Now we are six

I can hardly believe that Eryk is 6 already! I really don't know where the time as gone. He turned 6 on September the 4th. We celebrated a bit early while we were at Otter Creek. Grandma made him a cake and we had a surprise party in their trailer. He was not expecting it all and grinned ear to ear the rest of the night.

He really liked all of his presents and wasn't even the least bit mad that Aunt Cammie didn't have his present for him at that time.

Happy Birthday Erbear. We hope that you had a great birthday. You are a wonderful addition to our family. Aunt Cammie and Uncle Jared love you very much!

When I was one I was just begun

When I was two I nearly new

When I was three I was nearly me

When I was four I was that much more

When I was five I was just alive

Now that I am six I'm as clever as clever

I think I'll stay six for ever and ever.

A.A.Milne

Mithing Teeth

I'm having trouble thpeaking,thinthe I lotht a couuple teeth. Jutht yethterday my teetth wath fine --today they wiggled loothe. At firtht I thought it thilly,when my teeth fell out today, But no one theems to underthtanda thingle word I thay. I athked my mom to clothe the door, she thaid "That would be rude.The door does not like wearing clothes; it's happy in the nude."I told her that I thought I thawa mouthe inthide our plathe. She thaid "The only mouth I see is right there on your face."I wonder if you underthtandthe thircumthtanthe I'm in. I told her I wath feeling thick. She thaid "You're looking thin." At latht she thaw how made I wath, And thought I might thtop breathing.S he laught and thaid she didn't mean it--She wath only teething

Rescue Me

Okay so I could not have a post of my Mr Fix and not recognize my Mrs Fix it. The story goes like this. I came out of work to find my car has no power. Won't start or do anything. Jared is in Page on his way home but it would be hours before he made it. I found someone (just driving around) to jump the battery so I could make it home. All the while trying to diagnose the problem over the phone with Jared so he would now what the problem so when he got home he could fix. Not even thinking to stop at Checker Auto and let them Diagnose the problem. Jared was a little frustrated because I was a lot frustrated. Finally he sends me text and tells me to go to Checker and get a battery and then he will put it. That is where Kollette comes in to the story. I called her (cause I needed I ride to Checker) and she immediately knows something is wrong. I explain the situation and she jumps into action. It wasn't long before we were sitting at Checker discussing batteries with the very helpful salesman all the while trying to deal with 2 very bored children (did I mention that I think Kollette is amazing? Maybe it's a mommy thing that she can multitask so well.) Anyway back in the car and own our way home Jared calls to see if were able to get the battery and tells me that not only will he be home late he has to get up early the next day. So Kollette and I discuss installing the battery ourselves. I am sure it is not that hard of task but when (like me) you know nothing about cars it could prove to be tricky. Kollette thinks she can do it because she has watched and helped Brian change the batteries in their trailer. It should not be much different. So we get to my house and sure enough with all the right tools and a little wiggling (of internal car parts)Kollette had the old battery out and the new one in. I ht ink it took her less than 15 minutes. Turning that time I had the task of entertaining her children. Not to hard with a coloring book and some crayons. Thank you Kollette so much for helping me out. I don't know what I would do with out you.

My Very Own Mr Fix it

I am so Grateful that Jared spent the better part of his teenage years rebuilding cars (rather than partying and chasing girls) This equipped with the knowledge of any type of car repair. On this particular occasion it was the breaks on our car. We knew that they were starting to go out but were trying to buy some extra time. Well one more on my way to work I had just pulled out of the garage when I heard a loud noise and the car just would not go anywhere. At 1st I though I had ran over someone. But who would be out that early in the morning? SO I got out of the car and walked around and there was nothing around. So I got back and tried to go forward and it just wouldn't go. Jared worked a grave yard shift that night so I had to wait for him to come home. I called into work and when he got home he spent the better part of his morning replacing the breaks and taking the rotor to the auto store to have it turned. Poor guy was exhausted when he was finally able to go to bed. However would could have cost us hundreds of dollars really only costs us 49.99. Two weeks later the breaks went out in the truck and he replaced those as well. Thank you honey! I really do appreciate all that you do for us.

A Lasting tribute

With the passing of my dad came the daunting task of picking the headstone. The marker that will lay as a tribute to both my parents long after we have all passed from this earth. My mom is amazing and sheknew exactly what she wanted making this very easyon all of us. We were in the Monument place for mere moment it seemed and then began the wait. She had constructed a crude marker from paper and laminate for the time being but the elements were taking a toll so time was of the essence. There were rough copies and final drafts to pour over to make sure this ever lasting tribute was just right. One late July afternoon I returned her car and we made a quick trip to my dad's resting place to find that it had finally been placed. To say it was not an emotional moment would be a lie. It was odd to see his name carved there with the date of his birth and also the date of his death. It was almost as if up until that moment I was expecting him to walk through the door and say I'm home. Seeing that there in the cold hard stone was a shocking reality that this would never happen and he is indeed gone. Gone only from our site, but not from our hearts.

We've been Bitten

By the sickie bug. Unfortunately it is near as cute as this little bug and not near as fun to have around. My started last Sunday night. My throat felt dry and a little scratchy by Monday it was full blown sore throat and that tired blah feeling. Tuesday it was back to work and for customer service the day after a holiday is always busy so there was no way was going to call in. Besides I would have lost out on my holiday pay. So I went to work with no voice. Not an easy feat when your job is talking to people on the phone. I tooik my new best friend with me though.

I don't think I could have made it through the day without it.

That night after work I took a hot shower and went to bed with help of another friend.

Made it through one more day but then I was knocked out and had to miss yesterday. Jared came home last night with the sifflels. Today I am feeling much better. Jared on the other hand has just begun. I am sure he will find comfort from my friends. Oh the joys of fall and winter.

Happy Birthday Kollette

So here is the 1st day of September and I am still behind a blog post or 4. Not doing a good job of catching up either. Oh well, soon the snow will fly and I will have plenty of time and nothing to post. So on the 3rd of August we went to Olive Garden to celebrate Kollette's Birthday.
We had told the waiter that she was turning 21 again but Kaitlyn politely informed him that her mom was not turning 21 she was in fact turning 36.

Got to love the honesty in those little ones. So here are a few pictures of our celebration.

Happy Birthday Kollette, we both hope you had a great one. We are glad you are a part of our family and like you lots better than Camille (LOL)