Cannon Beach 06-13-09

Mom and Dad came to Vancouver for their Vacation. We were able to tag along with them as they explored the wonderful Portland/Vancouver area. On this day we went to Cannon Beach and watched the sandcastle competition. It was such a blast. There were many, many, many good entries. A lot of time and talent is put into these sculptures, and then by the end of the day, the tide comes in and washes it away.

Chante made dinner for a
school project!
This was restaurant worthy.
Good job Chante.

Well, its been awhile since I have blogged! No news is good news right? Not much has changed. We are still alive, have no money, need new a job.....what else is there to say?

Summer is coming and we are getting ready to enjoy ourselves this summer. I have been getting ideas of different things to do with the kids that wont cost me much money....(good thing because I don't have any). I hope this summer will be one of our best. The last few summers have pretty much sucked because we stayed home due to not having any money.

Anything new with any of our friends or family? Drop us a line.....love to hear from you!

Grandpa Tom

I sure love this man!

Monica

So, I have not really posted anything much lately, just some quick, easy, no commitment to writing entries. But today.....today.....I have a real blog entry.

I have been so frustrated with parenting lately. I know raising teenagers is hard, we have all heard people tell stories. For the most part my girls have followed suit. Parenting teenagers is HARD. They are moody, angry, rebellious, and frustrating. But they can be fun, loving, interesting, and hilarious, too. My real problem is my pre-teen!

Monica is at that age where she is too old to play with "toys" but too young to hang out with the older girls. She is also the baby, so she has been spoiled and pampered. She now thinks the world revolves around her and that she does not have to do real chores,she has sisters to serve her.

I am afraid I have done this child a great disservice. I am now in the process of re-training her. Basically I have to start over. Boy have I got my work cut out for me. She definitely takes after her fathers, hot headed Hispanic nationality!

Tonight she informed me that she can do a better job raising herself than I could possibly do. (Not those words exactly, but pretty close). See what I have to work with? With faith and prayer I am sure we will make it through. So, does anyone want to come help me re-train a Pre-Teen?

In spite of all this, I still love her with all my heart. She is smart and funny and beautiful. She just needs to humble herself and learn that we are all in this together.....no matter what. I have no doubt that we will be able to fix this problem, it just may take a few years....LOL.

I love you Monica, even if you give me gray hair!

Happy Birthday Lynn

Happy Birthday Lynn. Through thick and thin, I will always be your sister first. Hope you have a lovely birthday.

Mother's Day

What better gift for a mother.........I sure hope my children take note! See's Candy is the BEST!

Happy Birthday Amy!

I just wanted to wish a very dear friend of mine a very Happy Birthday today! Amy and I go way back to Jr. High School. We were even roommates after High School. Thanks for all the good times my friend. Hope your birthday is full of joy and happiness.

Taxes

At first I thought this was funny....then I
realized the awful truth of it.



Be sure to read all the way
to the end.



Tax his land,
Tax his bed,
Tax the table
At which he's fed.




Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes
Are the rule.



Tax his work,
Tax his pay,
He works for peanuts
Anyway!

Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,

Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.



Tax his ties,
Tax his shirt,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt.




Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he
Tries to think.



Tax his cigars,
Tax his beers,
If he cries
Tax his tears.



Tax his car,
Tax his gas,
Find other ways
To tax his ass.



Tax all he has
Then let him know
That you won't be done
Till he has no dough.




When he screams and hollers;
Then tax him some more,
Tax him till
He's good and sore.



Then tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in
Which he's laid.



Put these words
Upon his tomb,
Taxes drove me
to my doom...'

When he's gone,
Do not relax,
Its time to apply
The inheritance tax.




Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL license Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Excise Taxes
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax (currently 44.

75 cents per gallon)
Gross Receipts Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax)
Liquor Tax
Luxury Taxes
Marriage License Tax
Medicare Tax
Personal Property Tax
Property Tax
Real Estate Tax
Service Charge T ax
Social Security Tax
Road Usage Tax
Sales Tax
Recreational Vehicle Tax
School Tax
State Income Tax
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA)
Telephone Federal Excise Tax
Telephone Federal Universal Ser vice Fee Tax
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Taxes
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge=2 0Tax
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax
Telephone State and Local Tax
Telephone Usage Charge Tax
Utility Taxes
Vehicle License Registration Tax
Vehicle Sales Tax
Watercraft Registration Tax
Well Permit Tax
Workers Compensation Tax

STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?

Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago,
and our nation was the most prosperous in the world.





We had
absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.




What in the hell happened? Can you spell 'politicians?'

And I still have to 'press 1' for English!?

I hope this goes around THE USA at least 100
times!!! YOU can help it get there!!!

GO AHEAD - - - BE AN AMERICAN!!!