We are so excited. We will have our 4th grandbaby in January of 2009. Justin and Rebecca are expecting a baby. I will say right now, I think it is going to be a girl!! Rebecca will find out her due date next week at her first doctor's appointment. We need to even out the numbers, two girls and two boys! Sounds great. I also think twins would be great, that way Lori and I can each have one....:)
Earl is back to work after a long campaign. I am going to start working out, so I can keep up with all these grandbabies. We hope everyone will get to be here for Christmas this year. We hope to also have a family picture with all the babies in it.
Savannah is growing so fast. She is 16 months old. She will be having eye surgery June 19th. She is crawling and learning lots of new things, she even said Nana, yes, Nana!!!
Liam is almost 11 months old. He is also growing so fast. He will be a year old next month, how time has flown. He is a cutie and you can view more pictures of him and Savannah on their parent's blogs. Logan is almost 8 months old. He is also a cutie and growing fast, he has a great disposition. All the babies have the sweetest personalities, they are fun and happy babies.
When the world gets crazy, and I would say it is crazy right now, these babies are the bright spot of my life! They bring me joy, happiness and hope for the future. We know these babies have been saved to come forth at this time because of their valiant spirits. They will need to be valiant throughout their lives to counter the temptations of the world and the evils around us. But, we know that Heavenly Father has sent each of us here for a purpose. It is up to us to find that purpose and to help these young babies also know their purpose and potential within themselves.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
NEW MEXICO POLITICS
Good Morning, well disappointedly we did not win the Primary election for Congress. We worked hard, we did a grassroots campaign, but unfortunately, it was not successful. We did not raise millions, we did not raise hundreds of thousands of dollars, we were conservative. That is what people said they wanted. They wanted to rein in Congress's spending which is out of control.
What people seem to need is a constant flow of commercials, radio advertising, and tons of direct mailings to be able to "learn" about the candidate. People, in my opinion are too lazy to actually search out for themselves and learn about the candidate. They instead rely on paper materials, TV commercials and feel good radio advertising. Most of the people that vote, do not educate themselves. It's like in the grocery store, the products that are placed close to the check out line, these are last minute enticements you might be inclined to purchase because you are waiting and looking at them and decide, I probably need this....I think people act the same way in politics.
For the first time in my life since I have been old enough to vote, I will be voting for a Democrat, maybe more than one. I am not being sour grapes, I am actually being informed. I am an educated voter, I always have been, so when I make this statement, I know for certain why I will be voting for a Democrat or two and not for a Republican.
People have said all throughout this campaign, they want change, well actually, they don't. Why do I say that, because they vote for the SAME OLD THING, the same type of person they just said they hated and for someone who won't support what they said they wanted.
Frustrated is how I feel. The better man did not win this time around. But in the end, I still have the Best Man and for that I feel tremendously blessed.
We have met some wonderful people and I am also grateful for that. I have also seen many things that I am not very proud of, including, how people act and how fake they are. I have said from day one that not everyone has Integrity. Integrity isn't sold on a store shelf, you can't buy it, you either have it or you don't. You can't turn it off and on like a light switch. I can share with you, that not one of the other candidates in the 2nd congressional district race had integrity...
Now, I look forward to a new grandbaby next year and watching all "4" of my grandbabies grow up. Hopefully we will have the kind of leadership they deserve for their futures!
What people seem to need is a constant flow of commercials, radio advertising, and tons of direct mailings to be able to "learn" about the candidate. People, in my opinion are too lazy to actually search out for themselves and learn about the candidate. They instead rely on paper materials, TV commercials and feel good radio advertising. Most of the people that vote, do not educate themselves. It's like in the grocery store, the products that are placed close to the check out line, these are last minute enticements you might be inclined to purchase because you are waiting and looking at them and decide, I probably need this....I think people act the same way in politics.
For the first time in my life since I have been old enough to vote, I will be voting for a Democrat, maybe more than one. I am not being sour grapes, I am actually being informed. I am an educated voter, I always have been, so when I make this statement, I know for certain why I will be voting for a Democrat or two and not for a Republican.
People have said all throughout this campaign, they want change, well actually, they don't. Why do I say that, because they vote for the SAME OLD THING, the same type of person they just said they hated and for someone who won't support what they said they wanted.
Frustrated is how I feel. The better man did not win this time around. But in the end, I still have the Best Man and for that I feel tremendously blessed.
We have met some wonderful people and I am also grateful for that. I have also seen many things that I am not very proud of, including, how people act and how fake they are. I have said from day one that not everyone has Integrity. Integrity isn't sold on a store shelf, you can't buy it, you either have it or you don't. You can't turn it off and on like a light switch. I can share with you, that not one of the other candidates in the 2nd congressional district race had integrity...
Now, I look forward to a new grandbaby next year and watching all "4" of my grandbabies grow up. Hopefully we will have the kind of leadership they deserve for their futures!
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
The Stories I Could Tell
If you have never campaigned, well you do not know what you have missed. It has its moments. It is alot of hard work, lots of driving, lots of fast food because you don't have time to stop and prepare food, taking clothes to the laundry because you aren't home long enough to do laundry.
But....you get to meet some great people, do some crazy things and see lots of places you might not have been able to see or "want" to see otherwise.
We had a Matanza, that is a barbeque, but in spanish families, it is called a Matanza. We also had a hot air balloon there, a couple of minature pigs, lots of good food and people.
I even kissed a "PIG", yes, that's right I kissed a PIG. I was told I had to kiss a pig to get their votes and we want votes so.....I will be posting pictures of this in the near future. Be sure and check that out.
My grandbabies are growing so fast. I can't believe how much they are all growing, Savannah is 15 months old, Liam is 10 months old (almost), Logan is 7 months old (almost). They are the light of my life. I wish I could have all three of them together to play, and have fun and tell stories to them. We hope to get everyone home for Christmas this year. Justin and Rebecca are really "baby hungry" and we are expecting that they will tell us one day soon that they too are having a baby. Not yet, but I'm sure it will be in the next year.
I will post pictures of each baby soon and of course me kissing a PIG!!
But....you get to meet some great people, do some crazy things and see lots of places you might not have been able to see or "want" to see otherwise.
We had a Matanza, that is a barbeque, but in spanish families, it is called a Matanza. We also had a hot air balloon there, a couple of minature pigs, lots of good food and people.
I even kissed a "PIG", yes, that's right I kissed a PIG. I was told I had to kiss a pig to get their votes and we want votes so.....I will be posting pictures of this in the near future. Be sure and check that out.
My grandbabies are growing so fast. I can't believe how much they are all growing, Savannah is 15 months old, Liam is 10 months old (almost), Logan is 7 months old (almost). They are the light of my life. I wish I could have all three of them together to play, and have fun and tell stories to them. We hope to get everyone home for Christmas this year. Justin and Rebecca are really "baby hungry" and we are expecting that they will tell us one day soon that they too are having a baby. Not yet, but I'm sure it will be in the next year.
I will post pictures of each baby soon and of course me kissing a PIG!!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Campaigning and Grandbabies News
Wow, can't believe it has been almost a month since I last posted.
We are busy on the campaign trail. Traveling alot of miles across this district and meeting lots of interesting people.
We are missing Brooke and Liam in this photo...Wish you were here!
All our grandbabies are growing, growing...Savannah is now 14 months old. She is trying to crawl and working with her occupational therapist with many of her motor skills. She has a mouthful of teeth and now eats just about everything. She will have her eye surgery on June 19th. We will all be relieved when it is over and her progress will be remarkable is what they tell us. Liam is 9 months old and can stand up in his crib, army crawl and according to his mom, he loves to swing, loves to go outside and see everything, he loves to put everything in his mouth too. Logan is 6 months old, rolling over, thinking he is big enough to crawl, and is eating baby food now. All three babies have the sweetest personalities and are so easy going...They are the light of my life.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Mother's Day Favorite Things
A few of my new and not so new favorite things
Coconut Body Butter-The Body Shop
Strawberry-Raspberry Orange Julius
Flowers-Flowers-Flowers
Time to Plant Flowers outside
Waterfalls/Fountains
Chloe Narcisse Cologne
Pedicures/Manicures
Facials
Summer Clothing
Microfiber Cloths
Q-tips to apply eye makeup
Candles, Candles,Candles
Buttercream Vanilla Air Freshners
Pearls, I love Pearls
Babies, I love my grandbabies
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Greer Does Well at State Republican Convention, Places 2nd on the Ballot
We have had a very busy last several weeks. We met with delegates throughout the second congressional district and prepared for the State Republican Convention. This convention was held Saturday, March 15 in Albuquerque, NM. This was an important step as it allowed those who received 20% of the total delegate vote in the district to get on the ballot.
Earl received 33 delegate votes and tied with another candidate, a drawing took place and Earl won 2nd on the ballot, another candidate received 40 delegate votes. We are pleased and excited that we are doing so well with our Grassroots for Greer message.
Our children have been a great help, Danielle was elected a delegate in Valencia county and attended the State convention along with Logan. That was the first time she had been a delegate. Alysha and Savannah are a tremendous help traveling around with us and keeping us informed of all the articles in the various newspapers across the district, Brooke is maintaining our website and Liam is at her side giving his input!! Justin is also a part of things even though he is far away, he and Rebecca are helping with their prayers and supportive words.
We are working hard to raise money and continue with our message to the voters. Earl is a constant in a sea of chaos and people are listening.......
Earl received 33 delegate votes and tied with another candidate, a drawing took place and Earl won 2nd on the ballot, another candidate received 40 delegate votes. We are pleased and excited that we are doing so well with our Grassroots for Greer message.
Our children have been a great help, Danielle was elected a delegate in Valencia county and attended the State convention along with Logan. That was the first time she had been a delegate. Alysha and Savannah are a tremendous help traveling around with us and keeping us informed of all the articles in the various newspapers across the district, Brooke is maintaining our website and Liam is at her side giving his input!! Justin is also a part of things even though he is far away, he and Rebecca are helping with their prayers and supportive words.
We are working hard to raise money and continue with our message to the voters. Earl is a constant in a sea of chaos and people are listening.......
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Campaign Update
We have been busy on the campaign trail. We are traveling the 2nd congressional district which includes 18 counties. This weekend the county conventions began. We attended two on Saturday and one on Sunday. Savannah and Alysha were able to go with us and what a treat that was. We were sure wishing we had, Liam and Logan along with us, as well as their parents. What fun that would have been.
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