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!) 

Our little angel...

So guess who was in the Principal's office today when I arrived promptly at 3:15 at Snake River Montessori....my little dark brown eyed precious angel Cole.....

during recess he had successfully knocked down 2 snowmen his friends had carefully built....and was put in time out as a result of that....and from the bench he was sitting on he sent snowballs flying at the other children who were attempting to knock down the igloo he had built prior to the knocking over of the snowmen...and hit Sawyer square in the face...knocking his glasses off...

reminds me of a time when Chris knocked over his neighbor's "magical" snowman with his brothers....he showed up with balloons and a big apology...at his Mom's insistence....

what is it with the Smith boys and snowmen...seriously?

OUR WEEK

Proof that Cole thinks he's part of the Village People. He put on this fancy number last week and raced around the house in just the black leather vest and Transformer underwear.This week we went apple picking with Cole's class again. We did this last year too! Here are the pictures from the class apple picking.




Here's Carter watching all the fun.

Cole was very excited!
Halfway through all the kids took a break to eat a healthy snack.
Then Cole found a wheel-barrow. He loved it. We are going to have to get one for him.


Then the class had a photo all together.

So...because we had so many apples Cole asked me if we could make an apple pie. So we made one together!
Here we are making the pie crust.
Here is 3 lbs of apples picked from the trees.

Yummy!
In the oven.
Here's the finished pie!

Cole and Chris playing "Jenga" Cole had so much fun!

And a mustache update.....
Handle bars....
This is Uncle Rico.
Happy Uncle Rico
Semi-intoxicated Uncle Rico?

Just kidding! But still very funny!

THE FLOOD OF 09

Oh boy...oh boy...this week has been so much fun....today marks day 3 with these lovely monsters that make an incredible amount of noise...so much that Carter is deathly afraid of them and cries like crazy anytime he comes within 3 feet of them. Of course the only reason he would be near them is if I'm carrying him from the bedroom to the kitchen...and he clings to me like a little monkey. Did I mention this is what our hallway looks like...and right below is my laundry room.

The flooring has been removed...
The carpet is pulled back and the disgusting carpet pad has been cut out.
This is looking into Carter room. So...the tack strips are exposed. Yes, tack strips and the plywood is full of sharp staples. This is not ideal for a household with a busy 4 3/4 year old.

Tomorrow morning Service Master is coming back to (finger crossed/hopefully) take these damn things away. I'm sooooo annoyed with them.

I will keep you posted on what we put in the house to replace the flooring...

Oh and Sears will be here tomorrow to fix the washer...between 8 and 1....

anyone want to place bets the Sears repair guy shows up after 4?