Election 2008.....

I am not one that is all about politics however my friends are, and I have heard every reason under the sun on why I should vote for one over the other. Too be honest its rather annnoying. I remember back when I was younger politics were soemthing you didn't talk to anyone about...let alone ASK who someone was voting for.
My generation is completly different. I know people who put down others for being Democrat or Republican, and beat you with the reasons WHY you should vote the other...

Here is what I as a 26 year old female college student has observed over the last few months...

I am SO glad we didnt watch television over the summer. I am SICK of the media coverage...I cannot check my email without some kind of election 08 message.
Both Obama and McCain say one thing...but we ALL know or should know they are going to do something completly different in office.
Too me they both are alittle sketchy...
HISTORY is going to be made whoever is in the office...it already has...Obama is black....and Sarah Palin is a WOMAN....therefore in January this country is going to be ruled by a black man...or a WOMAN...

I know who I am voting for...I am not going to disclose it because I am kinda stuck in that WHY should I tell people...its MY right to vote for whoever I want to.

In the end...I am voting for the guy I think is going to NOT mess this country up anymore....but really....they will....

October 27th.....

Lincoln had our first SNOW flurries.....
MAN its going to be a long winter......

Anderson Elias Penrod...

I have mentioned before that I sit with a couple that is in the seminary here at school. Jenny and Christian welcomed their third baby into the world on Monday. He was a little guy only weighing 3 pound and 7 ounces, and 16.5 inches long. He was due December 18th, but deicded he was ready in October.

The last I knew Anderson was doing well. Breathing on his own, eating very well, and is off all the machines he was on from the time he was born.

He will be in the hospital for at least 4 more weeks, and once he is able to maintian his weight, and if he keeps eating as well as he has been he will be able to come home and enjoy his first holiday:) Keep them in your prayers. Elli is 4, Addi is almost 2, and Addi has some delays because she was born eariler then her brother, but is starting to walk, and talk a little more each week that I have her:)

Sunglasses for MY......

NEPHEW!!
I decided that I was not going to post the picture that shows he is a BOY....trust me...he is all BOY...(I may get arrested for child pornography if I post that.) I will show those who want to see...

As of right now his name is Shane Michael (or Shane Michael Charles.) It may change, but most likely he is Shane:)

He already has his first hockey outfit...I guess my life will forever be spent in a hockey arena!!!

...and I will be buying him his first Cards, Colts, and Illini shirt....he may NEVER get to wear them, but we cannot corrupt him with Cubs, Bears, and Michigan nonsense...

Boy or Girl?

SO I know who and what we having,

but because there are people that want to hear it in person I cannot make it public:)

Know that this baby is LOVED, WANTED, and already the CUTEST baby in 2008-2009!!!!

Be looking.....Monday.....you all will know:)

I do ask that everyone pray for Brandon and Katie. They are excited, but they are scared. Prayers for both families as well!!

A face, an arm, 5 fingers, and a thumbs up!!!!

Thumb's up Dude:)

Face:)

An arm and 5 fingers....waving hello!!!!!

My world.......

I am NOT SUPPOSE TO KNOW THIS YET....but I cannot hold it in:)

My world changed about 1:00 this morning....take a look at these pictures, and read the bottom of this blog...and partake in the chaos, excitement and shock....

YOU BETCHA!!!!!!!!!!
March 20thish....as if babies EVER come when they are told.....I am going to be a FIRST TIME AUNT!!!!!!!
After a littl....okay a LOT shock it hit me that my little brother is going to be a DADDY!!!!!!! I am still in shock as I write this....but I am so VERY EXCITED.

Here they are:)

I will keep you all informed and SOON I will be showing off this little being....as soon as I "FIND" out...and I get a picture:):)