last weekend we went for a visit to Cardston, Alberta. It is so nice there. We stayed with Graham's brother and his family, who we get along with very well. They have the most amazing view of the Temple.
I am going to be finishing my movie job in June. The good news is that I have to stop because I am getting too busy with my real job (bookkeeping, well - and being a mom). I just don't have time for it anymore, and frankly the overnights are killing me. Not actually killing me mind you, just making me irritable and absolutely no fun to be around - and I think it was giving me wrinkles, so NO more of that!
I am in home renovation mode at the moment. I keep seeing things that need to be done around the house and making plans. The big one this year is the front porch. I am so excited to tear off the monstrosity, the death trap, the hideousness that is our current porch and put on something new and pretty. I have a bookkeeping client that is going to help us build. And don't worry - he is actually a builder, so people usually pay him for this kind of thing.
Speaking of home renovations...the coolest thing happened the other day. I was sleeping in a bit because I had worked an overnight and someone started knocking on the front door early in the morning. That isn't the cool part. When I got to the door, the guy said - I'm here to put a door knob on your front door.
I guess I should back up and say that when we bought the house, the front door had a flimsy little piece of junk bedroom lock on the front door, so we replaced it with a dead-bolt. But we did not have the tools, or whatever to drill another hole and put in a new handle. So for about a year or so now, we haven't had a door knob.
On with the story...This guy says he has been asked to put a knob on the front door and asked me what kind I want. I looked at him a little funny and he just smiled and said a friend wanted to do this for me. I am pretty sure I know exactly who set this up, so I let him go for it. I know have a wonderful, pretty new door knob that keeps us safe and secure and will look wonderful with my new porch when I get that done.
I also now know a handy man that is willing to help out a little with other things that are a little beyond my husband - and the potential for another new client!
Life is so good in a little town. I know my neighbors, and they know my kids, we watch out for each other and there is a togetherness that you don't get in the big cities as much. Now, if only we could get a Costco out here?
One final note. I'm sure as parents we have all said "I'm not the Maid!" when our kids get a little bossy. yesterday, Ivy was a little off in the morning. Just a bit grumpy and not in the most co-operative of moods. I asked her to go get dressed, and she looked at me and put her little hands on her little hips and said "Mommy, I am NOT the maiden!"
I tried so hard not to laugh, but it ended up she wore her footie pajamies all day. Another point for the kids. I think that makes it 300-7 for them. Sometimes there are bumps raising these kids, but it sure is worth it when they tell you - I love you Mommy.
I have attached the girls dance photos for your viewing pleasure!
