Run Porter, Run!

Tyler and I got a treadmill for our early Christmas gift to each other--for those days that it's just not convenient to haul off the the gym (like when we're snowed or iced in!!!). Little did we know, our kids...especially Porter...would take to it and run like maniacs. He LOVES it and is an amazing runner at 3 years old. By the time the day was done, he'd ran a MILE on the treadmill--no problem!!! (We later put pants and shoes on him--don't worry!) Plus...my voice sounds horrendous in this video. Yuck--how do you all put up with that?

Just for Fun...

Anyone up for blogging a survey?

Here's mine...

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? not that i remember

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? when we gave opie away:( boo hoo...yes, i'm getting soft in my old age

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? if i am being neat, it's ok

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? turkey pastrami

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? twinsies

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? yes!

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? no! (said sarcastically)

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Never!

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? any...maybe frosted wheat, though?

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? sometimes

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? i think, therefore i am:)

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? braum's cappuccino chunky chocolate frozen yogurt!!!! i miss you!!!!
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? style and humor

15. RED OR PINK? red

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? worry wart, care what others think, mercy is not my gift

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? everyone!

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? I hope they blog it!

19. WHAT COLOR SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? none

20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? animal cracker

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? computer humming

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? today--orange

23. FAVORITE SMELLS? starbucks and my kids

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Jerri Lynne

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Love her!

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH? Football if i have to pick...or the Olympics!!

27. HAIR COLOR? blondish

28. EYE COLOR? greenish

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? no, but i'm thinking i may needs glasses...finally!!:)

30. FAVORITE FOOD? pizza

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? happy endings

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Baby Mama...laugh out loud hilarious!

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? black

34. SUMMER OR WINTER? summer here

35. HUGS OR KISSES? both!

36. FAVORITE DESSERT? do i have to choose?...ice cream, pecan pie, bread pudding, red velvet cake, etc., etc.

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? ???

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? ???

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? none...i need a new one. my book club is starting the twighlight series, though

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? it's grey

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? Amazing Race

42. FAVORITE SOUND? music

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME??? Hawaii

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? special??--not so sure about that, but i sing, play very basic guitar, and am a little crafty:)

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Corsicana, Texas

47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK? everyone's

Just in case I didn't say it clearly...

This is a great summary of my thoughts on the Presidency...Donald Miller's blog "From Reagan to Obama, a Brief Political History"

My Vote

Well, I think I'm in the minority among ALL my family and many friends as I voted (and my kids too since I took them with me...ha ha) for Obama. So, I thought I'd explain it so I don't have to re-tell it over and over:) I've never been one to think much about politics and have always voted Republican because it's just what I thought I should do. However, when the races started, someone at our church presented a very challenging message and I was up for the challenge for the first time ever. I picked three issues that were important to me, did my research, prayed, and voted for the one who I felt answered those issues accordingly. If you look at EVERY issue or just the ones people TELL you are important, you will (or I will) go crazy! So, my issues are...education, poverty, and health care, with side issues being Darfur - because I think it is so amazingly devastating, and gun control - because I hate guns. Obama was in line with what I feel is a Biblical perspective on all those issues (whether he knows it or not). I do not believe people should be denied health care because they don't "earn" it. If I can help by be being taxed a bit more--I think that is my duty! As a wise friend said recently...I haven't "earned" anything God has given me--that's called grace! I didn't find that McCain ever really even addressed the poverty issue where Obama addressed it fairly aggressively with raising minimum wage significantly, tax cuts for the poor and old, tackling hunger in America, transforming poor neighborhoods, etc. I also see that Obama is planning on investing more in education--especially that in poorer areas that are in most need, as well as making it easier for lower income families to go on to college through grants, etc. Regarding Darfur, I looked on Darfurscores.org , and saw the scores of politicians based on how they vote in helping the tragedy there...Obama got an A and McCain a C. Gun control...Obama wants to make it illegal for citizens to own assault weapons while McCain does not. That's a given for me--we do not need those guns in our hands...or our children's. I think McCain seems like a great person, served our country well, and I feel so sad for his days as a POW. However, I stuck with my issues and how I believed they were best addressed. As a Christian, I believe I should be okay with some of my money being taken to help those less fortunate...I think we are commanded over and over to do such aren't we?...Deuteronomy 15, book of Luke, etc. for further reading. Moreover, I hate that poverty is still so rampant in America--the land of opportunity! So, I'm for whatever and whoever can help combat that--again, Biblical. Please know, I am not judging others on how they voted, slamming their candidate or party--their important issues may have been different than mine. I'm just explaining how and why I voted since it's been in question:) As an added bonus, I think it's wonderful that only a few years ago, African Americans were in slavery and yet now we have a black President! What an accomplishment! Above all, my wise friend also reminded me...GOD is in control--no matter who the President, what the issue, or how we vote! And THAT is comforting!! P.S. I don't believe in abortion so don't go there.