Why we are my parents favorite children

Not just anyone can get their parents in to meet the leader of the free world. :-) Can you say Favorite. Son-in-law. Ever.

Cool

Uncontacted Amazonian tribe "captured" on film. Story and pictures HERE.

Just secured

favorite son-in-law status for, well...probably life. ;-)

When HOA's go too far?

Check out THIS article about how one neighborhood--despite state law--has decided to ban the display of the American flag in a front yard. Whose yard? A retired US Navy communications officer. Here are some pictures with captions relating to the story.

Every other surrounding neighborhood allows flags to be displayed. The homeowner's assocation has no comment -- other than to file a lawsuit agains the vet.

Quote of the day:

"Each sub-association has its own set of documents and they can differ. The rationale for that [restriction] only exists within the minds of the folks that are doing it. I can't sit here and tell you why," says Jim Hart, property manager for 1,500 properties in the area, including the one in question.

SO--what do you think?

our new place

Jill got the house all clean so we could take pictures for family night and show you all our new digs.



the coolest room, right now, is the living room. i love the cool quote jill put up, and then we have our SLC temple pic on the wall above the fireplace (it works), the lamp with some of our collectibles, and--jill told me to mention the sticks and jar she got.

the office is coming along -- if Jeremy was ever home for more than a waking hour, he might actually put some of his stuff away. but Jill got up 3 great pictures/frames-- Jeremy's favorite pic from our wedding, Jeremy's diploma, and the Mitt-memorabilia (signed National Review, and future 3 pics--one of Jeremy and the Gov, then us at some campaign rallies).

On the bookcase--which you can't see very well--is the swag shelf ... buttons, hats, stickers, signs, books... the spoils of campaign life.

Jill likes my organization of the china cabinet -- i had fun deciding where the red dishes, clear glasses, and colored bowls went. i think it looks visually appealing. the light in the dining room really makes the glass sparkle. fancy.

now we're ready to start having some people over! maybe we'll find some Trivial Pursuit or Jeopardy partners in the area...

ta ta for now

J&J