Ummm. Am I on the family list? I don't see me, although maybe I am not supposed to. Wait. Did we break up???

The little cartoon faces are awesome!!!

Uh...for those of you who are FOUR WHEELING freakazoids, Michael just bought 18 issues of Four Wheeling, and 4X4 Magazine for $20. Just sayin'...

Hello everyone! Brianna is amazingly and totally gonzo about supporting her school with her fundraiser. The Primary School is only allowed one fund raiser each year, and this is it!

Brianna says she is going for five sales by the end of the day, and is ready to start knocking on doors. I am actually kind of amazed at her tenacity with this.

The items that she is selling vary...vouchers for restaurants.com (which are awesome $20 vouchers for a $50 gift card!), jewelry, cookie...

If you want to read an excellent story, laugh till you cry, and take a peek into the life that this amazing woman has created, check out thepioneerwoman.com.

Her name is Ree Drummond, and she will also be on the The View this upcoming Friday.

Consider that a person cannot see the color red. They don't even know they cannot see the color red, as it does not and cannot exist for them. How do you explain the color red so that they understand?

I have had it with rude, whining, reluctant, unhelpful, fighting kids. I have had it with being tired of constantly reminding and policing. So. Boot Camp has commenced.

No toys. No TV. No play dates. No treats. No privileges. All they have is books and a chair...and chores, and homework. They must do what they are asked and reply with an immediate YES MOM and do it. If they don't, they will be very busy. I am no longer feeling patient, kind or forgiving...that was not doing any of us...

This is my last day of daycare...my last trip over that hill...my last check written. I am soooooo doing the happy dance!

"Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That is why it is called The Present." Eleanor Roosevelt

"When Everything Changes, Change Everything." Neale Donald Walsch

Get it, read it...you will not be sorry. Want the answers to Life? It is in the book...it is a fairly easy read, and he gives you lots of room for breaks and contemplation.

I just want to encourage each of you to seriously consider obtaining Life Insurance. Do not wait until your age dictates a ridiculous premium, or until your are sick. Life insurance has so many living benefits, and is not just limited to receiving a check when someone dies.

Having life insurance at work is not enough. Generally the amount is limited...and if the job disappears, so do your benefits.

You can get a critical illness rider on your policy. This means if you are...

If any of you get a chance to see the Walking with Dinosaurs show, DO IT! You might check online to see what their schedule is (probably Tickets West) but it is an amazing show. The dinos are amazingly realistic, the narration is fun and we had a really good time. Tickets prices are a bit dear, but definitely put this on your to do list!

Good Morning and HAPPY FRIDAY! You know what is not funny? Doing a bad job of setting the bedroom alarm clock. I accidentally set the clock to one hour later than reality...which does not translate to getting up one hour later in the morning! Aaargh! By the time I realized my error, I was good and awake...which is fine..I am sure that awake will last until about eleven am! LOL!

Just wanted you to know that I love you bunches, and think that you are the most amazing and wonderful grandpa a girl could have. All our LOVE. Lisa, Zachary, Brianna and Michael

Yep, it is true...Slackers...where is everyone?

as you know, my retreat is coming up in about two weeks...I need some recipe help! Does anyone have EASY ideas for food that can feed 10-20 people easily, with not much in the way of preparation?

I am ordering in Pizza for Friday night, and have a LARGE salmon to BBQ for Saturday night. I need meal and munchie ideas for in between, and side dishes for the salmon. Help!

What was the best book you read in the last year? Why?

What CD, or ipod tune is YOUR favorite right now?

Brianna wanted to say THANK YOU for her birthday card. She LOVES the pink kitty and had been carrying it around for about half an hour. Love you!

Although the weather is more fit for traveling with a sleigh, and in spite of my friend Amber's offer of using her Clydesdales and sleigh for traveling, I think that the Jeep will be making way over White Pass sometime tomorrow morning. 84 looks nasty, but I5 looks pretty good as far as I can see. HOHOHO up the hill we go!

Did you know that you can call 511 (at least in WA & OR) to get road and travel information? The call is free, although it does count against your cell minutes. This will be helpful for us in our upcoming travels...I will tell you how it works.