Michael Jackson

I'm sorry, but I am a fan. I think it is sad that I have to apologize for being a fan of the best musical entertainer of all time. His personal and legal troubles aside, he defined a generation... my generation. Those of you who were teenagers when Michael hit his stride remember him fondly. We try to remember the Michael that turned MTV on it's head and danced and sang his way into our hearts. He is part of our collective consciousness. When a person dies, any person, the bad things they did tend to fall away and only the good stands out. So it will be with Michael. We can forget how Elvis, Jim Belushi, and Marilyn Monroe died and remember their work. So it will be eventually with Michael. His wierdness will always be there, but it is for his musical legacy he will always be remembered. RIP MJ.

It's A Miracle!!!

Well it finally happened. Chris graduated High School. He got his Adult Ed Diploma which is essentially the same. He can now say he is officially a High School Graduate!!!. I am a proud Mom, to say the least.

My Beautiful Daughter in her Dance Costume

This is Steph in her recital costume. Isn't she beautiful!!!

Roxy

This is a pic of Roxy. She is my newest acquistion from the humane society. She was rescued from Calif during a domestic dispute. She was found with duct tape around her mouth. She is so sweet and I can't believe that anyone would abuse her in anyway. She is learning some obedience and manners.

Tracey's Animals

And I don't mean the kids either. Here is a pic of Max, my 1st attempt to rescue an animal from the Humane Society, sadly we found out much to our dismay that he was aggressive towards other dogs. And despite what you have seen on Animal Planet or Nat Geo, it just couldn't be fixed. I live in a neihborhood with lots of other dogs and would be horrified if he hurt any of them, so I had to take him back. They tried to rehabilitate him, but in the end he had to be euthanized. He was very sweet and very handsome but just too aggressive. We will miss you Max.

Peace, Love and Joy

Peace, Love and Joy

Peace, Love and Joy

Wishing you and your Peace, Love and Joy!

Merry Christmas

So here we are with the traditional put the star on the Christmas Tree.

Steph couldn't just use a chair, she had to use Chris (Even though this

was Chris' idea (go figure)). anyway the Star got up but the kids broke it!

Welcome to the family tradition!

Happy Thanksgiving to all

We had the nicest Thanksgiving ever. It was nice and relaxed.

We had Chris and his girlfriend du jour (Kalie, I think, nice girl)
and Mom and J.L.


Tracey is proud of her table

Jake makes a layup

This is my first video. Unfortunately I have not learned how

to edit. If you watch the brown haired kid with the red shirt

under his white jersey. That is my Jake making a layup. Just

FYI, Jake made 14 points in this game!! Ignore my voice, I didn't know it

would be so loud.

Twilight Movie Premier

The Twilight Premier is finally here!!





We Wait

and wait

and wait

and wait

and wait

Halloween

These are Pic's of Steph. In keeping with the Twilight theme she is a victim of the Vampire Emmett Cullen (not Edward) as she is more a fan of Emmett. Steph is afraid of the Vampire....Then she is his slave!!!

My New Favorite Quote from a Book I am Reading

"God doesnt' cause the misery in our lives, we do that ourselves. God is our path through it."(Gracelin O'Malley)

Drama King

Chris called me and said, "mom, I think I have Pneumonia" so my I took the drama king to the doctor. He has an upper respiratory virus and an ear infection. The doc gave him some antibiotics and sent us home. So pneumonia averted! If I was as good as Wende at having a camera at the ready, I would have taken a pic of him looking pitiful.

What Kind of Fruit are You?

Scroll down to the bottom and click on the link that says "what kind of fruit are you" then take the test. Have fun!

UEA

I know some people go out of town for
UEA. But UEA for us means hanging
out and relaxing!

Here are my trees in full fall plumage. Some of you may know that my burning bush died. I will have to plant a new one next year. I love the changing seasons