Mommy and Daddy had a Christmas thing to attend sans-baby. Mommy actually had the nerve to consider hiring a babysitter for the evening!! Gin set Mommy straight and informed her that was the most ridiculous idea ever! So, Ginny and BJ have been playing with HDG all night all the while reassuring Ruby and Wrigley that they're just as loved. 
BJ is currently trying to rouse him from his snooze so his Mommy and Daddy can go home with the false sense of security that he'll sleep through the night. Hunter is getting annoyed with BJ.
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!
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.
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.
