Politics and ME

So...i have never been very clear about politics and my political views but i vote. I vote each election and i usually flip flop back and forth between republican and democrat because i agree with both sides sometimes. In the last election i voted for Barack Obama. I never told anyone at my work. I work with extreme right-wing Catholics and to vote democrat would NOT be good for my reputation. But i voted for him because when he spoke, he explained what HIS goals were. I felt the republican candidate, John McCain, only complained about the current president and criticized Obama's plan. But my question was left unanswered, what was his plan, why didn't he say what he planned to do instead of only complaining about his opponent.

So, every since i voted Obama last election i get all these emails from him and his campaign people. I like getting them because i feel like i am getting little updates on what is going on. So this year is another election year and i am trying to decide who to vote for and so far ALL is see from the republicans this year again is trying to place BLAME and i am left wondering DO THESE PEOPLE HAVE A PLAN? OR JUST TOO MUCH MONEY? I sure wish they would put their political agendas out there so people like me could understand WHY should I vote for you?

On Mitt Romney's website...it lists "OBAMA'S FAILURES" before it lists "MITT'S PLAN". To me this means his plan is weaker than his ability to bad mouth others and turns me off to voting for him. I want a president with a clear strategy not just a long list of complaints.

Sincerly,
Confused Voter

Our Newest Family Picture ~**

my Christmas card

Good Blessings Religious Christmas 5x7 folded card

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Well...here is my finished card ~ :) I think it turned out really well ~ can't wait to get these so i can send them out!! Merry Christmas everyone!!

So ~ I am going to commit myself to blogging for 2011 ~ my new New Year's resolution!! Yay ~ how about a FUN resolution that i can actually do for once!! :)

So for starters ~ and a bit early, mind you... i blog about ShutterFly ~ :)

I recently was invited to a ShutterFly House Party from HouseParty.com and loved it!! It was a cool concept and i learned some fun tips/tricks to making the really amazing Christmas cards like the "super moms" always send out ~ (note...i am not a super mom which is painfully obvious when you check the last time i updated my blog...or even printed pictures for that matter!!)

Anyhoo...i am going to do all my cards this year on ShutterFly and am SOOO excited!! I have included several links to some of their examples ~

http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards

http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-photo-cards

http://www.shutterfly.com/calendars/

So this year ~ I am getting organized with ShutterFly and am saying goodbye to my guilt and my endless empty photo albums. Look out 2011 ~ I'm back!!

Paige's 1st Haircut ~*

Well ~ we finally got little Paige's hair cut ~ we went to Lollipops on 09/23 and she got her 1st trim. She did NOT want anyone messing with her hair!! But now her hair is out of her eyes and ready for 1 year pictures on Sunday.

Double Grandma Whammy ~

We have had visitors like crazy since we moved in and we are loving it!! Grandma Newlan and Great Grandma Barnes were in town for a few days last month ~ and we got SOOO much accomplished!! My Grandma Barnes is one of the hardest working people i have ever met and when she comes to town everyone benefits! Paige got a beautiful bracelet from Grandma Newlan and aunt Hannah sent her a patchwork lion and a book to go with it ~ we all enjoyed their visit and appreciate all they do for us!!

*Home Sweet Home*

Well...thanks to A LOT of help from our friends we are all moved into our new home! We want to say, "Thank You", to everyone that came over and helped us ~ we are lucky to have such great friends. Paige took her 1st swim on Saturday and she *LoVED* it ~ we are soo excited to watch her grow up in such a great neighborhood and we are very blessed.

...with silver bells, and cockle shells...

My garden is *GROWING*, we planted over 300 ONiONs, radishes, tomatoes, green peppers, jalepenos, cucumbers, watermelon, cantaloupe, chives, & catnip. I don't really know what any of it looks like so I haven't been pulling weeds because i can't tell the difference between a weed and a watermelon. :)

Closing on the hizzie ~

Well...we moved up our closing date on the house to June 6th!! Next Friday ~ only one week away!! We are sooo excited and have been over there a lot planting a garden and maintaining the swimming pool!! Ryan has been mowing and I have been planting hostas and lily of the valley ~ It looks like we already have onions and radishs sprouting ~ Also maybe some catnip for my boys Cletis & Onion ~

8 Month Pictures ~

Well...Paige is EIGHT months old already!! She is getting SOO big and SOO independant. It is amazing to watch her grow ~ she picks up new stuff very quickly. Like yesterday she got a new tooth, starting claping my hand (like a high five sort of), and started making sounds when she wants more!

We LoVE Paige ~ although she can be a handful ~ she is beautiful and she is ours!