Gotta love those quotes

"I fear for the future when ...

*The Central government owns more than one-third of the total land area within the boundaries of the fifty states. (Now owns 60%)

*When the Central government owns and operates more than 3,000 businesses and commercial activities in competition with it's own private citizens. (Now owns 10,000)

*When the functions of the federal government are carried on by 2,000 major operating units. (Now 6,000)

*When the Federal Government directly lends $1 for every $5 lent by private banks. (Now $3 and keep the bail out in mind)

*When in 1913-15 a couple making $10,000 paid in federal taxes $60, but in 1956 a couple earning $10,000 paid $1590 in federal taxes. (Now $4,000 for every $10,000)

*When 25 years ago the Federal government received 1/4 of all taxes collected in the United states. Today the government collects 68% of all our taxes. (Now 88%)

*When 25 years ago federal, state and local government took 14% of national income. Today 35% (Now 65%)

*When I see an affluent but complacent citizenry paying little or no attention to these and many other socialistic trends in America. "

~ Ezra T. Benson

Just another quote I found interesting. I just love Pres. Benson. Keep in mind that He was the Secretary of Agriculture at one time.

Just so Happy!

So, I am now 17 weeks along so far. This is a pic of a baby at the 17 week mark. It's very interesting. All he needs to do now is get bigger.We are so excited to have this new baby. Some friends of ours gave us a bunch of cute baby boy clothes the other day. ( Thank you so much you guys! ) I had so much fun looking at them, washing them and putting them away. It is so fun how everyone in our family is so excited for this little on. Abby is so cute when she talks about her new baby brother and Eliza just loves babies. She always has a baby doll with her.The happiness and excitement a new baby can bring is just so much fun :)

Politically Involved

If you couldn't tell, I have been very politically minded lately. (hmmm I wonder why?!?! Note the sarcasm.) Anyway, Politics have been a big topic in our house lately. Here are some quotes and topics we have been discussing.

"Like every other form of state directed activity in the Soviet Union, education is conceived as a weapon serving the interests of the communist party, and dedicated to a single objective-the victory of the Soviet System."
~Khruschev

"Give me a child for 8 years and it will be a Bolshevist forever."
~ Lenin

"Free education for all children in public schools."
~Tenth plank of the Communist manifesto by Karl Marx

"Could the education system in America be used for similar purposes? Once that system is consolidated into one central source of authority, finance and direction, it is entirely possible... there is absolutely nothing in the Constitution which authorized the Federal government to enter into the field of education."
~ Ezra T. Benson

So, for those of you that like Obama because he wants "universal preschool and college education" rethink weather it is Constitutional or not. And just how much of YOUR power you are willing to give to the Federal government.

I will be listing more soon, I just ran out of time.

Another quote :)

" Even small changes made in the name of "progress" might under mind Constitutional liberties."
~ Elder Levi Edgar Young

Political thought for the day

"We must never forget that nations may-and usually do-sow the seeds of their own destruction while enjoying unprecedented prosperity. If we lose our freedom, it will be because we did not care enough-because we were not alert enough-because we were too apathetic to take note while the precious waters of our god-given freedom slipped-drop by drop down the drain."

~Pres. Ezra Taft Benson

Baby Brock

It's a BOY!

We are just so excited lately. We are having a little boy. I am a little more prego than I thought so he will be born more around the end of March beginning of April. Eric and I have had a boy name picked out forever. So, his name will be......(drum roll please) Brock Marshall Davies. We love this name! It's just so masculine. So, here are some pics from the ultra sound. (Thank you Lindsay for the great idea!) It's just so cute :)