Kelly Canyon Fun

Holy Cow! There are a couple reasons we only do that a few times a year.

1. Kelly Canyon gave us the free ski passes, and we still spent $72 on rentals. Skiing and golf are two of my favorites...and they are just two dang expensive.

And

2. It's 7:00 p.m. and I can barely move! LOL

Chris is a much better skier than I am. He is fluid and smooth and he does a great job. On my last run of the day I think I was down more than I was up. Ouch!

Delaney had a frustrating day. She probably could have used some more lessons, but we thought she might just like to give it a go. The first half of the day was exhausting and infuriating for her. Later she got a little more confidence, and had a better time. She thinks she wants to try snowboarding now. Cool! Next year, in the 5th grade, she'll get to go on the ski bus with her class. I think we'll be on the lookout for a starter board and boots and see how she does.

This was Cameron's first day on ski's and he was great! He ended up in a little ski school with about 5 other kids. He spent the whole day going up the tow rope, and sliding back down. He really seemed to enjoy it. Now of course, they both want to go back - but I think if you go back to the second paragraph you'll see my answer to that!

And of course the weather was weird today. We've had nothing but snow, snow and more snow for the last 10 days...and today when we decide to go skiing, it warmed up to 45 and there was massive melting. Boo hiss!

So now I'm going to put my tired legs in bed. Pretty sure I won't be able to walk tomorrow.

Big Vacation Plans

I can't believe it's only Sunday. I didn't work Thursday, Friday, Saturday and today...and I feel like I've been on vacation for weeks! I love it. I have taken several naps, and a couple baths; the Christmas tree is down and the living room is c-l-e-a-n!
Mike and his family are coming over for dinner today. We had planned on a huge pot of ham and beans but remembered that we have a lovely prime rib waiting in our fridge for us. So now we have a crockpot full of beans at the ready, and the prime rib rubbed with salt and pepper and sitting in a pan. Maybe I can dazzle them with a delicious meal. I thought about twice baked potatoes, but think I'll opt for cheddar mashed instead. We'll have a ceasear salad and Delaney is making her special "assrolls."
Tomorrow we are going skiing at Kelly Canyon. I can't wait - that will really feel like a vacation day. It's just too dang expensive to do it much, but we like to go at least a couple times a year. Lots of pictures and video I promise.
Wednesday we are headed to SLC to ring in the New Year with Ken and Amy and the girls. (weather permitting)
But for now, it's Sunday morning - we are on our second pot of coffee, and a delicious batch of cinnamon scones. I was just wondering, is 10:11 a.m. too early for a nap?

(and here is a little cuteness for you on this peaceful day)

The Day After Christmas

We really wanted to get out of the house for a bit today. It was extraordinarily cold, but we went sledding for about an hour before our faces froze off. We had packed a couple sandwiches and some hot chocolate, but we ended up coming home to eat it by the fire instead.



We did take the kids to see Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler. I was NOT looking forward to it. With Adam Sandler, you can't really be sure what you're going to get. This movie was super cute and funny - and the children were literally on the edge of their seats.

Now we're home, in the family room, and we're going to have a little Wii bowling tournament. Delaney is kicking our butts at this game. Wish me luck.

Tomorrow, if it's a little warmer, we may head to Kelly Canyon for a day of skiing. Cameron is a little nervous, but I think he'll have a blast.

If it's still frigid...it's take down the tree, clean the fridge, Mommy takes a nap day. Whoo Hoo!!!

Happy Christmas

It was a lovely Christmas for sure. Chris really surprised me this year. We agreed (and even shook hands on it) that we would not buy more "stuff" for one another, and simply pay off some little things that needed to be paid off. Not exactly romantic, but certainly practical. As we got closer and closer to Christmas I realized I didn't LOVE that idea, but really thought it was the right thing to do. Plus, we had agreed. I almost made it, but snuck out on Christmas Eve day and picked up Madden 09 for the Wii. Chris has been saying he wanted it since Gretchen gave us the game system at Thanksgiving.

Well, apparently Chris didn't like the idea of no gifts either, because about halfway through present opening, I saw a large box under the tree. Let me just say that Chris Hunt is really good at a few things. Christmas present selection is one of them. I've only wanted a KitchenAide mixer for 17 years. I've only mentioned it a thousand times. Tah Dah! I love it. I'm mixing things right and left now. Come over and I'll make you a pie!

Delaney loaded up on clothes and "can you believe I'm not a baby anymore" things like CD's, and a satellite radio receiver, and cook board pants and ski gloves. She got a Paula Deen cookbook and whipped up some scrambled eggs and ham for me for breakfast today.

Cameron was dissapointed that Mommy gave him shirts and pants and thermal underwear. (practical, practical, practical) But Santa made up for it with a remote control truck and Wii games galore from Grandpa Steve and Rita.

Chris spent a few hours on Madden 09 yesterday, and read an entire Patrick McManus book. We all ate too much ham, took a nap, and spent the rest of the evening playing crazy 8's at the kitchen table. We do love a little Christmas "togetherness."

Today we are heading out to do a little sledding, and maybe see The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. (What's more festive than Brad Pitt?) I'll have more pictures and updates soon.

Love to you all, and Merry Christmas...

Is it almost Christmas?

I can hardly wait for Christmas!!! I guess I probably shouldn't have started getting ready on October 18th - now I feel like I've been Christmasing forEVER! I shipped everything to Colorado that needed to be shipped today (and LA and UT) I have a couple more little treats to get for the babies and all the deliciousness for Christmas dinner and we are officially all done. Chris and I are trying to decide what to have for dinner.

*Ham

*Prime Rib

*Turkey

*All of the above

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight,

Big Fake Christmas Tree

It was easier than I thought. My whole life, I've never had anything but a fresh cut, smells good, "how are we going to make this fit" evergreen Christmas tree. Fireman Jeff finally convinced me that the safety of my home and family was more important than that smell. (and he got me a wall plug in thing that smells just like a Christmas tree)

When we first headed out and started looking at artificial trees, I did have a little heart twinge. I little moment when I thought "am I really an artificial tree kind of person?" I could hear Fireman Jeff's voice in the back of my mind.

My poor little Delaney didn't have just a twinge. She was REALLY sad. A few tears were shed as we walked through the parking lot at The Home Depot. I just kept telling both my children that Christmas is in your heart - not in your tree, or the lights, or the presents. I told them about Christmas 1997 when Chris and I had left Colorado and were living in Northern California. First year with no family. First year with no snow. It was a year with a lot of firsts in it. I told the children that we had Christmas Eve dinner at Denny's and I went to bed almost sad and scared of what the next day would feel like.
But the truth about Christmas is, when you wake up on Christmas morning...It's Christmas. The magic was there. The joy was there. The excitement was there. It was CHRISTMAS.

We actually spent that Christmas day on a foggy beach in Northern California having a picnic and watching the surfers. We threw sticks for our dogs, and walked for miles (and smooched a little bit) I will never forget that amazing day.

But I'm off track.

We left The Home Depot empty handed and headed to Lowe's to see if we could find a tree that made our hearts sing. All of a sudden Chris is saying "I think we have 9 foot ceilings"
WHAT? Do we? Do we really need 9 feet of Christmas tree? Will it fit in our living room? This is CRAZY!

Cameron, Delaney, Chris and I dragged a huge box, with a 9 foot Pre-Lit, "fresh cut" Frazier Fir Christmas Tree out to the back of the truck and headed home. The instructions said we could assemble our tree in 10 - 15 minutes (HA!) As we put piece A on top of piece B and so on, the tree really started to look nice. I couldn't believe how BIG it was. I don't think we've ever had a 9 foot tree before. It was amazing. (and can I just say to the guy who invented "pre-lit" I LOVE YOU)


We made popcorn and hot chocolate, and turned up the Christmas music as loud as we could stand it. We got every ornament we own on it. It looks gorgeous. My house smells good - thank you Fireman Jeff. All is well. And even Delaney said about halfway through the decorating, "I love this tree."

It's Christmas at our house. It's in the lights, and the tree, and the decorations...but mostly it's in our hearts. And my heart wishes yours a very Merry Christmas this year.

Delaney Little Miss Rigby

Again this year, Delaney came home from dance class with an information sheet about Little Miss Rigby. This is a funny little "Beauty Pageant" in Rigby that is a fundraiser for the Rigby High School dance team. She insisted that she wanted to do it again this year. Nana came from Cedaredge to visit and play and see the show and Delaney was awarded Little Miss Sunshine by her assigned "Big Sister."
Our video camera wasn't charged (damn it) and we didn't realize it until the show was about to start. Here are just a couple of pretty stills to show you how lovely she looked in her very grown up and sophisticated dress.

Delaney's 1st Acolyte Service

It's the first Sunday in advent and Delaney was an acolyte for the first time today. Royal Hunt Balcom would be proud.

Happy Thanksgiving

Pink Eye

Let me just start with an apology. I'm sorry I haven't written more. It's not really a good excuse, but we have been RIDICULOUSLY busy this week. Delaney is in Little Miss Rigby again, and Cameron has basketball, ans swim team continues, and it's the Festival of Trees, and Chris is in Denver, and my Mother-In-Law arrives tomorrow AND I managed to get Pink Eye!

Now, obviously that isn't a real picture of my eye, but you do NOT want to see my real eyeball. It's pretty gross. The funny part of the story is I had to get Delaney to watch the Doctor put the drops in and see how to do it because, for the life of me, I can't put drops in my own eyes! LOL She's a big help!

We have lots of activities this weekend and hopefully Sunday things will slow down and I'll be able to tell you some great stories with pictures and video.

I'll leave you with one little gem from yesterday. I picked Delaney up in Rigby and when she got in the car she looked at my eye and said "Ewwww Mom, what's going on with your eye?" I told her I thought it was pink eye and she said (and I'm not making this up)

"I'm pretty sure that's a corneal abrasion."

LOL - What??? What 10 year old talks like that? (mine...my 10 year old talks like that all the time.)

Love,

For Mandy

I just thought it might be fun to post a couple pictures of my sweet little cousins. (from when they were sweet and little)

Love you girlies!

Look how handsome that Alex is! And I'm pretty sure Mom made that blue dress for me. The apron was dotted swiss. I will always remember that.

And could Mandy's shoes be any sweeter? Well, the shoes weren't quite as cute as....

THESE!

"Amanda Balcom Dunn - Put Your Dress Down and stop showing everyone your ruffled panties!"

Countdown To Thanksgiving

Daddy's side of the family

Gretchen,
Do you have all these? I can print them out and send them to you. Enjoy.
Love,
Liza

Happy Halloween

Dinner in a pumpkin

samtheory25 said...
I am very intrigued by this "dinner in a pumpkin" There are not enough serving gourds in the world.

It is really tasty! Get some friends together and try it this weekend.

Ingredients
1 medium pumpkin
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs ground beef
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 (15 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts
Directions
1Cut off the top of the pumpkin and thoroughly clean out pulp and seeds.
2Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) In a large skillet sauté onions in vegetable oil until tender.
3Add meat and brown.
4Drain drippings from skillet.
5Add soy sauce, mushrooms,brown sugar and soup.
6Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7Add cooked rice and water chestnuts.
8Spoon mixture into cleaned pumpkin shell.
9Replace pumpkin top and place entire pumpkin, with filling, on a baking sheet.
10Bake 1 hour or until inside meat of the pumpkin is tender.
11Put pumpkin on a plate.
12Remove pumpkin lid and serve meat.
13For your vegetable, scoop out pumpkin and serve

Super Saturday Numero Uno

The Mormons have this great thing in the Autumn called "Super Saturday!" Basically each church plans a day of craft projects and lunch. Most of these projects are very inexpensive and are really fun to work on. And there is a woman from the church that will show you how to make your tea towels, or centerpiece, or felt turkey...you name it, you can find it at Super Saturday!

This year I have, very luckily, been invited to several of these craft days. (Get ready for some homemade Christmas gifts made with love!)

Saturday the 18th I got to spend the whole day with my friend Lisha, eat something called "dinner in a pumpkin" and work on fun, fun, projects.

(My friend Clark)

I'll teach you how to make one if you like :0)

Just a quick question

My Mother-In-Law sent me this today and I thought it might be kind of fun to post it on the blog. It will just take a minute for you to answer.

Four places that I go to over and over:

Sam's Club, Blackfoot, Rigby for dance practice, Apple Athletic Club

Four people who e-mail me (regularly):
Mom, Work, Listeners, Kaaren

Four of my favorite places to eat:
The Sandpiper, Bajio Grill, Home, Sam's Club (hot dogs and samples - yum!)

Four places I would rather be right now

Nowhere, Meeker, Somplace with pink sand beaches, but really nowhere. The bellies are full, the homework is done, the Bronco's are on, the husband is home, the socks are wool, the laundry is folded, the voicetracks are cut, the phone is not ringing, the tea is hot, the feet are up...what else could a woman want?

Four TV Shows I watch

The Amazing Race, Survivor, Pushing Daisies, Desperate Housewives

Happy Birthday Nana

Happy Birthday Nana

Chris Hunt On The Air

In case you missed Chris on a local talk show yesterday, here is the audio from his two segments.

And in case you would like to own your OWN copy of Shin Deep, please go to http://www.flyfishscribe.com/ and order away.



Segment 1:

Segment 2:

Look What I Made

Neal Larson and his wife Esther had a new baby girl this week. Her name is Anna Elizabeth Larson. That is FIVE for the Larson clan. Whew - more power to them. I'm so good with just 2!

Because I'm getting sooooooooo crafty, I made Neal's baby girl this pretty little baby blanket.
I LIKE to sew. I just need to do it more so it stays in my brain. I can't stand re-learning my sewing machine every time I want to make a new project.
By the way. You are all getting something "crafty" for Christmas. Get ready to be amazed!
Love,

It must be Fall

We have had chili, stew, and ham and beans in the crockpot.
I have been making and canning homemade jam.
The Bronco's are 4 and 1.
I got out all the yarn and spent the whole night working on a baby hat for my friend Clark.

Yup! It must be Autumn in Idaho.

PS: Saturday's forecast calls for snow and highs near 40 degrees! Whoo Hoo - bring it on!

Food...Glorious Food...

We spent an obscene amount of money at Sam's Club today, and it wasn't on snacks and crap. We bought meat...and canned goods...and coffee, sugar, and pinto beans. We made a big pot of ham and beans for "Dunch/Linner" and spent the rest of the day watching football, taking naps and folding laundry.
Mandy, Sam and Mom will all appreciate ther joy of my neatly arranged, and fully stocked pantry. If you need cream of mushroom soup...I'm your girl! LOL

And sometimes you laugh 'til you cry

Sort of back to normal

Proof positive that "life goes on." It's been about 2 weeks since Wayne died, and most everything is back to normal now. The job is okay...different, but okay. They are looking for a new Program Director/Morning Show guy - but in the interim I'm sort of doing the work.

Our life at home is getting back to normal too. Cameron had his last Flag Football game last night and we took the team out for pizza at Craigo's.

Delaney is loving swim team and looks super cute in her "competition suit" and red swim cap. She has practice Monday and Wednesday...dance on Tuesday...and enjoys the nothingness of Thursday and Friday!

There really is NOTHING this Thursday and Friday as both kids were out of school. I'm about to leave the studio (it's Friday 1:00 p.m.) and head home. We are debating between an afternoon of family fun at the pool, or a movie.

Tomorrow we are packing a picnic and heading to Cave Falls. We need a little hiking, and a turkey sandwich, and a peek at all the leaves that are turning. It should be a nice afternoon. I'll take the video camera and make sure I get you some "outdoor action." LOL Wouldn't want you to miss a minute.

I hope YOU have a good weekend too. This is my favorite time of year. I'm determined to get out there and enjoy it.

Love, love, love...

And then my friend died

It is with a sad heart here at Classy 97 that we tell you our friend and long-time colleauge Wayne Richards has passed away. Wayne was snorkeling with family in Hawaii over the weekend when he went under and did not resurface. His family was able to get him to shore and administer CPR until emergency personnel arrived. Wayne was taken to St. Francis Hospital on Oahu where Doctors placed him on life support. Sunday evening at 10:30 pm, surrounded by his wife, three children, and their families, life support was removed. Wayne passed away September 21st, 2008. Wayne was 54 years old.

He will be greatly missed, not only by all of us here at Riverbend Communications, but by the many friends he has made over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.

Busy, Busy, Busy

Let's wrap this week up shall we?

Sunday - Delaney turns 10 with all the appropriate birthday hoopla. That night she tells us she would like to audition for the Missoula Children's Theater production of The Princess & The Pea.
Monday - Auditions 4 - 6:30 She gets a part (of course!) Home for homework and off to bed.
Tuesday - MCT rehearsal 4 - 6:00 Cameron has football practice 6:30 - 7:30 Homework, showers, bed!
Wednesday - MCT rehearsal 4 - 8:30! Yep - you read that right! While she is at Eagle Rock Jr. High School, Chris and Cameron and I managed to make and can 2 very nice pints of Homemade Hucklberry jelly. Delicious! And it's double good because we made it from Hucklberries we picked ourselves. (Very Ma Ingalls of me) We also realized that Thursday is the PACE rocket launch. Dad is now sitting at the kitchen table making the rocket out of two 2 liter pop bottles because poor Delaney is just NOT going to have time this week.
Thursday - Delaney is back at play practice 4 - 8:30. That means Cameron needs to launch her rocket for her at Community Park at 5:00.Then Chris and I volunteered to help at the Rocket Launch...he is launching, I'm cooking hot dogs for the fundraiser. We finish at 6:15 which is good, because we have to run across the park. Cameron's flag football game starts at 6:30. GO KILLER BEES. Cameron scores a touchdown, but the Bees still lose.
Friday - Chris and Cameron are going to meet the rest of the team and go to the Skyline High School Homecoming game so the little boys, can see how the BIG boys play. Delaney is back at the Jr. High for practice until 8:30 again tonight. (she gets to take a dinner with her)
I am staying home, in my pj's, drinking gin and making peach jam! LOL
Saturday - Cameron's game is at noon at Community Park. Delaney's Matinee is at 3:00 and the night show is at 7:00. I will take lots of videos - I promise!

Whew! We are not leaving the house on Sunday. We aren't answering the phone. We are huddling up and no one has to do anything they don't want to for 24 hours. Because guess what...Monday it starts all over again. LOL

All our love,

Shin Deep: A Fly Fisher's Love for Living Water

Hi all... the new book is now available online at https://www.createspace.com/3348327, and it looks like it'll eventually be availabe on bookshelves nationwide. You can also get it at Amazon.com, but if you go the above link, you can get a 20 percent discount by entering YBXAJ7LD in the discount code box.

The book, "Shin Deep: A Fly Fisher's Love for Living Water," is a compilation of fly fishing essays from all over over North America. I've been fortunate enough to travel to some great places over the last few years, and I've managed to tote a fly rod along for most of those trips. I hope you enjoy the book, should you decide to buy it... I'd love to hear from you if and when you do!

Go on and be who you are

Happy Birthday to you

Happy Birthday Delaney!

We had a great weekend with Nana and Grandpa Jim in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ken and Amy and Mamie and Amelia came and we all played at Lagoon all day Saturday. Big fun on the big rides! Got home Sunday afternoon and, for the 8th time in 10 years, made Delaney "Thanksgiving Dinner" for her birthday. We just substitute a chicken for the turkey and it's a great "warm up" to the holidays! This year Delaney asked for a pumpkin bundt cake with cream cheese frosting. Perfect! We ate way too much.

Double Digits!

I'm sort of struggling with Delaney turning 10. It surprises me - I've always celebrated her milestones! This time, I seem to be kind of weepy and nostalgic.

She thinks Sunday can't get here fast enough, and I would stop time today if I could.

I think it's one of those universal parenting questions. "How did those 10 years go SO quickly?"

Picking huckleberries

We spent Sunday "in the woods" near beautiful Ashton, Idaho, picking two freezer bags full of delicious huckleberries... the four of us wandered through the aspens and lodgepoles and picked berries for a good hour before we gave up and held the kids' first target practice session with a BB-gun. We had a ball... and we now have a TON of ripe huckleberries!

Just Do It

The Fair is over! I miss the fun, but I'm glad to put the food behind me. (oh no...is that MY behind?!)

I managed to get back to the gym yesterday for the first time in more than a week. I was determined to start undoing the damage I did last week at the fair.

Ran a little 5K on the treadmill at 5 mph and I'm feeling good about it. My goal is do that every day this week!

The Race For The Cure is coming up on October 11 in Idaho Falls. The kids and I did it last year, but it was mostly walking (except for Cameron who did the whole thing on his scooter!) This year Delaney and I really want to run, run, run, and see if we can finish it in 40 minutes. Who knows what we'll do with the Cameroon.

Oh my goodness, I can't believe I ate that friend Twinkie. That was a bad idea!

If you are looking for me, I'll be in the gym!

Movies are on the way!

I have a camera FULL of fun little movies and I can't wait to show them to you. UNFORTUNATELY, my laptop fell off the kitchen counter and is broken. (My friend David says we can have a new screen in it by the weekend - fingers crossed.)

You can look forward to - - -

Cameron Hunt starring in "Killer Bees" The true story of a handsome 1st grader and his first week in the Idaho Falls Flag Football League

Delaney Hunt starring in " 'Laney Get Your Gun" 1 girl, 1 gun, and a handfull of BB's - It's the feel good family film of the week.

Chris Hunt in "Is that a Bigfoot?!" See a charming Idaho Family go into the woods for an innocent afternoon of berry picking, only to be terrorized by the creature no one but Dad could see.

As soon as I get my computer fixed, I'll be an editing fool. Thanks for your patience.

One More From The Fair

These are just the pictures we took on Saturday in the booth. My Goodness I had fun! Who knew? Hanging out with the Smith family was the highlight of Fair Week for me. I honestly hope someone has another baby next year so I can go back!
(Thanks Lisha and Ryan and Gretchen! I appreciate you inviting me.)

Peanut Butter Cookie Contest

Here are our recipes - try them for yourself!

Double Delight Peanut Butter Cookies Million Dollar Winner in the 2007 Pillsbury Bake-Off! INGREDIENTS: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1/4 cup Fisher® Dry Roasted Peanuts, finely chopped
1/4 cup Domino® or C&H® Granulated Sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup JIF® Creamy Peanut Butter 1/2 cup Domino® or C&H® Confectioners Powdered Sugar
1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® Create ‘n Bake® refrigerated peanut butter cookies, well chilled DIRECTIONS: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Heat oven to 375°F. In small bowl, mix chopped peanuts, granulated sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
2. In another small bowl, stir peanut butter and powdered sugar until completely blended. Shape mixture into 24 (1-inch) balls.
3. Cut roll of cookie dough into 12 slices. Cut each slice in half crosswise to make 24 pieces; flatten slightly. Shape 1 cookie dough piece around 1 peanut butter ball, covering completely. Repeat with remaining dough and balls.
4. Roll each covered ball in peanut mixture; gently pat mixture completely onto balls. On ungreased large cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Spray bottom of drinking glass with CRISCO® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray; press into remaining peanut mixture. Flatten each ball to 1/2-inch thickness with bottom of glass. Sprinkle any remaining peanut mixture evenly on tops of cookies; gently press into dough.
5. Bake 7 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Store tightly covered. _________________________________________________________
Betty Crocker Peanut Butter Cookies
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 1/4 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1. Mix sugars, peanut butter, shortening, butter and egg in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.
2. Heat oven to 375ºF.
3. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten in crisscross pattern with fork dipped into sugar.
4. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.

Fryin' stuff at the fair

Disgusting!

I don't know if I posted these pictures or not but when I dumped my camera today, these were on here. This is mid-summer, at the Chukars game. This guy was sitting in front of me. Try not to throw up - LOL!

Our week in pictures

John McCain

I love John McCain. He is a hero and a patriot and he deserves nothing but respect from every American. But John McCain is not the man I want to be my President.

THE G.O.P.

Chris and I tried to watch Sarah Palin's speech at the Republican National Convention last night, but I just couldn't get that far.
The rhetoric and the bumper sticker sound bites just kill me. It's exhausting!!! I can't listen to it. They don't have anything to say - it's just a pep rally.
And both parties are equally guilty! I get so tired of all the "Hooray for us!" speeches.

• I'm so mad at John Edwards I can barely stand it.
  
• I'm offended that John McCain thinks he can choose Sarah Palin and I'll think she's Hillary Clinton.

It's going to be a LONG couple of months for me. I may actually lose my mind this time.
I have sent for my Obama/Biden 2008 bumper sticker, and I'll put a yard sign up (although it won't do any good in Idaho Falls) and I'll try not to get so worked up. (sigh)

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