The County Fair

Mama Bear posted here about their trip to the county fair. We also have been this week, and the boys loved it. Ok, ok, Mommy loved it too. In fact, I hope to one day have my boys in 4-H so they can enjoy learning new things and have the responsibility that comes with it.

Of all the things we saw and did at the fair, both boys enjoyed hanging out in the horse barn and catching kitties the most. This little one Snug is holding is the only one he was able to catch without help. It must have been sick because NONE of the other kittens or cats were crazy enough to let him pick them up. His cat catching finesse really needs some...tweeking.

Sorry about the pictures being blurry, my camera ran out of card space so a few of these are with my phone. This kitten is trying to get away, because when Baby J loves on a kitty, he squishes the life right out of it!

I went in to the fair prepared to let Snug pick ONE ride if he even brought it up. I knew it was really expensive. One of the guys #1 works was so nice and gave Snug a ride band for free. His kids are involved with 4H and he is on the fair board. Snug go to ride...

...and ride...

...and ride. He LOVED everything he went on. Nothing was too high or too fast. Many of the rides he was too short to do, and he was really disappointed. I think I have my amusement park boy :o)

Even though the rides were lots of fun, I think Snug enjoyed the animals the most. We discussed the ones you can pet (pigs, cows, horses, sheep, goats) and the ones you cannot pet unless a 4H kid was present to assist (turkeys, chickens, rabbits). I didn't want a hand to be bitten and the love of all things that breathe to be extinguished.

Here is Baby J petting a meat rabbit. Yep, it is gonna be stew. We know this boy, and Snug strutted around like he was big stuff to know him. Baby J also loves the animals and spent a good deal of the day kicking, squealing, and clapping his hands. I think in the picture he is squishing loving very hard on this rabbit's poor head.

"Dis is a BIG pig mommy BIG like me!" (I didn't mention it, but he eats like Snug too. That boy is going to need a bib till he is in college).

LOVING the fair.

Tasting some fair food. We bought "lunch" at the fair, although I don't think that fried potatoes, a gyro, and fried green tomatoes count as "lunch".
We bought those three things and split them between the four of us. I also brought along raisins and water for everyone. MAN fair food is expensive!

We plan on heading out that way again tonight as we have free passes to see another of #1's Buddies race his horse.

Going Political On You

Well...I just had to. Sorry.

To start off on a POSITIVE note, our city levy PASSED today, thank you to everyone who was praying. It doesn't guarantee that #1 won't lose his job, but it is a step in the right direction! Praise God. I may or may not have started crying as the lady was checking my ID and all today at the polls. It was really hard to see how agitated #1 was. We continue to trust God in all of this, but it is hard not to fell a bit sick about it. I cannot imagine our city less 6 officers and 6 firefighters. That would be awful.

Oh, Happy Birthday President Obama. I believe I did hear it is his birthday today. Not sure how old his is. Older than me :o)

Ok, so there was a discussion at camp among my CILTS about our current president. They were speaking about him and his decisions (in a not very well informed way) rather disrespectfully. Now, I will be the first one to tell you that there are many things he does that I do not agree with. However, I believe we need to still be respectful of him and pray for him. I told the girls such, and hope that they will take it to heart.

That being said, I want to bring some things to light that you may or may not know. We need to not only be praying for these issues, but contacting our congressmen!

First up, is his health care reform. Click here to see what I am talking about.

Secondly is a HUGE issue on abortion. Because of the news on "cash for clunkers" and "health care" I think this issue is falling through the media cracks. GUESS WHAT! IT IS IMPORTANT! Actually, it is even tied to the health care issues out there.
Click here for more detailed information. Our government, at least some elected officials, want to overrule abortion laws that have been put in place. When Snug was born premature, under what they want the House to pass, I could have told the doctors to abort him. You know, cause he was a problem and all. Yep. Late term abortion would be legal...babies that could survive outside the womb would be eligible for annihilation. Not that ones who are not old enough to survive should be aborted, don't get me wrong. This new bill is going to be passed or rejected in the next 2 weeks.

But I don't like to get all political on you.

Extreme Makeover, Beavercreek Edition

Extreme Makeover, Home Edition is building a new home for a family about 10 minutes from our house! How exciting! We tried to go over last night, but they are shuttling people in on school buses and they stop shuttling at 7:30 pm...we were 8 minutes late. So we set off again this morning, and I plan on going back at least one more time.

Snug decided it was a "pike" day today. He hasn't had a fauxhawk in a few weeks, but today was a special day I guess. He really liked watching "Scoop" and "Lofty" work on the house.

It was truly amazing to see how fast they worked on the house. When we first got there they were just putting the first parts of the roof on, and when we left a man was using a broom to sweep off any loose debris-we were there about an hour and 20 minutes.

The people working were really great too. This is Dano. He travels with the crew to do security. This is his 28th build. We know pretty much his whole life story because his job is to stand and make sure people are behind the barricades. He likes to talk to people so he isn't bored. I guarantee he wasn't bored this morning! My friend's son is pictured here too, as they happened to be at the site the same time as we were.

This place was HOPPING! Big trucks and Gators and construction vehicles galore. There was construction stuff or tents set up all the way down the street and up a few side streets. Port-a-potties and work tents were in everyone's front and backyards. The neighbors were pretty happy about it as we got to talk to one, and saw several others standing around watching. They were extended an offer to stay at a local Hilton, but as far as the one man knew, no one had taken them up on it-they were happy to be part of the hub-bub.

I am NOT happy with Snug in this picture. He wouldn't get his dumb Nalgene out of his face. My friend got some better shots, so I'll have to print a couple of hers. Do you know this woman? She is DeeDee, a designer from the show. She loved Snug and when he went to shake her hand asked if she could hold him and did I want a picture. Um....sure. Along with overseeing things around there she also took the time to sign t-shirts, greet people, and hold small random boys with obnoxious water bottles.

Had I thought of it earlier, I would have had Stellan's name written on something a bit more substantial...oh well. Dano was nice enough to hold it for me so I can send it to MckMama. I don't think she has one with Extreme Home Makeover yet :o)

Sunday Morning Sickness Cuteness

Well both boys have allergies or colds...not sure which, and I have a nice sore throat from sinus drainage and was up pretty much all night between sick boys and drinking a 45 oz Mt. Dew slushie. Why did I drink that? Well, my throat hurt yesterday and really cold things felt really good so #1 graciously stopped and bought me a slushie. A 45 oz one. A Mt. Dew one. Ugh. It was delish, but I never drink caffeine...so...well...yeah.

So we are all staying home from church and groggy and cranky. I thought maybe a nice video of Baby J taking one teensy little step might cheer everyone up. I took it a few days ago, but didn't have time to post it. Excuse the camera work...he was most interested in grabbing the lens cap hanging from the camera. And the shirt he is wearing might become one of my favorites. It is a garage sale find, and I don't know why one earth it says "England" but it suits him, I think.

Busted!

There is usually quite a bit of drama when it is time to go down for naps, so when the sobbing fit throwing ended super abruptly today, I had to go see what was going on. I peeked through the crack in the door and Snug was sleeping with his bears as he should be.

Next I peeked a little further in to make sure that Baby J hadn't pulled all of his diapers into the crib as has been his habit lately (I moved the changing table to make way for Snug's birthday present and now it is close enough that if he reaches just far enough he can snag a few to pull in). The diapers were all in neat stacks ready to be used. Hmmmm.

I couldn't see Baby J and I kept hearing this "click. click. click." sound. I opened the door just far enough to see that he had pulled off his comforter that hangs on the end of the bed to block light and to be pretty (sorry mom, it is just TOO nice to use). He was reaching through the bars to play with the bead run on the little desk* at the end of his crib. The fallen comforter was shielding him from seeing me (and I from him for a few moments). I ran to get the camera, and as the flash went off, he looked up like "oops. busted."

*We are the proud owners of a little desk and chair that is toddler/preschool size. Eventually it will go in the basement with the rest of the Draycare toys to be used to play "school" or "restaurant" or "burning building for Rescue Heroes to rescue" but for now it is sitting in the big empty spot with the bead run atop it until the train table makes its appearance. THANK YOU to the family who donated it to us :o) It will get much use here, I assure you!