What A Sweetheart

So, my wife and I decided to get a second iPod. We had some money saved for it before the whole hospital thing and came to the conclusion that we still wanted to get it. I am glad we did. Now we both have a calendar that we can use, games to play, and a easy way to record and upload videos of the kids. Not to mention, my wife just flat out deserves something after all she went through, and this is something she wanted.

I was playing around with the video feature and was able to capture our little lady talking away. She is such a sweetheart.

Today was an interesting day. I don't feel like I got a whole lot done, and I guess that is what summer is for- lazy days.

On a side note, we did have a crazy wind storm today. I ended up reattaching some downspout to our house, climbing on the roof in my sandals (we were in a hurry and I didn't really think about it until it started raining and I started slipping) to glue down huge sections of shingles that had been bent back. I was trying to get it hooked down when it started hailing. That was fun. Not. I had to lay bricks on part of it because I ran out of roof repair. I had to do a second run (also in sandals, this time because I am lazy) and just put bricks to hold it down. So now our roof has a line of bricks across it. That's neat. But, the good news is it is only until we can get to a store and buy more roof repair. Then I will spend an early morning or late afternoon gluing down loose shingles. I was very grateful to have the storm blow over and have it clam down and clear up.

Well, lots to do tomorrow. I guess I best get back to chilling.

Later...

Three Cheers For Being Finished!

Today is a fantastic day! And not just because it is a day I can spend time and relax from everything else going on in my life. Today is fantastic because (barring any changed required by my professors) I have completed EVERY assignment that I have for this semester. I still have two quizzes to take and one presentation to give, but all the work for those is done. :) What a great day. Only two more classes and a praxis test before I can get out of this time eater.

I just finished spending the last two days writing a paper for one of my classes,with a dash of powerpoint for another class. I guess I still need to read a bunch of chapters, but all the major assignments are over and done with!

Last night I went with my parents to Moab to the Saturday session of conference. It was nice to visit with my mom and dad. On the way home my dad "lectured" me about why I am in this masters program. He was very complementary and told me lots of things I am not sure I believe about myself, but I appreciated very much his counsel and support.

The weather has been a bit crazy! On Tuesday as I was climbing into my trooper I noticed the roof was all messed up (as mentioned in my last post). Wednesday after school I was supposed to attend a meeting at the church, but ended up working on my roof to get it all fixed and glued back down! Phew! I took my son up on the roof with me as well to show him what we needed to do. I guess I want to show him what little I know so that he gets at least a little handyman knowledge under his belt. Hope it works! :)

The wind has been crazy today. We had a bit of rain this morning and then the sun came out and it was beautiful! Then about 10 minutes ago the wind started blowing and HOLY MOELY it is really blowing! Unfortunately it is blowing all the leaves from down the street in to my clean yard---GRRRRR! My wife and I had to run out and baton down the hatches. As long as it is just wind and not rain or snow. My sister called and said that it had been snowing for over an hour at her house. Yuck!

One last memory to jot down. This morning we had most of the boys in our bed. We got talking and laughing and so I called my two oldest in. We all snuggled on the bed and talked about what everyone wanted for Christmas. We laughed and laughed at some of the items. My 3 year old only wants chocolate. Well that and Thomas the Train and gummies. I guess Santa just needs to make him Willy Wonka! My 5 year-old only wants "$180". We laughed about that too! He also wants a arsenal of weapons (guns that shoot orange sticky darts, a ninja star, and handcuffs like his brother). My daughter wants a camera and/or a Nintendo DS. She also would like a Littlest Pet Shop babysitter (something new) as well as some new pet shop animals. My oldest wants BIG BOY TOYS! He wants a Flip-Camera (not going to happen!). He is really into art lately and wants a good art set, a nice football, and Nerf gun. Now listen up GRANDPARENTS! Check with us BEFORE buying any of that stuff! :) Anyone else that wants to donate to the cause leave a note- lol (totally kidding about that!).

Well, it is time to get back to reading for my classes.

Later...

Now THAT is some WIND!

Holy Moley!

Talk about a wind storm. The wind picked up this afternoon and still hasn't let up. In fact, as I was heading to my master's classes tonight, I was getting in my car and glanced up at the roof and noticed that a bunch of our shingles had blown back on the roof. I got up and fixed the mess, but noticed that several of the shingles had been damaged. I need to get up there tomorrow after school and do some gluing and and nailing. We will see how that goes ove since I am so handy and all.

This week has been a off week. My class has been acting a little wild, and the weather changing is making it even more challenging. But all will be well. Tomorrow should be a great day (other than having to be at a meeting at 7:15am). But, I do get to take my class to the public library. I love going there, the ladies are so welcoming and friendly with the students. It is wonderful.

Well, it is getting late and I am tired. I guess I better head to bed. Good night out there in cyberland!

Later...