Politics in the basement

So, first of all I'm so happy the debate went on last night. I've been looking forward to this for so long, and I was worried when it wasn't going to go on (Yeah, I'm a dork). I thought overall, it was a good debate. It was at least respectful, except for the few moments John McCain was a little condescending. I thought they stuck to issues and not personal attacks which is always good. Anyway, now I'm excited to see what SNL will do with it, b/c that is half the fun of the debates. I can remember my first presidential election where I was really awarw and interested in 92. Along with that, I can remember Saturday Night Live's impressions of each of the candidates. My favorite parody has to be the Gore/Bush debates of 2000; I tired finding it to put it on the blog but apparently I'm not that advanced. Anyway, for those of you that have it memorized (which should be a few family members of mine) I'll give a few moments to think of it . . .















Moving on, Erik's Dad came up on Thursday night on his way (sort of) to a hunting trip and helped Erik with the basement. In one day they put up about 1500 sq. ft. of sheet rock! They worked so hard and its nice to have the basement looking less and less like a scary dungeon.









Jackson loved helping too, especially using the measuring tape. Unfortunatley, he wants me down there watching him help :)

Comments

Kaitlin said…
yay for the basement...now you just need a bed for me down there :)
September 28, 2008 at 3:09 PM
erin said…
was that big space for us to think? hahahaha
September 29, 2008 at 10:53 AM
DaveandAnnie said…
YAY you're blogging! I'm excited for your baby to come. I've been all into politics too. I hate to admit, but I'm totally on the fence who to vote for. I'll have to hear what you have to say about Obama.
September 29, 2008 at 9:35 PM
Amber Marie said…
Cute blog! Jackson is such a cute boy!! I have never seen you pregnant, so thank you for the pregnancy shot :) Is that your house? It looks really gorgeous.
October 1, 2008 at 6:48 AM
Meridee said…
How exciting to be getting your basement done. Next time we are in Rexburg, we'll give you a call for a tour.
October 2, 2008 at 10:41 AM
Molly said…
Exciting about your basement :). So nice that Erik and his dad are handy like that!! Liked your politics comments...what did you think of the V.P. debate?
By the way, SIX days!! Oh my gosh you're soo close Jen!! I'm so excited for you!!!
October 4, 2008 at 4:58 PM
Rebecca said…
Did you see yesterday's SNL political sketch just after the Office? It was really funny. Andrew came downstairs to see why Kirk and I were laughing so loudly.
Can't wait to see little Nyholm!
Rebecca
October 10, 2008 at 11:58 PM
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