Married life...

So, we've been married for a month now and everything is wonderful!
New photos from the honeymoon will soon be on my Flickr site.
Also, a great set of shots from the chapel, thanks to our dear friend Natasha, who sang a GORGEOUS song during our ceremony.
Thanks to all who made it an amazing day!

One month to go!

This is the composite that's going in our wedding announcement.
Shot and cleaned by the incomparable photographic genius Doug Carter at his studio in Salt Lake City.
The wedding is one month away and we couldn't be more excited!

A must-read

You've GOT to read this dynamic article by David Kupelian of WorldNetDaily.
It's called "The Secret Curse of Hollywood 'Stars'," and it's all about how praise and entitlement (and how we use them) can destroy the noblest parts of our humanity.
An excellent read and well worth your time.

"... It's a neeeeew CAAAAARRRRR!!!"

Yes, the Grandfolks Poole are taking the concept of "spoiling the grand-triplets" to dizzying new heights! See all the photos from Lightning McQueen's maiden trip around the track here.

Colin loses his first tooth!

The kids are getting SO BIG!
Colin lost his first tooth today!
Check my Flickr photo site for some dang cute pics!

NON-binding resolution?

Reporting by the Associated Press
WASHINGTON - The Democratic-controlled House issued a symbolic rejection of President Bush's plan to deploy more troops to Iraq on Friday, opening an epic confrontation between Congress and commander in chief over an unpopular war that has taken the lives of more than 3,100 U.S. troops.
The vote on the nonbinding measure was 246-182, with 6 not voting.
"The stakes in Iraq are too high to recycle proposals that have little prospect for success," said Speaker Nancy Pelosi, leader of Democrats who gained power last fall in elections framed by public opposition to the war.
"The passage of this legislation will signal a change in direction in Iraq that will end the fighting and bring our troops home," she vowed.
Bush's Republican allies said repeatedly the measure would lead to attempts to cut off funds for the troops. Outnumbered, they turned to Rep. Sam Johnson of Texas to close their case - and the former Vietnam prisoner of war stepped to the microphone as lawmakers in both parties rose to applaud his heroism.
"Now it's time to stand up for my friends who did not make it home, and for those who fought and died in Iraq already," he said. "We must not cut funding for our troops. We must stick by them," he added, snapping off a salute as he completed his remarks to yet another ovation.
Bush made no comment on the developments, and his spokesman said the commander in chief was too busy to watch the proceedings on television.
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A "symbolic" rejection, eh? Some good that will do you, House Democrats.
Someday, someone will simply HAVE to explain to me the efficacy of a "non-binding" resolution, because I'm DYING to find out what that means exactly.
Just one more example of OUR tax dollars hard at work!

Abby-ism of the Day

While pulling the petals off of a flower, one by one:
"... he loves me ... he loves me a lot ... he loves me ... he loves me a lot ..."
Good for you Abbs... you can't lose!

My sweet daughter

Abby: "I'm gonna cut my hair."
Dad: "Oh yeah?"
Abby: "Yeah, I'm gonna give it to a little girl."
Dad: "Why?"
Abby: Because she's sick, and she's bald."
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My baby girl wants to give her hair to Locks of Love.
Please God, whatever we're doing right in raising this little angel, please help us to keep doing it. :)

Falling off "the mtn."

The University of Utah's men's basketball team beat the Air Force Academy in a big conference game last night. A greater victory still, considering that the Utes beat a Falcons team that until last night was ranked 11th in the country.
Yet only a few people saw it.
Because the game was televised on "the mtn."
Yes, that's "The Mountain," that devilish new sports network exclusively devoted to sports from the Mountain West Conference, of which the mighty Utes are a part. Because of some shady dealings with Comcast, "the mtn." can only be seen on cable. It's not on DirecTV. Nor can you get it on DishNetwork. Forget about seeing it with your rabbit-ears antenna.
I don't get it. The conference made the deal in good faith, thinking their fan base would be served with lots of local and regional sports. Instead, about a third of the broadcast area (the part that subscribes to cable TV) can watch, while the rest (those with off-air antennae or satellite dishes) are completely shut out.
UGH.
Stop the madness, "the mtn." Get on the dish. Serve the fan base that buys the tickets.
If the Utes cut down a ranked opponent on "the mtn.", does it make a sound?

Loving each other

This weekend the trips stayed at Dad's on Saturday night. When it came time to pull out the hide-a-bed, I went to move the small table out of the way. Colin said, "I'll do it!", and hunkered down and began to push, slowly sliding it out of the way.
Ben looked over and saw Colin hard at work and said, "Wow! You're Superman!"
It's wonderful when your kids love each other and pull for each other.