Jackman 2 points

YAAAAY Two points for Colby!! In case you can't see him .....He is number 13 (yeah yeah go figure) and he is the skinny one with all the hair. I had to edit the video a little to shorten and it's a little blury. He played the WHOLE 4th quarter and yes I was on the bench for a bit thinking arg8&&&*! I drove ALLLLL the way to Jackman just for team support. It was a good game for us other than in the first two minutes of playing one of our star players took an elbow to the face and knocked his tooth just about out. He got some emergency dental repair and I hear he doing well. I hope the rest of the season is a little less like football!!








I thought he might spend the entire game here.......

Thanksgiving was great!!!

Kick off Christmas.
It was loads of fun for the kids! Games, food, face painting and SANTA in the gym. My oldest girl wanted nothing to do with ahhhh Mrs. Butman. ;-) but she did an excellent job knowing everyones names and making it very personal. The weather was perfect for outside games put on by NREC. They played predator tag and went in the woods geocaching!! The whole day was well organized and the parade was a nice addition to the Tree lighting!!!

Turkeys on the farm

Happy Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!


I'm a little turkey here to say.
Try some beef on Thanksgiving Day.
Turkey is tough, and turkey is dry.
You really should give chicken a try!
Or how 'bout a plate of veggie delight
for a Thanksgiving dinner that tastes just right?


Mom luvvvved turkey ...this poems for you!

oh so sweet an innocent

He is Saying how much we miss you all!!!!

Now why didn't I think of this sooner!!






Ok OK I have been neglecting my computer lately...but when the feeling hits you gotta go with it. I have been CLEANING!!! I know I can't beleive it either I mean that spot that has been on the kitchen cupboard forever is GONE!!! and then well there were more spots to clean..........I don't even have to plan much about Thanksgiving. Just make a few pies and show up to eat !!! Well ya I know I will help out but the menu, the shopping, the mess IT's not here. Do I sound happy well actually it feels very Strange and I am missing all that anticipation and the Normal family tradition !!! Thanksgiving with my sister will be great and we haven't done that since aghhhhh kids maybe???? It has been a loooong loooong time. She has always gone to family so she is now feeling the pressure of the dinner preparation. Do you think she will love it or leave it??

This is my dog Jorja. See Jorja run...........see Jorja come home with a police escort. oooooh next time I think she will go straight to doggy Jail. So I must say she is on a short short rope. I am pretty sure she has a BOYFRIEND why else would she run from here.

Happy Birthday To Annie !!








Another Birthday party at my house. We love to eat cake and get presents. It's our favorite. Well ok I like it and I think the youngest ones do too. We had Dinner Ice Cream Cake and presents. Mom and Dad gave her a tiny dj of her own. She was very surprised since she didn't ask for one. She always wants to use her brothers so it seemed the perfect gift. She also got the Polly world and she loves it!!! I think someone in the south should get one for xmas !!! Think Bratz under a microscope ;-)

Saturdaymorning we picked up a few friends and headed out to bowling. They had a blast and we made a day of it. On the way down they played 20 questions a board game she got for a present. On the way back we stopped at the Dollar store and they got to pick a prize. Welllll that was fun FOR THEM hahaha. Anyway they all finally decided on the same thing (with a little assistancefrom me) to get a little build your own bear, frog or monkey. That kept them busy on the ride home and they got a keepsake. I think everyone had a good time and another party done .......till January

1. Explain what ended your last relationship? You got to do what you canAnd let Mother Nature do the restAin't no doubt about itWe were doubly doubly doubly blessedCause we were barely seventeenAnd we were barely--dressed Paradise by the dashboard lights baaaaby

2. When was the last time you shaved?This morning

3. What were you doing this morning at 8 a.m.? making cinnamon toast pouring juice and wiping messes

4. What were you doing 15 minutes ago?the same thing

5. Are you any good at math? yeah

6. Your prom night? a little foggy NOT from aging

7. Do you have any famous ancestors?related to the founding fathers of the town of sleazy Veazie not really famous huh?

8. Have you had to take a loan out for school? nope

9. Do you know the words to the song on your myspace profile? yes

10. Last thing received in the mail? Annie's birthday present from the Walmart

11. How many different beverages have you had today? coffee coffee coffee

12. Do you ever leave messages on peoples answering machines? all the time but not my favorite " *cougph* *cougph* yeah Linda got $5.00 " That how i sound but nevertheless I still do it

13. Who did you lose your CONCERT virginity to? Cheap Trick and the Ramones at the Bangor Civic Center many many many moons ago (maybe even before that Loverboy concert)

14. Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach? my name and the kids names and hearts and flowers and whatever else comes to mind

15. What was the most painful dental procedure you have had? wisdom teeth out from an Army dentist with his brother a doctor watching and ahhh yeah asking questions about the process "excuse me more novacaine please" cause I know that is gonna hurt before you even get all those tools in my mouth

16. What is out your back door? my grill a shovel ice melt then the parking area

17. Any plans for Friday night? Annie's family b-day party with dinner and ice cream cake and Presents

18. Do you like what the ocean does to your hair? my hair always looks like the ocean hit it

19. Have you ever received one of those big tins of 3 different popcorns? no but i luv all popcorn

20. Have you ever been to a planetarium? yeah

21. Do you re-use towels after you shower? uh no nasty I know I know reduce reuse blah blah I like a fresh smelling towel and I don't accidently want to use the one YOU wiped your but on ;-)

22. Some things you are excited about? the holidays spent with my sister and family who have been out of state for years!!!

23. What is your favorite flavor of JELLO? raspberry with vodka

24. Describe your keychain(s)? a pewter golden retriever head from my first puppy, a bottle opener from Denver, a tiny but useful swiss army knife

25. This question is MIA. that's silly.

26. Where do you keep your change? I empty it into a bucket every night

27. What kind of winter coat do you own? an EMS short zip up fleece coat warm and easy to layer

28. What was the weather like on your graduation day? I didn't .......got my GED while in Germany

29. Do you sleep with the door to your room open or closed? my life is an open door ;-)
30. Did U read this far? ayup

Veterans Day

Veterans Day Honors Those Who Have Served

Veterans Day originated in the Armistice Day holiday commemorating theNovember 11, 1918, armistice at 11 a.m. (hence “the eleventh hour ofthe eleventh day of the eleventh month”), which suspended active hostilities and effectively ended the First World War.

Unlike several other U.S. holidays now celebrated on Mondays to create long holiday weekends, Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11. This preserves the historical significance of the date and helps focus attention on the holiday’s important purpose:

to honorAmerica's veterans for their patriotism, love of country and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Adapted from Department of Veterans Affairs materials

Ok Thats it my little tribute for Veterans Day. I know it is a day off from work for most but take a moment for your veteran on Friday.

If you look real close you can see Lila

These pics are a little old but still my babies. Oh if we could turn back time .......

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In flight

They are on their way.  I am glad the weather turned nice for the  flight and I am excited for everyone but.................ITS a long TIME to be gone.  They will miss snow !!!  I just had to post this picture because your favorite uncle is tucked away in the luggage department of the plane........... I didn't think anyone would mind

Its all counted and put away and Chocolate makes you thirsty!!

We had fun trick or treating.  The weather was warm and WET.  We got tons of candy and it IS wonderful to have my sister and family here.  That will keep my mind off missing folks at  Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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