An Angel and a Pest #2

True to form and compliments to Ivanna here is my post.

Angel: Mo Mo. Squishy Bug. K Mo. Call her what we may, McKayla is this weeks angel and also today's birthday girl! Happy 6th Birthday to our not-so-little-girl! She is the care giver in our family. She is the one who worries about everyone else and never wants anyone to feel bad. She has a desire to do good and is a great listener. On top of it all, she is always telling me that I am the smartest girl she knows! I have no idea what prompted this but she also contends that I am way smarter than her Dad as well! "Huh, Britta?" she will ask after make these proclamations! She is darling and also a very special part of our blended little family!

Pest: J. Perry is the recipient of this title this week. While I have no idea who this person is I do know that this person recovered a check that I lost in February. Rather than doing the right thing this person took advantage dishonestly for the sake of personal gain. While it was written out to me, J. Perry took it upon him or herself to endorse and deposit this check. The bank took it upon itself to accept this check and hence is a runner up for the pest title this week. I only have two questions; 1) What the heck is wrong with people? and 2) Is the Bank really that careless? I hate dishonesty and incompetence!!!!

On the B Side: Mark and I get to spend the day with Kayla tomorrow! Also, once we get the mess straightened out with the bank J Perry will be held accountable as the moron deposited the check into his or her account. Way to go, Einstein.

Into the Great Blogosphere

My darling Kaci has graciously given me my first award! I am honored and touched. {Insert contrived tears and a beauty pagent wave here}
As the recipient of this grandiose award I am required to post it on my page AND pass it along to others! I would like to nominate the following individuals;

Shellbait simply because she has finally begun posting (and she's a porch monkey) and Sarah because even though she doesn't post she leaves comments (and after all sometimes she is cool). Mic definitely gets a nomination because her last post was hilarious (and I kind of like her) and Jennie because she posts great pictures (and she vacations more than anyone I know!).

So ladies, take your award. Post it on your blog with pride and share with with a few of your fellow deserving bloggers!

Gone Daddy Gone

While I should appreciate the quiet time, I miss my babies like crazy already. Dayton and Ellianne are off to Jackson Hole for the week with their Dad. I know that they will be safe and will have a blast with their cousins. I can't help but worry and feel sad without them here.

On the B Side: They are excited and I'm happy they could get away and have a vacation with their Dad. None of that stops my heart from aching. While it's been years I'm pretty sure sharing them never gets easier.

The Girl Effect

Over the weekend I was on the JoinRed site. (RED) was created by Bono and Bobby Shriver (Chairman of DATA) to raise awareness and money for The Global Fund by teaming up with the world's most iconic brands to produce (PRODUCT)RED branded products. A percentage of each (PRODUCT)RED product sold is given to The Global Fund. The money helps women and children affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa. Watch this short clip closely...

The Girl Effect is predicated upon the fact that adolescent girls are capable of raising the standard of living in the developing world. Girls are a likely agent of change but are often invisible to their societies and our media. Check out this fact sheet compiled by the org. I LOVE THIS!!!!
On the B Side: I am grateful for those that look outside of themselves and see the needs of others. I am even more grateful when their example is one of action and often times the personal sacrifice of time, energy and resources. While I am still unsure how I can personally make a difference in this cause you can be sure that I will continue to research up on it until I find a way!