Mr President, Shut up and drill!

My family in Alaska posted that gas prices reached the $4.29-$4.39 per gallon range. It wont be long and this will make its way to the lower states. The problem is the government, are you surprised? Our President that claimed there would be no ground troops in Libya, yet we have our Marines in force. He states "the US economy cant afford a shut down." Yet he gives 2 Billion dollars to Brazil to DRILL? Really? We cant afford to take care of our own problems, yet he is giving away BILLIONS? Really? I am sure that is fine with China as they pretty much own the US and dont mind taking on more of our debt. Everyone get out your Rosetta Stone and start brushing up on your Chinese.
Why are we not supporting are own? Why are not drilling here? How much more will it take people? I dont know about you but there isnt any "play" in my budget for anymore price increases.
I do know however that he has announced he is running in 2012, I sure as hell will continue my campaign to NOT vote for Obama.

16 Funny Pics of Rare, Elite 'Couch Jockey' Dog Breed - The Daily Treat: Animal Planet

Jake is making his way to Hollywood! He he is on the Animal Planet website folks!


16 Funny Pics of Rare, Elite 'Couch Jockey' Dog Breed - The Daily Treat: Animal Planet

Forever home

You all know how much I love my Jake right?  Tomorrow 3/15 is Jakes 1st Birthday! I will be donating my Facebook status and will be posting and reposting my love of Petfinder! 
I was lucky to find my Jake and I believe that all animals deserve to live a life filled with love.
Please take a moment to check out Petfinder, perhaps you have room in your heart and home for a new friend that needs a forever home?
http://petfinder.com/

After the holiday

Ok, If I may, Thanksgiving was so great!  It appears that a good time was had by all.  I tried to wrangle all the crazies for a photo, but there is always a jacknut in the crowd, Dad?  

 Ok, so Karl is the jacknut, Zachs laughing and Dad apparently has something interesting down by his feet?  Really?

 Mom and I,  I love this picture!

 Even Jake was able to get a big bowl full of turkey and trimmings, he is so spoiled!

 Here is one from Zachs Birthday, usually celebrated on Thanksgiving but we were able to celebrate on the 20th (actual day this year.) The photo on the cake was taken this fall when we went out on a charter for some fishing, great day.

Zach turns 12, man how the years fly by!

So we had a great holiday with the family, we couldn't have asked for more.  Special thanks to Karl and Carrie for the long journey once again made safely home. 
And to Mom, my support system, my friend.  I don't know where I would be right now without her and Dad.  I am so thankful for all they do for me and Zach !  Love you both! 

Yay Turkey day!

So the big eat fest begins in less than 36 hours, commence cooking!  I am happy to say that we will be serving here at the new homestead!  I am welcoming the family along with our special guest from KY, Wanda.  
The traditional feast of course, but I am skimping on the pies this year were down to two and not a Pumpkin in site.  I know, blasphemy right?  But no one will eat the damn thing?  Its almost like the cranberries.  After they have been so carefully removed from the "mold" and arranged on a serving dish "schhhhhoopm, plop"  No one eats them?  There will be one small carving off the mold and that's all?     So I voted off the Pumpkin in favor of a deep dish Apple pie with french vanilla ice cream and a peanut butter pie.  Ill let ya know how that goes over. 
I am so looking forward to spending time with the family.  I am fortunate to have room at the house for Karl , Carrie and Wanda so they are bunking in with us for a night, that should be fun.   I will do my best to keep Jake at bay so they can try and get some sleep, but its a crap shoot. 

I have much to be thankful for this year so I wont take one minute of this time for granted.
I wish you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! 

Fall is here

I sat outside on the deck and watched the leaves from the Ash tree falling, the maple has yet to even turn.  I thought great, so one will finish and the other will start...yay.
I guess what they say about not seeing the forest thru the trees is true.  I cant believe how truly blessed I am, a beautiful home, Zach and Jake, my family.  I am so lucky to have all this thru this transition with my marriage. 

I think that this path I am choosing now is surely the path less traveled, its confusing and rather difficult.  I know in my heart that it is what I want and what I believe is best for Zach and I.   I feel guilty that the past 3 weeks as we are truly happy, but is that really wrong?   We only get one shot here and to be unhappy seems a waste of what God has presented to me.  I pray every night for strength to get thru this and I believe that he is answering my prayers.  I am happy and I am getting back to me again, boy did I miss me!

Starting a new chapter

So the move to the new house went well and all settled in to our new home.  Jake came home from bootcamp and there are noticeable changes which is good.  He still needs supervision, this morning he stole a stick of butter from the counter and consumed it wrapper and all.  Yay!  We did however have an excellent training session with Jeff, hes amazing. 
There are more changes that are unfolding, my marriage is done but I believe it to be for the best.  I am looking forward to spending time with my boys and working on myself.  I could use a "tune up" and get in shape for the many wonderful things to come for my special little family.  
I am fortunate, I have a wonderful support system, a loving family and Jake, life is only getting better!