California...UGH

So I was reading Sam Blakelee's (33rd District Assemblyman) newsletter email and was reading one of the articles in this newsletter. It sparked some concerns regarding the California budget and it bugs me to no end how bad our government really is. So I sent him an email and we'll see if we get one of those automatic responses. haha

In response to "Early Release of Prisoners not a Safe Solution" - California's problems could be easily solved if criminals were treated as that...CRIMINALS. They shouldn't have the same rights as regular citizens. Committing a crime and being found guilty for them ensures that those rights be taken away. But are they? No they are not. Instead they are rewarded with fully accessible libraries and education, cable television, exercise equipment, and other benefits that should not be given to those who CHOSE not to follow the laws of the state (and the country). When our founders stated that all men be created equal and be given the freedoms (of speech, the right to bear arms, etc), I highly doubt they meant that people were free to do whatever they want whenever they want without any regards to the laws. If California and other governing states just followed what Sheriff Joe Arpaio did in Arizona, the budget crisis could easily be solved. Millions upon millions of dollars are being thrown into the wrong direction, taking care of those who are hurting the economy and society, rather than towards those who are helping (education, health depts, social depts, etc). I am all for treating people with respect but I think it's a little overboard when those who chose to break the laws get treated better than those who actually pay their taxes and obey the laws. The state is in HUGE trouble. The country is in HUGE trouble. You need to start thinking about the future. Where would our kids be when there is no more money to fund the schools? They will end up on the streets, doing the things that will probably have them end up in jail. Thus, the vicious cycle continues. It's time to start thinking about what's right vs what's wrong. Put money where it matters. The US was a dominating leader in the world and is slowly losing power because of the democratic stance it has taken in the past 30 years. Remember what happened to Rome???

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Time flies!

Wow, I didn't realize it has been since Mother's Day that I last wrote in here. Has it really been that long??? Summer flew by fast and I can't believe it's almost September already!!! So much has happened this summer that I'll have to gradually add a little bit of history about what's been going on. Time flies when you're having fun!!!

Here's a little summary of our summer fun:

- Kids took swim lessons for one month straight and truly enjoyed them. They were really afraid in the beginning but now you can't take them out of the water! I will probably do the same thing again next year. A whole months is a long time but well worth it!

- Two of my Sarah's had babies this summer. Sarah (SIL) had her baby boy in June and my friend Sarah had her baby girl in July. It's been a summer filled with the new joys of parenthood for both and we are extremely lucky to be in their lives. Can't wait to watch those kids grow up over their lifetime!!!

- We took our annual family vacation to San Diego this month. We went to Sea World, Balboa Park, Belmont Park, Mission Beach, Del Mar, etc. Jeramy had to leave mid-week to go back to work but the kids and I stayed for an extra 5 days with Auntie Charmie. So all in all, it was 8 days of great fun!

- The biggest most recent news is that our dear boy Connor just started KINDERGARTEN!!! He started this past Monday and he is loving every minute of it. So far, he has come home and said "It is the best day ever!" He truly enjoys school and we hope that excitement continues. I mean, shucks, he's only got 11 more years of school left. Little does he know. HAHA

- The next biggest news is that our little girl will be starting preschool in a few weeks!!! I can't believe both kids are now in school! Isabella will be going to the same preschool Connor attended for 2 years and I am very much looking forward to a few hours to myself a week. I don't think I know what to do with myself! I am hoping Isabella will enjoy school. She will be going with her boyfriend Jax and her girl Avery. So it should be super fun for all of them!!

So much has happened this summer. I will definitely have to write a separate post for each event to give the details and show some photos.

Jeramy and I are leaving for Hawaii this coming Monday. We'll be spending the night at a hotel close to LAX since we have to be at the airport by 8:30 am on Monday. We'll be in marital bliss for one week and we cannot wait for some much-needed (and deserved) relaxation. I'm all about doing everything we can while we're there but he'd rather lay out at the beach and drink all day long. We *might* just end up doing that. LOL. The kids will be with Grandpa and Grandma all week...so good luck Grandpa and Grandma! ;)

Anyway, hope everyone is having an awesome summer so far!!! :)