Phoning it in
November 12, 2008
You know, I bought Melanie an iPhone back in April. All this time, I’ve been using my work BlackBerry while she had the iPhone and I finally got tired of being jealous of it. When I got my prize money a few weeks ago for that weight loss competition that I won, I went and remedied the situation. I blew it all on an iPhone 3G and now have it as my work phone. I really don’t miss my CrackBerry at all and can only think of one thing I liked better on it: battery life. It’s not a big deal, though, as I just charge the thing whenever I’m driving, sleeping, or even I’m just sitting at my desk at work. I love the thing. I can see why Melanie always teased me about having a cooler phone than me.
final
November 10, 2008
I had my final follow-up doctors appointment today with the surgeon who performed my surgery. While the bone is still a little loose and I can feel it in my teeth when I push on the bone at the corner of my eye, I’m doing remarkably well. The headaches are dissipating and the discoloration beneath my eye is 99% faded. I can still tell it’s there but that’s because I was pretty accustomed to the coloration of my own face prior to the accident.
Family secrets
November 9, 2008
Just like any other Sunday we were at church today. Betsy and Ryan were in primary, David and Byron were in their respective classes, as were Josh and I. My class ended a couple minutes early so I walked by where Betsy and Ryan were. As I got to the doors I hear my sweet four year olds raspy voice, “my mom has really hairy legs so she has to shave them off.” Oh dear I hope I didn’t heat that right. Unfortunately, upon further investigation I heard it exactly right. Kids say the darndest things, thankfully there were only about 20 adults and 40 kids to witness these words.
finishing
November 9, 2008
Our basement is coming along, finally. The drywall is up and the first coat of mud and tape is done, and we should be able to start doing some finish work and painting this coming weekend. Ugh, this has taken so very long.
Over the last week, I’ve been replacing lightswitches and outlets with decor ones, so they’ll match the outlets and switches that I will be installing downstairs. It’s amazing how dirty the old ones have gotten over the years. I guess it goes along with how filthy the carpet, paint, windows, door handles, and pretty much everything else was when we moved in. Considering how normal and decent the previous owners seemed, I was surprised to find out how they had a complete lack of a clue about cleanliness.
In addition to the basement work and the outlet/switch work that’s in the process of being done, we’re replacing the carpet, linoleum in the kitchen and entry way, door handles (did I mention they’re filthy?), some doors that have holes or are otherwise broken, as well as installing hardwood flooring throughout the kitchen, dining room, front room, entry way, hallway and down the stairs. It’s a lot of work!
First snow!
November 6, 2008
As much as I dread icy windshields, frozen boogers, and blue fingers there is one thing I love about the snow. How much the kids enjoy playing in it. There is nothing better than seeing their wide eyes and rosy cheeks as they throw snow grenades, build forts, and eat delicious snow delicacies. Bring on the cold!
blowout
November 4, 2008
So, Obama won. I think everybody saw THAT one coming.
Freedom
November 2, 2008
We’re heading to Freedom, Idaho in the morning for the funeral of one of Melanie’s uncles. It’s going to be long drive there and back, roughly 250 miles each way. Let’s just say that we’re getting iPods loaded up with movies and the laptop setup, too.
Trick or treat
November 1, 2008
We had a good time trick or treating with kids tonight. This was the first time that Ryan could really get into it and he was so excited to dress up as Waldo. I’ll rustle up the photo of him and get it posted. His outfit was so darned cute!
