Political Ponderings

First off, I know some of you feel really strong one way or the other. This is simply my opinion. I am putting it on my blog because only my closet friends read my blog as compared to FB were I have "friends" I haven't spoken to in over 20 years.

Last night I watched the Vice Presidential debates because I truly wanted to see what each sides platforms were. As I watched I became very frustrated with Joe Biden manners. He was huffing and puffing. He was quite rude. Then, both candidates started interrupting each other. Next, the moderator even began interrupting. It was kind of a circus. We all need to remember, just because we all don't agree that doesn't give us license to be uncivil.

Luckily, I am use to a little chaos and tried ignoring that aspect. I quickly became frustrated with Mr. Biden again for depth of material he covered. The moderator asked a question I really wanted to know both sides plan for. Mr. Biden never even gave a plan. Instead, he spent the whole time tearing down the Romney/Ryan plan. Perhaps, he is right. The plan may be horrible, but I want to hear your ideas. I don't want to hear what you think of someone else's idea. That is my job as a voter. I need to hear both sides points and plans. Then, I have the privilege of making my own mind up and voting accordingly.

Did you watch the debate? What did you think? I read reviews online to see if I was off base. According to one review,if you are liberal you thought Biden was smiling, if you thought he looked smirky you are a conservative. I didn't think it was a happy smile. That is for sure.

Another Beginning

That is right, school days are here again!

This year, E starts middle school. Oh My! She does look beautiful and confident as she heads off in to the unknown.

R is headed to 4th grade. She has Mrs. Wright and Miss Hannah.

 

H is starting 2nd grade. It is her first time having teachers that no one else has had. We have heard great things about Ms Birkes and Ms Swidrek. It should be a wonderful year. 

 

E with her walking buddy, MMS. 

 

R's friend, BJJ, is in her class again this year. 

 

H with MKJ,they are in the oppose class of the team teachers. 

 

All the girls, plus MMS, on the first day. 

 

The one token picture I took as I dropped the girls off. (I didn't drop off E. They told us not to walk our middle schoolers; that they were old enough to do it themselves. Hello, that is baby you are talking about) 

Projects, Performances, and Field trips

I am not sure how your end of the school year is, but our last month is filled to the brim with end of the year wrap up stuff. A big thanks to my friends and neighbors. I still wasn't able to lift S at this point. So, in order for me to attend they would come pick the two of us up and attend with us, or watch S so I could attend. It was a group effort. E even didn't tell me about some of her events because she thought it was too much work. So mature and sad at the same time.

H as a butterfly in her music class performance(JR took us)

E's state float- It's Louisiana y'all!

R on a field trip to a play (Thanks to Nic for the pic)

H's field trip got rained out so the teachers invited the parents to a picnic as a make up.

H's field day

R's cultural festival. She represented Denmark.

I am missing pictures from E's marimba concert and R's class play.

Memorial Day Rafting 2012

Every year we go rafting with our neighbors. I didn't go this year, but I did go get them sent off.

These pictures are on the river. Thanks to our neighbor, Doug.

JR and his boat of girls.

He was a real sport. He was by himself and offered to take our friends 3 girls that are the same age as our girls. Here he is with the 2 Third graders and 2 First graders.

M.S., E.Y., our E, and B.J.

The 11 year old girls felt very mature. It was their first year manning a raft with no adults.

They had a great time on the river and then we ended the day with a barbecue at the Reids. It was the perfect kick off to summer time.

Track 2012

E and R participated in the elementary schools track meet. They both had a great time and were pleased with their results. E ran the 400m, hurdles, 100m, running long jump, and relay.

  R ran the 100m, 200m, long jump and soft ball throw.

Mother's Day 2012

All my treasures and gifts of love. It was a great day. I was well taken care of. I heard 3 of my girls sing to me in church. I was given poems and other heartfelt gifts.

Dear Blogworld I miss You

While I was sleeping, the world kept going round. Now, I need to get this blog caught up so everyone can know what the rest of the family was doing while I laid in that chair. I was reading other blogs last night and realized how long it has been.

OK, I know it is a horrible picture of me but I had to include it. This was a week post surgery. I was feeling so much better I was doing homework with H while Karen cooked breakfast. Reality check--I might have felt better but I looked horrible and if you look close you can see I am pushing H away because even her sitting close was too much pressure.