Cows, Constitution, & Commandments

My sister sent this to me today and I loved it and had to post it.

Think about this:
1. Cows
2. The Constitution
3. The Ten Commandments
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COWS
Is it just me, or does anyone else find it amazing that during the
mad cow epidemic our government could track a single cow, born in Canada
almost three years ago, right to the stall where she slept in the state of
Washington? And, they tracked her calves to their stalls. But they are
unable to locate 11 million illegal aliens wandering around our country.
Maybe we should give each of them a cow.

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THE CONSTITUTION
They keep talking about drafting a Constitution for Iraq ... Why
don't we just give them ours? It was written by a lot of really smart guys,
it has worked for over 200 years, and we're not using it anymore.

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THE 10 COMMANDMENTS
The real reason that we can't have the Ten Commandments posted in a
government building is this --you cannot post 'Thou Shalt Not Steal' 'Thou
Shalt Not Commit Adultery' and 'Thou Shall Not Lie' in a building full of
politicians .... it creates a hostile work environment.

I Have the Best Husband Ever!!

I know you all think you do but really I do!! This year for my birthday he decided it had been long enough since we had a night alone without the kids or anyone else. We needed some time away!!

So, he took us to Medford, well Central Point and we took the kids to my parents house. He told me we were all meeting up for dinner at Olive Garden and we were going to check in so we wouldn't have to wait forever for a table. Really, we went to the Marriot where he had reserved a room for the night. We checked in and then went to eat at Olive Garden. We went and did some shopping after. It was one of the best birthdays ever! We got some much needed R & R and got to spend some time just being a couple for a little while without having to worry about the kids and what kind of trouble they were digging up. Of course, a BIG thank you to my mom and dad for taking the kids. Love you guys!!

The room was awesome and had a big double size jetted tub. We now both want one for our bathroom. :) So much room to sprawl out and soak.

So now you know why I have the BEST husband ever! Thanks Honey!! XOXOXOXXXXX

Rylee's face

So I should have posted pictures of how much better Rylee looks before now, but better late than never!! It healed so well!! Thanks Lee! :)

The Twi-Off Challenge 2010

Ok so a while ago I posted about the midnight showing of New Moon. I talked about a party some gals we knew did in between the Twilight and New Moon movies. The party was awesome and so much fun. They did a great job. Anyway, Julie asked me to have a "Twi-Off" against Christy to see who knew more. Of course I am so competitive that once the challenge was thrown down I had to accept. I spent all of Christmas Break rereading the books, took quizzes online(got frusterated that on half the quizzes the answers they had were wrong). Bottom line,I studied. If I was gonna do it,I was gonna win.

Christy had said to some friends that she didn't really know much so I was not as worried as I could have been, and had I known, would have been.

I was totally nervous, which I know seems silly, but I was. Couldn't sit still, stomach in knots, shaky hands, sweaty palms.

Needless to stay, Christy studied, and for a bit I wasn't sure I would win. She put up some major competition. We both were in it for real. She came up with answers I didn't know, thats for sure. She was ahead for a good chunk and I wasn't sure I would catch her. Even Molly, who never thought anyone could even compete with me was worried. She took all of the pictures and video for me and cheered me on. Thanks Coach! :)

Eventually, I hit the zone and took off. Here are some of the pics. Let me mention... Christy and Julie LOVE Edward!! Christy had her whole side of the table set up and decorated. She handed all of her group "Team Christy" stickers even our waiter she had on her side!:)

Julie went all out. We had a game table buzzers, a list of rules. We had 25+ questions from each book, 10 questions from each movie and a 30 question "Power Round". Serious business!!

The whole thing was so fun, I wasn't going to post about it but then I decided this blog is supposed to be like a journal and it is something I want to remember. So.. here it is...

I was going to post video of it, but it was like 8 minutes long and after it trying to upload for 5 hours I decided nevermind!

There are more pics and you can read Julie's post about it here. She has some fun pictures.

Here's my pictures of it:

the competition room
Christy's cheer section
my side

Christy's side of the table and buzzer.(Her sparkly things and framed pics of "Edward" for good luck.

Christy's life size Edward cutout complete with his Team Christy shirt! :)

Overall, I think we decided that Christy and I should team up and take on another team. It was a super fun night. I am glad I did it even though I was nerve wracked. Christy made it so fun to do and Julie put so much work into it. Thanks Ladies!

And I know I have just comfirmed for many who wondered if I was nuts,that I am, but thats OK. Its not like its a surprise right! :) My husband thinks it too, but he still loves he and that is what matters. :) I will put on the bottom of the main blog Lyle's theme song for all things Twilight.

Easter 2010

Ok so the Easter Bunny comes to our house on Saturday, not Sunday. That way we are really celebrating and concentrating on two separate things on each of those days.
Last night we colored eggs. The kids loved it. I boiled 2 dozen eggs and they were still complaining that there weren't enough.
My grandma is staying with us this weekend so she got in on the fun.





This morning we got to dig in to our baskets and hunt for eggs in the house because guess what?? There is snow outside!! It snowed most of yesterday and last night and is snowing right now. It's only APRIL!!! :)


We are looking forward to General conference tomorrow and celebrating the real reason for Easter. Craig and Molly and the kids will come for dinner with us.