Red Envelope Day

I found this on a blog I like to browse, and I thought it would be great to participate.

Red Envelope Day
Please join our family in participating in Red Envelope Day!In support of the sanctity of human life, during the month of March thousands of pro-lifers from around the nation will be participating in Red Envelope Day. The idea is very simple. Just send empty Red Envelopes posted to the White House to arrive on or before the last day of the month.Write a simple message on the back of each of the envelopes."This envelope represents one child who died because of abortion. It is empty because the life that was taken is now unable to be a part of our world."That's it.

Some folks are gathering groups together to do mass mailings. Some have had a rubber stamp made to mass produce the message. One enterprising group has even made envelopes and stamps that can be purchased.Regardless of how you do it, just do it. And make sure your Red Envelopes arrive at the White House on or before March 31, 2009.

Our family is participating in this effort to take a small stand against abortion. We may only do 10 or 20 envelopes, but I really want to participate. I haven't found red envelopes yet, but I bought a box of white ones. The kids will color them red and I may give them a very brief, simple explanation of what we are doing and why.

The address is:President Barack Obama
The White House1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D. C. 20500

The Big Race

The big race was between DJ and George. George put away his Gator because he didn't want to be beat by the Rhino.......There is no reason to be ashamed George since you did purchase both of them:) Who was the winner.......I will never tell!

Ruth's Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Ruth. Ruth's B-Day was a very crazy day. My intentions to get up and make her breakfast in bed........ well let's say late .....way late......you know how I am with mornings! I was heating up the oven to make bacon and I forgot the cake was on the top so all of the icing started to melt, her sunflowers turned into flowers that looked they had been in 350 degree weather. I finished breakfast and headed over to Ruth's leaving the cake behind. Once I realized I had no B-day cake I turned around and went back home. With cake in hand I headed out again and made it to Ruth's around 11:00....hey it was before noon!!!!! Needless to say she was not in bed but ready to go B-day SHOPPING!!!!

David & DJ Playing In The Dirt

Many Faces of DJ

Create your own FACEinHOLE


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Mommy in the Morning

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DJ

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Create your own FACEinHOLE


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Happy Birthday Bengi

Friday after Bengi finished pushing down 30' and 40' trees with the bulldozer we celebrated his 38th Birthday. I felt so bad that he had to work on his B-Day but I think we cheered him up. I am not sure who was impressed more with all of our stories Bengi or Linda. I am pretty sure I had the best story! Hey, it is a part of life and when you have to go, you have to go. Bengi didn't even have to make a wish when he blew out his candles because he already received everything he wanted.............a Hannah Montana cake!

Bengi & The Bulldozer

Friday we had Bengi come over and excavate the side lot into a new playground for DJ, Pepe and Doodles. DJ automatically took to Bengi and Linda on Thursday evening. When they showed up on Friday with a bulldozer that sealed the deal. He was so excited. I was ready to have a heart attack a couple of times when I thought Benji was going over the hill. He did an awesome job for us.........Thanks Bengi

Flashback Friday

Flashback to the far, far past a time when bell bottoms and polyester suits ......well let's say they were in style. This past weekend David decided to drag our friends 3hours away to dig up his old Bradley GT that he bought when he was a teen. They journeyed 3 hours back and pulled up with this mean machine. Needless to say DJ was thrilled beyond belief and is ready to start driving....after he paints it blue or red or maybe purple. It was actually awesome to see my 2 guys with a sparkle in their eyes.........I can't wait to watch them work on it together.....oh the arguments to come.

DJ Made His Bed

DJ and I looked over Diego's chore list (the notepad came in his Diego backpack) and I told him that he could not check off the box until we completed the task. DJ went off to his room and about 15 minutes later he came back to check off the chore.........well to my surprise my 4 year old went and made his bed for the first time all on his own! I think he did a pretty good job. I was sooooo proud.