VOTE

Today is an important day where I live. In northeast Ohio our schools are struggling to get support from the community. Unfortunately, in Ohio, our schools are funded by property tax. This means that people (especially those who do not have children) have a hard time supporting the levies because they don't want their tax to go up. In reality, a $100,000 home would pay around $201.00 a year.

Normally I am not very political but this issue is important to my future. If the levy fails where I work, they will cut dozens of teachers. Most of the teachers cut are those having worked 5 years or less. (Even though the older teachers are the ones making more)

If they cut teachers, I will never have a chance to get in the district because they would hire back the "fired" teachers first. I'm hoping and praying that the voters choose to help the schools!!!

Poor Puppy

Lola was our baby before we had the baby. We totally spoiled her and gave her a ton of attention; Walks, park dates, new toys, cuddle time, treats...you name it. Now, little man is here and he gets most of the attention. We still go on walks and give Lola affection but it's nothing like we use to. I feel bad for her. I hope she knows that we still love her.

Perfect example: My husband was crawling on the floor, chasing the baby. Everyone was laughing and then 96 pound Lola wants to get in on the action and knocked the baby over. Lola gets yelled at and sulks away. Do you ever wonder what your dog is thinking?

Trick-or-Treat

I am very much aware that Noah is not old enough to trick-or-treat, but we went out anyway. We went around to about 4 houses with his cousin. It was just for the experience (and photos). Check out the festivities below...

BTW: CANNOT believe it is November 1st. Holy Cannoli! Does anyone else feel like time is going at warp speed? How come the first 10 years of my life took forever and these last 10 years have gone at hyper drive. Just trying to absorb every moment and take pictures so I can look back and remember all these times that are flying by.