Starring Matt & Macken

Masked Man

That masked man is.....of course....Mr. Matt.

Today he and John got the sandblaster ready and blasted away! I guess its to get rid of the rust. So THAT is why John bought the super duper humungo air compressor that is now in our garage with piping running through the ceiling and is hooked up to some doohickey that turns it on and off by the small garage door opening. John lovingly referred to this contraption as awesome and said that they are turning the garage into a hot rod shop.


I mean, look at this giant thingamajig!





Totally a dude thing. Tim Allen would be grunting big time. What do ya think Papa Mike? Guys?

Catch "The Office" Fever

Fact: If you don't watch the show, you might not appreciate this. But if you watch this clip, your interest might be sparked.

Good times.

Dwight.

-22

Every pound counts! Woooo-hoooooo!!!!!!!

My Little Republican

I watch Fox News just about every morning. I don't watch the local news and I'm not sure why. I guess its because I've always been a newspaper reader.

Anyhow. While getting ready in the morning, I'll have my tv on in my room, listening to the latest ongoings. Fox is mostly political news. Years ago I would've never even thought about watching that type of news ((((boring)))). Growing up, politics were never discussed, at least not to my recollection. Did my parents ever vote? A few years ago, after learning more about the difference between Democrats and Republicans, I became interested. I have even voted in the past few years.

Since I have the tv on and the kids can hear the news, they'll ask about this politician or that politician. To the best of my ability, I explain the different views that both sides have. Abortion and homosexuality is at the top of my list. Neither is necessary and the rights that are given to each are way outta hand. That's my opinion.

Long story short, when Alec comes in my room and if I've been in the bathroom, away from the tv, he gives me updates. Yesterday he says, "Mom! McCain won in Pennsylvania and Hillary beat Obama!" I catch him quite a bit listening and watching intently when the candidates are being discussed. Not that I'm in love with McCain, but I definitely don't want to see the other two in office. Yikes.

My point is that Alec is far more knowledgable and interested than I was at his age. But its being exposed to it that makes the difference.

He's my little Republican.

Bookmark

My new bookmark. (click on the photo to see it better)

I found it while going through an envelope of pictures recently.

Matthew is probably five or six and Josh must be nine or ten.

I miss those little boys.

(I know, nothing out of the ordinary for me)

p.s. When I woke up this morning, my dream was still fresh in my mind. Matthew was about three years old and sitting on my lap. I was kissing his sweet little face as he talked to me....

"Lost" or "Oliver's Island"

I just sat at the computer with my coffee and was reading the news headlines on yahoo.

One jumped right out at me,

"Abandoned cocker spaniel rescued on remote island".

Did I go somewhere last night? Do any traveling during the wee hours? Take Oliver with me and send him afloat at sea?

Good one.

--- I do feel bad for the actual dog that they rescued: http://www.yahoo.com/s/860942