Thursday, February 19, 2009
What have I started?
Joei just walked in and said, "Mom, you will be so happy to hear this! Payless has the BOGO sale!"
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Creepy Barbie lives
Joei had been asking for this life size Barbie that she saw at Wal-mart, and Santa being the jolly old soul he is, decided to bring it for Christmas. She was over the moon when she saw it. Immediately she stripped the Barbie of her clothing and wore it herself. It fit, sorta. The Barbie made the rounds with her that day, at the table, in her room, in the middle seat of the car. Seriously.
Jaden came over on Christmas morning and was lucky enough to get a shot with the Barbie. Jaden, please contain your excitement.
Joei was very possessive over the Barbie, as if she were her real life friend. They danced together, sang, chatted...yep. Now can you see why she acquired the name creepy? You can't? Just wait.
Joei also got a Hannah Montana wig from Santa, here's a shot of the awesome wig along with El Creepo.
Well Creepy Barbie was laying low for awhile, she just sat next to Joei's bed. Creepy Barbie has not been played with much for the past few months...however, she has made a come-back. She sat at the table last night while Joei ate supper. Joei has danced yet again, chatted yet again and yes, wore her clothes.
She gives me the jeebs because at first glance you think it's a kid sitting there! Still not sure why I call her Creepy Barbie? Well, you would call her Creepy Barbie as well if you were in the kitchen, minding your own business, only to turn around and see this....
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Wait for it....
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Imagine very scary music playing right now...think "shower scene from Psycho."
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Jaden came over on Christmas morning and was lucky enough to get a shot with the Barbie. Jaden, please contain your excitement.
Joei was very possessive over the Barbie, as if she were her real life friend. They danced together, sang, chatted...yep. Now can you see why she acquired the name creepy? You can't? Just wait.
Joei also got a Hannah Montana wig from Santa, here's a shot of the awesome wig along with El Creepo.
Well Creepy Barbie was laying low for awhile, she just sat next to Joei's bed. Creepy Barbie has not been played with much for the past few months...however, she has made a come-back. She sat at the table last night while Joei ate supper. Joei has danced yet again, chatted yet again and yes, wore her clothes.
She gives me the jeebs because at first glance you think it's a kid sitting there! Still not sure why I call her Creepy Barbie? Well, you would call her Creepy Barbie as well if you were in the kitchen, minding your own business, only to turn around and see this....
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Wait for it....
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Imagine very scary music playing right now...think "shower scene from Psycho."
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
100 posts?
Really? I have posted 100 times? Huh. I'm a regular sitcom in and of myself.
Well in honor of my having posted 100 times, I thought I would share a few pictures that Cindy took of the girls...it's been awhile since I posted any. I have shared before in one of my 100 posts that I'm the worlds lamest photographer, so anytime someone else snaps a shot, I like to share it!
And this last one is typical of a day with the two of them, Lily being man-handled by Joei and her crazy face!
Well in honor of my having posted 100 times, I thought I would share a few pictures that Cindy took of the girls...it's been awhile since I posted any. I have shared before in one of my 100 posts that I'm the worlds lamest photographer, so anytime someone else snaps a shot, I like to share it!
And this last one is typical of a day with the two of them, Lily being man-handled by Joei and her crazy face!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Out of the blue
I love the out of the blue statements Joei makes, this is one that I don't want to forget. We were just sitting there with Lily and Joei said, "the other day, when we were watching the new President, the people didn't clap for the old President. They clapped for the other Presidents, but not the old one. That made him feel sad."
Um, ok. For one, how in the world did she pick up on the fact that nobody clapped for President Bush? Sure, some people did, but I heard that people actually boo'd at him. I was not paying that close of attention when he was introduced, though it was on and I saw it, I just don't recall the booing or lack of clapping. As the previous Presidents were being introduced, I was trying to explain to Joei that they were not the new President and what not. So the fact that she could totally pick up on that, just shocks me! Kids are so perceptive.
Um, ok. For one, how in the world did she pick up on the fact that nobody clapped for President Bush? Sure, some people did, but I heard that people actually boo'd at him. I was not paying that close of attention when he was introduced, though it was on and I saw it, I just don't recall the booing or lack of clapping. As the previous Presidents were being introduced, I was trying to explain to Joei that they were not the new President and what not. So the fact that she could totally pick up on that, just shocks me! Kids are so perceptive.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Prime example of why we need to pray
For President Obama that is. The following article was on Yahoo just now...
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order ending the ban on federal funds for international groups that promote or perform abortions, officials told The Associated Press on Friday.
The move, long expected in the Democratic president's first week in office, will be welcomed by liberals and criticized by abortion rights foes.
The policy bans U.S. taxpayer money, usually in the form of U.S. Agency for International Development funds, from going to international family planning groups that either offer abortions or provide information, counseling or referrals about abortion. It is also known as the "global gag rule," because it prohibits taxpayer funding for groups that even talk about abortion if there is an unplanned pregnancy.
Also known as the "Mexico City policy," it has been reinstated and then reversed by Republican and Democratic presidents since GOP President Ronald Reagan established it in 1984. President Bill Clinton ended the ban in 1993, but President George W. Bush re-instituted it in 2001 as one of his first acts in office.
The Democratic official and senior U.S. official who disclosed the plans did so on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to pre-empt Obama's announcement.
Obama was expected to sign the executive order at a low-key event, one day after the 36th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion.
The move was not a surprise as both Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who will oversee foreign aid, had promised to do away with the gag rule during the presidential campaign. Clinton is to visit the U.S. Agency for International Development, through which much U.S. foreign aid is disbursed, later on Friday.
Obama has spent his first days in office systematically signing executive orders reversing Bush administration policies on issues ranging from foreign policy to government operations. But, save for ending the ban, Obama has largely refrained from wading into ideological issues, perhaps to avoid being tagged a traditional partisan from the outset after his campaign promises to change "business as usual" in the often partisan-gridlocked capital.
Rather, Obama has chosen to focus initially on issues in which there is consensus across the political spectrum and support from the public, such as closing the prison camp for suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to making government documents more accessible.
Organizations that had pressed Obama to make the abortion-ban change were jubilant.
"Women's health has been severely impacted by the cutoff of assistance. President Obama's actions will help reduce the number of unintended pregnancies, abortions and women dying from high-risk pregnancies because they don't have access to family planning," said Tod Preston, a spokesman for Population Action International, an advocacy group.
WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama plans to sign an executive order ending the ban on federal funds for international groups that promote or perform abortions, officials told The Associated Press on Friday.
The move, long expected in the Democratic president's first week in office, will be welcomed by liberals and criticized by abortion rights foes.
The policy bans U.S. taxpayer money, usually in the form of U.S. Agency for International Development funds, from going to international family planning groups that either offer abortions or provide information, counseling or referrals about abortion. It is also known as the "global gag rule," because it prohibits taxpayer funding for groups that even talk about abortion if there is an unplanned pregnancy.
Also known as the "Mexico City policy," it has been reinstated and then reversed by Republican and Democratic presidents since GOP President Ronald Reagan established it in 1984. President Bill Clinton ended the ban in 1993, but President George W. Bush re-instituted it in 2001 as one of his first acts in office.
The Democratic official and senior U.S. official who disclosed the plans did so on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to pre-empt Obama's announcement.
Obama was expected to sign the executive order at a low-key event, one day after the 36th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion.
The move was not a surprise as both Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, who will oversee foreign aid, had promised to do away with the gag rule during the presidential campaign. Clinton is to visit the U.S. Agency for International Development, through which much U.S. foreign aid is disbursed, later on Friday.
Obama has spent his first days in office systematically signing executive orders reversing Bush administration policies on issues ranging from foreign policy to government operations. But, save for ending the ban, Obama has largely refrained from wading into ideological issues, perhaps to avoid being tagged a traditional partisan from the outset after his campaign promises to change "business as usual" in the often partisan-gridlocked capital.
Rather, Obama has chosen to focus initially on issues in which there is consensus across the political spectrum and support from the public, such as closing the prison camp for suspected terrorists at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to making government documents more accessible.
Organizations that had pressed Obama to make the abortion-ban change were jubilant.
"Women's health has been severely impacted by the cutoff of assistance. President Obama's actions will help reduce the number of unintended pregnancies, abortions and women dying from high-risk pregnancies because they don't have access to family planning," said Tod Preston, a spokesman for Population Action International, an advocacy group.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Prayer request
So I know only a few folks follow this blog however the Bible says that where two or more are gathered, that He is there to meet the need...so I will take all two of you!
Please pray for my friend's Paul & Lisa. Their little girl Abby, she's 4, has Scarlet Fever & Strep Throat. It appears she has developed quite a bit of junk in her lungs so please pray for a quick recovery and strength for her parents. Also pray that her little brother Gabe does not get it.
Thanks!
Please pray for my friend's Paul & Lisa. Their little girl Abby, she's 4, has Scarlet Fever & Strep Throat. It appears she has developed quite a bit of junk in her lungs so please pray for a quick recovery and strength for her parents. Also pray that her little brother Gabe does not get it.
Thanks!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
History is made
I've never been much into politics, however I find myself mesmerized at all the Inaugural happenings today. Watching the masses of people that just hoped to hear President Obama speak to them in person, that was pretty astounding. The first African American President. What a wonderful thing for the country, I can only imagine the pride that must be felt from every hardworking African American. Or from the older generation that saw slavery first hand. Amazing. Although, his race was never an issue to me, at all. Though unfortunately I'm sure it was for many other Americans, and that's why this day is so historic. Personally, I did not vote for him for other reasons, things that I don't agree with...however, gotta love the "howevers" in life don't ya. However, God has called us to pray for our leaders, and that's what I will do.
I was trying to explain to Joei this morning about the President, and what his job is. I told her that we needed to pray for him to make wise decisions. So when she saw Obama on the screen for the first time, she asked if that was the new president and I said yes. And she said, "oh he's just some guy from the news!" Well ya, he's been on the news but my darling, yes indeed, he is our president...and we need to pray for him. She said, "no we don't, he has not made bad decisions." So there ya have it, while Joei may have faith in our new President, many don't. That being said, it's not up to us as Christians to criticize and argue the political views surrounding President Obama; rather it is up to us to lift him up in prayer. No, of course we don't have to agree with everything, or keep silent. There is a time and a place for that though, but for now, I hope that we can just pray for President Obama, and his family.
1 Timothy 2:1-3
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior.
I was trying to explain to Joei this morning about the President, and what his job is. I told her that we needed to pray for him to make wise decisions. So when she saw Obama on the screen for the first time, she asked if that was the new president and I said yes. And she said, "oh he's just some guy from the news!" Well ya, he's been on the news but my darling, yes indeed, he is our president...and we need to pray for him. She said, "no we don't, he has not made bad decisions." So there ya have it, while Joei may have faith in our new President, many don't. That being said, it's not up to us as Christians to criticize and argue the political views surrounding President Obama; rather it is up to us to lift him up in prayer. No, of course we don't have to agree with everything, or keep silent. There is a time and a place for that though, but for now, I hope that we can just pray for President Obama, and his family.
1 Timothy 2:1-3
I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone—for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior.
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