Just a normal night at our house

Cole was telling me at dinner tonight (Chris is on swing shift this week so it's all about SuperMom-Power this week) that his class had a mock vote and he was about the only one in his class to vote for Obama. This morning the first thing Cole asked me at 5:45 am was "Who won the election?" and when I told him Obama he literally lept for joy. We talk some politics in our house but it's not really over the top because the kids are young and it's all nonsense anyways. (Sidenote: I'm so glad the elections are over. However, I did not factor in that now all the political talking heads are going to analyze every single electoral vote and re-analyze if the media called Ohio too soon. Oy vey.) However, I was surprised Cole was so interested in what happened. So going back to our conversation Cole was telling me that alot of kids at school are upset Romney did not win and he was pretty surprised at that. Like I mentioned, Idaho is a very red state.  

I am what I would consider a bleeding heart democrat. So of course as Ohio was announced that it went to Obama I felt so proud and relieved that Obama will have 4 more years to finish what he started and follow through on what he promised. And I do hope he will finish it. I believe in his vision. I believe the country is moving in a more balanced and modern direction. Love me or hate me for it. I also LOVE that this dialogue about how America elects a new president was so prevalent in Cole's class today. I believe he also appreciated being & feeling like he was part of the process too.  

Chris voted for Manti Te'o who plays for Notre Dame. In case that raises a question of why waste a vote...here is how Chris looks at it. He's disappointed in Obama and didn't want to vote for Romney either so why not at least write in someone he adores. 

So with all of that said...the election did leave us with some funny Youtube videos. So enjoy and I really hope America can unite under a president that we may not all agree with but hopefully can work together to strengthen this amazing country.

(*p.s. these videos are a little naughty--nothing terrible but a few curse words---some spicy language...just so you know I warned you!) 

Catherine turned 30 and all sorts of other fun things happened!

All about Legos all the time. 

The boys decorated for my birthday. It was really awesome. 

First time ever having a princess party. So much fun. 

Carter and little Logan. Logan is 8 weeks old here. He's so tiny...but he looks a little bigger here as Carter is holding him. 

Chris' finishing touches on decorating. 

We try to go out to a family dinner on each of our birthdays. Here is the evening on my official b-day. Chris organized a get together on Sunday so we celebrated both days. It was very nice. 

The next morning I found a little monkey on my bed after I dried my hair. 

Tis the season for pumpkin bread! 

On Saturday Uncle Dave stopped by to smooth out some ground and put down some nice gravel. 

Cole was pretty excited!

Carter was too but he watched from inside because putting on clothes was just too much for a lazy Saturday afternoon.

Sunday morning we headed up to Swan Valley to see Logan. 

Driving into the valley was gorgeous at 8:30 am. The fog was lifting over the Snake River. This doesn't even do the moment justic. It was incredible. 

Little Logan's special day being blessed at their church in Swan Valley. Logan didn't cry once and was a perfect angel. 

Sunday afternoon into the evening looks like this.....as we watch Sunday night football.

Oktoberfest 2012

Victor, Idaho. Beautiful views. Fun festive drinks and 

Homemade root-beer all around.

Quiet moments at night. Moments to remember.

Father's Day 2012

Boys shopping for Chris for Father's Day.

Best Dad Ever Button.

Father's Day Breakfast. Eggs Benedict.