Think about this MO Friends...

Claire McCaskill supports abortion up to 6 months. Marissa was born at 6 months.

Dear Missouri Friends...

On the ballot November 7th there is a yes/no vote on Amendment 2. Those for this amendment want you to think its about stem cell research but it is actually about Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (SCNT). That is the process for creating a cloned human embryo. It has nothing to do with embroyonic stem cell research for cures!! It's about making our tax dollars available and legal for research on cloning by amending our state constitution.

When you read the amendment on the ballet beware because the language is very deceptive. It says it calls for a ban on human cloning or attempted cloning but somatic cell nuclear transfer are human clones.

There is a big debate about embryonic stem cell research which has been going on for awhile now. Those for embryonic stem cell research want to make you feel like you are against cures for terrible, horrible dieases. Research done on embryonic stem cells has produced NOTHING but defects and tumors. They need federal funding for this research because biotech companies are not putting their money behind losing research. Have you ever heard about the success from adult stem cell research? You can get adult stem cells from umbilical cord blood, placenta, bone marrow and more. Nothing (no one) is destroyed and it has been successful in treating over 65 illnesses! Why they focus on embryonic stem cells is for cloning.

Please, just be informed when going to polls on Tuesday the 7th. Go to www.nocloning.org for more information.

Thank you!

Can you taste that tenderloin now?

Deer season is fast approaching! Bruce has been busy every Saturday getting ready with a new tree stand. Last Saturday Bruce saw a total of 4 deer on our property and 1 more up the road. He's pretty excited about opening day!

Isn't fall beautiful? I just love the colors of the trees as I drive into town! Ever year I think fall gets prettier. God is so awesome! 

Do you like this??

The bottom one with the rust, gold and teal colors. We are switching rooms with the kids. It is just too cramped in there for two twin beds and a crib and a toy box and a big book shelf! By us switching rooms it will give them the walk in closet, more floor space and a bathroom they really don't need. That will be the hardest giving up our bathroom! But, it's better than fighting with them to make their beds. It really is next to impossible to do a good job making the beds with them shoved against the wall like that. Bruce is going to measure all the furniture and put it in the CAD program to make sure it really is going to fit. Because I ordered those bunk beds from e-bay just by eyeballing their room saying, "oh yeah, it'll fit!".

Anyway, since I have to give up my master bedroom Bruce let me order all new bedding! So now I am going to paint the smaller room to match all the new stuff. This is so much fun! I feel like I am on an HGTV show or something. We are going to paint the kids new room as well and their bathroom. If anyone wants to come over and help let me know! It will be lots of fun! :) 

Homeschool Track Meet

Last Saturday was the Homeschool Track Meet. The kids weren't sure what 'track meet' meant but were game to try it out. They did really well and are ready to train for next years meet! 

The Ribbons

 

Standing Long Jump

Molly took 1st in this event. It was hard trying to explain swining your arms and jumping on the swing! 

50 meters and 100 meters

The running races were fun! We were really proud of Jake for finishing both races! Notice Molly coming up on Ike to pass. That was Ikey's race but at 100 meters he ran out of steam! Those Shelby kids sure can run! That's Lindsey in the lead. 

Sit ups and push ups

Ike had a little problem doing the push ups...mostly attitude! The offical was trying to be encourging telling Ike "Good job, good job!" Other parents probably thought we were terrible parents when we told Ikey, "You are NOT doing a good job!" He changed his attitude after that competition!

Jake got 2nd in his age group in sit ups and push ups. Molly got 1st in push ups and 3rd in sit ups and Ikey got 3rd in push ups (but there was only 3 doing them!) 

Sack Race

This is the first time my kids tried sack racing. The bags were as big as the kids! Ike placed 2nd in the race. 

This is how the family warms up on the frosty mornings!

 

Ancient Chinese secret, huh?

Anybody remember that commerical from the '80's? Some guy on the radio made reference to the commerical about "Calgone, take me away!" and it reminded me of that commerical where they are in a Chinese laundry mat or dry cleaners and the customer peeks in the back and catches them using this product. She says the ever catchy "Ancient Chinese Secret, huh?". But I can't for the life of me remember what the product was! What was it? Anybody know?

Is it possible this commerical was pulled for being polictial incorrect and I am opening up Pandora's box? I really just want to remember what the product is before I go crazy! Ya know how something gets stuck in your head, like a part of a song??

Maybe I should give a prize to the winner of the correct product as an incentive to answer. I know that I don't know the correct answer right now, but as soon as I hear it...it will all click! So let's just say maybe there will be a prize and answer and take me out of my misery!

Thank you!

Yes, Please!

Marissa had her first spoon feeding today! She had rice cereal with a little formula. Wow! I think she liked it! She grabbed the spoon from me and put it in her mouth and wouldn't give it back! I had Molly bring me another spoon so she could hold that one and I could continue to feed her. That didn't work...she only wanted MY spoon!

I've wanted to feed her for awhile now but I could not for the life of me remember what order you are supposed to feed the baby in. The doctor stressed to me that it was most important that Marissa got all her calories she needs daily. He said it didn't matter if it was food or formula but that food would fill her up and she wouldn't be able to finish all her formula. So, I got some advice from Molly Claire's mom and figured out how to do it. I didn't start with breakfast but at 7 p.m.

Marissa is 8 months old and 2 weeks. (Adjusted age 5 months) Yesterday, we weighed her at the doctor's office and she weighed 13 pounds 9 ounces. We were a little disappointed because we thought she was around 16 pounds. (Bruce would weigh himself then hold the baby. I guess that's not very accurate!) 

Read about us in the Springfield News-Leader!

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