Friday, October 12, 2012

3 months and 5 months and Politics

This is what happens when you have 2 kids...you miss out on some of the monthly pictures!
Wish I could go back and do them but the time has passed me by.
The 3 and 5 month ones are cute enough to make up for it though...I love my pretty baby!




















Anddddd she's done! :)

Speaking of babies, I can not, in good conscious, go through this political season without posting what I strongly believe in.

As a military wife and a mother of 2 children who are the future of our country,  and as an American, it is my duty to do my best to inform myself of the facts and to vote for the very best candidate.

For any of you who know me or have followed my blog for any length of time, my choice will come as no surprise.

Some keys facts:
1.  A country who gives the government more power than it should has historically been a country who fails and whose citizens suffer.
2.  Rich people are the one's who give middle class and lower class people JOBS.  If we force the rich to pay more of a percent than the rest of us, this country will be in BIG trouble because there will be fewer employers able to afford to hire new employee's.  It's common sense that the more jobs that are created, the more people who are able to have jobs, and therefore more taxes are being paid.  Catching my drift?
Also, let's just say that you were able to move your way from lower class to middle class and then to upper class.  Would you want to be punished for your hard work and success by having to pay more than everyone else to the government?  It's just kindergarten basics we are talking about here.  Fairness, equality, and not fearing that your hard earned money will be taken from you to give to someone who is sitting on their rear, collecting unemployment because they are too lazy to go get a job.  Temporary unemployment is understandable.  People who are collecting unemployment and at the same time are getting up every day and working all day to find a job, those people I can respect.  The rest of them deserve ZERO from the rest of American's who work hard to earn their money.

3.  This is a good point for all my military friends.
Everyone praises Obama for bringing our troops home...but have you stopped to think about what happens to all of them when they get back home?  Well, I will tell you.  Our military is cutting back BIG time!  That means Obama is "nice" enough to bring our troops home and then he procedes to fire them.  Guess what Romney wants to do?  Romney also has no issue with bringing our troops back home.  However, he wants to leave on the right foot.  He doesn't want to leave with the attitude of "we are tired, we give up so we are leaving".  He wants to leave with the attitude of, "We came, we accomplished our task, and we conquered...adios!"
Romney's plan is also to bring our troops back, keep them, and get them better.
This year alone, our military has lost more men and women due to suicide than we have in war.
What a staggering fact.
Our military need help emotionally and physically.
They need a chance to work through their PTSD, to be counseled and encouraged so we can bring the suicide rate down and get our military forces healthy and strong.  And that my friends is what Romney's plan is.  So if you are military and you are well informed, you will vote Romney!

4. This issue is the most important to me.  But strange enough, I keep having people tell me it isn't one of the "real" issues, and to that I ask them, "What is more of an issue than murder?"  As of today, I haven't had one person answer me, even though I begged for a list of the "real" issues.
That's right, I am talking about abortion.
People who are pro-choice are SELFISH people.  I can guarantee that if they were the baby getting ready to be murdered, they would change their minds pretty quickly.  But what do they care?  They are here on earth, living and breathing, so who cares about the baby, right???  I'm so sick of the selfish, irresponsible attitude's.  Women don't deserve the right to choose to murder their children.  What women need to do is suck it up and take responsibility for their actions.  Adoption is ALWAYS a great alternative.  Obama not only supports early term abortion, he believes in and supports the absolute worst and gruesome forms of abortion.  This blog post very clearly tells you what Obama supports and gives details on the types of procedure that is going on every day here in our country.  Something HAS to be done about it!!!  If you vote for Romney for no other reason, this issue is more than enough.
Our female ancestors did NOT fight for our rights as women to choose to murder our own children.  I wish I could bring Susan B. Anthony back right now.  I am positive she would throw up to think that everything she fought for was being taken advantage of.
Here is the blog post...it's graphic.
And here is a video we all need to take the time to watch, especially if you are pro-choice or on the fence.
If I sound harsh, it's because this issue can NOT be sugar coated.  
I will not sit back and pretend to be neutral just so I won't offend someone.
If I lose all my followers because of this post, I will have lost each one proudly because standing up for the right thing is worth standing alone.
I encourage all of you to stand firm and strong and not be afraid of losing the popularity contest.
These babies need OUR help.  If you have any bit of compassion, please vote for Romney. 
 Paul Ryan addressed abortion last night in the debate, and they will be doing everything they can to put a stop to it if elected!

So, there's my political post for ya!  I realize I will probably be getting some interesting responses, but I am good with that. 
Send them my way!

Also, if you are military and haven't sent in your absentee ballot, www.fvap.gov is a GREAT website to use.  It's simple and you still have time if you do it soon!
 Happy Friday!

Monday, October 8, 2012

Before and After

If I ever had any doubt that I love the products I represent, this before and after shot of my very own dad would erase all that doubt...but fortunately, I've been impressed with all of these products since day 1.

Look at my 51 year old dad.
This man has spent the last 30+ years in the sun.
He is a timber consultant and even though he slathers on the 50 spf daily, the sun still got him!

He used the REVERSE regimen, and still is using he.
His results are amazing!
My mom was so impressed that she started on the REVERSE two weeks ago. 
I can't wait to see her "after" shot!

Here' old Donald's before and after.
He looks sooo much younger, doesn't he???


Our product cost is very affordable.
It's about $2.36 a day to use most of our regimens, including the one my dad used.


This business has been a GREAT GREAT GREAT thing for our family. 
I have loved every minute of being a consultant for this company.  With 3 promotions under my belt, I am still going strong and I'm actually surprising my own self.  I never knew how much I would enjoy this.  My excuse was always, "I am not a salesperson!"  You know what the funny thing is?  I'm still not! But, I am doing great with this company because we aren't taught to be pushy salespeople.  We know the products and the business aren't for everyone, so we only spend our time with the ones who are interested.
If you are looking for extra income and you want to be a part of a company that is growing by leaps and bounds AND has the Dr.'s who created Proactiv on their team, let me know! My email is: KathlynWade@hotmail.com
I am not a pressuring sales person and Rodan+Fields isn't for everyone, but if you think you might be a good fit, I'd love to give you a little more information and ask you some questions to see if you would be a good match.
You don't need any previous experience in skincare, you don't have to have "home parties", AND you don't have to waste any money in keeping inventory stocked.
The start up cost is low, the potential is endless, and the feeling of accomplishment is overwhelming!




Friday, October 5, 2012

Beach Pics!

We are already ready to go back.
The gulf is sooo beautiful!!!

























My parents could have gone anywhere for their vacation and they chose to not only come and see US but also take us to the beach!
They could have told us they just didn't have the money, (because honestly, who really ever has the money to take someone else on vacation?).  
They could have spent that money on themselves.  They could have spent that money on a nice vacation for the two of them.  They could have bought a new fall wardrobe or fixed their deck that really needs repairing. 
 They could have spent the money taking friends with them instead of family, but they didn't and we enjoyed every minute of our mini vaca :)
I've never once heard my parents say, "We would really like to come see you all, but we just don't have the money."  
They have spent tons of money on gas and food, when they really didn't have it, just so they could spend time with us.
They have sacrificed a lot of "things" in order to be able to spend time with their grandkids that money would never be able to buy and because of that, Caleb has a great relationship with them, even though we live 12 hours away from each other! 
You'd never know it :)
Thanks Mama and Daddy!
We had a great great time making memories we will have forever and laughing at Caleb, screaming in the ocean when he saw a fish near his foot...haha!
We are already looking forward to seeing all of our family at Christmas!!!

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Miramar and Destin

Ahhh!
Last week was sooo fun!
My parents decided to come visit us on their vacation AND take us to the beach for a couple of days!
We had a ton of fun!
We stayed at a beautiful hotel, ate delish seafood, spent our days on the beautiful gulf, and even toured the Coastal Living Ultimate Beach House.
SUCH a fun time.
I'll save the beach pictures for later...for now I have GOT to show you the Coastal Living house.  
It's magnificent.










Gorgeous plates!


Office nook

TV room...love this couch!

That lighting is a favorite of mine and the slipcovered chairs are so pretty.

This was the butlers kitchen off to the side of the kitchen.  It had a fridge to.die.for.

Yes, that is the fridge...unreal.



Train Car room.  If I ever get to build a house, I want a room like this. Perfect sleepover room!


Baskets on the wall in the mud room...genius.






 Caleb's favorite room






Theatre room...adorable!


Someone found his "room"
***Designed by Interior Decorator, Erica Powell

SUCH a fun week!
Will be back with beach pics :)
AND the winner of the Starbucks gift card is....Amanda Raymond!!!!!!
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