bring the politics back!

Just kidding.
But should I really be hearing Christmas Carols on TV already?!

halloween

How great were our costumes?!Just kidding! I spent the day at the zoo with our friends, Allison and Eli. It was the most perfect day! Note to self: go to the zoo when the weather is cooler so the animals are out playing around instead of hiding in the shade.I think Al and I were most impressed when Eli spotted this guy... ...just milling around checking things out. This deer wasn't part of an exhibit or anything, just hanging out and Eli apparently has a keen eye that would make his hunting Papa proud!As far as traditional Halloween plans go...we punked out. No particular reason to be scrooges but we still sat in the dark, hiding from all the kiddies that wanted candy!

politicked

I cannot eloquently convey how sick and tired I am of this election. I am fed up with all the commercials, bumper stickers, fliers and news commentaries touting one candidate as our savior and the other as the devil incarnate. Part of my rationale lies in the fact that I’m sick of it being so “in your face” but even more because it’s such a waste of money and resources. Are any of our candidates really that concerned with saving a freakin’ tree? Stop sending junk in the mail. Are any of our candidates really that concerned with the economy? Make better use of your campaign contributions. Are any of our candidates really that concerned with gas/oil prices, supply, sources, etc.? Stop flying to a different state three times a day. I can go on and on…

Even more than all the nationwide propaganda, I am becoming infuriated with all the unsolicited e-mails I receive from people that I know that assume I want my inbox flooded with crap. It saddens me that people go to so much trouble to vilify and malign their opposition. It saddens me that people can be so intolerant of different viewpoints that they become fanatical and bombard others with their “truths.”

Yes, I am a Christian and oppose abortion. Does that necessarily mean I’ll vote for McCain? No.

Yes, I am a woman. Does that necessarily mean I’ll vote for McCain/Palin? No.

Yes, I am young and like cool t-shirts. Does that mean I’ll vote for Obama? No.

Yes, I want “change” for our country. Does that mean I’ll vote for Obama? No.

Yes, I am anti-big business and corporate greed. Does that mean I’ll vote for Obama? No.

Yes, I think our nation is in a crisis. Does that mean I think either McCain or Obama will fix it? No.

I have faith that our system of checks and balances will prevail, so that no one person or group can dictate our country into the ground. But even more than that faith, I believe that the Lord is in control and He surely will take care of us.

So stop sending me junk e-mail for these last few weeks of the campaign! And don’t even start sending me the “wailing and gnashing of teeth” commentaries when your candidate doesn’t win!

seriously??

Is Mother Nature sure it's not too soon for this?!

he's heeere!

Hunter Duncan - 7lb 9oz - 20in

with Daddy, Mark

with Mommy, Barb

with BJ

and Gin

Our Godson, Hunter was born this afternoon. We thought it was going to be a loooong process, but Barb ended up having an emergency c-section. All is well now. So far, he's been really alert and peaceful. Mommy is fine too...I think she's somewhat anxious about the pain to come.

I'm really glad to be a state employee...I have tomorrow, Columbus Day, off so I can (hopefully) have a little more quality time w/ them!

dads and daughters

I recently stumbled across this commercial again...

For the specific reason of protecting my dad's privacy and/or ego, I won't go into great detail about why this resonates so deeply in my heart. However, I am still baffled at the fact that this guy
is (or was circa 1992) able to do this so well.Like I said, I won't give specifics as to why that commercial is so special and brings back such fond memories to me. I guess y'all will just have to assume that it's simply because it's cute and because it reminds me that my Daddy and I have a really special relationship.

whiney butts

I've received several complaints from various people about my lack of blogging. I'll keep telling myself it's because I'm such an eloquent writer with astoundingly interesting things to tell all my faithful readers.

Labor Day Weekend, BJ's parents came to visit. Oddly enough we took them to the zoo. Even more odd was that it was A-W-E-S-O-M-E (like to-tally)! [that's a little cheer we did in elementary school] But seriously, it was a very cool zoo...they built it into Cheyenne Mountain and had tons of animals, not like just 2-3 of each kind. I never remember to take a camera, luckily Rita brought hers...but it would seem that she forgot to actually use it!

the obligatory forced pose w/ a giant bear

the payback photo forcing our photographer to actually be in a picture
[i cropped myself out :)]

The Tuesday after Labor Day, BJ started his new job. [cough, sputter, choke] Sorry, I can't even type that with a straight face. I guess his new place of employment has never had a new hire before?? I dunno...maybe they just didn't think he'd actually need a laptop to work?? He's all up and running now (aside from the fact that his boss is on vacation this week).

Last weekend was a quick trip to Amarillo. Most of our trip was spent running around like crazy, trying to see all the people we love and miss. It's always nice to be there...but I'm looking forward to a trip down there when we have a little more time.

THIS, this lack of excitement and photos and detail is why I haven't blogged in such a long time! I need more stimulation and reminders to get the camera out for even the most mundane events in our lives! I need more people to come visit us...we'll take ya to the zoo [wink, wink]!