Wednesday, May 13, 2009
My little Posers!
During a shopping trip to Old Navy last month my girls asked if they could have pictures taken with the mannequins that are all over the store. They were so funny posing with the various mannequins. The store associates recommended they go to the front of the store and pose with the "cool" mannequins, meanwhile everyone else who witnessed the photo session was laughing at us. Here are some of the results:
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Bascompalooza 2009
May 7th to 9th was a Bascom ladies reunion in Seattle! My sisters Steffinie (from Houston,TX) and Leilani (from Boston, MA) flew to Seattle so we could spend some sister time together. Coinsidently my Dad was also in town on business for some of the days so we all went to dinner one night. We had a sleepover at my house one night when Eddie was out of town in Salt Lake. It was complete with ice cream sandwiches, singing and dancing along with ABBA, and watching chick flicks. We of course slept in the next morning, true to being a bascom lady. We walked around Seattle the next day (followed the pigs to Pike's Market) and had fish and chips at Alki beach. I love my sisters!!!!!!!
Me, Dad, Steffinie, Lindsay, and Leilani (with Little Leora)
Me, Dad, Steffinie, Lindsay, and Leilani (with Little Leora)
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Walk Down Embarcadero!
I went to Oakland for a Jetblue training last week and spent one evening walking down Embarcardero Drive with fellow crewmembers from the Bart train station to Fisherman's Wharf. Here are a few photos I took. It was my first time being in San Francisco.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Can I Say it to the Dogs?
So Leora has been testing me lately on what words she is allowed to say. I admit that she hears us say things sometimes that aren't appropriate for her to say. A couple of days ago she told Emma to "Shut up". I told her not to say that to her sister. It isn't nice to say to people. Because I know she has heard me yell "Shut up" to the dogs I told her she could only say that to the dogs.
Yesterday morning she was playing with some dolls while I was getting ready for work. Her dolls were talking to each other and one of them said "What the hell!" I asked her what she just said and she ignored me like she does when she knows she did something wrong. I asked her why she said that and again she ignored me. So I told her that she shouldn't say that and it's not appropriate for little girls to talk that way even when they are playing. She replied by asking, "Well, Can I say it to the dogs?" I smiled at the question and said no not even to the dogs.
She may only be 3 years old, but is pretty quick sometimes.
Yesterday morning she was playing with some dolls while I was getting ready for work. Her dolls were talking to each other and one of them said "What the hell!" I asked her what she just said and she ignored me like she does when she knows she did something wrong. I asked her why she said that and again she ignored me. So I told her that she shouldn't say that and it's not appropriate for little girls to talk that way even when they are playing. She replied by asking, "Well, Can I say it to the dogs?" I smiled at the question and said no not even to the dogs.
She may only be 3 years old, but is pretty quick sometimes.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Gun Control - My $.02
Okay, so I am so angry about Congress hiding gun control legislation in one of the stimulus packages. Democrats are using the fear of the people to push gun control legislation hidden underneath an economic stimulus package. That is so wrong, manipulative, and is taking advantage of the american people who are desperate for change for our economy. Eddie and I are strong supporters of the 2nd amendment. I even have a concealed weapons permit myself! I don't carry a gun by my choice, but can if I ever felt like I need to. I've heard the arguments for gun control and they are Bull S**T! I am a firm believer that if you take peoples guns away, or limit the ability to get a gun so severely, the only people left with them will be police and criminals. The criminals far outnumber the police people!
I want to share an email I received from a friend back before Obama was elected. I take no credit for it, but want to share it.
A LITTLE GUN HISTORY
In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control. From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
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In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
------------------------------
Germany established gun control in 1938 and from 1939 to 1945, a total of 13 million Jews and others who were unable to defend themselves were rounded up and exterminated.
------------------------------
China established gun control in 1935. From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents, unable to defend themselves,
were rounded up and exterminated
------------------------------
Guatemala established gun control in 1964. From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves,
were rounded up an d exterminated.
---- ------------- -------------
Uganda established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were
rounded up and exterminated.
------------------------
Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one million educated' people, unable to defend
themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
-----------------------------
Defenseless people rounded up and exterminated in the 20th Century because of gun control: 56 million.
------------------------------
It has now been 12 months since gun owners in Australia were forced by new law to surrender 640,381 personal firearms to be destroyed by their own government, a program costing Australia taxpayers more than $500 million dollars. The first year results are now in:
List of 7 items:
Australia-wide, homicides are up 3.2 percent
Australia-wide, assaults are up 8.6 percent
Australia-wide, armed robberies are up 44 percent (yes, 44 percent)!
In the state of Victoria alone, homicides with firearms are now up 300 percent. Note that while the law-abiding citizens turned them in, the criminals did not, and criminals still possess their guns!
While figures over the previous 25 years showed a steady decrease in armed robbery with firearms, this has changed drastically upward in the past 12 months, since criminals now are guaranteed that their prey is unarmed.
There has also been a dramatic increase in break-ins and assaults of the ELDERLY. Australian politicians are at a loss to explain how public safety has decreased, after such monumental effort, and expense was expended in successfully
ridding Australian society of guns The Australian experience and the other historical facts above prove it.
You won't see this datum on the US evening news, or hear politicians disseminating this information.
Guns in the hands of honest citizens save lives and property and, yes, gun-control laws adversely affect only the
law-abiding citizens.
Take note my fellow Americans, before it's too late!
The next time someone talks in favor of gun control, please remind them of this history lesson.
With guns, we are 'citizens'. Without them, we are 'subjects'.
During WWII the Japanese decided not to invade America because they knew most Americans were ARMED!&n bsp;
If you value your freedom, Please spread this anti-gun control message to all of your friends.
The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental.
As John Steinbeck once said:
1. Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
2. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.
3. I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.
4. When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away.
5. A reporter did a human-interest piece on the Texas Rangers. The reporter recognized the Colt Model 1911 the Ranger was carrying and asked him 'Why do you carry a 45?' The Ranger responded, 'Because they don't make a 46.'
6. An armed man will kill an unarmed man with monotonous regularity.
7. The old sheriff was attending an awards dinner when a lady commented on his wearing his sidearm. 'Sheriff, I see you have your pistol. Are you expecting trouble?' 'No Ma'am. If I were expecting trouble, I would have brought my rifle.'
8. Beware the man who only has one gun. HE PROBABLY KNOWS HOW TO USE IT!!!
But wait, there's more!
I was once asked by a lady visiting if I had a gun in the house. I said I did. She said 'Well I certainly hope it isn't loaded!'
To which I said, 'Of course it is loaded, can't work without bullets!' She then asked, 'Are you that afraid of someone evil
coming into your house?' My reply was, 'No, not at all. I am not afraid of the house catching fire either, but I have fire extinguishers around, and they are all loaded too.' To which I'll add, having a gun in the house that isn't loaded is like having a car in the garage without gas in the tank.
I want to share an email I received from a friend back before Obama was elected. I take no credit for it, but want to share it.
A LITTLE GUN HISTORY
In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control. From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
------------------------------
In 1911, Turkey established gun control. From 1915 to 1917, 1.5 million Armenians, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
------------------------------
Germany established gun control in 1938 and from 1939 to 1945, a total of 13 million Jews and others who were unable to defend themselves were rounded up and exterminated.
------------------------------
China established gun control in 1935. From 1948 to 1952, 20 million political dissidents, unable to defend themselves,
were rounded up and exterminated
------------------------------
Guatemala established gun control in 1964. From 1964 to 1981, 100,000 Mayan Indians, unable to defend themselves,
were rounded up an d exterminated.
---- ------------- -------------
Uganda established gun control in 1970. From 1971 to 1979, 300,000 Christians, unable to defend themselves, were
rounded up and exterminated.
------------------------
Cambodia established gun control in 1956. From 1975 to 1977, one million educated' people, unable to defend
themselves, were rounded up and exterminated.
-----------------------------
Defenseless people rounded up and exterminated in the 20th Century because of gun control: 56 million.
------------------------------
It has now been 12 months since gun owners in Australia were forced by new law to surrender 640,381 personal firearms to be destroyed by their own government, a program costing Australia taxpayers more than $500 million dollars. The first year results are now in:
List of 7 items:
Australia-wide, homicides are up 3.2 percent
Australia-wide, assaults are up 8.6 percent
Australia-wide, armed robberies are up 44 percent (yes, 44 percent)!
In the state of Victoria alone, homicides with firearms are now up 300 percent. Note that while the law-abiding citizens turned them in, the criminals did not, and criminals still possess their guns!
While figures over the previous 25 years showed a steady decrease in armed robbery with firearms, this has changed drastically upward in the past 12 months, since criminals now are guaranteed that their prey is unarmed.
There has also been a dramatic increase in break-ins and assaults of the ELDERLY. Australian politicians are at a loss to explain how public safety has decreased, after such monumental effort, and expense was expended in successfully
ridding Australian society of guns The Australian experience and the other historical facts above prove it.
You won't see this datum on the US evening news, or hear politicians disseminating this information.
Guns in the hands of honest citizens save lives and property and, yes, gun-control laws adversely affect only the
law-abiding citizens.
Take note my fellow Americans, before it's too late!
The next time someone talks in favor of gun control, please remind them of this history lesson.
With guns, we are 'citizens'. Without them, we are 'subjects'.
During WWII the Japanese decided not to invade America because they knew most Americans were ARMED!&n bsp;
If you value your freedom, Please spread this anti-gun control message to all of your friends.
The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental.
As John Steinbeck once said:
1. Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.
2. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.
3. I carry a gun because a cop is too heavy.
4. When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away.
5. A reporter did a human-interest piece on the Texas Rangers. The reporter recognized the Colt Model 1911 the Ranger was carrying and asked him 'Why do you carry a 45?' The Ranger responded, 'Because they don't make a 46.'
6. An armed man will kill an unarmed man with monotonous regularity.
7. The old sheriff was attending an awards dinner when a lady commented on his wearing his sidearm. 'Sheriff, I see you have your pistol. Are you expecting trouble?' 'No Ma'am. If I were expecting trouble, I would have brought my rifle.'
8. Beware the man who only has one gun. HE PROBABLY KNOWS HOW TO USE IT!!!
But wait, there's more!
I was once asked by a lady visiting if I had a gun in the house. I said I did. She said 'Well I certainly hope it isn't loaded!'
To which I said, 'Of course it is loaded, can't work without bullets!' She then asked, 'Are you that afraid of someone evil
coming into your house?' My reply was, 'No, not at all. I am not afraid of the house catching fire either, but I have fire extinguishers around, and they are all loaded too.' To which I'll add, having a gun in the house that isn't loaded is like having a car in the garage without gas in the tank.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tiger Day at the Zoo
Anyone who really knows me knows that I love tigers! They are so beautiful and amazing. If I could have a pet tiger I would. Ever since I was a little girl I have wanted to be a tiger keeper at the zoo, so I could be around them. Our zoo had tiger day this last Saturday. I of course wanted to go, and took the girls and some friends with me. We learned that they eat 60lbs of meat a week, and can leap 18 feet. We learned what tigers are saying when they make different sounds, and watched them play with some special tiger toys. The zoo has 2 Sumatran tigers. Java is the male, and Jaya is the female. Java moved to the zoo only a year or so ago to try to get the two tigers to mate. Java is young and there evidently is no tigerly love between the two. They put them together once and it turned out so badly they probably won't try it again.
This picture was taken through the glass so it didn't turn out well, but they had put chunks of meat in this ball and would pull it up to get Jaya to jump up for it. She has to spin the ball to get the meat to come out. Here she is holding onto it so the zoo keeper couldn't pull it back up. She ways about 200 lbs.
Friday, February 20, 2009
What we've been up to?
I haven't posted stuff for a while about what we are up to so here is a hodgepodge of things.
My brother Erik left on his mission to Albuquerque, NM. We went out to Utah for his farewell. Leora took this picture of him!
I got to see my sisters. It was great being all together again.
This is how Leora and I get around the airport! We get a lot of laughs, but hey I don't have to hear her complain about walking or wanting to be carried and she enjoys the ride!
It is getting harder now that she is getting bigger so it may not last much longer. Her feet drag on the ground now, which is rough on her shoes.
Emma has now lost 5 teeth! Her smile is pretty funny these days! Her big teeth don't fit her small mouth, and her new teeth are coming in very slowly.
Leora wanted to ride the motorcycle arcade game while we were waiting for a lane at the bowling alley. I think Leora has a bit of Eddie in her!
Emma asked if she could take cooking lessons. I told her that we didn't need to pay someone to teach her how to cook. I said "My mom taught me and her mom taught her, so I can teach you how to cook." This is Emma's first creation! She made a cake for Valentine's Day. She decorated it herself and was very proud of it!
So Molly is getting old! This day her back hip was obviously causing her a lot of problem. I was sad that she might not be around much longer. Molly now takes Glucosamine/Chondroitin tablets everyday for her joints. They are really helping.
My brother Erik left on his mission to Albuquerque, NM. We went out to Utah for his farewell. Leora took this picture of him!
I got to see my sisters. It was great being all together again.
This is how Leora and I get around the airport! We get a lot of laughs, but hey I don't have to hear her complain about walking or wanting to be carried and she enjoys the ride!
It is getting harder now that she is getting bigger so it may not last much longer. Her feet drag on the ground now, which is rough on her shoes.
Emma has now lost 5 teeth! Her smile is pretty funny these days! Her big teeth don't fit her small mouth, and her new teeth are coming in very slowly.
Leora wanted to ride the motorcycle arcade game while we were waiting for a lane at the bowling alley. I think Leora has a bit of Eddie in her!
Emma asked if she could take cooking lessons. I told her that we didn't need to pay someone to teach her how to cook. I said "My mom taught me and her mom taught her, so I can teach you how to cook." This is Emma's first creation! She made a cake for Valentine's Day. She decorated it herself and was very proud of it!
So Molly is getting old! This day her back hip was obviously causing her a lot of problem. I was sad that she might not be around much longer. Molly now takes Glucosamine/Chondroitin tablets everyday for her joints. They are really helping.
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