My terrible horrible no good week

I have a bad case of the grumpies this week. It seems a dark cloud has been following me for days. It all began just a little over a week ago. I was on my way out the door to go to work and must have missed a step going out of the garage because I took a terrible tumble out of the house onto the cement floor of the garage. I landed on both knees and then sort of fell forward the rest of the way. What a site hat could have been for the neighbors. Luckily it was 4:45 in the morning and not many people were out and about. It took me about 10 extra minutes to leave for work that morning, but at least I made it. The day at work wasn't the greatest. It seems the closer we get to Christmas the more irritated people get,

but I made it through the day and home where I could relax. The next day I had to stop and get gas on my way to work and when I got back into my car it would not start (see previous post about the battery) Even though it was only 5 am there were quite a few people at the gas station and I got some guy to jump the battery and get it going again. At work we were understaffed and the call volume was quite high and again people are irritated. I managed still to get through the day with a smile. The bright spot in the week was the Scrapbook Usa with Kollette. We always have a great time and then my mom coming out for a visit on Saturday. Sunday was nice relaxing day at home before the start of another hectic week. Work has started to hire more people to gear up for Christmas so things there are starting to get better. All except for the little mishap I had falling up the stairs there. I tripped over a stair and landed right on my knee again. It huts so bad but I just dusted myself off and went back to work. The clincher in my no good week was when I decided to run into a tree with my car. On my way home from work Wednesday I was paying attention to some kids playing and ran off the road right into a tree. My poor car is a mess.

From these angles it doesn't look so bad. But I guess underneath is mess. The axle is broken and Jared says they only thing holding the front end on is a strut
Once again it was Kollette to the rescue.

She and Cheyenne were at the school just a few blocks away when I called her (she might think twice next time about answering the phone) The my mom bailed me out again by letting me borrow her car while mine gets fixed for the 2nd time in 3 months.

There was one bright side to the wreck though.

When Kollette was changing the battery in the car she dropped a socket and we could never find it. You would never that it would have still been in there all these trip later. But sure enough it held on and hitting the tree knocked it loose and there was laying just a few feet from where my car stopped.

Friday at work I somehow slammed my finger in the door of the bathroom. It hurt like heck. However the week came to a very good end when these arrived

My sweetie knew that my week had been just awful and wanted to do something to cheer me up. These definitely did the trick and contine to do so I watch them bloom

The Original Scrapbook Usa

Kollette and I along with Cheyenne and Kaitlyn went to the Scrapbook Expo at the South Towne Expo center Friday night. Kollette and I have both been going to this event for quite some time. It is held twice a year in the Spring and in the fall. The last few times though it has fallen at the same time that Kollette and Brian had planned trips out of town so Jared has stepped up and went with me. Yes it has been very nice of him but (even though when he goes he let's me get everything I want) it is just not the same as when I go with Kollette and the girls. We have often invited my mom but it is not something she enjoys so she opts out. Times before we have known and planned well in advance for this occasion but some how it just crept up on us and we had to struggle to find the best to go. Friday night worked out best for us and the Expo is open until midnight so even though we did not get there until 6 pm we had plenty of time to shop, talk and participate in quite a few make and takes. Like all the times before this is one event I have never taken my camera to. This time though I had my cell phone camera so I was able to capture a few moments. I just wish I would have remembered that I had it when Kaitlyn was playing musical chairs with grown woman fighting for prizes. It was quite funny and even though she didn't win they were gracious enough to give her a prize and she made everyone smile. The shopping was great an we got a few really good deals and lots of ideas. We do half of the show and then go out to eat and then finish the other side. I got a new Cricut cartridge, a replacement mat and some cuttlebug folders. Kollette got stickers, paper, journals, boardbook kits and more paper. We really do have a great time together and I am glad she was able to join me this time.

Working on a Make and Take sponsored by Archivers. The girl was really good to work with and help Kaitlyn

My finished version of the Card that they were doing

Kaitlyn, Kollette and Cheyenne working on the Skeleton tag

Another Make and Take and some crazy shoppers fighting over a bargain.

I love Red Robin

Red Robin is my all time favorite place to eat. I think I could handle eating there everyday. I always get the same thing too. The Whiskey River Chicken Burger. Yummy! So a few weeks ago we got together and went to the one in Provo Towne Center

My mom enjoyed a nice mushroomburger

Not sure what Cheyenne had, but it was bigger than her mouth.

Gage spent his time texting (teenagers)

Kollette snuck a bite of Brians wrap when he stepped away. You should always keep an eye on your food.

Eryk had pizza

We had a good time and as always the food was fantastic!

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

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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.