Voting

Well this past Tuesday marked a historical event in two ways.

One: I have never voted before (I already know its bad). I went and voted (in and out in 5 minutes) and I feel so great about it. I did not vote for Obama and I was very disappointed that he won.....

Two: We now have a black president. Even though I did not vote for him and did not want him in office for political reasons. I am very excited to be a part of a nation that has elected its first Black President. We have come a long way since the 50's and 60's. What a great story this will be to tell our kids.

By the way Michael did early voting and waited in line 2 hours....HA HA!!!!

TRICK-OR-TREAT

Halloween was a great night for us. For the first time ever we took the boys trick-or-treating. (We usually go to something at our Church). They were so cute and William was really into it. They were Cowboys and at each door they said "Trick-or-Treat" and "thank you partner". We went to the old post office in Harrisburg for some games and a train ride, but it was getting cold so we headed home. Actually I went to the grocery store to shop (not a soul in there) and Michael took the boys to his brother Danny's house for Sophie's birthday.....

For those of you that always ask. We don't own a digital camera that is why I never post pictures....

Pictures in the Park

This past weekend my sister Hope came to visit us. She has started her on photography business and I set-up some appointments for her to take pictures in the park near my house. I had 10 appointments for her which was our goal. Someone cancelled last minute and one was a no-show (how rude). Anyway I know that my sister is very talented but I had NO IDEA how talented. She was awesome....... I was her assistant and I had to use the shade thing to help with shadows etc. It was a lot of hard work...... Everyone that did the pictures were blown away by the quality. She was just amazing...... We were both totally exhausted when we finished at 4pm on Sunday. Two days was a lot.

My mom and step-dad came down too to watch all the kids while she and I did this. The kids were great. My sister brought her two little girls Rosie and Lili. It was truly a wonderful weekend and I cannot wait to get my pictures back so I can post some up for everyone to see!!!!

Daddy's Birthday

We celebrated Michael's (37) birthday on October 20th...... Bill and Nancy (they keep the boys during the day) made steaks, potatoes, shrimp, salad, etc. for dinner. I got off work early and went and picked up a few gifts for him. I told him I had to work late so he would have to pick up the boys at their house. He was surprised that we were all there (Joy came too).... It was a wonderful dinner, very low-key and just what Michael needed. The boys greeted him at the door screaming SURPRISE! It was too cute. It was the perfect end to a long day........

Birthday Party Fun

We had a great time at the boys party. Of course true to form Michael and I were running around like crazy all day and the boys and I were 20 minutes late to the party. We had a great time though. The boys were really into it. All their friends came out and I think they had a good time too. I'll post more pictures later......

Easter 2006

The boys 5 days after conception