Roll with the Punches, I guess

So work for Chad has slowed since the weather isn't as hot. Last week, he only worked 3-4 days and not even full days and the boss still paid him a full paycheck. This week he only worked 3 days plus tomorrow morning and the boss cut his check in half (about) without even talking to him about it or telling him that he'd only be getting paid for the days he worked! I warned Chad that he wouldn't be able to pay him a full check when he wasn't working a full week but he was convinced otherwise. So this afternoon I got a phone call that started like this..."Well, I guess I need to start looking for another job..." If I had a dollar for every time I have had a phone call that started with that line, I'd be rich! (Okay, not rich, but I'd have quite a bit.)

I know a Photog Genius!!

I'm so proud of my friend, Kaylea! Everyone who knows her, knows that she's a great photographer. But she recently entered a photo contest for Jones Soda and she WON!!! She received a box of 12 bottles of root beer with her photo on it!


On the back it says "Put some shrimp on the barbie 'cus you're a photog genius! Congratulations, Kaylea!"


You go girl!!!


SIDENOTE: Here's motivation for Clint and Natalie to enter and win a photo contest too! You guys are awesome photographers!

I was tagged!

I was tagged!

Husband Tag

1. Where did you meet? We met on a blind date to a D-backs game.

2. How long did you date before you got married? 5 months

3. How long have you been married? 8 Years

4. What does he do that surprises you? He (usually) makes sure the house is picked up, kitchen cleaned, and kids showered before I come home from work at night.

5. What is your favorite feature of his? His blue eyes

6. What is your favorite quality of his? He usually lets me have my way--not selfish.

7. Does he have a nickname for you? Honey, sweetie

8. What is his favorite color? Green

9. What is his favorite food? Cheeseburger and fries

10. What is his favorite Sport? Hockey

11. When and where was your first kiss? My grandparents backyard on our first date! (I know, I know...we're bad. That's the only time I kissed on a first date!)

12. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Go to sporting events, dinner, shop, watch our favorite shows (it's free!).

13. Do you have any children? Yes--Jordan, Jocelyn, Katelyn, Callie

14. Does he have a hidden talent? Ummm...I don't know

15. How old is he? 32

16. Who said I love you first? He did

17. What's his favorite music? Rock and roll

18. What do you admire most about him? He loves to play outside with the kids. He also cleans up the house while I'm at work.

19. Do you think he will read this? Yes eventually

I tag Erica, Erika, Kaylea, Susan, and Corinne

Super Saver!

Today at Fry's I got some awesome deals! Everything was either on sale or on clearance plus coupons! Here's what I got:

Kroger Jumbo Biscuits: FREE! (sale for $1 plus $1 off coupon)
Glade candle: FREE! (clearance for $.89 plus $1 off coupon)
Glade Wisp Flameless Candle: FREE! (clearance for $4.19 plus $5 off coupon)
Betty Crocker Cupcake mix: $.79
Colgate toothpaste: $.50 (sale for $1.50 plus $1 off coupon)
Betty Crocker Potatoes Pouch: $.20 (sale for $1 plus $.80 off coupon)
2 boxes Betty Crocker Potatoes Twin Pack: $1.00 (sale for $1 each plus $1 off 2)
4 Pillsbury Brownie Mixes: $2.00 (sale for $1 each plus 2 coupons for $1 off 2)
4pk Activia Yogurt: $1.00 (sale for $2.00 plus coupon for $1 off)

So the total for all of this was only $5.49!!!


I also got some other clearance items that were for a pretty good price.

4pk Magic Eraser: $2.25 (usually a 2 pack is about $2.50) I love these things--they get rid of almost anything!
St. Ives Face Wash: $1.50
Milkbone SteakChew (for Rocky): $.89
Children's Claritin (Jordan): $1.62
Suave Shampoo for Chad and 1 for kids: $1.67




There was a girl bringing out more stuff but I had to hurry home to get Katelyn off the bus or I would have waited to see what else she had that I could get for free! I love when I find stuff on clearance and I have a coupon for it and I end up not even paying for it. Especially when I wouldn't otherwise have bought the item. Like the Glade flameless candle, I've been wanting but it's like $9 and I just can't bring myself to buy it. This is the only reason I cut out some coupons--in hopes that I can find it on clearance and get it free or less than a buck. And right now that candle is smelling WONDERFUL!

Our washer was only putting out hot water so a guy in our ward came to look at it on Monday. He found the problem and switched it so only the cold water worked until he got the part. Well, today he came to put the part in and when he pulled out the washer, I was SO embarassed!! It was SO dirty!! He assured me that he's seen worse but I was still embarassed. So after he changed out the part, I decided it was time to clean out behind, under, and on top of the washer and dryer. I'll spare you the gross details of what all I found, but it was sick. So I spent a couple hours vacuuming and scrubbing the floor and cleaning on top of the dryer. I don't know why, but the dryer is like the drop spot for things that don't have a home or just stuff that gets picked up. So as of right now, there's not a thing on it! It feels so good to finally do something that I've been putting off for, well years! Now when I stand in the kitchen and look over at the laundry "room" and don't see dog food and lint and everything else that was on the floor, I feel SOOOOO great!!!

A/C Problems--no not the van!

So this morning after the kids left for school I noticed that I was sweating in the house and the a/c was running. So I got a chair and felt the air coming out and it didn't feel freezing like it usually does. Chad was leaving for work soon but he felt it and said that it wasn't working right. So he hurried up to the roof and said that the condenser fan wasn't on. I was like, "Great!! How much is a new one of those gonna cost??" He said he didn't have time to work on it right now so just leave it alone. It wasn't that hot this morning so I thought we'd be okay. Well once it was like noon, it was getting hot in the house and the girls needed a nap (their room is already the hottest room in the house). So they just slept with fans on them. Then much to my surprise, Chad came home from work at 1:30pm! He went up on the roof again and figured out the problem in less than 10 minutes!!! So he went to get the part (less than $20 bucks!).
While he was gone getting the part, Jordan and Jocee came home and I told them that the a/c was broken. Jordan immediately said "Daddy can come home and fix it!!!!" He was so sure of it (not to mention, proud!)!! A few minutes later Chad walked in and the kids told him about the problem. He told them that he already got the part to fix it and was going to put it in right then. 10 minutes later, COLD AIR!!!!! We were all SOOOO proud and thankful for Daddy!!!!

Here's the list of Contractors we have to choose 4 from. If you know anything about any of them, PLEASE let me know! I need to get all the information I can get about them so we make a good decision. Thanks!

1. A.B. Davis Builders, Alma & Wes Davis
2. ABM Development Services, Joseph Moon
3. Barkley Construction, Scott Barkley
4. Coppersun Construction LLC, Robert Springfield
5. East Valley Services, Inc., Derron
6. G&G Specialty Contractors Inc., Christine Wang
7. Garnand Construction, Scott Garnand
8. JW Builders, Josh Weeks
9. Knucks Corporation, Perry Walker Jr.
10. Reid Development LLC, Ken Reid
11. Roylance Custom Homes LLC, Justin Roylance
12. Ryse Construction, Rob Ryse
13. Selfridge Construction Inc., Devin Selfridge
14. Sequoia Development Inc., Sean Shoucair
15. TAG Construction, Inc., Thomas Gunderson