History for the Historian!

OK so being a History major in College I sat and watched last night like the rest of America, Anxious to see what would become of the presidential race.  Though things didn't go the way that I wanted we did witness History.  We as a nation elected the first man of color to run our country.  This is also true, that we could have elected the first Woman to be our Vice President.  AMAZING because not more than 100 years ago Women as well as Men of color were not allowed to participate in the choice of our nations leader.  For Historical reasons I do believe we as a Nation have WON!!!  

As for me personally I am a bit worried.  I consider myself a fairly Highly educated woman and knowing what I know of the "Changes" that may occur I have to step back and wonder if Carl Marx had a Major influence on Obama in school.  It seems as if he took sections straight out of Marx's Communist Manifesto and used them for his "Change" ideas.  I am not saying that he is going to turn us into a Communist society but some of his platforms lead in a very socialist direction and quite frankly it scares the crap out of me.  I don't believe that I should have to pay for people who don't take the time and energy to find work...  I know that we are in a recession and that jobs aren't readily available but I also know that in my small town there are HIRING signs up EVERYWHERE!  I also don't want to lose the lively hood that I have now and the way I see the president elect going with Drilling and Mining on our own soil I am afraid that I may just do that.  Kris My VERY DEMOCRAT husband is also a bit tense about this now.  We have a nice life and I love my country but some things that have come to fruition recently are rather frighting to me.  

I didn't write this to offend ANYONE.  I plan on being very supportive of the President because he is my country's leader but I just needed to get my concerns out and after all isn't that what a blog is for.  

Thanks for listening.  

Halloween with the Hulk...

So these are the pictures from Halloween..  We had a great time and went from about 3pm till 9pm.  Bug was a bit tired to say the least.  He was so cute he would get candy from someone then go to the next place and take a piece of Candy out and give it to that person instead of taking their peice from them.  He was trying to share.   I really think he is going to like Halloween as much as I do.  YEA!!!  Hope you all had a great halloween too.  

A day at the Patch!

So this last weekend we went to our local Pumpkin Patch.  We had so much fun watching Cannon walk around and look at all the cool stuff.  He loved the horses and the hay ride.  His favorite thing though was the patch itself.  He walked and ran around the pumpkins and Vines and just loved looking at all the different colors.  He is so Inquisitive.  I love this age.  Any way so here are a few pictures from the day at the Patch!  Enjoy!

Looking at the pumpkins at the patch!

Bug and daddy with Gus the Clydesdale!

Bug and Dad on top of the Hay Pyrimyd.

Looking for his pumpkin!

"I found the one I want Mom"  the ground hadn't froze yet so we had to pick from the pre cut ones... we will go back just before Halloween and get the ones that we want to carve.

Cannon and Sienna's Big Hollowood Break!

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GILMOREISIMS 101!!!!

So I have come to know my favorite TV series as more true life that I had thought before.  I have always coveted Lorelei Gilmore as one in the same with my mother but more recently I have noticed STRANGE coincidences in my small town to those of Stars Hallow.  For instance we have a Town Troubadour.  No it is not a young struggling musician, but rather a woman in her 60s that we refer to as CRAZY JUDY!  She sings all along Main St. and gives daily "performances" at the local wal-mart.  We also have ALMOST as many festivals as the town of Stars Hallow.  In the last 4 months I think we have been to 15 festivals in our area.  Apple fest, Corn fest, Fall Fest, County Fair, Strawberry fest, wine fest.....  and so on!  Anyway so we live in a make-believe town surrounded by characters that only movie writers could imagine.  I love my little town and wouldn't trade it.  I am so glad Cannon will be Raised here! 

Don't make me angry....you won't like it when I am angry!

Ok so we got Cannon's Halloween Costume in the mail yesterday and I have to share the picture of him.

He is so funny and just such a Stinker.  His Cloth Diapers make his butt look huge in his costume.  I can't wait for Halloween.  

supposed to be cleaning!

But that is no fun so now that the dining room and Kitchen are done I am going to write. Kris and I just spent 5 days away from Cannon. It was my first time leaving him overnight anywhere. My mom watched him and all was well but it still got to me. We went to Las Vegas for a conference/ Mine Expo for Kris' job. It was really neat to see what he does and to see all the big equipment. I love Vegas and we had a great time. We went to see David Copperfield and he was really cool. It just sucked that Bug couldn't go too. Kris is looking at jobs in Mexico, Kentucky, and West Virginia for the Fall then back to Alaska in the spring and summer. we are going to Vancouver BC this November for another Trade show so that will be fun. we get to bring bug along for that one!!! I am subbing still and loving it. I like that I can Choose when and where I want to work. My cousin is getting married in 2 weeks and I am in the Wedding so we will be in Ft. Collins for that. Other than that not a whole lot going on here! Here are some pictures of the Mine Show and Vegas! ENJOY!!!!!

This is one of the Big TRUCKS that drives in and around the mines.

That is Kris in the Blue Shirt with my SIL Tracy on top of the big trucks!

Bad Picture of us on the bridge to NYNY!

Big Kid Time for mommy and Aunt Tracy.  We got a little drunk on top of the statosphere!

Our friends Cathy and Chris, KRIS, Tracy and Kenny.