November

Well, since much of the month went by, and I didn't post anything, I do apologize.  I have looked at other's blogs, and I often wonder if time has stopped, especially when I see their blog not updated.  I am working on getting pictures organized.  But I think that I will just start fresh.  I did go through withdrawal, from not being on my computer.  I tell you computers are just like cars.  Once you have the convince of a car, it's hard to be without one.  ( I hate if I have to take my car to the shop.... Like I can't live one day without it.)  Well, I made it over a month without a computer.  I definitely like having a computer.  I am going to just start fresh tomorrow.  And if I think of cool blogworthy events, I will blog a few recaps.  Thanks, Noelia

Ordering my New Computer

Well my computer crashed October 30th.... and it's no fun to be without a computer.  I think that computers fall into the same Necessary Evil category as cars do.  Like cars, computers can be expensive, you can buy a new one very two years, they can be very fragile, and need lots of upkeep.  The benefit of a computer is having the world right at your fingertips.   And not to mention being able to make cool things, like pictures, blogs, carpool schedules, and being able to talk to the kids teachers without calling to disrupt class.   So, I have been kinda lost without my computer.  Maybe even a little depressed, (those are Brad's words.)  I have even convinced myself that maybe I don't need a computer.  But Brad thought that getting a new computer would serve us well.  So now, the search for the new computer.  Brad has a coworker, who has given Brad the idea that buying a Mac might be best for me.  So, that's the plan.  But as many of you know, Brad can't buy anything without making sure he's shopped every online store, and found the best deal available.  So, the Mac's wouldn't be on sale until the day after Thanksgiving.  So, Today is the day, he ordered me a new computer.  I hope it gets here soon!

Black Friday

Well, in previous years, I have gotten up and made a trip at least to Target and Walmart for crazy early morning deals.  But this year we are forgoing presents, as we are going on vacation.  So, I did get up, and I went to one store at the new mall,  I got Lauren a few things for her birthday.   Other than that I just vegged out at home all day.  And the kids enjoyed staying at home, and just playing.  It was kinda nice.  

Thanksgiving

Well this year we decided to have some friends come and join us for Thanksgiving.  I did a lot of cooking, and we were glad,  to have Todd, Adriene, Grayson and Olivia join us.  I cooked way too much food.  All the turkeys were on sale for the same price, so I just grabbed one, and it happened to be 21 pounds.  I wish I had been better about taking beautiful pictures, such as some fellow bloggers, but, being frustrated with my computer, I didn't even take out the camera.  Wish I had.  

 

We all have been very blessed this year, our list of things we are thankful for is long.  We've all been healthy this year, Brad has been busy with a good job, the kids are all doing great in school.  We wish all our friends and family many blessings in the new year.  

Air Soft Gun

Well today as I was getting ready for dinner, I heard Lauren burst out screaming.... I then heard Colton saying, "Don't tell Dad. "  I knew that couldn't be a good sign.  So I asked everyone who was involved to come downstairs.  Lauren told me that Colton has shot her in the chest with his Air Soft Gun.  He said it was an accident.  He thought there weren't any bullets in the gun.  I looked at her chest and she had a nice red mark......  I wasn't too happy.  And Colton is lucky it wasn't her face.  You see the boys got these Air Soft Guns last Christmas, from their favorite Uncle.  I didn't really like the idea of the boys having guns, so they have been in my room for almost a year.   And the first time the boys decide to play with the guns, someone got hurt.   The guns are going to be gone from our house.   And Colton has learned why, I think even toy, and play guns are dangerous.  

School Projects

Well Colton had a project due.  He had to make a poster board of the 7 continents, and label the oceans, and mountains.  Not too hard, but of corse I had to make it more difficult.  I thought it was similar to a project Austin did in 4th grade, where you have to make a relief map of the state of Colorado.  Colton's project was very simple, all he had to do was cut out some continents, and place them on a poster board.  Well, I decided I would help him have the best project in class.  So we were going to make the Oceans and continents out of the salt dough that we were making from scratch.  I had helped him complete about half of his project.... And when I picked him up from school he wanted to show me how his project didn't look like any of the others.  So when we went home, he tore apart all the hard work that I had done, because he wanted his project to look like everyone else's.  Needless to say, I didn't help him at all on the rest of the project.  He said he wanted to do his project all by himself.  He did, and he still got an A, on the assignment.  I will try to post a picture later.  

Election Day

Well, both Brad and I Voted early, last week.   We wanted to make sure that we had enough time, to vote.  And we were very interested in this election.  The kids also became very opinionated about both candidates.  While there was lots of talk, I think I really enjoyed Colton's level of reason.  Especially when it came to taxes.  As he and a friend were talking about who they were voting for, Colton pointed out that the fact that raising taxes on everything, would raise the price of toys that they would be buying.  And that raising taxes is a bad thing.  

Lauren also had a little incident with sharing who a family member voted for.  So FYI, Lauren can't keep a secret.  

We are all so glad that the election is over.  However, we will not get anymore mail or phone calls, what will we do?  

I think we were really able to witness a huge changing point in American History.  Unfortnately, I believe all politicians to live up to their expectations, as politicians.  Which means, I don't expect Barack Obama do be able to fulfill all of his campaign promises.  I think we are all eagerly awaiting the job that he will do in the White House.  

The Golf Year

Well, as we wrap of events of the year, Brad had a pretty good year as far as golfing this year.  His golf season started January 2nd, and ended November 1st.  Yes, we had a really warm fall.  Brad was invited to play golf beyond November 1st, but I kinda mentioned that we've played enough golf this year.  Brad also got to play on lots of nice courses this year.  He hopes to have a repeat in 2009.