How many times must I apologize for neglecting this blog?! So busy with family and business and local politics..but can’t pass up this opportunity to post the really fun video of Mitt and Ann Romney from this morning’s Fox and Friends program. In addition to this segment, Mitt talks about his new book

No Apology: The Case for American Greatness.

Before I get to Mitt’s priority on The Family, I want to share news of an exciting phone call I received this evening - It was the Governor!

I am a Chapter President of an Americans for Prosperity chapter here in NC. The State Director has become a good friend and he’s in DC for the National event. He called me this evening and said - answer your cell phone in just a minute and hung up. He called back abut 10 min later and said someone wants to talk to you - I heard “Well hello Heather - this is Mitt Romney.”

I chuckled and said “No way - Governor Romney - THANK YOU.” (I was nervous!) He asked me how my baby is - I saw him a month ago here in NC. I said “I saw you just a few days before she was born” - he said - “I know, in Raleigh and you were due in a couple days. Tell me about her - what’s her name? How is she?” He was very relaxed and nice - we talked for a few minutes. I mentioned to him that I was just working with a few ladies on the website - he thanked me for my work on Moms4Mitt.com.

My head is numb!! This was very exciting -to be in my PJs talking about my new baby to the Governor! What a night - I had to share! I have been on cloud nine all evening!!

GOVERNOR ROMNEY AND THE FAMILY

Here is some great information about Mitt Romney and his record of working for our families. It was compiled by my good friend, Mike, over at the Encyclopedia Mittanica:

Governor Mitt Romney and Children Quotes
“The total education of our children is the measure of a generation’s success or failure,” said Romney. “We need to make sure our education system takes our kids from kindergarten all the way to being qualified for a good paying job.” 02-26-2003 Press Release
Governor Mitt Romney and Children Press Releases
2006
* 03-21-2006; Poutre panel recommends reforms in child welfare system

2005
* 05-25-2005; Healey pushes tool to protect children from sex offenders
* 10-19-2005; Governor Mitt Romney lauds nation-topping performance by Massachusetts students
* 12-15-2005; Governor Mitt Romney awards free tuition to 14,000 Massachusetts students
* 12-21-2005; Healey kicks off student drug testing program in new bedford

2004
* 08-27-2004; heads up: Healey signs law requiring helmets for kids
* 01-20-2004; Governor Mitt Romney opens door to college for top scoring students
* 01-22-2004; Healey details plan to remove disruptive students from class
* 02-20-2004; Governor Mitt Romney applauds students for early MCAS preparation
* 05-23-2004; Commencement address to the students of Suffolk University
* 12-10-2004; 13,000 Massachusetts students win free college tuition

2003

* 04-07-2003; Governor Mitt Romney winsstudent support for higher education plan
* 04-30-2003; 86 percent of vocational students pass MCAS
* 09-03-2003; Governor Mitt Romney lauds students’ high scores on 2003 MCAS

Yesterday there was so much activity surrounding Mitt Romney’s announcement! Many of us have been waiting for some time to hear him announce his candidacy for President. You can watch his entire speech here

MittTV candidacy speech

His speech filled me with hope as he mentioned that DOING is the key! Mitt brings competency and action to the table. Mitt talked about his parents and how he learned by example to be a hard worker, volunteer and capable business leader.

One of my favorites things Mitt talked about was that he is not of Washington and doesn’t owe any political favors to anyone! He is a proven innovator and has transformed corporations, government an in international organization.

Run Mitt, Run!!! I am behind you 100 percent!!!