A rare post on politics from a concerned mother...

I have to admit that I am really starting to get into the race for President of the United States. With a new baby and lots of time nursing, I find myself on FOX news alot. The other night I watched a story on Obama and how he was the only one in the Illinois Senate to vote for a bill on something to do on abortion. I was horrified. The story was about a couple who found out their baby boy had Downs Syndrome. This couple decided to abort the baby at 22 weeks. After the killing, the baby survived for 45 minutes. This couple did not want to see this sweet baby and someone put the baby in a storage closet to die all by himself. Lets just say I was in shock. This really happens? A nurse in the hospital went to this baby and rocked him till he died. She didn't want the baby to be alone. I still am in shock just telling this story. This could be our future with Obama! I am scared of our country. I find myself liking him and his family. They can really put on a show. When I think of what he stands for and how liberal his views are... I cringe. There is so much more to him than the news lets us see. I think he is a decent guy with way different views on life and taxes than I have. I try to look at every side and be fair. Today when McCain announced his VP choice I had chills come up and down my body. Sarah Palin seems perfect. The more I learned about her the more I liked her. When they talked about her having a 6 month baby with Downs I just started crying. I was so glad she kept her baby. The older I get the more I know what is important to me. It is nice to feel so strong about something in life and not have an "I don't really care" attitude. Who knows what I will do with my new found passion?

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Who does he look like???

Our baby is growing so much. I am so sad. I wish I could freeze time. I am very excited for him to smile, though. We can't figure out who he looks like. He is looking different every day. What do you think?

1st trip to Church!!

1st time in the doll bed. :-) (sorry michael!)
















all the kids want to hold mike...

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Memories

Some friend of mine had this on their blog. It was so fun to read. Leave me a comment a give me a laugh. I know there is alot to laugh about in my life. Thanks! :0 lol



1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together (or my husband). It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!



2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

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First Day Of School!!!

Just had to throw this picture in. They are so sweet together!













Here we go again. Another year and they just keep growing. Haley is in 6th grade this year. She is happy to be one of the oldest. Katie is in 4th and is so excited to have such a fun teacher. Joey is in 1st and loving recess and eating lunch at school.

My teenager! She is growing up way too fast. We started thinking when Michael goes to kindergarden Ashley will be in Collage. That really freaks me out.

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Welcome Baby Michael!!

Michael Don Syrek

came into this world at 2:49 p.m. Thursday 7/31/2008

8lbs. 10ozs. 22" long

Life just gets better.. Captions/Words cannot express our joy so I will let the pictures say what I cannot...

We are grateful for 6 beautiful children!

We love you Michael!

ps. Ashley, we miss you!!! See you soon!! (And Mel you did awesome! And the end of July just like you said from Day 1. Thank you.. I LOVE You!)

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Family times in July!

We have had a very eventful July. We started out in Show Low for a week over the 4th, went to a LeSueur Family Reunion in Manti Utah, and spent a week at our favorite place... Aspen Grove.

Dad and the boys on Sunday at Aspen Grove...

At our cabin on the 4th. What a treat to sit around a fire in July and enjoy some smores. An even better treat to watch the fireworks from our backyard!

Girls turn to go fishing... NO fish, but we had sooo much fun..
(Especially jumpin in with clothes on!!)

Hours of fun on the new b-ball court.. Who knew Uncle Dan was an animal on the court?? Especially when we had the hoop at 7ft.. whooaahh!

For those of you that say Wayne has a big mouth... Here is proof!! (Hey, he took the photo!)

Nothing better than Grandma's pasta on a Sunday afternoon. (Even better when she delivers it from her cabin to ours!!) Mmmmm...

Grandma's place in Heber on the 5th.. Great ribs and some great fireworks.. Much much better fireworks than ShowLow. A treat to see two shows, though...

A good chunk of our reunion group at the Manti Cemetery across from the Manti Temple. Many LeSueur relatives are buried here.

Ashley and her LeSueur cousins around Funk's lake (Palasaids State Park) outside of Manti. Our ancestor Daniel B. Funk made this lake from scratch at the request of Brigham Young.. Great place for a picnic!

Grandpa and his favorite son-n-law ;-) on our balcony at Aspen grove.

Ever seen a pregnant gal do pottery?? It wasn't pretty..the bowl that is...

A new addition this year.. a rock-climbing wall.. Maybe next year, Haley :-)

Dad & his little girl at the family dance.. (a great substitute for mom)

Grandpa enjoyed visiting with cousin Dave LeSueur throughout the week at Aspen Grove. We enjoyed our distant LeSueur cousins too.


Haley & Joey teamed up on this nice catch out of the Aspen Grove pond.. Biggest one in the pond says Dad... Priceless girl face Haley!!!

Haley defended her title and took home 1st place for the 2nd yr in a row! Whoohoo.. Joey & Katie held their own too.. We eat a lot of watermelon in our home.. Practice makes perfect!

We always love the speakers at Aspen Grove.. Professors Steven Harper and Michael Cheney from BYU were a real treat! Our relationships and testimonies were strengthened throughout the week!

Dad loves pictures in birth order....

Hawk Woman... aka Katie....

Scenery like this always makes leaving Aspen Grove tough.. (nice postcard shot Wayne)


What a blessing to have Grandma & Grandpa with us all week.. We are so grateful for them...

We are grateful for our family (and extended family) and for so much quality family time this summer!

Now it's baby time.... Stay Tuned...

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