Amber Alert

This post is one of a serious nature. If you don't feel like reading it-don't. If you think that I am reacting too strongly-don't finish!

We have had our first amber alert here is Saskatchewan. A boy from Whitewood just east of Regina has been abducted by a many time convicted pedophile. This news makes me extremely sad for the family and even more so, right now, angry as hell. This man has around 8 or 9 convictions. 8 or 9...that is not a one time 'mistake'. He has had 3 years here, one year there in prison. For goodness sakes, he was arrested in BC for carrying around a home made 'rape kit' that included pictures of kids, plastic ties for handcuffs, petroleum jelly, and latex gloves. What he needs is 20 to life in a real prison...and first the other criminals need to be told what he is in for. Maybe he'd think twice before even looking at another child after that stint. I do not understand why raping or molesting a child carries such a light sentence. Psychiatric reasons???well, duh! What also makes me want to use inappropriate language is that it is very difficult to find out what predators are walking around my neighborhood. I tried today to find a searchable database and came up empty-handed. If anyone knows of one-let me know! I should be able to know if the person that lives 3 doors down has kidnapped and molested children! I know there are some of you out there saying-what about forgivness. There is forgivness under Christ. BUT it doesn't mean that I am going to let my kids go to his house! You know, if these kids ever make it home-they aren't the same. Life doesn't go back to normal. I just don't understand why it seems that the rights of criminals are more respected then the rights of the innocent. Please check out CKOM.com to see pictures of the little boy-Zachary and the abductor. There is also a description of his minivan and license plate number there. Just keep your eyes open.

Summer Lovin'

Really not meaning what the original song may or may not have been referring to...hee hee...my point? I love summer. I have this feeling that Tim and I would be so happy living in Hawaii. I love the weather, the activities, and how we all look and feel just a little more healthy. SO, if we can get just one couple to move with us-we're gone! Although, we just finished listening to the Hallelujah Chorus this evening with a couple of friends and we would have to stick around for the 10 year Christmas Musical-no worries PB.

What has been going on? you ask...Well, we have been enjoying our summer entirely. Our addition never ended up happening...mostly because there is no concrete to be had in this city and apparently you need a concrete foundation. So, we will do that part in the fall (for much cheaper, I might add) and then build next spring. So, I don't have my walk in closet complete with "Shoe Shrine" just yet. Something to look forward to, I guess. SIDENOTE: our backyard is a ridiculous mess. We have killed the grass, taken out all of the concrete pad that was there and removed any kind of shrubbery that was in the way. (hee hee...Shrubbery reminds me of Monty Python: Quest for the Holy Grail...Bring me a Shrubbery...maybe only you get that, Byron...hee hee) Tim took care of the cement and Grace did her best to help! Aren't her kid work gloves the cutest?

The weather thus far has been superb. I love that hot summer sun-one must wear sunscreen though. If you know me, I am on a 'look this way till I am 60' kick. We'll see...

We just finished a week sans kids and it was fabulous! We pretty much fit in 6 months worth of dates in one week...couldn't have afforded another week! Last Thursday, we went out with some friends and sat on the Earl's patio for 5 hours...it was so nice out and the ambiance was unbelievable. I recommend that you try the nicest patio in town! Oh yeah, the cedar plank salmon with green curry sauce is amazing. Tim and I also hit Calories. So yummy...seriously, if you haven't been there-make it your goal for the summer to get there for supper...great food and service.

To be honest with you, one thing that I have liked this summer is that we have no weddings to attend, organize or be in...YAY! I just love the mom's paddling pool/spray park thing. I suppose one exciting thing is that we are pretty close to having our kitchen re-done. We have our quotes and are going to decide in the next week or two...so, I suppose it won't actually get done till Septmeber, but exciting none the less. We are planning on going with black stain on maple. Were you aware that granite counter top for my little kitchen would be around 10 grand??!! That is ridiculous....honestly, I can't drive it, swim in it, or wear it...what the heck do I need that for?? Anyway, when it is all done, I will post a picture of the entire area along with our kitchen table and black chandelier. It's pretty classy looking, if I do say so myself. I am also planning on changing the paint color in the house-appletini green-'nuf said. It will all be very '40's meets goth (in a good way)...I have a little obsession with un-nerving pieces of art...you know-the usual-gargoyles, dead trees, headless angels and the like...

On that note, I am finding that I am more and more attracted to the style of the '40's and '50's...the only reason I am telling you this is because I found a new dress for cheap and it is white and yellow and I could almost say it is vintage off of ebay..if only it didn't look so new. Useless info, I know...but exciting in my life. And yes, Janelle, I will have Tim take a picture and I will post it for you :)

Till next time...enjoy the summer heat!