What a fantastic looking first couple! Call me vain, but I lke the idea of looking at them for 8 years!
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Eloise and Daddy make a a difference
Today my faith is restored in the USA. This is a picture of Paul and Eloise voting. I am so grateful. I am grateful for the compassion he brings to the white house. I am grateful for the change he will make in the way the world sees our country. No longer will we act in arrogance. My mother will get health insurance. Our troops will come home! John McCain just conceded. No more Scarah Palin. I can breathe easier knowing that my daughter will grow up in a country better than the one se was born into. God bless America.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Cupcake
It's official, she looks exactly like her dad... sans cupcake hat of course. She LOVES this carrier. I, on the other hand, dislike the fact that my boob looks as big as her head, oh wait, my boob is as big as her head!!!
She is SOOO cute though, am I right?
Onward, so the election is days away and I am so nervous. Palin terrifies me. Seriously, more than Bush. REALLY. I am amazed by the short sightedness of my fellow mormons.
A List of Reasons Mormon Women Should Not Vote for McCain/Palin:
1. McCain abandoned his wife and children after she sustained an injury that effected her looks.
2. He applied for a marriage lic for Cindy, 25 ears his junior, BEFORE his divorce was final.
3. Sarah Palin thinks we are a cult and would never let her children play with our children.
4. Sarah Palin is a selfish woman and not 'a mother who knows'. example:
-she knowingly subjected her pregnant teenage daughter to a media sandstorm for her own gain.
-she is leaving her 5 month old special needs child in the hands of who knows whom to run for an office that will keep her away from her family
5. Sarah Palin made rape victims pay for their own rape kits.
6. John McCain will not live out his term and thus Sarah Palin will be president. (see #s 3,4,5 and the following)
7. The woman hadn't been out of the country until last year.
8. She thinks aspiring to be Joe sixpack is a good idea.
9. She is devisive, coniving, misleading and annoying.
10. Our image in the world couldn't do anything worse than be seen as a place that elected the female george bush.
Onto this whole Prop 8 debacle:
I would like to quote my sisters sister in law:
If we want to protect marriage we need to start in our own homes looking inwardly rather than outwardly. I feel that more people would live more fulfilling and happy lives if we spent more time evaluating how we are doing in our lives, how we are treating our partner and how our marriages are doing as a whole. Thats how I want to protect my marriage, by staying best friends with my husband and not letting the world defile our love and devotion to each other. Does anyone need to vote on that? No.
Right now a hot topic in regards to marriage is California's Proposition 8. I am not one to get into great debates with people. I don't voice my political opinions much. This being said I have been very saddened by the recent publicity amongst the youth at BYU and in the church over Proposition 8. It saddens me to see families put at arms because certain members support Proposition 8 and others do not. I believe we all have a choice in this battle. I feel that those of us who do not live or vote in California have even less of a say on what is happening with Proposition 8.
I have felt somewhat awkward since hearing the churches stance on Proposition 8, I simply believed that they would not make a political stance on this issue. I understand the churches stance and I feel for the issue both ways, although I feel that we should not sit on the fence because its easy. I have heard a lot of things that seem less than true about why the church supports Proposition 8 so I did some research and now feel more confident in understanding why the Church supports it and knowing that some of the rumors I had heard were wrong. As citizens we have every right to make ourselves as knowledgeable about the issues as possible.
The church made its stance at the end of June. "The Church's teachings and position on this moral issue are unequivocal. Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God, and the formation of families is central to the Creator's plan for His children. Children are entitled to be born within this bond of marriage."
However it was nice to read that "Latter-day Saints are free to disagree with their church on the issue (Prop 8) without facing any sanction, said L. Whitney Clayton of the LDS Quorum of the Seventy. 'We love them and bear them no ill will.'"
Literature written by Proposition 8 proponents are freely distributed in Mormon wards, giving the impression the church approves of these pamplets, but much of it is "misinformation," said Morris Thurston, an LDS attorney in Orange County. Thurston has circulated a point-by-point response to an anonymously authored document that has been widely disseminated by Mormons, "Six Consequences . . . If Proposition 8 Fails." Thurston argues that most of its arguments are either untrue or misleading. "The general church authorities I have spoken to have been understanding and compassionate," he said. "They counsel respect, civility and open mindedness toward those who disagree with the church's position." Brittany Calkins
Time for another list
10 things that are are a bigger threat to marriage than a couple of dudes getting married.
1. porn
2. no fault divorce states
3. hollywood
4. adultery
5. media portayals of women
6. selfishness
7. bad communication
8. pride
9. our society of immediate gratification
10. being toooooo busy
She is SOOO cute though, am I right?
Onward, so the election is days away and I am so nervous. Palin terrifies me. Seriously, more than Bush. REALLY. I am amazed by the short sightedness of my fellow mormons.
A List of Reasons Mormon Women Should Not Vote for McCain/Palin:
1. McCain abandoned his wife and children after she sustained an injury that effected her looks.
2. He applied for a marriage lic for Cindy, 25 ears his junior, BEFORE his divorce was final.
3. Sarah Palin thinks we are a cult and would never let her children play with our children.
4. Sarah Palin is a selfish woman and not 'a mother who knows'. example:
-she knowingly subjected her pregnant teenage daughter to a media sandstorm for her own gain.
-she is leaving her 5 month old special needs child in the hands of who knows whom to run for an office that will keep her away from her family
5. Sarah Palin made rape victims pay for their own rape kits.
6. John McCain will not live out his term and thus Sarah Palin will be president. (see #s 3,4,5 and the following)
7. The woman hadn't been out of the country until last year.
8. She thinks aspiring to be Joe sixpack is a good idea.
9. She is devisive, coniving, misleading and annoying.
10. Our image in the world couldn't do anything worse than be seen as a place that elected the female george bush.
Onto this whole Prop 8 debacle:
I would like to quote my sisters sister in law:
If we want to protect marriage we need to start in our own homes looking inwardly rather than outwardly. I feel that more people would live more fulfilling and happy lives if we spent more time evaluating how we are doing in our lives, how we are treating our partner and how our marriages are doing as a whole. Thats how I want to protect my marriage, by staying best friends with my husband and not letting the world defile our love and devotion to each other. Does anyone need to vote on that? No.
Right now a hot topic in regards to marriage is California's Proposition 8. I am not one to get into great debates with people. I don't voice my political opinions much. This being said I have been very saddened by the recent publicity amongst the youth at BYU and in the church over Proposition 8. It saddens me to see families put at arms because certain members support Proposition 8 and others do not. I believe we all have a choice in this battle. I feel that those of us who do not live or vote in California have even less of a say on what is happening with Proposition 8.
I have felt somewhat awkward since hearing the churches stance on Proposition 8, I simply believed that they would not make a political stance on this issue. I understand the churches stance and I feel for the issue both ways, although I feel that we should not sit on the fence because its easy. I have heard a lot of things that seem less than true about why the church supports Proposition 8 so I did some research and now feel more confident in understanding why the Church supports it and knowing that some of the rumors I had heard were wrong. As citizens we have every right to make ourselves as knowledgeable about the issues as possible.
The church made its stance at the end of June. "The Church's teachings and position on this moral issue are unequivocal. Marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God, and the formation of families is central to the Creator's plan for His children. Children are entitled to be born within this bond of marriage."
However it was nice to read that "Latter-day Saints are free to disagree with their church on the issue (Prop 8) without facing any sanction, said L. Whitney Clayton of the LDS Quorum of the Seventy. 'We love them and bear them no ill will.'"
Literature written by Proposition 8 proponents are freely distributed in Mormon wards, giving the impression the church approves of these pamplets, but much of it is "misinformation," said Morris Thurston, an LDS attorney in Orange County. Thurston has circulated a point-by-point response to an anonymously authored document that has been widely disseminated by Mormons, "Six Consequences . . . If Proposition 8 Fails." Thurston argues that most of its arguments are either untrue or misleading. "The general church authorities I have spoken to have been understanding and compassionate," he said. "They counsel respect, civility and open mindedness toward those who disagree with the church's position." Brittany Calkins
Time for another list
10 things that are are a bigger threat to marriage than a couple of dudes getting married.
1. porn
2. no fault divorce states
3. hollywood
4. adultery
5. media portayals of women
6. selfishness
7. bad communication
8. pride
9. our society of immediate gratification
10. being toooooo busy
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Eloise blessing
Paul blessed our little girl at church last month. Seriously, she looked like an angel. She was wearing the same dress and hat that I was baptized in. She couldn't wear the shoes because she inherited the Charney chub-foot. Paul likes to tell her that they are the normal ones and "Mommy is missing a part of her foot...poor mommy"
Sunday, August 31, 2008
This is what I come home to on a Sat. morning
Talk about lucky! On Saturdays Paul takes the bun when ever I want to give her to him. I handed her off and went to Starbucks for some Chai, which I have to drink whilst I can. When I got back, I had to get this picture. Oh, the love!
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Biden as VP
I love it! My father is not his biggest fan, but I appreciate the foreign policy guns he brings to the table as well as his ability to offend nearly everyone without guile. Perfect match for Saint Obama. I can't wait for the debates! Obama is so succinct. McCain doesn't stand a chance. Now, if we only knew who his running mate was... Romney perhaps? Damn, there goes half of the mormons for Obama.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Eloise in the hospital after a dehydration scare
Apparently, I was exactly the same age when I stayed in the hospital for dehydration. They gave her a spinal tap. THAT was worse than labor, she was frothing at the mouth. The Dr. was a real prick, he came in with a swagger:
Dr. Prick: "I do 200 of these a year, no worries, this is what we do here, everything will be fine."
Us: "Great, could you explain to us what you are looking for, what the process is, what medications if any you will be using, and what we should expect?"
Dr. P: "It's all very boring, I will let you know what we find."
P exits stage left.
When he came back and did the lumbar puncture, he missed and got NO spinal fluid. Paul and I decided that if he was going to posture like House, he had better do a hell of alot better than that.
We ended up in the hospital for 3 days. She got fluids, antibiotics, and we watched House season 2 in its entirety. She was fine and we got some needed rest.
Dr. Prick: "I do 200 of these a year, no worries, this is what we do here, everything will be fine."
Us: "Great, could you explain to us what you are looking for, what the process is, what medications if any you will be using, and what we should expect?"
Dr. P: "It's all very boring, I will let you know what we find."
P exits stage left.
When he came back and did the lumbar puncture, he missed and got NO spinal fluid. Paul and I decided that if he was going to posture like House, he had better do a hell of alot better than that.
We ended up in the hospital for 3 days. She got fluids, antibiotics, and we watched House season 2 in its entirety. She was fine and we got some needed rest.
Eloise 2 weeks old
She was sooo tiny, 6lbs 6ozs, and then she lost 8ozs from jaudice! What a weird feeling, to have a baby. I highly recommend it.
SHE SLAYS ME WITH CUTENESS
Have I really not blogged since I was pregnant? Sheesh, well, as Ani says, "no man, I just got... distracted." Eloise was born May 17. It was NOT as planned. She was 2 weeks early, my water broke and I didn't go into labor. They had to induce and after 5 hours of pitocin I was only dilated to a 3. Thats when I gave in and took the epidural. We ended up staying in the hospital for several days because she was jaundiced. Nursing sucked for several weeks. She looks exactly like Paul, it is more than a little odd, sometimes I look down and think I am nursing my husband!
Friday, February 22, 2008
housecleaning and baby kicking
I bit the bullet today and started cleaning my house. Dishes first, then couches. Couches may not seem like a chore to some people, but those people do not have my dogs. Sure, he looks cute, but that one is actually the real asshole of the house. Today, he ate the crotch out of my only non-maternity sweatpants that still fit. Back to the house cleaning... Milo, the other pup in the house sheds a good 30% of his hair on a daily basis. How it grows back to be shed another day is beyond me. So once a month I have to take the slipcovers off of the couches and wash them. I treated myself to a dragon roll for my efforts. Perhaps tomorrow I will get around to cleaning the bathrooms, probably not.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
The new DA on Law and Order
reminds me of my brother in law Nick. Well, he would if he were in the least little bit liberal, or even moderate. He is sharp and persuasive. As the presidential election draws ever nearer I become more interested in how a mixed political marriage can work. If my husband was supporting McCain or any repub for that matter, well, I doubt we would have gotten through the first 6 months of marriage. This brings me to my real fear. What if one of my children becomes a conservative? How would I survive? A woman in my ward showed pictures of her daughter in fatigues. Out of the blue her daughter decided to join the military, in the middle of a war that has no end in sight. I have maintained my intention to relocate to Canada if the draft ever threatens my family, but to have a child just sign up? Perhaps I would be able to find a psychiatrist to say she was not in her right mind.. Have her committed? I wonder if this is how republicans deal with the idea that their child could be gay, or an atheist?
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Our Wedding
We were married at the Chapel by the Sea on Captiva Island in Florida on November 25, 2006. It was so great, a weekend with family and a handful of friends. We have pictures at http://flickr.com/photos/paulbettner/collections/72157600003201308/
10 days puke free
About 2 months into my pregnancy I called my mother with a statement speaking to the frustration of my inability to keep any food in my stomach. The conversation went something like this:
G: "How are you doing today?"
Me: "Well, I've only thrown up twice today..."
G: "I'm sorry, is there anything I can do?"
Me:"Nah, but I have to say that I only thought I was a sick puppy, but we alcoholics have NOTHING on bulimics, I have no idea how anyone could be addicted to this crap!"
Months later my therapist pointed out that it's a bit different when one has control in the matter. Point taken. After a good 5 1/2 months of throwing up daily, the past 10 days have been like heaven.
G: "How are you doing today?"
Me: "Well, I've only thrown up twice today..."
G: "I'm sorry, is there anything I can do?"
Me:"Nah, but I have to say that I only thought I was a sick puppy, but we alcoholics have NOTHING on bulimics, I have no idea how anyone could be addicted to this crap!"
Months later my therapist pointed out that it's a bit different when one has control in the matter. Point taken. After a good 5 1/2 months of throwing up daily, the past 10 days have been like heaven.
Because everybody needs one!
After receiving links from several BYU friends, I decided that with all the changes in our lives, a blog might be fun. Well, that and Paul is out of town for a couple of days and I've already done the laundry and been to the gym. I hope I will be able to keep up!
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