Happiness is....a new government!

Okay, I know I'm going to get some crap for this one but ya know what??? I really don't care.
If your ready for a new America...Vote Smart!

NADER for President!

Happiness is....the State Fair!

Well, we did it. This year I decided to take the kiddos to the State Fair. Although we spent a darn $40 and only got in, ate, and both girls got a simple face painting it was great fun. No rides for us as the midway is a scary place...thank goodness my kids feel the same way (even Alec.) We took in all the exhibits and loved the McDonald's Farm (but don't eat at McDonald's...yuck!) We also got to dance with the Aztec dancers...a friendship/peace dance. Evie loved the horses and the Aztec dancers. Becca enjoyed the farm and the dancers. Alec, of course, just loved missing school:0)
Although we didn't stuff our mouths with cotton candy and carry around enormous turkey legs I kept thinking of Templeton the rat on Charlotte's Web running around in delight at all the food everywhere. I love that movie so we are watching it tonight!
It was a fun day for us all and nice to spend it together...we missed Ted though. He has grades due soon so spent the day working.
Here are some pictures...Enjoy!

Evie was so patient getting her face done.

She's a natural...just give her a lasso!

Milking a cow

Alec milking a cow

a tractor ride...for a 3 year old
I wanted one of these tractors but the lady said they are $300
I change my mind pretty quick...but they ARE cute!

He doesn't quite fit...but he's still cute!

Check out those faces!

The Girls with Giggles

The Tractor

Happiness is....Trains! and Grandpa!

My dad... is a train fanatic! Over the weekend he and his train club set up at a fun event in Santa Fe. So after cutting wood in the Sandia's on Sunday (Jane, that's right we are doing it now to spare you in February:0) Evie and I headed up to Santa Fe to visit Papa and Grandma at the train show. I had no idea what to expect. It was amazing! We had so much fun! Evie was so amused by all the trains. The one on the floor was a bigger one and had characters like Harry Potter, Ariel, Pooh Bear on the cars. Evie really enjoyed that one. I liked the smaller trains that had fun towns and landscapes to go with them. My favorite, of course, was the Hogwarts Express.
My Dad's display was certainly the best. No, I'm not biased! It really was! His water looks real and the hogon was lifelike with puffs of smoke coming from it.
I'm so glad we decided to go! We can't wait till the next one!

Happiness is....being able to help others.

It's a long story how I came upon this opportunity....a friend of mine, Perdoozy, received a convo from another etsyian asking for a donation or reduced price item to auction off. The auction is for her friend, Carol. After reading the blogs I was so emotional that I contacted Erica (the woman running the auction) and donated a smock. Here are the links if you are interested in participating in anyway...bidding or donating. There are some wonderful items and it is for such a wonderful cause. I just can't imagine going in to have a baby and ending up having to go thourgh all that Carol has had to endure.
Anyway...read blog, donate or bid. It's a good feeling to help others in need.
Carol and Scott's blog
Silent auction for Carol and her family