Little Brother's Perspective

Fun at the Racetrack

Sugar is best(?) for this #4 four year old racefan.

Politics (dare I)

The coffee is starting to wear off, but I was thinking about this while in the shower...does this country REALLY want change, or more of the same. Because I think the republican and democratic parties are really just getting voted in by mere popularity (money and knowing their name) vs. honest politics. Here's a vent (don't take as literal b/c it's just an idea)...
What if everyone voted like they actually WANTED to, not how they thought they should b/c they want their vote to count for someone who might stand a chance of getting into Washington. I mean, wouldn't we see A LOT more write-ins that way, or votes for nonpopular partes? Then, who knows, the race would be much more interesting and less predictable. I think guys like Ron Paul, Ralph Nader, heck, even Ross Perot, might make this place a bit more interesting if we just gave them a chance. I think they could implement some radical things that would get people's attention and might even actually do some good.

I don't think America is REALLY ready for change...they just want a different person in the White House who'll do more of the same. It sucks that we have to vote in this aristocratic society that only gives us options with the most money so we can make our vote "count." Does it "count" if you're voting for someone who you don't think will actually make a difference, but who seems like your only option b/c nobody else will write in or vote for someone who might actually make some changes in Washington? Are we all still in highschool, voting on what or who is popular vs. our personal convictions (and not the convictions our political party tells us are important)?

I dare to wonder what an honest, "poor," non-showy person might do as president. But how do we keep said person from becoming more of the same? I just answered my own question by realizing my Savior will one day be the One that every knee will bow and confess He is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Thank you, Jesus, for reminding me You are in control, and not Capitol Hill. Praise the Lord, oh my Soul.

Green Tea Frappes

In an effort to join Jenny's Foody Friday (by the way, Jenny, are you going to do this every Friday b/c I'd love to get great recipes from people this way) here's a very yummy and refreshing creamy drink...

Green Tea Frappes
3 individual green tea bags
1 cup boiling water
1.5 cups ice cubes
3/4 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup skim milk

Steep the tea in the boiled water and let stand 15 minutes
Then, pour the steeped tea into a blender along with all other ingredients.
Blend away until smooth.
Makes 4, 3/4 cup servings

Note: these are pretty sweet, so you can adjust by using less sweetened condensed milk if so desired.

Also, I LOVE lime drinks or foods in the summer, so if anyone has any great recipes they could pass along, that'd be great. ALSO, if anyone has a drink that combines lime and coffee or lime, coffee and vodka, please let me know. You'd be a rockstar namely b/c it'd be combining all my favorite drinks and plus I don't think it's possible to do while maintaining a pleasant taste...

Tag from Tiff

Tiff "tagged" me with this, but her answers are going to be hard to follow. She's good...

I am…a mountain lovin montanan turned city lovin minnesotan
I want…a yogo sapphire ring
I wish...I could live in India
I hate…how critical I can be
I miss…my husband
I fear…something nasty happening to my kids
I feel…happy and peaceful
I hear…a beeping sound
I smell…nothing
I crave…coffee - everyday, all day
I search…my heart
I wonder... if I'll ever go overseas again
I regret…not going to Prague
I love…our new lawn
I care…about the persecuted
I ache…for those who lose their children
I always...wanted to be a teacher
I believe…I still can be
I dance…to Elvis
I sing...to my kids
I cry…during that commercial when the dad brings home a dog and the mom says, you said we couldn't get a dog until we got a house...
I don’t always... follow through with my intentions
I fight…my son with light sabers
I write…emails
I never…say never
I listen…to Chris Leadoux really loud
I need…to hug my husband
I am happy...to be a "boy" mom

I tag John and Megan

Cowboy Country

Howdy! Our little cowboys in Big Sky Country.

The Yellowstone River is just swelling - you should see how fast it's moving and the rapids that are forming. You could kayak this happily. The river is level with the road and looks like it could spill over any minute. I haven't seen the river like this in years, and there's still plenty of snow on the mountains for runoff.

Hey Daddy

Giggle box baby - Nana is so funny! You can still watch Star Wars in MT...

We're having a blast in MT, but we miss you!

Chillin by the pool

What a great day for swimming! Jack cooled off in the water and did an awesome job holding his breath under water. Eli chilled in the shade and mom and dad are proud of their two boys!

We finally got the chance to meet baby Maya in Madison! We definitely had to fight to get there, since I-90 was closed at the Dells and we took a 3 hour detour to get to her - but we made it! The boys did a remarkable job in the car, by the way - even better than mom and dad. I'm a very proud aunt of our sweet beautiful niece. Eli and Jack were equally excited to meet their new cousin!

Our new backyard!

Can you believe it? A garden and lawn! We're like completely new people! I can't wait to roll in the grass, it's beautiful. Also, plants are actually starting to grow in the garden! It's a blessed day at the Dailey house!