November 1st at 8am I'm having a
"Put-away the Decorations" party.
LOL!!!! Just Joking!
I love to put all the decorations up....
but I HATE to put them away. LOL!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Jake is "18"!!!
Joe Kinney, Jake, & Cameron Ibey
Yes Jake, there's 18 candles on the pie
Jake got his fireman boots
Jake & MommyJake didn't want a big party, he wanted the extra money instead. So, we had his girlfriend Brittany, her parents, her sister & hubby, Uncle Dean, cousin Caden, friends Joe, & Cameron over for Peony's & Buffalo Wild Wings, & Coco's pumpkin chiffon pie . I now have three kids that are adults!!! Yikes, I'm not that old!
Tagged!
Joys!
1. Doing fun things with my family.
2. Decorating for Halloween & soon Christmas
3. Reading
Fears!
1. Not having any of my children choose to be active in the church.
2. Dying violently
3. creepy crawleys (spiders, snakes, etc.)
Goals!
1. Lose weight (not going so well either TJ)
2. Go to the gym 4 to 5 days a week
3. Get my upstairs bonus area cleaned and organized
Current Obsessions/collections!
1. Blogging!!!
2. Halloween & Christmas Decorations (always on the lookout)
3. Reading & Spider Solitare
I tag Rachel Lucas, Aunt Dianna, & Melissa Heisel, plus all that TJ tagged
1. Doing fun things with my family.
2. Decorating for Halloween & soon Christmas
3. Reading
Fears!
1. Not having any of my children choose to be active in the church.
2. Dying violently
3. creepy crawleys (spiders, snakes, etc.)
Goals!
1. Lose weight (not going so well either TJ)
2. Go to the gym 4 to 5 days a week
3. Get my upstairs bonus area cleaned and organized
Current Obsessions/collections!
1. Blogging!!!
2. Halloween & Christmas Decorations (always on the lookout)
3. Reading & Spider Solitare
I tag Rachel Lucas, Aunt Dianna, & Melissa Heisel, plus all that TJ tagged
Monday, October 20, 2008
Lisa J. Mails Fall Festival Cont.
Friday, October 17th was the girl's school Fall Festival.
It was at Peltzer Farms.
We had so much fun,
especially going through the corn stalk maze.
We split up and Rachel & I were a team.
She was such a scaredy cat.
We kept finding all the dead ends, and
then these boys kept hiding and scaring her.
Needless to say, Bud & Emily were first out of the maze.
The girls had fun going to the different
booths from the different classes.
They also loved the pony ride
even though it was just round and round.
Rachel made a cake for the cake walk,
all the moms loved it with the gummy bugs.
Emily was dressed up as a dead soccer player.
Fun!!!!!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
The Truth About Same-sex Marriage
Go to Hubpages.com and search
"The Truth About Same-sex Marriage"
It's long, but good!
"The Truth About Same-sex Marriage"
It's long, but good!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
What is Prop 8???
Even if your not from California, Prop 8 could affect you if it dosen't pass.
Please read, and pass on to any
California residents you may know.
This is more than just about the "Rock",
it's about the "Ripples".
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
I Couldn't Have Said It Any Better Then This!!!!
I got this from my friend Rachel Tollestrups blog site. I copied it because it says exactly what I would want to say. Thanks Rachel!
October 14, 2008
WHY I AM VOTING YES ON PROP 8
"The institution of marriage was not created by government and it should not be redefined by government."-- Mitt Romney
On November 4th, YOU will have the opportunity to vote, once again, on the definition of marriage. The deeper I have studied Proposition 8, the more I realize the lasting effects it will have on our families, our societies and our nation. This is why I would like to share five reasons why I AM VOTING YES ON PROPOSITION 8:
1. TO PROTECT MY CHILDREN AND MY PARENTAL RIGHTS - If proposition 8 does not pass, children in public schools will be taught that traditional marriage and homosexual marriage are equal and that marriage is simply between any two adults regardless of gender. Teachers will no longer be able to use the term “Mother and Father” when discussing families. In health and sex education, they will be taught how sexual relationships function between partners. In Massachusetts where same-sex marriage has been legalized, parents are not even allowed to opt their kids out in elementary school when being taught same-sex marriage and lifestyle issues. PARENTS' RIGHTS ARE LOST. Whether you agree or not, parents should have the right to raise their own children according to their own beliefs. There will be serious clashes between the secular school system and the right of parents to teach their children their own values and beliefs. Please check out the following link: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/?pageId=77373.
2. TO PROTECT MY FREEDOM OF RELIGION – If Proposition 8 does not pass, religious adoption agencies will be challenged by government agencies to give up their long-held right to place children in accordance with their religious beliefs. Catholic Charities in Boston already closed their doors in Massachusetts because courts legalized same-sex marriage there. They were being pressured by the same sex marriage law to grant adoption to same sex couples. It went against their beliefs and their freedom of religion and therefore discontinued their adoption services. Also, the California Supreme Court ruled that fertility doctors and clinics may not refuse treatment to homosexuals based on religious objections. The decision declared that it violates the state's anti-discrimination laws to deny fertility treatment to homosexuals simply because the doctor is Christian. An actual case right here in Southern California involves two lesbians in Oceanside who sought insemination at a local fertility clinic. During their initial meeting with doctors, they were told that the clinic would not be able to assist them. Instead, they were referred to other doctors whose conscience would not be violated by inseminating a homosexual couple. The couple was able to receive treatment from another doctor and gave birth to a child as a result. Despite their successful pregnancy under the care of another doctor, the couple retaliated by suing the Christian doctors, citing California's anti-discrimination laws. The doctors lost. The issue is that our religious and moral beliefs will be stamped out because of this law.
3. TO PROTECT MY FREEDOM OF SPEECH – If Proposition 8 doesn’t pass, minister’s, or any of us for that matter, who preach or speak out against same-sex marriages may be sued for hate speech and risk government fines. It already happened in Canada, a country that legalized gay marriage. A recent California court held that municipal employees may not say: “traditional marriage,” or “family values” because, after the same-sex marriage case, it is considered “hate speech.”
4. TO PROTECT MY TAX DOLLARS - If Proposition 8 doesn’t pass, it will cost ALL of us money. Tax exemption status could be changed for religious groups and charities who do not want to ‘uphold the law’. This change in the definition of marriage will also bring a cascade of changing governmental forms and procedures, school books and curriculum changes, an increase in lawsuits, and changes in the workplace. Think of your hard earned money that will be spent on such legal battles.
5. TO REDEFINE MARRIAGE BETWEEN A MAN AND A WOMAN - Some will try to tell you that Yes on Proposition 8 takes away legal rights of gay domestic partnerships. THAT IS FALSE! YES on Proposition 8 DOES NOT take away ANY of those rights and DOES NOT interfere with homosexuals living the lifestyle they choose. Their rights to have civil unions and live together and have tax breaks, etc. WILL NOT change. Under California law, “domestic partners shall have the same rights, protections, and benefits” as married spouses. Their union is just not called “marriage.” YES on Proposition 8 is NOT an attack against those who have same gender attraction. It’s about standing up for our own moral beliefs, our freedom of religion, and freedom of speech that this great Nation offers each of us. While homosexuals have the right to their private lives, they do not have the right to redefine marriage for everyone else.
On November 4TH, Please join me in Voting YES ON Proposition 8 which will….
RESTORE the definition of marriage that was approved in 2000 by over 61% of voters “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.”
· Overturn the decision of four activist judges, sending a message to these judges that they can’t take it upon themselves to change the voice of the people!
· Protect our children, our freedom of religion and our freedom of speech.
· Settle it once and for all! Think of all the unintended consequences that we cannot even foresee at this time. Where will it end? What will be next? Who will want to marry who going forward?
YES ON PROPOSITION 8
Please go to the following websites:
www.iprotectmarriage.com
www.protectmarriage.com
October 14, 2008
WHY I AM VOTING YES ON PROP 8
"The institution of marriage was not created by government and it should not be redefined by government."-- Mitt Romney
On November 4th, YOU will have the opportunity to vote, once again, on the definition of marriage. The deeper I have studied Proposition 8, the more I realize the lasting effects it will have on our families, our societies and our nation. This is why I would like to share five reasons why I AM VOTING YES ON PROPOSITION 8:
1. TO PROTECT MY CHILDREN AND MY PARENTAL RIGHTS - If proposition 8 does not pass, children in public schools will be taught that traditional marriage and homosexual marriage are equal and that marriage is simply between any two adults regardless of gender. Teachers will no longer be able to use the term “Mother and Father” when discussing families. In health and sex education, they will be taught how sexual relationships function between partners. In Massachusetts where same-sex marriage has been legalized, parents are not even allowed to opt their kids out in elementary school when being taught same-sex marriage and lifestyle issues. PARENTS' RIGHTS ARE LOST. Whether you agree or not, parents should have the right to raise their own children according to their own beliefs. There will be serious clashes between the secular school system and the right of parents to teach their children their own values and beliefs. Please check out the following link: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/?pageId=77373.
2. TO PROTECT MY FREEDOM OF RELIGION – If Proposition 8 does not pass, religious adoption agencies will be challenged by government agencies to give up their long-held right to place children in accordance with their religious beliefs. Catholic Charities in Boston already closed their doors in Massachusetts because courts legalized same-sex marriage there. They were being pressured by the same sex marriage law to grant adoption to same sex couples. It went against their beliefs and their freedom of religion and therefore discontinued their adoption services. Also, the California Supreme Court ruled that fertility doctors and clinics may not refuse treatment to homosexuals based on religious objections. The decision declared that it violates the state's anti-discrimination laws to deny fertility treatment to homosexuals simply because the doctor is Christian. An actual case right here in Southern California involves two lesbians in Oceanside who sought insemination at a local fertility clinic. During their initial meeting with doctors, they were told that the clinic would not be able to assist them. Instead, they were referred to other doctors whose conscience would not be violated by inseminating a homosexual couple. The couple was able to receive treatment from another doctor and gave birth to a child as a result. Despite their successful pregnancy under the care of another doctor, the couple retaliated by suing the Christian doctors, citing California's anti-discrimination laws. The doctors lost. The issue is that our religious and moral beliefs will be stamped out because of this law.
3. TO PROTECT MY FREEDOM OF SPEECH – If Proposition 8 doesn’t pass, minister’s, or any of us for that matter, who preach or speak out against same-sex marriages may be sued for hate speech and risk government fines. It already happened in Canada, a country that legalized gay marriage. A recent California court held that municipal employees may not say: “traditional marriage,” or “family values” because, after the same-sex marriage case, it is considered “hate speech.”
4. TO PROTECT MY TAX DOLLARS - If Proposition 8 doesn’t pass, it will cost ALL of us money. Tax exemption status could be changed for religious groups and charities who do not want to ‘uphold the law’. This change in the definition of marriage will also bring a cascade of changing governmental forms and procedures, school books and curriculum changes, an increase in lawsuits, and changes in the workplace. Think of your hard earned money that will be spent on such legal battles.
5. TO REDEFINE MARRIAGE BETWEEN A MAN AND A WOMAN - Some will try to tell you that Yes on Proposition 8 takes away legal rights of gay domestic partnerships. THAT IS FALSE! YES on Proposition 8 DOES NOT take away ANY of those rights and DOES NOT interfere with homosexuals living the lifestyle they choose. Their rights to have civil unions and live together and have tax breaks, etc. WILL NOT change. Under California law, “domestic partners shall have the same rights, protections, and benefits” as married spouses. Their union is just not called “marriage.” YES on Proposition 8 is NOT an attack against those who have same gender attraction. It’s about standing up for our own moral beliefs, our freedom of religion, and freedom of speech that this great Nation offers each of us. While homosexuals have the right to their private lives, they do not have the right to redefine marriage for everyone else.
On November 4TH, Please join me in Voting YES ON Proposition 8 which will….
RESTORE the definition of marriage that was approved in 2000 by over 61% of voters “Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California.”
· Overturn the decision of four activist judges, sending a message to these judges that they can’t take it upon themselves to change the voice of the people!
· Protect our children, our freedom of religion and our freedom of speech.
· Settle it once and for all! Think of all the unintended consequences that we cannot even foresee at this time. Where will it end? What will be next? Who will want to marry who going forward?
YES ON PROPOSITION 8
Please go to the following websites:
www.iprotectmarriage.com
www.protectmarriage.com
Monday, October 13, 2008
Rachel Teaching Flute!
Rachel's been taking flute at school for a year.
She's having fun helping Qiarra.
Bud Teaching Emily to spray paint.
This wagon has been around awhile.
It started out being green, then blue,
now it's going to be....
Red White & Blue.
Bud & Emily are having
some fun quality Father/Daughter time together.
Vanessa In Pink!!!!!
It was supposed to be Red but turned out Pink!
I told her it's good for Halloween!!!
But it does look good on her.
Rachel in Action!!!
This was taken at Emily's game after she had already played.
Rachel's team 1/0 with Rachel scoring the only goal.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Which One Is Me Today!
Ever have one of those days, or two or three!!!
Sorry to all for being such a Grump lately.
This too shall pass!
Hopefully soon!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Many of you know that my dad was diagnosed with
Breast Cancer earlier this year.
Yes, my DAD!!! Yes, men can get it.
Thankfully, as of this time he is cancer free and doing well.
The above site is one of many that are helpful in
Yes, my DAD!!! Yes, men can get it.
Thankfully, as of this time he is cancer free and doing well.
The above site is one of many that are helpful in
learning about Breast Cancer.
Ladies, and gents, please do your monthly exams!!!
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