AC

So I was at a meeting Tuesday night and Ryan texted that the AC was out. We have a friend in the biz so we called and determined it was the compressor. So then it was a matter of going through the home warranty company. Which is always a pain. And slow.

Tuesday night was not all that bad. We had ceiling fans

Wednesday we just did normal errands: Gym, library, swimming, friend's house

Even Thursday wasn't too bad: children's museum with a friend, a playdate, dinner out....and then, oh then, my poor sweet tolerant babies who had every single nap in their carseats for 2 days...fell apart! They screamed and screamed. So...we came home. And put them to bed. And it was hot. And we were all tired. 

But...at least the warranty company approved this little baby that we rigged in our kitchen. It made a 3 foot square of cold air. So Friday it was tolerable.

We stayed home and did laundry. And then went to the school and got haircuts. Then...it was hot. But there was relief--the air was going to be fixed Saturday morning! Until...they called and said they got the wrong part and it would be Monday. Cue the crying family. Cue the hero father who called and (politely) yelled and threatened. Cue us escaping to the ward activity in the mountains. And cue the cowering ac guys coming to fix it after all. Relief!

Even though I had a few moments of panic and meltdowns during this process, it really wasn't horrible and I'm grateful for the many many many offers of help we received. I am grateful for family and friends who offered houses and food and fans. 

Back to New Years: The Resolutions

Amy:

1. Serve More (be available to people)

2. Be Creative (home decor, scrapbook, cooking, etc)

3. Study (scriptures, good books, new hobbies)

4. Acknowledge birthdays better
5. Maintain my stance against updating my Facebook status

What others have chosen for me: (A dangerous New Year's Eve past time)
1. Hike Angels Landing
2. Play the slots
3. Visit Utah friends again soon

2009 resolution: Have More Fun--I give myself a 6/10

Ryan:
I haven't asked his permission to post his, but I can say that you will be seeing more of his writing on here, more of him at church, and possibly less of him in the wee hours of the morning.

2009 resolutions: Loud wolf whistling, and profession magician. I give him an 8/10

We Bought a Present for the Children

...and by children-I include Ryan.

• 2004 Ford Expedition- Eddie Bauer
• 4 wheel drive
• tan leather interior
• sun roof
• 8 seats
• back seats fold down with touch of button
• front and side air bags
• dual temp control
• adjustable petals
• steering wheel control of music and temperature
• 6 CD changer
• 25,000 miles
• garage door opener sync
• running boards
• rear temp control
• dual sun visors
• keyless entry
• hitching capability
• and most importantly...chrome exhaust pipe

I did leave a few things out because I don't want anyone to be too jealous. And for those of you who wanted us to get a mini-van because you were worried about the gas mileage, height and ability to get car seats in and out-well, I guess you'll just have to come camping with us sometime.

We Need a Magic 8 Ball

Well, for lack of another post idea, we are turning to you to decide our future. We have decided that we just do not want to live in Vegas the rest of our lives (Ryan cares about safety, I care about grass!) so we need to figure out where to go (probably in about 10 years) Our requirements are:

1. A safe place where kids can ride bikes down the street without worry
2. Within a day's drive of family members/good friends
3. Close enough that Ry could return to handle the business semi regularly
4. a place with culture! (ie parks, art museums, mini golf places, plays, libraries, etc.)
5. sagebrush cannot be the state plant
6. good membership of the Church, and a good ward
7. Very good schools
8. good cost of living
9. somewhere that having a basement doesn't cost you your soul
10. Someplace that would accept Ry's crazy antics (clover, christmas trees, ice rinks in the backyard, etc.)

Does such a place exsist? Probably not-but we can dream anyway right?
So-take the poll or leave a comment and help us decide our fate!