From Blah to Babyrific!

With the new year approaching fast and my Baby Byer countdown Widget now saying 90 days until the bundle o' joy arrives... I think it's time to get down to business with that extra place in the back of the house that we have tried to avoid for months now and make it baby ready. After all, the sock drawer will only last him for a few weeks or so. Better just get to it.

Ready, Set, Go!

Theodore 2005-2007

You received a name of such grandeur for your exceptional ability to snuggle up with anyone who would let you. Even though you were a thin and sometimes frail cat... You were like a teddy bear, hence the name, Theodore. We will miss you.

Holiday Goodies For The Eyes

These are just my way of saying Happy Holidays to all the fine people out there. Plus I wanted to show off some fantastic christmas inspired photos brought to you by the JRB. To see more of this wonderful photography, please click here . Enjoy!!!!

Baby Byer Update

I recently visited one of my OBs. Yes, I said "one of" because I have 2 different offices that I have to go to. There's Regular OB and High Risk OB. These a courtesy of HR OB. Don't worry though, I only see the HR OB because of my insulin resistance. All is well as of right now.

During the ultrasound, he acted like a lil' ham for the "camera". Proving that yes, he will fit right into the family!


This first picture is a standard side profile of our baby boy.

This second one is kind of shocking because he's looking right at us!!!

The Golden Compass

I must say given all the drama surrounding the release of this movie, I am very interested in reading the book and then seeing the movie...


Protesters welcomed the premiere of "The Golden Compass"..
Many Christian groups are calling the movie anti-Christian and warning parents not to let children see it.

A group in Ft. Oglethorpe is part of that controversy...

"Know before you go" say the signs greeting the Friday night movie crowd at Battlefield Cinemas in Ft. Oglethorpe.

This group isn't protesting the movie theater, just the movie "The Golden Compass."

Protestor Ralph Pyle says, "We're trying to make parents, and pastors, and Sunday School teachers, and Christians aware of how some of these movies are being filtered in to their children."

The movie has drawn massive Christian opposition.

Organizations such as The Catholic league and Focus On the Family have taken a stance against the movie for the pro-atheist/anti-church message they say it promotes.

The movie is based on a series of books written by outspoken atheist Philip Pullman, although the author denies any hidden agenda.

In the books children fight to kill a character called God.

Some say the idea is anti-Christian and goes against biblical teaching, but the film's stars disagree.

Nicole Kidman plays Ms. Coulter in the film.

She says, "I mean I don't see it as that and obviously its open to interpretation, but I would be surprised if people actually saw the film and felt that."

Pyle admits he hasn't seen the movie and his grandchildren have even chosen not to watch it. He says he just wants more parents to pay attention to the movies their children see...

Pyle says, "Somebody said 'Well, its a choice.' And I love the idea of it being a choice, but I wish they would also after seeing the movie is take them to church Sunday and give them a choice there."

Click here to read more about "The Golden Compass" and find out what other local people have to say.


Of course, keep in mind, I have not yet laid eyes nor hands on book or movie.
With that said, my question is this...
According to the local news reports am I to form an opinion and believe this "witch hunt"?
Sure it may have atheistic views...
So does that mean that we should have a good ole' Book Burning ?


Things like that have done so much good for entire countries in the past! I feel I MUST see this movie now! I need to actually form my own opinion instead of believing what someone else tells me to.
Plus I'll need to know if I need to show up at the "bonfire" or not...