Sick of it...

Its not even November and I am already becoing weary from all the politics!
In my perfect world where everyone thought just like me there would be:
- every person working hard at a job that helped society and they also at least somewhat enjoyed

- all people respecting one another's privacy, but also giving thoughtful service when needed

- recycling bins everywhere-- that everyone used, like Germany with receptacles for glass, cans, paper, compost waste, and plastics

- love for nature, but most importantly humankind and LIFE

- family units together not only for necessity but by choice

- mothers raising their own children and loving them

- men who respected and cherished their duties as fathers

- leaders who relied on honesty and experience rather than "flattering words"


Don't get me wrong, there are many things I love about this country. Countless days I am grateful for a place where we really do live in unison. I think how fortunate I am to have water that comes directly to my home, clean and in large amounts, electricity to power our lights, and a plentiful selection of things to eat I didn't have to farm personally. I just wish we could get back some more love, honesty, and integrity, things that made this country great in the first place. I don't need someone to talk about change, I need someone who is quick, and more importantly wise enough to look past the glamour of capitol hill to do some good.


Anyway, my two cents... or more like $1.50

Another day, another photo

I love these boys... and my new camera!

2 1/2 years later... PART II

Jared and I had the opportunity this last weekend to get away! It was awesome, and totally necessary. There definitely were times I though, "We could have brought Nicholas!" but all in all it was quite refreshing to have some time to ourselves-- especially to sleep!

We left Saturday mid-morning for the beach in Santa Cruz, where we lounged for a while, and then strolled the Boardwalk. Its so much fun, I don't think I could ever get sick of that; plus, me and the beach are meant to be together. We didn't go on any rides this time, but enjoyed a few free rounds of pinball.

After the beach, we drove to San Jose and crashed at our hotel there. In a few short hours we crammed in 5 episodes of the show, "Friday Night Lights", that we are currently interested in.

After a good night sleep (waking up at nearly 9 am!) we went off to the Big Basin Redwoods National Park. It was a good drive, but worth the gas money. It was so beautiful and peaceful there, and the hike was pretty easy but also very fun. It is unfortunate its so far from us (almost 2 hrs.), but we would like to try and go back again! We took some fun pictures, but mostly enjoyed the quiet, largely undisturbed, nature around us.

2 1/2 years later...

...and we still got it!