A couple weeks ago, Leo and I had a girl’s night and saw Disney on Ice!  Due to Thanksgiving and my camera being on the fritz, I’m just now getting these pics up.  Anyways, I bought the tickets back in July and I think I’ve been WAY more excited for this then Leo. 

My favorite part of the night was just watching Leo, she’s hilarious.  We went to dinner before hand, and when her platter of Grande Nachos came out, her eyes were as big as the platter.  I laughed while she downed the whole plate and talked about Kindergarten drama.  Then at the show when the characters came out, leo’s eyes about popped out of her head!  That look was worth it all!  I actually got a little emotional watching her excitement (I’m old and turning into my mom) cuz I’ve been waiting 5 1/2 years to be able to do something like this with my daughter.  So while I give Disney on Ice about a B+ having that experience w/Leo was awesome.  Now if I can just convince Denton to let us see Disney WORLD! 

Thanksgiving morning I fly out to Portland BY MYSELF for a couple days for my brother’s wedding.  I’ll miss Denton and the kids, but really I’m SO excited to be w/my extended family, I rarely get to see them!  Also, it’ll be great being in the temple with them all, and to have Thanksgiving dinner at Hometown Buffet. :)

Here’s what I’m thankful for:
1.  The gospel
2.  My family
3.  My friends 

And now for the not-so important stuff, but still important:
-tampons
-refrigeration
-email
-Spanks/Assets
-hair dye
-acne face wash
-Costco
-coupons
-books
-cheeseburgers
-dishwasher
-presents
-mascara
-Tylenol
-herbs
-toothpaste
-deodorant
-disposable diapers
-kleenex
-bleach
-the four seasons
-chocolate
-pictures
-TV
-shampoo, conditioner, hair gel
-laughing
-donuts
-snail mail
-blankets
-hot tubs
-calculators
-the garbage man
-vitamins
-music and dancing
and a million more things.  happy thanksgiving.  

Ok, so I went to the premier of Twilight last night… let me just say that I didn’t breathe through the whole movie!!  I didn’t even eat the chocolate bar I had stashed in my purse – that just shows how enthralled I was.  I wasn’t sure about Edward when I saw the trailers but seriously…. I’m hyperventilating right now just thinking about it.  I would say more, but my mom reads my blog.  And just know that I think Denton is the hottest thing, but Edward….  oh   my    gosh.    My friends had to help me walk out of the theater, I’m not joking.  Go see it, you’ll hyperventilate too.

So Leo woke up last Saturday morning puking! Arrgh!!! I banished her to her room so no one else would get sick. Sadly, since then both Rocky and I have said our prayers to the porcelain Gods, and Denton is on the verge. Nonetheless, we hooked Leo up w/the portable DVD player to watch in her room. So what does she do???? Gets my Pilates DVD (haven’t used it in years!), puts on her leotard, and does pilates in her room. Here are some before and after shots: (Pilates really works!)

So Obama is president… fine.  I’m only sad that Palin didn’t get a chance to make changes in Washington, I really think she would have done her best to represent families and christian values.  I’m crossing my fingers for her to run again in 2012 – and Denton is crossing his heart. :)   

It’s  historical though, that Obama won.  It says something about our nation electing an African-American president.  I only hope that he helps our country rather then make things worse.  Part of me wants to build a bunker under my house and hide out there with a 4-year supply of food, chocolate, Diet Coke, and some good DVD’s.  Imagine how LARGE my hair would be after 4 years of no mousse!!!

I’m glad the election is over.  My new motto:  JESUS FOR PRESIDENT! 

A quote from my 6-year-old nephew Quinn, remember the boy is only SIX (but right on):

"I'm NOT going to follow that President. Why do we HAVE to have a bigger and bigger government. I quit."

So we all know I would rather sleep then do anything else… except for vote.  Rocky woke up this morning at 6am, after I got him back down,  I went with my nappy “just woke up” hair and at 6:30 waited in the rain for a half hour at the polls to vote!!!  

So go VOTE!  It’s a great rush.

Now I’m gonna watch the polls all day and get an ulcer. 

Here’s a few pics from Halloween.  We’ve already gotten quite a bit of mileage out of these costumes for just playing around the house.  Leo and Fischer bow towards each other and then kick and punch and tackle each other.  And Rocky just likes to say “Hi-Ya!”  Sadly this might be the last year they wear matching costumes.  Karate Chop!

Happy (late) Birthday Gina!  Since I know you check blogs more then you check your email, I wanted to give you a shout out on mine!  Remember the good old days:

Here’s to the past 11 years of….
Gar-mon-tez and orange thongs – Ricky Martin on my bed and DMB, moisty moist – Kickdown Elder! – you want some chocolate milk? –  orange Halloween oreos – Carmen Electra booty shake – who has the lizard? – I got ran over by a car – Linens N Things can’t handle us – Gina is my manager, not Nick – I hate the bus - VULVA! – it’s $1 to touch the fro – De-en – Cayenne Pepper shots – Traveling Sister’s “interview” at the local Mexican restaurant – can we steal the jeep from David again? – Rocumberta!!!! – Brenden, you’re an $%#@ – OCD Gina is in the bathroom still – Diet Choke, chocolate, and eternal TRAUMA IN THE FURNA!

Looking forward to rooming in the nursing home w/Depends and Coke IV’s.

love
mo

We went camping last weekend – the first time in 5 years and first time w/3 kids!!!  Needless to say I thought I would have to take some kind of blood pressure medication while we were there, but it was awesome, we all had a great time!

We went to Pocahontas State Park, a quick 30 minute drive in case we had to head home in the middle of the night.  The kids had a blast cutting and collecting wood, bringing water from the well, collecting dung chips, feeding the cattle… come on now, it’s not like we crossed the plains.  But they did help out a ton and loved eating hot dogs and chocolate milk hot from the fire (and the camp stove).  

Only downer was that we couldn’t bring in our own wood cuz of mites, we had to buy wood at the site and it ended up being wet… so no roaring camp fire complete with singing songs and telling ghost stories.  Which is just as well cuz the kids were sound asleep by 8:30 – everyone slept thru the night w/only one midnight potty break (and surprisingly it wasn’t Denton). 

Next camping trip…. we’re tenting it at the Richmond International Raceway waiting to catch a glimpse of the Pitbull in Lipstick herself, Sarah Palin when she comes through Richmond on Monday.  If we do I”ll post pics, of Denton kissing her that is.

This is a cool website I found through a friend of a friend (isn’t that how it always works!)  But I love it cuz she find the cutest things and posts about them.  Takes the work out of me having to find cute gifts. Fabulous Fun Finds is having a Free Giveaway this week – click on the button below to check out these great finds!