Me Animated

Ahhh, so shiney!

I do not come out and endorse many products, but I thought this new, fantastic, wonderful, space age (used on the space shuttle), European product needed a spokesman. I would like to offer Lemishine my name and face as their unofficial spokesman. Here in Bountiful, we have some wicked hard water, and it has taken a toll on our dishwasher and our dishes. Well, this new product, "Lemishine" promises to be the cure for hard water. We have tried vinegar (leaving a smelly mess), Jet-Dry, and standing on our heads. Nothing worked! I saw this new fantastic product in a news article, and thought this would solve our problems. Kristi was skeptical, but is now a believer. After the fist wash our dishes looked brand new, and after the second wash, the dishwasher looked cleaner. We love this product! You can too. Check out their website and you can download a coupon for it.

Broken Glass *UPDATE*

The bag has been found! The bag was found behind some busniesses by our home. It was a little wet, but all was OK. Somebody found it while they were out riding thier bike. Yea!!!!!!

Broken Glass

Sunday morning Kristi was leaving for a early morning morning for her calling. She came back into the house with a worried look on her face. She told me that the Civic's rear passenger window was smashed in with a large rock. They took only one item from the car after braking in; my briefcase. They must have been truly disappointed when they find out what the contents of my briefcase were. The contents were, my church study manuals, scout manuals, and my kids sacrament books. Was it really worth braking my window for these items. I know a scout would not have done this, because a scout is Trustworthy. I hope that the people who stole my briefcase read the materials in it and take a good hard look at what their life choices are.

Invasion of the chickens

We have had our first two chickens (Charlie & Garlic) for a year now, and we now have two new chickens to add to the flock (The Grinch & Jello). They pretty much are free range chickens. Kristi is not too happy with all the chicken poop, but it makes good fertilizer. The kids love chasing them; they eat all the slugs and snails and we are never short on eggs. They have been eating our strawberries and corn starts, and this has not been sitting too well with us, so we introduced two new birds to our garden, and they have been good keepers of the garden. The two plastic flamingos have been perfect for this job.

Who do your kids look up to?

Every day I worry about who my son hangs out with. More and more he no longer wants to hang out with his dad, but rather go and play with his friends. I was the same way, but my parents could rest assured, because I had good friends. Well, I know that my son is still young, but I still worry about what he will be like as a teenager.
A lot of my fears were eased yesterday as I saw my son interact with my Blazer Scouts. They were so kind to him and took him under their wings. They even got him to eat hash browns (something Kristi and I could never get him to do). They showed him how to salute the flag and put his hand on his heart when he is not in uniform. I never once had to worry that they would be discussing inappropriate information in front of Isaac. I knew that when they were playing by the river, they all had their eyes on Isaac, so that he would not fall in. These are the types of friends I want my son to have when he is their ages. My scouts are good young men, and will make wonderful missionaries and future leaders in the church. I am a blessed man to be a leader of this group of scouts.

One too many trips to IKEA

Having IKEA next to my work is a bad thing. It is too easy to find an excuse to go to IKEA. Their $0.99 breakfast does not help either. I have made a top ten list of signs that you may visit IKEA way too often.

10. You are able understand Swedish.
9. Fish paste and meatballs are a staple food for you.
8. People shout your name when you enter the doors. (Bob!!!)
7. All items in your house were designed by Svöen Okçiur.
6. You know to bring your own bags so that you don't have to pay extra for new bags.
5. The in store displays are modelled after your home.
4. You consider your self a handyman because all IKEA items are do-it-yourself projects.
3. You now drive a Saab.
2. You have said more than once in a passing conversation that, IKEA has changed your life.
1. You have more Alan wrenches in your tool box than screwdrivers.

The case of the broken windshield

Last Friday was a short work day for me, because I received a call from Kristi saying that Isaac had taken a garden tool to the Civic's windshield. Isaac tried blaming the incident on the baby, but he was tried and found guilty by his peers (Mommy & Daddy).

It is hard being a parent. I have to remind myself that I too was a child who too raised havoc, and caused my parents to worry if I was going to turn out okay. I know that my son is not a troubled child, and will turn out okay, like his daddy.

The Forever Stamp?

I went to Wal-Mart last Friday and with the convenience of the world today, I was able to purchase a book of stamps at the checkout stand. I asked if they had stamps and I was told, "Yes, we sell the forever stamp." I was told by the cashier, no matter how much the rate of postage increases, I can affix a forever stamp to my mail, and it will be mailed at a First Class rate.

What the heck! The rates increase every couple of years, right? Well how long do they expect me to hold on to these stamps and use them after the rate increase? Who did the marketing on this product? Come on!