The "Holy Crap It's Been Awhile" update

Well, I did it.  This morning I voted for Barack Obama.  This former dyed in the wool Republican voted for a Democrat.  And I feel really, really good about it.  I truely believe I just voted for the next President of the United States.  It's exciting.  It's not going to be the first time I voted for a winner but I feel this sparkle of excitement to watch the returns come in this evening.

I also voted against the crappy Amendment 2 thing that's going on.  Honestly what difference does it make in my world if gay couples can marry?  Seriously, what is it?  Like 8-10% of the population is homosexual?  And the argument is that it could potentially cost tax payers more money in state funded family insurance plans.  Give me a freakin' break.  That's not enough reason to legislate against people commiting themselves to one another.  It's hard enough to find a person worthy of that commitment without having someone tell you that doing it is wrong.

In other news - not so good news - my brother and his wife lost the baby.  She had a D&C last week at about 16 weeks and they estimate she lost the baby around week 12.  Very sad news.  My brother was crying when I talked to him and that's a strange thing to witness.  Both seem to be doing a little better now but I'm sure the loss will stick with them.

I leave for North Carolina tomorrow.  I'm thrilled.  I get to spend a week antiquing - assuming my mother and (who are actually very excited to see one another) don't kill each other.  Beautiful pictures will be coming soon.

And just to keep people updated a little by what's been going on, pictures!

Not sure if this video will come through - but it's a good example of what an idiot I can be.  Lily turned 6 (see other pic below) and the adults decided to play in the bouncy house after the kids left.

 It's highly possible that Jeny and Frances will kill me for posting that, but I'm cool with it.  ;-)

Lily Opening Presents

Before this there was a wedding and after was a Halloween party.  I haven't yet received pics of the halloween party, but it was great. 

Things have been going really well here lately.  Gotta love life coming together!