Come on Barbie Let's Go Party!

This morning I went out to get the newspaper and I found this great picture on my doorstep. It is actually an ad for a dishwasher. My sister, Vicki, brought Halloween treats for the kids but this was my treat. I think I may have to frame the picture because it makes me laugh. It reminds me of when I was little and we would get the Barbies, their family and friends together for a family photo. We never thought of them having a hot tub party - however, our Barbie's had bathing suits, so it would have been a little more modest. I especially love the one Barbie holding up her glass in a toast. Three cheers for Barbie!

Prop 8 Update

So Friday night I was just getting home with Maelen when it was getting dark. We were in the garage and a truck pulled up right in front of our Prop 8 sign. Someone was about to get out, but when they saw us, jumped back in the truck and took off. They turned around and waited on the other side of the street. Our whole family waited outside to see what they would do next. They evenutally left. Their little illegal operation had been thwarted for one night. Jared waited for quite a while on the balcony hoping to catch them in the act. Apparently they came back Saturday night because Sunday morning, our sign was gone. It's very sad they feel they have to resort to vandalism and crime to win. We have even heard of a church who is paying kids per sign they bring back.

Saturday afternoon we spent an hour and a half out on PCH with Yes on 8 signs. It was very interesting. What's most interesting is to hear the way people talk to us when they are calling us hateful. I guess they don't hear it in their own voices and foul language. There were Stakes from Long Beach down to San Clemente lined up at every intersection down PCH to do the same thing. We had some guys in our ward with motorcycles make flags out of Prop 8 signs and drive up and down PCH. It was a real bonding experience for our ward. Our Bishop's wife decided that instead of being offended by their hand signals she would take pride in that they think we are #1!!

Protect our Families

Day 3 of our Prop 8 sign and it's still there! Many have been stolen, but we are hoping for the best. Our street is a thoroughfare for many of the neighborhoods around us, so it will be seen - I hope it makes people think too.