The Bright White Light

Ben died on Christmas night. Prior to his death, he asked, "Do you believe in angels or God?" If not, your mind may be changed after viewing this video:

Sick teen's video goes viral after his death.

Can You Hear Me Now? NO!

One of the activities my family has always enjoyed around the holidays is going to movies. It's the time of year that new movies are released, especially family movies. But because we live in an area that ignores the needs, wants and rights of people who are deaf or hearing-impaired, we no longer get to enjoy one of our favorite activities.

Two theaters in our area play ONE captioned movie at a time. One of those theaters is about 15 miles away and the other is about 25 miles away. During this winter break from school, the theaters are not playing captioned family movies. And, both theaters play the same movie.

So, we are left with the choice of taking Ashley and Ronnie to a movie that is not captioned or not going to the movies at all. We usually always choose the latter option.

Come on, Regal Theaters, you have the monopoly in our area. Would it be so difficult to show a couple of movies on more than two screens?

All Is Revealed!

Here he is - the newest addition to the family! COOPER! Cooper is a yellow lab who is seven weeks old. He is also just about the cutest thing ever!

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!!!

Holiday Outings

Ashley loves the carwash. Don't tell me I don't know how to show my children a good time!



TODAY'S CLUE: Two of you have guessed correctly! All will be revealed with pictures tomorrow!

Orange? Blue? Hot Pink?

Are there really other people in the world besides Ashley who would want an orange Christmas tree????



TODAY'S CLUE: One last clue and then all will be revealed on Saturday!

I think I've bought way too many toys!

On To The Moon!

Tuesday we visited our local science museum. We have a family membership primarily because it gets up free admission to our museum but also to hundreds of others across the country. We used it a lot last summer around our state. It really is the best $100 I have ever spent!

Here is my astronaut in training, Miss Ashley! Look closely and you can see her head in the helmet...



TODAY'S CLUE: I had no idea how much daycare cost until I visited one today for a tour!

(The guesses that have come in are good, but not quite correct yet...keep trying!)

Channeling Jack Kerouac

Recently Ashley has been in a 'black' mood - wanting to wear black all the time. I have no idea why, but at bedtime last night, she was looking like a beatnik, interpretive dancer stuck on Sesame Street!



TODAY'S CLUE - We'll start with a small room but it will be easy to expand over time.

(If you have no idea what this clue thing is about, check Monday's post.)