finally a chance to breath...

Wow, I decided I should update this since I haven't been on here since I started my job. When I went to sign in, I actually forgot my password. I guess that's a sign that I just don't have the time that I used to! My last blog was about my new job, and I have been running ever since. Time in this house is precious (even though I have managed to get a few gigs in on Guitar Hero the last few nights). My evenings are now spent packing diaper bags, baths, dinner, dishes, laundry, lunches, and hopefully a few minutes to spend playing with Kinley. Speaking of which, she is doing AWESOME! Daycare is going good. she hasn't learned anything new yet, good or bad. She sure does have quiet the personality now. she is VERY independent, and at times (or all the time) a tad bit bossy! I'm hoping its just a phase, but everyone I've talked to says it last until they are about 4, if they grow out of it at all....great.

The 4th came and went. I had to work Thursday. Trevor, on the other hand, has now decided that since I'm working, he can be 'housewife' whenever its convenient. So him, Kinley and Gabbie took off Wednesday morning. Which is ok, because Wednesday night, I was home all alone...I ate Jack in the Box for dinner and watched my TV shows (yes...its So You Think You Can Dance). It was rather relaxing! Thursday after work, I headed over the mountain with what I thought would be everyone else...but actually I was one of the only people on the road (besides the creeper truckers..."Candycane" EWW...I just gave myself chills!). I guess I keep forgetting that we are in a recession and not everyone is traveling across state! It wasn't as hot over there this year, which was ok because that means I didn't get as cranky as fast and for the 1st time a long time, I didn't come back burnt!

Daddy's attempt at a ponytail. Hey, I got to give him credit for trying!

She LOVES the boat!

And so does Mommy because its a guaranteed nap!

The little diva at the fashion show!

Ever seen 7 skiers behind one boat? Well, we do it every year, and its always a crowd pleas er!

Launching pad #1

Ready to refill

Launching pad #2

We finally got some progress on our boat. The attorney is working with the previous owner to get a full refund. Basically we will be selling the boat back to him. Actually, I should rephrase that because the awesome dealership, Cascade Marine Center, still hasn't produced a title for the bank, therefore, we haven't paid any sales tax or licensing because the boat has never been transfered to Washington state. WHAT FUCKS! *excuse my language but when it comes time to these idiots, there isn't a word bad enough!!* I just cannot believe that a business operates like this. So, I should say we are 'giving the boat back' in exchange for our money back. ERR...its getting really frustrating. We have owned this boat since May 3rd...MAY THIRD!!! Finally, we just got sick and tired of sitting in the house looking outside at the 80 degree weather. So...what did we do you ask?? Well, lets just say, Trevor has given birth. He has produced a baby that I must admit is pretty damn sweet!

Yup, we went out and bought another boat! WHAT you ask were we thinking?? I haven't totally decided that yet. We signed papers Friday, and took it to the water that weekend. I must say, that one weekend alone was worth all the $$! This boat is so much nice, better, IT RUNS!!! I just cannot explain....period.

As for me, work is good. A little weird, but good. I was sitting in orientation my first day listening to the "People Services" (remember that), and I began thinking to myself, "am I sitting in a Time Share sale?" "Are they really trying to sell me on their way of business?" It was rather interesting. The company is great, the work hard to reach goals, they really care about the patients and their employees. However, they just have a very...I'm going to use unique...way of doing business. Let me give you an example, our company is not considered a company. It is a village. And villages don't have CEO's, they have Mayors. We are not co-workers, we are teammates, and supervisors and managers are considered leadership (yes a little like camp counselors!) its just strange. Every few hours, I've noticed the sound of church bells in the distant. A little hesitant to ask, considering, I finally found a person to confide in and asked what it was. Well, let me tell you...its the "Town Cryer" WHAT??? I didn't ask....what in the hell?? But hey, they pay good, and I've met a lot of nice people. I'll just leave it at that. O and remember I told you to remember People Services...yes...that is our Human Resource Department. Why try and screw with things that work...

So that's it. I think. I have lots more thoughts, been doing a lot of thinking about rearranging the flowerbeds in the yard. Yes, a little bit like you would rearrange your living room furniture. Trevor thinks I'm nuts, but that's a different subject for a different day.