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For 3 weeks we have been living in the 70's.
No, we're not wearing headbands and peace signs.
We're not driving around in an orange pinto or
a little brown gremlin. We are not watching the
Carol Burnett show, or Little House on the
Prairie.
What we are doing is living without a microwave.
Sparks flew, it stopped and the repairman said
get it fixed for this amount of money, or get a
new one. Since the new one was just a little more
than fixing this one, a new one is on the way.
Unfortunately, the 2 weeks arrival date has come
and gone, and now that we are going on the 3rd
week, we are tired of waiting, and some of us are
getting a little impatient. The email saying it
will be shipped soon brought a smile to my
face, but not as big as the one that will appear
when the delivery truck is in the driveway.
Do you know how hard leftover night is without a
microwave?
Do you know that instant oatmeal is not quite as
good when you make it with boiling water?
Do you know that a cup of hot chocolate is not an
instant pleasure without a microwave?
Okay, I know this is whining and we
are spoiled and used to instant gratification, but
should any of you find yourself in a similar predicament,
just give me a call, I will be VERY sympathetic!
And...welcome to the 70's.
Apparently the March winds are bringing change to our little world. Note, I didn't say the changes were bad - just new and most likely exciting.
After working with the Young Women in our ward for 3 1/2 years, I was released last week and put in the Cub Scout program. I am the new Bear Den Leader. I guess I'll be trading Girl's Camp for Day Camp and Personal Progress for Bear Advancement. Never fear though - after 5 hours of training in the last 3 days, I am ready for the den. I'm told its like planning a birthday party every week without having to make cupcakes! Party on!!! (I think I can safely say this will be the change which will bring much excitement to my life) Coming soon - a picture of Trevor and me in our uniforms! Too cool!
Grandma Hughes is coming to town!!! We are excited to have her come stay for a while and be a part of our madness. She'll probably have no trouble sleeping at night after spending all day keeping up with our family! We can't wait for her smiling face to get here.
And just in case you're wondering, Talmage (on the quilt made by great-grandma Sollenbarger) is still #1 on our list for the cutest baby in the world. John and I had a great time down in Dallas for his blessing. What a great thing for him to have all 3 grandpas in the circle and his dad give him a name and a blessing. It was a very special weekend. We hated to get on the plane but for the fact we had 5 wonderful kids waiting for us at home! Kudos to Chelsie and Allison for holding down the fort! They did an awesome job!
Always looking out for his kids and their interests, John took a very messy problem in hand and solved it for Ashley and Brandon. Imagine a few pigeons very comfortable in a roosting place right above a nice Honda Accord. Now imagine what the side of that very nice Accord looks like after the pigeons have been there awhile. I think you get the picture. Enter John. After mulling over the problem, he came up with the solution, bought the necessary supplies, and in no time, those pigeons were finding a new place to roost. Now, imagine that nice Honda all clean and shiny and staying that way! Very, very good!!! (John's solution? A long board with nails sticking up from the bottom. Clever.) Actually, if the pigeons just looked at the scary face, I'm not sure they would have stuck around long enough to walk on the nails. :-)
This month is full - Jr. Miss for Allison, Tennis for Allison, a visit from the gang from Texas, piano recital for Trevor and Kristin, soccer for Trevor, Kristin and Amber and work, work, work for Chelsie. (Spring break for a few of her friends means a little social life in her future! Yay!) This will be a good month for blogging!
