Autumn Time

Can you believe it, Halloween is almost here. We have had a beautiful fall in the Northwest. It has just now turned over to rain and clouds, but even that actually has been beautiful. Munchkin is already for Halloween. He is so excited to see Grandma and Grandpa. He is so happy with his Batman-The Dark Knight costume. We went to Remlinger Farms and he had a ball as you can tell by some of the pictures.

My job is going wonderful, I really like working from home. This allows me to spend more time with Munchkin and with Mister getting a new contract and new hours, we now have weekends together.

I take Munchkin to his first Lowe's build it shop next weekend, my SIL says it is great. So hopefully Munchkin will enjoy it also. Maybe if they have a cool project in December, that will be his Daddy's gift. We basically have the house decorated for Halloween, we still need to carve pumpkins, but we got our haunted ginger bread house done. We still need to do that outside, but will do that next weekend closer to Halloween, then we will start to prepare for Thanksgiving, and then can you believe it will be time for Christmas.

Still staying active in the political front, very nervous at where this country is going, just hope and pray people wake up and realize what is happening.

Wow, where did the summer go?

I can not believe September is almost over. It has been a wild ride for our family this summer. Munchkin and I took a long vacation to Montana to see Grandma, Grandpa, Kado, and Gunner. We had a ball. I came back and 6 weeks later, I was able to hand in my notice to my HELL OF AN EMPLOYER, and now I start on a new adventure of working from home. I did get my CCM certification so that totally rocks.
The new job, basically doing what I am doing is being a real live RN Case Manager for my previous HELLISH employer's competition...it is great. No more Nazi police on time, my new company actually treat you like adults and professionals, it is still a weird concept for me to grasp. My new company really want you to suceed. What a novel concept. Yes, Munchkin still has to go to daycare, otherwise I would never get anything done.

Hubby started a new contract and will start new hours this week from 11am to 10pm, but he will have Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays off-so that rocks.

Munchkin is still loving school, and he just turn 4 and believe you me he is 4 with an attitude. I will post some pictures of his birthday.
We have kept busy this summer with a trip to Deception Bridge with our dear friend Chari...as Munchkin calls her. We still have a lot of things to do before Halloween.

Pumpkins, Haunted Gingerbread Houses, costumes, and best of all Grandma and Grandpa visit.

Politically: I am still very active and avid fan of Glenn Beck. He is great. I don't necessarily agree with all of his views, but I feel that he is trying to get it right and let people know the truth about our political proces..he is not out to get the Dems or Reps, but everyone that is corrupt in our government...now laughing that is probably everyone. Well here are some pics for you to enjoy.

TEA PARTYTIME

It has been awhile and I was not going to get political in my world, but unfortunately politics seem to have surrounded me. I am proud to say I am a registered voter in this great country. I am also proud to say I did not Vote for the OBAMAs. Just look at this website to see what our current Democratic Congress and President are doing for us. http://www.teapartyday.com/

This shows our national debt. It must be nice to turn to the Secretary of Treasury..and say "Hey, PRINT MORE MONEY". I want to see what this wonderful stimulus package is doing for my ecomony. Has it brought down my grocery prices? NOOOOO. It has made my house less in value, my debt higher and my anger stir. We are truly in a government whom I see trying to buy our national newspapers-they say to help them..but I really feel it is to control them, just look at what he is doing to the auto industry. I imagine FORD is so very greatful they decided not to take the federal money. Very smart company.

Obama is a bit sensative to critics, but he better learn very quickly that Americans are free, and the minute they realize that freedom is being taken away they swarm. He is the first sitting president since Grover Cleveland to refuse to go to the Irongrid dinner-because he can not take a joke? He can not take someone teasing him...give me a break. I think he really thought that with President Bush out of office all these countries would jump and up and love on him, and he is quickly finding out that is not the case.

Thanks Obama for allowing in the illegals and giving them rights over me. Thank you for allowing them the best of healthcare has to offer, and I can barely afford my own for my family. Thank you Obama for creating a debt that even my great grandchildren will probably have to pay on.

We are not a democratic nation. We are quickly moving to a socialism type government, thanks to our fearless leader.

I plan on joining thousands of Americans on April 15, 2009, at the next generation of TEA PARTIES.

This is why I moved from Wyoming in the first place

Ok..I have now lived in Washington state for 8 1/2 years. The most snow I saw was about 4-6 inches while we lived in Lynnwood, and about 12 inches while living in Sultan. Never really bitter cold, and never ever a blizzard. That has all changed. This last week is like living back in Cheyenne, WY all over again..and I hate it. We have had a total of about 30 inches dumped on us since last week, and last night we were actually in a blizzard warning with sustained winds about 55mph and gust up to about 65-70mph. It was crazy. I am now literally snowed in my house due to drifts. So reason, I really do not think this is fair. For gosh sake we are the EVERGREEN STATE...not the PURELY WHITE STATE. If I hear one more time, Let it snow on the radio..I am going to throw it out in the snow bank.

On the other hand, munchkin has really enjoyed it when we have been able to get out in it. Though the piles are taller than him..LOL He hade fun helping us shovel the walk--we are the only ones in the neighborhood with snow shovels....lol...everyone wanted to know where we got them..Mister had to tell them that I have had them for years and brought them from Wyoming. Munchkin thought he was digging for treasure in the snow. :)

Kissa our puppy...absolutely in love with the snow..even though she disappears practically in it.

Hope everyone is warm and snug. Enjoy the pictures.

Been a while

Well it has been awhile since I have posted. Since then, a lot of wonderful things have been happening in our lives. A lot of hetic things have been happening and the holiday is upon us and it major Christmas time.

Mister and I are doing great, we have really stepped up and put our marriage first and we are communicating so much better, and we have started to have family prayer every night-and it was Mister's idea. There is so much peace in our home now.

Munchkin is really enjoying his first "real" Christmas. He really enjoyed helping around the house decorating and putting on the Christmas ornaments. He is actually excited to see Santa-which he informs me he is wanting an airplane...I hate to break his heart, but Santa already got him a new bike...LOL

Work is crazy as always. I have inherited another line of business and it has made my life nuts. I can honestly say that for the first time in a long time I actually have felt I have bitten off more than I can chew..I guess it is a good thing I only take one bite at a time...LOL

Lots of rain again this year, but fortunately our home was spared, our town was not so lucky...but once again our community pulled together.

Can't wait to get going full force on Christmas and finishing up my gift list, but with the economy this year it is definately scaled down..LOL

Hope everyone is having a wonderful season...:)

Hubby is Home

Well Mister got home a week ago, he has had a hard time adjusting back to our time. I did not realize all the changes I had placed into our home until he got home...OOOPS....:) I also did not realize how hard it is to adjust once a love one is home...how do military families do it? Now, do not get me wrong, I missed him horribly, but let me tell you..husbands do drive wives crazy...LOL
Munchkin is doing great on potty training..he is pretty much down to pull ups only on long car trips and overnight. He is actually starting to come and tell me he has to "pee"...I am so proud of him.
I did not get the job I applied for, but I think that is a good thing. After the interview, I did not have a good feel about company or the other supervisor. The other thing is that there is a Case Manager position opening at the local hospital in the wound center, so I am thinking about trying for that one..as I have always enjoyed wound care. Though with today's economy..I am wanting to make sure before I leave a good paying job...everyone can survive in a job they don't love anymore. :)
Munchkin is growing like a weed, and really looking forward to his grandparents coming up for the Halloween. He really enjoys trick or treating with Grandpa. :)
Mister and I have a lot to work to do with our marriage, I know together we will be okay. We just need to go back to the basics...and the great news is we both realize that.
Well, we will get on and I will keep you posted.

6 weeks is a long time

Mister is going to be so surprised at how much his son has changed. Munchkin is making great strides on the potty training front. He is only having 1-2 accidents a day, usually toward evening when he is tired, but he is staying dry all day at school, and today for the first time came and got me to go potty. I am so proud of. Of course, since I am doing most of the training he is peeing like a girl, but it is nice that I don't the messy toilet thing to clean..LOL
He is talking so much better, clearer, and pronouncing words better than when Mister left to go to the Philippines in August. We are only about a week out now till Mister comes home, and he thinks that Munchkin will be the same, and he is not believing me about how much he has changed just in 6 weeks. LOL
I love my husband, but with him gone these weeks, it is making a huge difference on how I think this house should be run. Unfortunately, it won't be around him. I think that is going to be the biggest struggle for him. I know he will overcome, but it will be a struggle.
Munchkin, is getting excited to see his Daddy soon. Well better to get to bed, it was a really late night last night, as Munchkin was not feeling the best. I am exhausted.