Andrews Family

Mama: “What are you going to be for Halloween Olivia?”
Olivia: “Elmo.”
Mama: “We don’t have an Elmo costume, Livy.”
Olivia (without looking up from her book): “Grandma & Grandpa will send me one . . . ’cause I want one.”

Molly - “MINE!!”

which sounds like a cross between the drawl of a southern belle and the seagulls from Finding Nemo as she clutches her sippy cup in a bear hug.

Olivia - “Please, just give me more pig meat.”

which followed her refusal to eat cow meat (aka Swiss Steak) and her request for leftover Ham Steak [...]

Recently, I asked Olivia to help me pick up the living room and she responded, “Who’s coming, Mama?” Later, I offered her a snack and she said, “Who made this, Mama?” This is not a good sign, I thought to myself. And then I got to thinking - maybe it is! After Violet was born, [...]

You’re probably noticing a theme here lately, and I’m not sure if it’s the fact that the elections are looming or that October is Respect Life month, but it seems that the Life issues are definitely on our minds lately. If you share our passion for promoting the Culture of Life, go here and sign [...]

Just in case you are like me and have read more books on mountaineering than finances, here is a video which may help you understand the current credit crisis. In case you don’t care and would rather read a book on mountaineering, I recommend Into Thin Air or Eiger Dreams by Jon Krakauer. I’m a [...]

The issue of abortion is simple to me. The question at the core of the issue is if abortion is killing an innocent human being. Usually the question is posed as “When does human life begin?”. After becoming a father, again :-), I suggest we work through it backwards. Are my girls innocent human beings [...]

The girls have each reached a milestone or two recently that deserve some attention:
Olivia is officially potty trained and wearing big girl panties all of the time (even at night)!! What a gift! I was really hopeful that I would not have 3 in diapers and everything fell into place for Livy just before Violet [...]

Today everyone was more than a little hopped up around here. After everyone was in bed I went looking for something to help me relax. I figured, “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em”. So right now I’m enjoying a Panhandler’s “Will Work 4 Hops” IPA, courtesy of my home-brewing buddy Karl. Here’s to you [...]

There isn’t any more clear explanation for my support of Gov. Sarah Palin than the text of a speech she gave in Johnstown, PA today. Please go here and read the whole thing - it’s beautiful. I don’t know how anyone could disagree with what she said about protecting the lives of innocent children.
And when [...]

Live your life in such a way that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, Satan shudders & says . . .
Oh crap, she’s awake!!