The South Forty...

Still waiting for my corn to come in - everything else is doing fine - so far Beautiful!

New Computer Room

We recently moved our computer upstairs from our family room in the basement. This is the room formerly known as Kara's room (use any symbol you want). We painted the walls ginger palm, bought a new desk and ceiling fan. Still have to tweak a few things but it's getting there. You can take the kid out of the room but...

Cardinals vs Pirates 12:40 Day Game

My coworker, Andrew, scored 2nd row seats behind home plate and was very gracious to invite me and another coworker, Bob. This was my first official day game where I was able to leave work to attend. The seats were spectacular, we had an enjoyable time and the Cards won.

No. 5 is about to get beamed in the back. See the ball?

Jose! Best 3rd base coach in baseball.

Name the local celebrity? Give you a hint - his business is on Chippewa and the original is on Grand.

Bob and Andrew

Mary, Mary quite contrary...

The 2009 vegetable season has begun. Doug made my garden bigger this year and put this fancy boarder around it. I've planted tomatoes (red and orange), brocolli, cauliflower, zuchini, cabbage, peppers, corn and for the little lady in Colorado - eggplant! We'll see how successful this year will be!

President Obama's 100 Days

Our Obama Field Coordinator called Monday to ask if I'd like to volunteer for President Obama's 100 Day Town Hall meeting. Of course I said yes. Tuesday evening was training and a walk through of the day. I was assigned to the press corp which meant keeping them in the assigned press area. It also meant I was as close as I'll ever be to a US President. We weren't allowed to bring large cameras so I borrowed my nephews. These aren't the best shots in the world but it documents a great milestone in our history and a great moment in my life.

Senator Claire McCaskill Me and my job with the press corp

President Barack Obama

Governor Jay Nixon

Me and Kara - President Obama is on the right above Kara's head

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs

Governor Jay Nixon

The Press Room

The 4th grader who was picked by The President to ask the last question which was about the environment.

The "teabaggers"

State of the Nation Poll*:

OBAMA

FAVORABLE - 68%

UNFAVORABLE - 26% (See below picture because there they are!)

*courtesy DailyKos for April 20 - 23rd

*Camera courtesy of Sam Pointer

The Oath of Office...Doug Beck Affton School Board

Larry Knox, Tom Bellavia, Doug Beck - the newest Affton School Board Members

Doug Beck Wins! - Affton School District Board Member!

Congratulations Doug! It's official - we're proud of you!!!!
Director
100% of precincts
(2 elected) District: Affton (School) Jurisdiction county(s): St. Louis County
VOTES
PERCENT
Edward "Butch" Renaud (Non)
491
21.49%
Larry Knox (Non)
840
36.76%
Douglas P. Beck (Non)
954
41.75%

READ DOUG'S BIO!!!!!
http://elections.post-dispatch.com/voter/candidatebio.asp?read=yes&RaceID=18572&CandidateID=31097