Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
I HATE INSURANCE
Christopher, Steven, Tim, Haley, Jessica, & Morgan - STOP what you are doing and become an xray technician. You can charge $258.49 for 30 seconds work. Zak, add up what that makes an hour.
I feel much better now that I have vented. The End.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Just Trying to Help Out
I think we have some runners/walkers in the family. Have you ever gone running, come home, then hopped in your car all sweaty and drove what you just ran so you could see how far you went? Well now you don't have too. Use this site:
mapmyrun.com
It will tell you how far you ran.
Or, if you should be making dinner but would rather be at the computer, it works for that too.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
A GREAT BIRTHDAY PARTY
On Sunday (the next day) Bumpa and I visited Tatia's ward because it was the Primary Childrens program. Allysa showed up with her very delightful friend "Teenie". Allysa wore black tights with her black knee brace and 4 inch black stilettos.(Sorry, I thought they'd be in this picture). Anyway, she looked adorable - she is adorable. Jenna and Sophia performed beautifully. Jenna gave a little talk and Sophia gave a scripture. They also sang every word or the songs.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Photosensitive Surfaces
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Blue Cole Bros
I posted some pictures on our Cole family blog. If you think that little picture on my cell phone was funny yesterday, you'll love these: http://colesdaily.blogspot.com/2008/10/more-blue-pictures.html
Friday, October 24, 2008
BBA BP!
OH OH OH! I've got it... we'll have a McCain pinata and an Obama pinata and see which one breaks first!
Do I really sound that bad?
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
BIRTHDAY FOR MARSDEN
Sherma cooked a birthday dinner for Marsden last night - it was a surprise. This made Marsden and Lynette very delighted. We had Harvest soup - Baked apples, sw pote, butternut squash, acorn squash w/ ginger, nutmeg, & cinnamon in half & half. Next course - Salad w/ homemade zesty orange dressing, then, Chix Enchiladas and Karen Estrada's rice. For dessert, a little choc turtle by Weight Watchers, 1 pt. Then we went to a movie that the men picked - "Max Payne". We had a happy evening.
Tatia dropped in just before they arrived. She helped me with last minute preparations. Dad & I were so happy to have her help. Everybody, have a nice day.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
This is a test...
There is a billboard on the northbound I-15 somewhere past the 1300 South exit. It's recruiting employees for a technology company. The billboard reads:
01 10 11
The first time I saw it I was almost to the next exit before I figured it out.
DAD NEEDS HIS GIRLS!
Monday, October 20, 2008
We are celebrating BJ's 50th birthday, along with Bumpa's birthday and Adam, who will be 17 on the 1st of November. However, the party is taking place on Sat 25 Oct. That is this coming Saturday!! Please, everybody come. 5 PM at Nana's house. The dinner will be very good. Everyone is invited including Julie and Kerry's family, Dawney's family including Hope w/ Tim, Tatia's family, CMPJ & Family, Christopher and Steven and maybe someone else. Thank you, I am sooo tired I can hardly think about it. Love you all. . . This is Bart thinking about turning 50.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Signs In My Neighborhood
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Motivation
I didn't believe but now I DO!
I Must Have Visiting Rights!!
I should get visiting rights! I haven't seen Tanner for over 3 months! It's time for Candice to send him up for a weekend. I want to see him on Halloween. There are many of us up here who want to see him. We will go Trick or Treating with the Hansens.
"Her eyes and that smile is full of light!"
I Can't Live Without You!!
Christopher, I need your help with my computer. Please come to dinner and bring your Bro and Brit if she is still in your life.
So bored...
I brought Allysa to don's clinic for a quick 20 rehab. It has now been 1 1/2 hours! I ALWAYS take a book with me EVERYWHERE. Today I thought I would read lots of interesting comments on the blog. There is NOTHING! Now I know how Julie feels. The only new stuff was on the Check-in blog for the Coles. The steroid picture was VERY funny and I couldn't believe the before and after picture of your foot. I thought you were incredibly brave to show your very hairy leg.
Got Pictures?
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Forever Strong..Kia Kaha!
"Never do anything to embarass yourself, your family, or your teammates"
is building championship boys"
P.S. The Highland Rugby Club of SLC do the haka with the permission and blessing of the Maori community in New Zealand.
I HAVE SO MUCH TO SAY!!!
Now I know why Beth's post was so long. It is so hard to stop! The more I typed, the more I thought of. Click on the link to talk politics...THANK YOU JULIE!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
One Of My Favorite Things
The only 2 misspellings found by the computer were: Tatia and Ok
Pictures of the Week
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Leatherheads
Saturday, October 11, 2008
To make things clear.
It is not that I do not care. That on the other hand is completely wrong. Yes I'm sorry to say I'm not voting in this election. I have no idea where I stand in all of it not only that but where the candidates stand in the issues. I am ashamed to say that I have not been paying attention in what is going on in the political world. My life has become crazy out of hand for me and do not have the time nor the energy to start now. I do care just over whelmed with my life and all that it includes. So in short my mother is WRONG!!!! I just don't think its fair to vote when not being fully informed as to what is going on.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Beth's First Post - A Payne Family Underdog
I am so excited that Julie has extended an open invitation to discuss our upcoming presidential election! I happen to be a proud Obama supporter and I would love to tell you why. To be honest, I viewed a comment or two in the past (on our family’s blog) when Governor Palin was announced as Senator McCain’s VP candidate and I wanted to post something then. But let’s be honest – 99% of our family is Republican and I was concerned it would start a war. So, before I begin I want everyone to know that I respect each and every one of your personal opinions on the matter.
First, my differentiating views on Julie’s concerns.
Higher Taxes? This is simply not true, at least for 95% of the American people. The typical middle class family (making less than $250,000 per year) will receive tax CUTS under the Obama plan. Obama’s plan includes a “Making Work Pay” tax credit as well as additional tax cuts specifically designed to help families afford health care, college and save for retirement. Under Obama’s plan, total federal taxes for typical families (95% of the USA) would be 19 percent lower than they were under President Reagan. Now to be fair, McCain’s direct tax cut for the middle class is an increase in the dependent exemption. While it would benefit many families (with children), it obviously will not help me, as well as an additional 101 million American families without children.
Obama Has The Right Plan For Iraq. First of all, I agree with Julie that yes, Saddam Hussein was an atrocity and yes, he needed to be dealt with. However, the way in which we justified starting the war (WMD’s ring a bell?) and have handled the war (no post-invasion plan) are disgraceful - my opinion folks, you can have yours too. The Iraqi government has not kept up their end of the bargain and we are not holding them accountable – we need to. The Iraq war has diverted resources from the Afghanistan war, making it harder for us to capture Osama Bin Laden and others involved in 9/11 (Why have we forgotten about these terrorists?) Nearly seven years later, the Taliban has reemerged in Afghanistan, and Al Qaeda has regrouped and strengthened. 2007 was the most violent year in Afghanistan since the 2001 invasion. The Iraq war has consumed the resources we need to finish the fight in Afghanistan. Obama’s plan to remove our troops from Iraq will be responsible and phased, directed by military commanders on the ground and done in consultation with the Iraqi government. It will take approximately two years. After which, a residual force will remain in Iraq to conduct targeted counter-terrorism missions against Al Qaeda and to protect American diplomatic and civilian personnel. They will also continue efforts to train and support the Iraqi security forces. There is so much more to tell you, but this section is getting too long. To sum it up, Obama’s plan takes into consideration the facts and evidence from the Iraq Study Group Report – the same report that the Bush administration ignored.
Shopping Is Part Of The Reason Why We Are In This Economic Mess. If anyone watched Oprah today, you will understand what I mean. But here is the truth about our economy: It all started with the housing market crash, which then trickled on to Wall Street and then our U.S. Banks and now affects you and me, the average American citizen. How in the world can we go shopping, in order to turn up the economic engine if we are broke, poor, in excessive dept, suffering from home foreclosures, medical bankruptcies, etc.? The truth… the average American family spends significantly more than they actually earn – we live on credit and we shouldn’t. We accepted unstable, variable mortgages that we simply could not afford, but Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac approved our loans because they were greedy, irresponsible and were no longer regulated by the Federal Government. Under the last 8 years of the Bush administration, de-regulation on Wall Street and the housing sector has proven to be a HUGE mistake. May I mention that McCain wants to de-regulate the health care system in the same manner that Wall Street was de-regulated, and look where that got us! Again, because this section is simply getting too long, I will summarize by letting you know that Obama’s economic turn-around plan includes: jumpstarting the economy, provides middle class tax relief, reforms foreign market trade, includes job creation, supports small businesses, increases minimum wage, protects homeownership, cracks down on mortgage fraud, addresses predatory credit card practices, reforms bankruptcy laws, and supports a more dynamic work / family balance. If anyone would like more information on these subjects, please just let me know.
An added thought or two...
Maverick, Huh? How in the world can you call yourself a maverick if you have voted in support of Bush’s policies 90% of the time over the last 8 years? It just doesn’t make sense to me. While yes, I do not doubt that Senator McCain has argued certain issues against his party’s line, but they are not issues that affect the average American family like you and I, and certainly not that often if he is in agreement with Bush 90% of the time! I do not want another four years of Bush’s policies, plain and simple!
Ok, I’ve rambled on quite a bit too long, but there is SO MUCH MORE I would love to post, such as why I am opposed to off-shore drilling, our need for clean energy and how green collar jobs would significantly boost our economy, Roe v. Wade, the needs of our education system in general, not to mention – I didn’t even get started on my issues with Palin. I’ll stop here though. If anyone would like to continue this discussion, simply let me know.
Oh, and this is one is for Tatia – Elisabeth Hasselbeck still drives me absolutely nuts! She always has and probably always will. Only now, it’s on a whole new level. I actually dream of jumping through my television onto her set just to get my two cents in with her – Argh.
Just one more time… I respect all of your beliefs and opinions, these are just mine.
I'm Sticking My Neck Out THERE, Want To Come With Me?
Let's talk politics!
I just can't help it, I have tried to resist, but today I am breaking free! I would REALLY like to hear from all you people out there that are voting for Obama. I know you are out there and I don't care if you are a lurker, or if you are not part of the Payne family. If you are an Obama supporter, comment - IN FACT, COMMENT EITHER WAY! Let's hear from YOU!
My biggest concern with Obama is Higher Taxes! I do NOT want my taxes raised. I am afraid that "for the good" of whoever, my taxes will go up. I feel like America has enough money handed over, the people in charge should be able to budget ALL that money much better. I have heard on Talk Radio people with small businesses really concerned with the raising of taxes which means they will have to lay people off. I also think there is a BIG difference in making $125,000 in CA and making that same amount in South Dakota.
The War: who likes it, no one. We can't change the fact that we are there, so we have to deal with it and do it right. My fear in Obama is that he will get us out, but in a way with terrible consequences. Did you hear him talk about Darfur last night? He is concerned about other areas of the world where there are atrocities. He wants to help those areas. Well, wasn't Saddam Hussein an atrocity? If I was a mother there in Iraq, I would have been so happy to see that man go. I would have been happy for the people who came and took that away. I really feel that if we leave that Iraq in a correct manner, that area will be a better place. If we leave just to get out of the war and be done with it, I really think things will be far worse for Iraq.
Shopping: Do you remember the comment about shopping last night? He made fun, (kind of), of President Bush when he told people to go out shopping after 9-11. Isn't "shopping" a way to get the economy going? People changing money, businesses selling, tourist places can thrive, banks loan money, people buy houses; the economy moves. The economy needs to move!
Ok - what do you think?
Remember, be nice, this is to help us all understand each other's perspective.