Scrapbook Page

Last weekend while we were visiting my Mom and Dad - Madison and Grandpa played dress up. I think Grandpa is dreaming that Madison will be a deer hunter. Anyway, I got some really great shots of them in the 'ole blaze orange and I'm makin' a scrapbook page. I'm looking for the best "grandpa's little deer hunter" title.

Here is what I have so far:

Grandpa's Blaze of Glory

Hunting for Madison

Grandpa's Little Deer (hunter)

Blazing new trails with Grandpa

Orange you Grandpa's little deer

So - leave a comment and tell me your favorite. Better yet, give me some more ideas!

Random thoughts and emotions

Wow - today is kind of a crazy, mixed up day. I'm happy, sad, and mad all at once.

Mad and Sad
Two things made me mad today. Did everyone hear about that home invasion and murder that happened in Waseca? Read about it at http://www.startribune.com/467/story/982051.html. The guy says it was an accident. AN ACCIDENT??? How is walking into someone's house in the middle of the night and shooting three people an accident??? That makes me angry and sad that two people are dead, one is fighting for her life, and another child has to face life without a father and brother due to a criminal's "accident."

Did you hear about the mother in Duluth that left her child in a car that wasn't running for 30 minutes? That is bad enough - but it was twenty degrees below zero outside and the child wasn't dressed for the weather. http://www.startribune.com/462/story/980695.html. They make you get a license to own a dog - but they'll let anyone have kids! I know plenty of people that would take that woman's babies and love them enough to not leave them in a car period. It makes me sad that there are people out there who can't have children and then this person doesn't care about her children.

Happy
I'm not just angry and sad today. I'm glad for a few things:
1. When I dropped Madison off at daycare she ran off to play. I shouted after her, "have a good day, be good!" and she ran back to me for a hug. So Cool.
2. I'm thankful for heat. Really Thankful. Dang, its cold.
3. I'm thankful for a car that is reliable and that started today! Yah! When it is -18 degrees when you leave for work, the car starting is a really good thing!
4. I'm a scrapbooking addict. This is a really cool new line of scrapbook organization stuff by two of my favorite scrappers! http://www.lisabecky.com . Very cool stuff. I'm adding it all to my wish list!

I love being an Auntie!

I just can't get enough of all of my pint-sized loves! Aren't they cute? We FINALLY got to meet little Riley. Glad I got to meet him before he started walking. The kid already weighs 11 pounds! Can you see him in the picture? Yea, that's him...with his brother leaning on his head! He is a big baby, but I nearly threw him the ceiling when I first picked him up. I'm so used to picking up a 22 pound toddler that he was a little lighter than I expected!

Madison sure was jealous. If she was in my lap holding Riley with me, she was just fine. She would give him hugs and kisses -- she really loved him. If I picked up that sweet little baby without holding her at the same time, she was mad! She would kick and scream and try to climb over Riley and into my lap. Mason is getting big - he and Madison had a lot of fun playing, doing somersaults, and chasing each other around.

Riley, Rylee, and Riley

Wow - I know A LOT of Rileys!!!

My former co-worker, Jill, has a daughter named Riley.
My former co-worker, Rochelle, has a son named Riley.
My friend, Heather, has a son named Riley that was just baptised last week.
My friend, Donna, has a son named Riley. Coincidentally, her daughter is named Kylee and her husband is called Smiley. Smiley, Kylee, and Riley. I always get a kick out of that.
My friends, Angie and Eric, just had a beautiful daughter and named her...can you guess????? Rylee.

And of course, there is my sweet little nephew, Riley Alexander.

5 Things

Five Things about Madison

1. Madison LOVES M&M candies. (what mother gives a 15 month old M&M's?)

2. Madison is afraid of snow and the vacuum.

3. Madison likes Elmo, Pooh Bear, and the Leapfrog Baby Tad

4. Madison is learning how to put on her shoes and socks - she even tries to put her shoes and socks on Mommy.

5. New signs: Baby and cracker

Riley Alexander Tigue

This is my nephew, Riley. He was born January 03, 2007 at 12:07 a.m. He weighed in at 8 lbs 15.5 oz and was a whopping 22 inches long! Congrats Trevor, Amanda, and Mason; he is beautiful! These are the first pictures I've seen of Riley and he has been on this earth for nearly a week. Since all of us live so far apart, we are hoping to get together in Monticello at the end of the month so everyone can see the baby.

Will he retire?

Okay - I know I'll get a lot of crap for this - but I just have to ask...Will Bret Farve retire? If you saw his last game on Sunday, many of you will say yes. Heck, I'll even say yes. I saw his last game at Lambeau Field last season and I thought he would retire then...I just saw the way he walked off the field and thought "He isn't coming back." But he did and had a pretty decent season - in fact, the Packers surprised us this year. We were expecting a lot worse! After Sunday's game tho - I am even more sure that he won't be coming back next year. It makes me sad - a lot of people will say it is time for good 'ole Bret to retire - but he is still a great quarterback. Sure, he throws a lot of interceptions - but he throws a lot of touchdowns too. Part of greatness is not being afraid to take risks and sometimes those risks will come back to bite you.

http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2006/12/31/5/ This article doesn't give any new answers to Bret's decision, but it is still interesting to read.

If he decides to retire, it will be a sad day for football. Bret Farve is a fun quarterback to watch. Love him or hate him, you have to admit he'll make the game interesting.

Here's to one more year!!!

The picture above is The Lee Family at the Packer's vs Seattle game on January 04, 2004.