Flu Shy, Don't Bother Me

I made this lovely cartoon that you won't be able to read on the computer.  It chronicles my life and the highlights from each day; things like going to the doctor to laying in bed all day to coughing my brains out and laying in bed all day (all while forcing my children to watch hours of TV).

Oh yeah, its a 2 part series because I'm on day 12 of being sick.  Though, I am starting to feel better.  AH CHOO!  Maybe I should have made one of these of the first 9 months I was pregnant with Lincoln and all the different lunches Lincoln helped me spew.

This is from Mike Rowe, the Dirty Jobs guy.

“The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge”

(Skill & Work Ethic Aren’t Taboo)

1. I believe that I have won the greatest lottery of all time. I am alive. I walk the Earth. I live in America. Above all things, I am grateful.

2. I believe that I am entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Nothing more. I also understand that “happiness” and the “pursuit of happiness” are not the same thing.

3. I believe there is no such thing as a “bad job.” I believe that all jobs are opportunities, and it’s up to me to make the best of them.

4. I do not “follow my passion.” I bring it with me. I believe that any job can be done with passion and enthusiasm.

5. I deplore debt, and do all I can to avoid it. I would rather live in a tent and eat beans than borrow money to pay for a lifestyle I can’t afford.

6. I believe that my safety is my responsibility. I understand that being in “compliance” does not necessarily mean I’m out of danger.

7. I believe the best way to distinguish myself at work is to show up early, stay late, and cheerfully volunteer for every crappy task there is.

8. I believe the most annoying sounds in the world are whining and complaining. I will never make them. If I am unhappy in my work, I will either find a new job, or find a way to be happy.

9. I believe that my education is my responsibility, and absolutely critical to my success. I am resolved to learn as much as I can from whatever source is available to me. I will never stop learning, and understand that library cards are free.

10. I believe that I am a product of my choices – not my circumstances. I will never blame anyone for my shortcomings or the challenges I face. And I will never accept the credit for something I didn’t do.

11. I understand the world is not fair, and I’m OK with that. I do not resent the success of others.

12. I believe that all people are created equal. I also believe that all people make choices. Some choose to be lazy. Some choose to sleep in. I choose to work my butt off.

 

Meet Nate & Lou

 

 

I couldn't get this to upload so here's the Link, pun intended

 

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UNldhiKjEo

Sun's Out...

Sun's Out, Guns out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sun's Out, Buns Out

 

 

This Pretty Much Sums Up Lindsey's Visit

Lincoln doing whatever Lincoln wants to be doing, Porter screaming, Lindsey happily tolerating it all even though she just spewed, Florida in the background.  Thanks, Nate, for letting us have Lindsey for a week.

Opa Caught a Fish

It was actually pouring rain, but you can't tell.

 Authentic Southern, with a cane pole. 

 Have you ever seen a frog catch a fish before?  Good thing he has quality rain gear, right?

 Porter looking happy, despite the fact that he wasn't.  Not even for a minute.  But he didn't scream until the end.

 Fisherboys.

Screaming.  Time to go home.

Lincoln Caught a Fish

So I went steelhead fishing this week. I got to the river and started fishing at 11:30 am. I caught a whole bunch of the little smolts but couldn't catch a steelhead. I finally hooked a big one in the evening and fought it for a few minutes and thought I had it tired out. Just as I was ready to bring it to shore, it got off. I fished until 8:45 when it was getting dark. I walked up the river to towards the house and saw a little steelhead in the shallows. I cast at it couple times and was able to catch it and get it onto shore. Nine and a half hours of fishing for this one fish. I tried a lot of different lures and baits. I was just about ready to try a hot dog. I heard that works pretty well. Alright Lincoln, let's see the pictures of your fishing trip.