My Little Hooties

The Pumpkin Patch

I went with Morgan's class to the Pumpkin Patch. It was fun and very cute to watch all of the kids run around to find the perfect pumpkin. Morgan picked up a good 15 pumpkins before she picked "the one." Here are some highlights...(mostly of just my child. Sorry I think she's cute!)

Initiative 26

As many of you already know, there is SO much debate on initiative 26. I've stopped reading all of the back and forth on Facebook, because it is out of control. I will admit that I have gone back and forth with my opinion on this initiative. I have done my best to research all that I can to make an informed decision. For the most part, I have been stumbling over the part with IVF. I have several friends who are struggling with infertility. Some have chosen to use IVF to help them conceive and others have chosen the road of adoption. Taylor and I were so blessed to have our two daughters without any trouble or complications. I cannot imagine walking in the shoes of my friends and not being able to have a child. It breaks my heart for them. Therefore, I wanted to make sure I clearly understood what this initiative would mean for my friends who struggle with infertility.

After thinking and praying through all of the pros/cons, research, blogs, etc; I will vote yes to initiative 26. Being a mother, I have to for the sake of the unborn babies who have no voice. I would gladly spell out all of my reasoning to you, but instead I want you to read my friend Megan's blog. Megan and her husband Russ are some of our dear friends who struggle with infertility. They elected not to do IVF, and are currently in the middle of the adoption process. She did a BEAUTIFUL job of explaining why she is also voting yes to this initiative. I don't know that I could say it any better than she did.

http://russandmegan.blogspot.com/2011/10/one-question.html

I would also like you to read my friend Beni's blog. Beni and her husband Mark are raising twins who were conceived through IVF.

http://bjandmark.blogspot.com/2011/10/from-my-heart.html

I know everyone will not agree with me. That's ok. The important thing is to BE INFORMED BEFORE you make your decision. Trust me, I don't think this amendment is perfect by any means. I also don't want the goverment so involved in my decisions. However, I do want to be a voice for the precious child in the mother's womb. If you think you can stomach it, just try looking at the information and videos on what takes place during an abortion. Read and/or watch that and tell me you can be ok with it. I also CANNOT even fathom being a victim of rape. However, the baby is also a victim. It is not the baby's fault that a terrible person would commit such a horrific act to a woman. In this situation, I think about people like Megan and Russ who are desperately waiting to adopt a baby. What a time to turn such a tragic event into such a blessing for those who cannot conceive on their own. People like Russ and Megan would love that baby to the moon and back.

I could keep going for a long time. Even if you disagree, please just be informed and be in prayer for our state. This is a major deal for everyone.

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; and before you came forth out of the womb I sanctified you, and I ordained you a prophet unto the nations." Jeremiah 1:5