the rocks...who knew that rocks were that interesting?  Kevin has quite a rocky mess on the drive way...sorry Kev!

 

 "Hey Mommy...my shoes squeak!"

  

 

 I realize that this isn't the best picture, quality wise, but it is SO Rory right now.  She is so happy and she was loving running around and making her shoes squeak. 

 

That is all for today! Ciao!