Regional Champ!

I'm annoyed!

It's Friday and all I can say is TGIF!!!
We have had auditors here at work for two weeks now and let me tell you...they annoy me! On top of all the things I have to do just for my normal everyday job they add a million other things to it.. It makes me nuts! (end rant)

Brandon is wrestling in Winnemucca next weekend. Alyssa, Gabriella and I will stay back here in Vegas so Alyssa won't miss school. Brandon and Jeff along with the coach, Kendal (the coach's son) and two of the high school boys will all be car pooling up after Brandon gets out of school on Friday. I really wanted to go since it is state...but I feel strongly that Alyssa not miss school...or Jack's birthday on Saturday :) It will be odd not having Brandon around for 3 days! I have NEVER been away from him...NEVER...so I think it will be a little hard for me. He will be with Jeff so that's a good thing.

We have wrestling in Overton tomorrow...I'll post pictures from that afterwards.

Better get to work....hope you have a great day!

Random Update

This week has been an exciting and busy week...but what else is new.
On Sunday Gabriella had her first taste of solid food. Right now it's just plain rice cereal...but still...here are a few pictures from that.








Jeff's ankle is doing a little better. He goes to the doctor again tomorrow so we will see what he has to say. Knowing my stubborn husband things will be "just fine"..he hates light duty and hates wearing his walking boot.

Alyssa and Brandon both got tagged reading this week. It's a program the school does for Nevada reading week. A teacher from the school calls home and if your child is reading they get a special treat at school the next day. Brandon got "caught" last night (oh the drama...when Alyssa didn't, she was "caught" tonight)

I guess not much else to report...hope you have a great day!

Can you guess what ones I added?

POSITION :

Mom, Mommy



JOB DESCRIPTION :



Long term, team players needed, for challenging,

permanent work in an

often chaotic environment. (haha, chaotic is often an understatement in our house!)

Candidates must possess excellent communication

and organizational skills and be willing to work

variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends

and frequent 24 hour shifts on call. (Most us are lucky enough to do this after working all day)

Some overnight travel required, including trips to

primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports tournaments in
far away cities! (Long road trips to Carson City on a tour bus filled with giggly 4th grades and endless conversations all based on Hannah Montana)

Travel expenses not reimbursed. (vacation time from work is also used)

Extensive courier duties also required.



RESPONSIBILITIES :



The rest of your life.

Must be willing to be hated, at least temporarily,

until someone needs $5. (or a new Webkin, Power Ranger, Hannah Montana Trading Cards or a trip to Build a Bear)

Must be willing to bite tongue repeatedly.

Also, must possess the physical stamina of a

pack mule

and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat

in case, this time, the screams from

the backyard are not someone just crying wolf. ("I'm OK")

Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges,

such as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets

and stuck zippers.

Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and

coordinate production of multiple homework projects. (PTA, Sunday School and other Church activities as well)

Must have ability to plan and organize social gatherings

for clients of all ages and mental outlooks. (any ideas on a 10th birthday party...besides Build a bear...again!)

Must be a willing to be indispensable one minute,

an embarrassment the next. (FYI...DO NOT refer to Alyssa as Peanut at school)

Must handle assembly and product safety testing of a

half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated devices.

Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.

Must assume final, complete accountability for

the quality of the end product.

Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and

janitorial work throughout the facility. (endless mountains of laundry, grocery shopping, lunch prep, diaper changing, baths, hair style (must look like Miley Cyrus),animal care for the zoo of animals my family has...oh..it's endless!



POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :



None.

Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without complaining,
constantly retraining and updating your skills,

so that those in your charge can ultimately surpass you



PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :



None required unfortunately.

On-the-job training offered on a continually exhausting basis.



WAGES AND COMPENSATION :



Get this! You pay them!

Offering frequent raises and bonuses.

A balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because

of the assumption that college will help them

become financially independent.

When you die, you give them whatever is left.

The oddest thing about this reverse-salary scheme is that

you actually enjoy it and wish you could only do more.



BENEFITS :



While no health or dental insurance, no pension,

no tuition reimbursement, no paid holidays and

no stock options are offered;

this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth,
unconditional love,

and free hugs and kisses for life if you play your cards right.

1st Tooth

Gabriella is starting to cut a tooth! Jeff just called me to share this exciting news...yet I'm not excited. Getting teeth means she is getting bigger and I'm not ready to let that go. Ok...deep breaths Laura...she is after all still only 4 months old.

It never ends...

Yesterday Jeff fell asleep in the computer chair...yes...I said computer chair. This happens a lot! Anyways, when he woke up and went to walk he fell (his leg was asleep) and hurt his ankle. Needless to say I had to leave work, pick up Brandon from school, who by the way was thrilled to see me and take Jeff to the doctors.
We spent the day at doctors offices...in the end it looks like it's only a severe sprain. He's in a walking boot now and will go back next Wednesday to see if he will need a good old fashion cast or if the boot will be ok. The doctor thinks he will need the boot for at least a month...that should be a lot of fun.
You'll be glad to know that even with all that fun Alyssa still made dance, Brandon still made wrestling and Jeff still went to work!