Another Obama post.

I know that people are probably already tired of hearing about it, but I am still on cloud nine. Although I am extremely disappointed in California and the decision regarding Gay Marriage and also the prison system, I cannot describe how amazing it is to finally see a President in office that I feel good about supporting.  This is the first time in many years that I am proud of our Nation's leader.  This is a time that will surely go down in history; with both a female candidate and a black candidate, this is an amazing epoch in history.

The look on my son's face when we told him that Obama had won, and the fact that we no longer need to move to Canada, made it all worthwhile.

It has been hard for me here at school to be vocal in my support for Obama, but I was and I am.  And now, I get to walk around and gloat.

Going to gloat-

J.Danger

Go vote.

Vote it up!

Know Your Rights!

For those of you who remember the 2000 presidential election and the fiasco that happened in Florida, then you understand the importance of knowing your voter rights! We can't afford to pay for the Republicans' mistakes for another four years. Get yourself educated about your voting rights and make sure your family, friends and neighbors are informed as well. We must make sure that every registered Democrat votes and that EVERY VOTE IS COUNTED! For your information, we've provided your Voter Bill of Rights below.

Absentee Voter Information

The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot is Tuesday October 31.

When voting by mail using an absentee ballot, we recommend that you allow enough time for your ballot to reach your County Registrar's office. Be sure and use the correct amount of postage. Some ballots may require more than 39 cents.

Postmark date does NOT apply to absentee ballots. They MUST be received at your County Elections Office on or before Election Day.

If you do not mail your absentee ballot in time, you can either:

Hand carry your completed absentee ballot to any polling place in your county; or
Relinquish your uncompleted absentee ballot at your designated polling place, and vote the regular way.
If you have lost your absentee ballot, go to your designated polling place and ask to vote using a provisional ballot.

Voter Bill of Rights

You have the right to cast a ballot if you are a valid registered voter. A valid registered voter means a United States citizen who is a resident in this state, who is at least 18 years of age and not in prison or on parole for conviction of a felony, and who is registered to vote at his or her current residence address.

You have the right to cast a ballot if your name is not listed on the voting rolls.

You have the right to cast a ballot if you are present and in line at the polling place prior to the close of the polls.

You have the right to cast a secret ballot free from intimidation.

You have the right to receive a new ballot, if prior to casting your ballot, you believe you made a mistake. If at any time before you finally cast your ballot, you feel you have made a mistake, you have the right to exchange the spoiled ballot for a new ballot. Absentee voters may also request and receive a new ballot if they return their spoiled ballot to an elections official prior to the closing of the polls on the Election Day.

You have the right to receive assistance in casting your ballot, if you are unable to vote without assistance.

You have the right to return a completed absentee ballot to any precinct in your county.

You have the right to election materials in another language, if there are sufficient residents in your precinct to warrant production.

You have the right to ask questions about election procedures and observe the elections process. You have the right to ask questions of the precinct board and election officials regarding election procedures and to receive an answer or be directed to the appropriate official for an answer. However, if persistent questioning disrupts the execution of their duties, the board of election officials may discontinue responding to questions.

You have the right to report any illegal or fraudulent activity to a local elections official or to the Secretary of State’s Office.

Date night

It is rare that Cory and I get to go out. Alone. As adults. You know, still a couple- not just mom and dad. We did that last night.

I got all dolled up- which means I put on clean clothes and combed my hair. Just kidding, I really did- and it was fun, and we felt grown up. For a few hours.

We went to go see W. It was a great movie, and we really liked it.

Then we went to dinner. It was not a great dinner, and I did not really like it.

We splurged, and ordered an appetizer. It was greasy, and left a funny film in my mouth.

Then, because I am watching my weight (of course!) I decided to try to be good, and ordered a seared Ahi salad. Booooo salad. The salad was mushy, and there was like a pound of ginger in the middle, so it looked like a big salad but it was not. I can deal with this, no big deal. But then I got to the Ahi- also mushy. Blah.

The waiter was totally cool though, and took it off. (So long gigantic unaffordable bill!)

At this point, we are tiiiiiiiiiiiiired from the time change, it has been so long since my face has seen makeup that it is now sliding off, and I am starving- so we go.

Then we decided that it was probably time to get los boyos from my dear mother in laws house. Totally missed the whole dinner, bedtime, story routine which is pretty sweet.

Until we get outside.

And Oliver starts hacking....and hacking.....and really hacking....

and throws up all over me.

We are talking projectile vomiting here folks.

I saw cookies, I smelled sprite, I met his hot dog dinner. Part of it is still in my adorable new(ish) flats.

When we got home, Oliver wrapped in my beautiful Ivory car coat, I asked him if he wanted some cough syrup.

His response- "No I want waffle syrup"

And our date night was over, projectile vomiting and all.

XoXo,

J.Danger

Halloween was (three days ago!) fun!

So, now that I have kept you in suspense all weekend (thank YOU very much computer!)
here are all of our Halloween pictures-

We were- literally- one out of only two groups trick or treating that night. It was dead, eerily dead.



Oliver would not let Phoenix out of his sight, or his hand.



Zombie pumpkin fun was had by all at the carving soiree.




Dark knight, a good witch, and the Hulk (the muscles in his shirt actually protruded so much that they pushed his mask off!)





Tired "tricky treaters" as Oliver said.






I just love it.

Hope your halloween was safe and fun!

Now go do your motherly duties by raiding all their candy bags and telling them you are doing them a favor by saving them from tooth decay!

XoXo,
J.Danger

Los Boyos visit the Fire Station

A few weekends ago our local fire station held an open house. The boys got to go climb all over the trucks, push buttons in the trucks, see the sleeping quarters, wear fire suits, it was great fun.

Oliver in the fire suit- so disastrous.

He was so tiny in that thing. The poor fire fighter said "Just don't touch any buttons". Really?! Good luck with that pal.

Oh brother! Look out town!

Tomas in the get-up. So heavy! Oh, and the hubby and some strange woman in the background. Personally, I think Cory is way cuter.

XoXo,

J.Danger

It's Halloween Time!

Today we took Los Boyos over to the Pumpkin City Pumpkin Patch to grab their soon to be Jack O' Lanterns. Fun was had by all on yet another successful Danger Family Funday.





Tomas in the Tea Cup Squashers. Intense.


SUCH an improvement from last years Pony ride disaster.




Tomas and his stallion o' Halloween spirit.





Oliver? Are you in there? It's all a blur of orange....






I swear, it was funny while taking the picture. But now?






Oliver and his cherry red stud mobile. Oh yes.

But, at the end of the day, despite all their efforts, they still left together.

XOXO,

J.Danger