A Non-Violent Revolution

No matter what your political views I am so happy to have witnessed with my own eyes the wonder of the United States' democracy in action. It was marvelous. We had a Non-Violent Revolution. People are dying by the hundreds-of-thousands (Congo) or have fought wars for years on end and still were not able to accomplish the same thing that happened peacefully on Nov 4th. That is the true Majesty of this country. I was very proud to be an American, very happy to be a Veteran, very happy just to be a part of history. Honestly there have been many times this election year that I was happier to be a Canadian. I am lucky and blessed to have two countries to call my own.
I have waited a few days to write this blog because I know that Wes' and my political views are the minority in the family. I am just so happy that in my lifetime, I was able to witness a black man elevated to the highest office in the land and to have heard his acceptance speach. People will talk about that night for generations.

Dollhouse Update

The dollhouse is coming along quite nicely. Wes has the structure done and is now working on the facade. He is making trim for the windows, shutters and a doorway. I will soon be painting it and we will be putting the siding on. I can't wait. Then we will start decorating the inside.

The house is just a bit smaller then Hannah

The kitchen and dining room will have hardwood floors, the bathroom tile and the bedrooms will have carpet.

We really have to get a move on things...Christmas is right around the corner. We are so excited to give this to the girls. I have already gotten to play with little pet shop toys in it (though, it is made to fit a barbie perfectly) it was so awesome!!

Halloween Parade

We had beautiful weather on Friday. It felt like a summer day. The evening was even warmer. This is the second year in a row that we have had great weather on Halloween.

The girls had their school parade. Hannah got to march with all the other grades this year, that made her happy. They are both looking so old.

My Cheerleader

Peter Pan with Tink

Wes took the day off so that he could go trick-or -treating with us. We went down to the village (the houses in the village get about 1000 kids) it was so cool and we felt really safe. There was a strong police presence and the streets were blocked off from cars. We were out for about an hour and half (we got a lot of candy). We then went to Wes's work and his coworkers gave out more candy and had small party. Everyone ooggled over the girls. It was a very good Halloween.

Halloween 2008 II

Here is a pic of my hair...for all of you who are curious. It has gotten very long.

Halloween 2008

Hannah is a Cheerleader from High School Musical

Peter Pan

Does Wes look scary?

Wes's Pumpkin Creations

Wesley outdid himself this Halloween. We are so lucky...the girls and I told him what we wanted, and he made them:)

The Witch from Bugs Bunny (Hannah's Pumpkin)

Woodstock (Audrey's Pumpkin)

Snoopy "World War I Flying Ace" (Wes's Pumpkin)

Owl ( Mine...Because I love Owls)

Clowning Around!!