Warning: This may be of no intrest to you!

Since I plan on having this blog printed someday I think I should document my girls latest stats. Okay, pretty much the only stats they have ever gotten. I never take my girls to the Doctor. This is Kimber's second visit ever. The first was her newborn checkup. As for Addie, this is her 4th time. One newborn checkup, two sick visits and then this one. Sad, I know.

Addie, 3.5 years:
Height: 41 inches (95%)
Weight: 29.8 lbs.(25%)

I was thrilled the other day when she did this:

As you can see I walked her through it step-by-step but it was a proud moment for her. She loves preschool and has memorized The Pledge of Allegiance (even though she pledges to the United Steaks of America). She is extremely independent. One thing about Addie that I love is that she is always singing. Whether it's a church song or she is asking me a question, she always sings. Many times through out the day that is how we communicate, singing our conversation. She also hates change and inconsistency- a little something she picked up from her Dad.

Kimber, 1.5 years:
Height: 33 inches (80%)
Weight: 21.4 lbs. (8%)

This little whipper-snapper is getting so big! She is her Dad's little shadow. When she sees him drive up she runs to the gate and yells "Da-ie!" with open arms. She also loves to pray. If you ask her to fold her arms she instantly starts praying. It's nothing more than quite whispers but she even closes with amen. Kimber is a great eater. She isn't afraid to try anything. Some of her favorite foods are Cheerios, banana pancakes, grapes and string cheese. She loves to play outside and get dirty.

The girls also had to get shots. I was so nervous for them! I wasn't sure I would be able to keep control of them all by myself. I tried to talk to Addie about it and bribe her with all kinds of things. I'm not sure if she was just brave or if the bribery worked, but she did great! They both got three shots. Addie just got a surprised look on her face after each one and after it was all over started screaming. That lasted just until I could get the Skittles out of my purse. Kimber on the other hand hated it and screamed the whole time and pretty much for the next hour or so. As soon as it was over Kimber ripped her band-aids right off. Addie, on the other hand, isn't ready to part with hers. I took one off yesterday, much to her dismay, to show her that it really wasn't that bad and that was pretty traumatic. Then today she gently pulled another one off that was starting to peel off anyway. The third is still in place and doesn't feel like it's going anywhere anytime soon. Why would she want to remember that???

Warning: This may be of no intrest to you!

Since I plan on having this blog printed someday I think I should document my girls latest stats. Okay, pretty much the only stats they have ever gotten. I never take my girls to the Doctor. This is Kimber's second visit ever. The first was her newborn checkup. As for Addie, this is her 4th time. One newborn checkup, two sick visits and then this one. Sad, I know.

Addie, 3.5 years:
Height: 41 inches (95%)
Weight: 29.8 lbs.(25%)

I was thrilled the other day when she did this:

As you can see I walked her through it step-by-step but it was a proud moment for her. She loves preschool and has memorized The Pledge of Allegiance (even though she pledges to the United Steaks of America). She is extremely independent. One thing about Addie that I love is that she is always singing. Whether it's a church song or she is asking me a question, she always sings. Many times through out the day that is how we communicate, singing our conversation. She also hates change and inconsistency- a little something she picked up from her Dad.

Kimber, 1.5 years:
Height: 33 inches (80%)
Weight: 21.4 lbs. (8%)

This little whipper-snapper is getting so big! She is her Dad's little shadow. When she sees him drive up she runs to the gate and yells "Da-ie!" with open arms. She also loves to pray. If you ask her to fold her arms she instantly starts praying. It's nothing more than quite whispers but she even closes with amen. Kimber is a great eater. She isn't afraid to try anything. Some of her favorite foods are Cheerios, banana pancakes, grapes and string cheese. She loves to play outside and get dirty.

The girls also had to get shots. I was so nervous for them! I wasn't sure I would be able to keep control of them all by myself. I tried to talk to Addie about it and bribe her with all kinds of things. I'm not sure if she was just brave or if the bribery worked, but she did great! They both got three shots. Addie just got a surprised look on her face after each one and after it was all over started screaming. That lasted just until I could get the Skittles out of my purse. Kimber on the other hand hated it and screamed the whole time and pretty much for the next hour or so. As soon as it was over Kimber ripped her band-aids right off. Addie, on the other hand, isn't ready to part with hers. I took one off yesterday, much to her dismay, to show her that it really wasn't that bad and that was pretty traumatic. Then today she gently pulled another one off that was starting to peel off anyway. The third is still in place and doesn't feel like it's going anywhere anytime soon. Why would she want to remember that???

This one's for the girls

Brooklyn and Emma that is. Their mom, Ashby, asked if I would make them some aprons and here is what I put together yesterday. They'll be in the mail tomorrow!

This one's for the girls

Brooklyn and Emma that is. Their mom, Ashby, asked if I would make them some aprons and here is what I put together yesterday. They'll be in the mail tomorrow!

A little threat goes a long way

Since we moved into this house 5 years ago we've been with Dish Network. It's been fine but lately I've decided that we needed a DVR receiver. I rarely watch any TV during the day but when I sit down to fold clothes I want to watch something other than Hannah Montana or The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. And since Jared gets to watch TV once every couple of weeks I wanted him to see something he actually enjoys. Well, I have contacted Dish Network twice asking them if they have any promotions where I could get a DVR for little or nothing. Both times I was told they had a great deal, just $150! Woo. So then I contacted Direct TV and I could get the darn receiver free. Finally today I decided I was just going to end my service with them and get a free DVR from Direct TV. So I call them up and here is the conversation.

Me: Hi, I am wanting to end my service.

Hard to understand man: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Can I ask why?

Me: Well, I want a DVR receiver and you guys don't want to keep me bad enough to give me one for free. You think $150 is a good deal.

Hard to understand man: Let me look at your account. You've been a loyal customer for five years. We hate to see you go. Let me see what there is. Please hold...annoying hold music (but not as annoying as the hold music I used to have to make people listen to at Anasazi. No offense to my Anasazi Friends, but I truly had people say "no, please don't make me hold. I hate that flute!"..... okay, you can get a free DVR receiver and it will only cost you an additional $2.00 a month.

Me: No seriously, how much is it going to cost me?

Hard to understand man: Nothing mam. The receiver is free an the service, which is normally $5.98 a month will cost you $2.00 for the next 24 months.

Me: You swear?

Hard to understand man: Yes. We can set up an installation date right now.

Me: You mean it will cost me nothing, not now, not ever?

Hard to understand man: Yes mam.

What the heck miracle happened? Why couldn't they just have good customer service in the first place instead of making me jump through hoops? I hate that.

A little threat goes a long way

Since we moved into this house 5 years ago we've been with Dish Network. It's been fine but lately I've decided that we needed a DVR receiver. I rarely watch any TV during the day but when I sit down to fold clothes I want to watch something other than Hannah Montana or The Suite Life of Zack and Cody. And since Jared gets to watch TV once every couple of weeks I wanted him to see something he actually enjoys. Well, I have contacted Dish Network twice asking them if they have any promotions where I could get a DVR for little or nothing. Both times I was told they had a great deal, just $150! Woo. So then I contacted Direct TV and I could get the darn receiver free. Finally today I decided I was just going to end my service with them and get a free DVR from Direct TV. So I call them up and here is the conversation.

Me: Hi, I am wanting to end my service.

Hard to understand man: Oh, I am sorry to hear that. Can I ask why?

Me: Well, I want a DVR receiver and you guys don't want to keep me bad enough to give me one for free. You think $150 is a good deal.

Hard to understand man: Let me look at your account. You've been a loyal customer for five years. We hate to see you go. Let me see what there is. Please hold...annoying hold music (but not as annoying as the hold music I used to have to make people listen to at Anasazi. No offense to my Anasazi Friends, but I truly had people say "no, please don't make me hold. I hate that flute!"..... okay, you can get a free DVR receiver and it will only cost you an additional $2.00 a month.

Me: No seriously, how much is it going to cost me?

Hard to understand man: Nothing mam. The receiver is free an the service, which is normally $5.98 a month will cost you $2.00 for the next 24 months.

Me: You swear?

Hard to understand man: Yes. We can set up an installation date right now.

Me: You mean it will cost me nothing, not now, not ever?

Hard to understand man: Yes mam.

What the heck miracle happened? Why couldn't they just have good customer service in the first place instead of making me jump through hoops? I hate that.

Powder Puff Pinewood Derby

My friend Jessica is the new HPFE leader in our ward and came up with the cutest idea. Last night we had a Mother/Daughter Powerder Puff Pinewood Derby. It was great! We made our cars there, had dinner and then raced. I'm embarrased to say that my very unartistic abilities were shining brightly last night. (Sorry Addie!) She wanted a truck (hmmm, wonder where she gets that. Maybe her Dad!) so a truck is what she got. Kind of. It didn't help that the ban saw broke on our turn. No, I was not running it!

Anyway,