Losing the Battle to Win the War

We had our pre-trial hearing today. Two things had to be proved: 1 That a crime (resisting, obstructing or assaulting a police officer) was committed and 2 That Lloyd was potentially the person who committed the crime. This does not have to be without a doubt and what the police officer says could be enough. The police officer involved was the only witness called today. Based on her testimony the judge ruled to "bound" Lloyd over. This means we will go to pre-trial on Nov. 19 at 1:00 p.m. Our lawyer was able to cross-examine the police officer and we feel there were some inaccuracies in the testimony when compared with the police cruzer video and the police report. Also, Ann Arbor News, was there today with a camera. I'm assuming a story will be running in tomorrows paper.

More Media...

I guess this is our 15 minutes of fame... I only wish it were for something else.
I laughed when I read this one... I don't even know who this is
A Single Stupid Coercive Premise
I didn't see the media on Wednesday but apparently they still found out
Hearing delayed for father who was Tasered by deputy

Gratitude

So many blessings...... (In no specific order)
Family
A dad that does bedtime
A house to live in
Innocence of a baby
Food to eat
Relief Society
Friends who care
Prayers
Bed to sleep in
Clean Laundry
Healthy Kids
Scriptures
Formula
Marriage
Extended Family
Smiles of kids
Cars that run
Gospel
Employment
Telephones
Internet
Education
Repentance
Life &
Hugs
Just thought I would share a few of our blessings on my mind this morning.

Not so perfect life....

So, most of you realize I have made our blog private. I was determined to not post anything until life got better. Then I was thinking maybe it is good for others to know life isn't always perfect in the blogging world. I'm not blogging this for pity but we will accept prayers. You really need to read all three reports to know the truth is somewhere mixed in with the untruths.

Deputy zaps dad with stun gun during confrontation over lost boy at park
Father Stunned With Taser While Reclaiming Lost Child
Deputies Taser Man Who 'Lost Control'

So, what have I learned......

• Sometimes life really stinks
• The church is true and amazing people step in to make life a little more tolerable.
• Everyone makes mistakes
• What a blessing it is to be alive and have our family together!!

Today's update: We were at court for a pre-trial hearing. Our attorney ask us if we would mind delaying a week. I can't explain it but it really felt like the right thing to do, so we will be back in court next week.

Hair Time??

I want to ignore my housework today, you know the laundry, dusting, bathroom, kitchen, I don't even want to make a meal. So, what do I want to do today.... I guess Emma's hair.
















Thanks Sara for leading me to these awesome girl hair websites: http://shedoeshair.blogspot.com/
http://girlydos.blogspot.com/

Kids Say...

Here are my three quotes of recent things my sweet children have said.

Jackson: "I don't love it!"

Conversation of Emma and Jackson:
Jackson talking, "Rain, go away I don't want you!"
Emma "Jackson you can't talk to the rain to make it go away. You have to sing to it!! Rain, Rain Go Away Come Again another Day!"


Emma: "Mom, why does your face look like that?"

Crying in the other Room!!

I hear crying...
I am sure Reuben is involved....
I walk in the room to see.....Reuben says, "I hold Nora, she loves me!!"
I did not know love sounded like crying.