The Pumpkin Patch

This past weekend we packed up and drove to McCall's pumpkin patch and what fun it was to see Turner take in the sites. Everyday he is more funny and amazing. The patch was more crowed than I have ever seen it, but it was fantastic either way. Turner very much enjoyed the farm animals, except for when they had their faces in his, he didn't want any part of that. He went down an interesting slide and I still don't know how he really felt about that adventure. The line to catch the hay ride to get to the actual pumpkin patch was long, but moved quickly. Turner loved the pumpkin patch and picked out too many pumpkins. We ended up with 3 very large pumpkins and 1 small one, needless to say it was very difficult for John and I to get Turner, the bag, and the pumpkins back to to the departing hay ride. We soon realized that we had gone too far back in the patch and it was not as easy to get out whilst toting the pumpkins. Much to my surprise, Turner konked out on the ride back, very cute though. 

The 19th was my birthday, the day we went to the patch, but I don't say that to tout, but to say that I had one of the best birthdays that I can ever remember. Although I got a killer gift (an iPhone) it was the intangible things that really made the day extraordinary, like the time I had with Turner and John. It was relaxing, exciting, fun, and amazing all at once.

I was thinking...

So I have been at my desk mulling about the election and I am infuriated. I am infuriated with the voter that believes every attack advertisement, I am angry with the voter that does no political research on the candidate, I am livid with the voter who chooses a party because their family is affiliated with that party, I am fed up with the voter that votes on one issue, like abortion, without ever considering the entire platform, I am sick and tired of the voter who votes on color or gender. 

I read an article today about "Working Moms" viewing the flawed Sarah Palin as their perfect candidate! Are you serious? Simply relating to someone doesn't warrant them as eligible or qualified for the position of Vice President. Should all of the rich geriatrics vote for McCain, how about the African-American, should they vote for Obama, and what will the veterans do? Oh my, there is Biden and McCain. VOTE ON ISSUES!!! Vote on the truth! Find out the truth, research their records, be an active voters or stay home. 

Barack the Vote!

I don't know how many of you tuned into Barack's speech last night, but I must say, AMAZING! The speech was so amazing, so moving, so direct. I am sick and tired of the GWB administration and I am so proud that people are FINALLY rallying for a change. When he came out to officially accept the nomination tears came to my eyes because not only it is so monumental, but because I really believe in what can happen. Like Barack said, "This election has never been about me, it is about you." It is about the people, the people know there is better, that this is not the best that America can be and refuse to simply live in our own bubble and say that it doesn't effect me. Rally and be a part of this immense change!

If you somehow missed last night's speech:

http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post/samgrahamfelsen/gG5l5C

The Marriage of Figaro

Last Friday, John and I went to the opera for the very first time, to think all of this time the opera house was just waiting for us. It was amazing, I wasn't much for the scandal, but what would the opera be without scandal? The show was enjoyable, in Italian (thankfully there were translation screens), and even humorous. It was 3.5 hours long though, usually that wouldn't bother me, but it started at 8:00pm! At one point, though, I thought I was going to waste my very expensive ticket by falling asleep...it was 10:45pm!! Either way, we had a great time and I am so happy to have an opera experience under my belt!

See...I can excercise!

Primarily, I am not a fan of exercise, not one bit, unless I am having lots of fun exercising and don't realize that I am actually exercising. Catch my drift?


Well, in an attempt to be a supportive significant other, I exercised. On Sunday, I participated in the "Climb to Conquer Cancer Walk" up to the Sandia Peak...6.5 miles. Oh my goodness! I was certain that death was near! Then, in an act of who knows what, but certainly acting as a glutton for punishment, John and I went on a 10 mile bicycle ride.

Two things:
1. I proved to myself that I am not a complete sloth and that I can most certainly endure.
2. I am not a quitter, I may be slow, but I still finish (even with a little help from John).

http://community.acsevents.org/site/TR/CommunityFundraisingPages/CTCGreatWestDivision?fr_id=10191&pg=entry&JServSessionIdr011=t140mi

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John, the one and only.

John, my understanding, dashingly good looking, affectionate, boyfriend, partner, roommate, and best friend. I am going to brag, he is tall, stately, intelligent, wise, funny, cozy, and he is my home, and in my heart. He evens me out, he helps me out, and sometimes wears me out. ;) And for the record, I love, love, love him.

Turner, the down and dirty.

A man on the go to say the least. An energetic, silly, cuddly Turner Bug. He like cars, driving (well pretending to drive), books, he falls asleep with Good Night Moon and Guess How Much I Love You, loves to play in the water, is learning to pee in the toilet, goes to Montessori school, loves his bear and his Isotopes baseball Orbits stuffed animal, won't go anywhere without his red Croc's, does not like the doctor, loves eggs and Kashi cereal, gives open mouth kisses, sleeps in a big boy bed, won't give up the pacifier at night, an excellent runner, just learned to jump as well, gets very excited to see pictures of people he knows, jumps and screams when he sees a hot air balloon, favorite word is "no," and is a world-class climber. And I love, love, love him.