Not quite so magical anymore

So our Disneyland passes expire in April and I thought we should take the kids out of school one day to do a full non-busy day before spring break hits. When I suggested it to the kids, these were their reactions:

Kya: "But then I won't get a perfect attendance award"

Jordan: "Nah, it's too long and tiring" Me: "But aren't there any rides you want to go on?" Jordan: "No, I'd rather see my friends at school"

Tyson: "Good idea Mom"

Wow, Tyson was my only kid who thought Disneyland was a good idea! I have to admit, I'm kind of tired it myself, but I was very surprised by the kids' reactions. So, I guess we won't be renewing our annual passes...unless someone comes to visit and we just HAVE to join them at the most magical place on earth:)

Frustration!!

Okay, it's not like me to go almost a month without blogging or commenting on blogs! Our computer has been DOWN! My hubby got it running, but we're not sure how long it will last before we have to buy a new one:( So, hopefully I'll be able to get some pictures on this thing and blog before it crashes again...

Birthday Girl!

Jordan turned 9 today! I still can't believe how fast my little baby is growing up. It seriously does not seem that long ago that she was a tiny baby in my arms. As much as I miss those days, I love watching Jordan become her own person. I love you Jordan...Happy Birthday!!

This year for her birthday we got Jordan something she's wanted for a LONG time...

I just have to drive through it

I am not one to give money to strangers begging on the street, but the other day I was seriously touched to do just that (although I couldn't stop on the busy street, so I couldn't). I saw a man sitting at a bus stop. He was reading a really beaten' up copy of the Bible and was obviously homeless. I don't know what it was about that man, but he inspired me. As I drove home (I take a short cut home from Costco through a pretty rough neighborhood) I looked around at the run down homes, the bars on the windows, the garbage lining the street. I thought to myself "nobody should have to live here!" Something inside me changed. Somehow I need to find a way to help....not just give money, but really help. So that is what has been on my mind lately. How can I help? How does the world get so out of control and what can "I" do to make a difference?