I am so glad that the election is finally over. Don't get me wrong ~ It was a monumental election that John and I were both glad to take part in. What we were so sick and tired of was the endless advertisements, phone calls, and people standing on our front porch encouraging us to vote for their candidates.
Yesterday was John's birthday so the kids picked a special restaurant that they thought daddy would love and held the secret all day in order to surprise him that evening. That evening off we went to Applebee's (John endured for the kids sake! :) Definitely wouldn't have been his first pick....or his 100th for that matter.) They had this crazy magician that came to our table and spent about 10 min. with us. He was awesome. He had all of us in awe at his mad skills. Each kid was able to participate in magic tricks and they were loving it!
Once we got home the kids got jammied up and laid down to watch some of the election coverage with us. Jasmine was required to watch at least half an hour with us for homework. It was very difficult to explain to the older ones what the tickers at the bottom were telling us, or why the states were different colors (blue, red, or grey) the meaning of electoral votes, and why this election was so amazing anyways. It was kindof neat though seeing them so interested!
As the end neared and our new president elect was announced we all sighed a sigh of relief that the end had finally come! John and I had each kept our votes to our selves, but both had agreed to congratulate and support whichever candidate wins the election. Ultimately both McCain and Obama are going to have a crazy time pulling our country out of this mess that we have found our economy in.
Congratulations President Elect Obama ~ Good Luck with the mess you have walked into and we pray that you have what it takes to pull us out of it!
And Congratulations to John for making it another year ~ how does it feel to be 31? Everyday you never cease to amaze me with the kindness you show our family and friends. Your life is so centered around service towards me, the kids, our family and even people you have never met before. You are an amazing father that is completely adored by our children and 95% of the time set a good example for them :). I am thankful everyday that our Father in Heaven saw fit to bless me with you as my other half. Happy Birthday!
