We went to the park yesterday for a little bit and I snapped a few photos. Savannah was too busy socializing to get any pictures of her though.
Friday, May 28, 2010
A Good Hair Day and Bags
Cooper's hair is kind of our of control these days, but the other day I just kind of wet it a little and for some reason I really liked how it turned out, so of course it was picture time.
The kids went crazy with these bags the other day. They had them all over the family room and ran around and giggled while the bags made lots of noise. Cooper thought it was hilarious to watch Savannah run through them all.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Our Beloved Lost
ABC's "Lost" aired it's last show last night. tear. This has been "our" show for the past 6 years. Carter watched from the beginning and a few episodes in got me hooked as well. It started before we even got married. We were thinking last night how many episodes we've missed over the years. We know we missed one on the night we brought Savannah home from the hospital. We were rushing home with our parents in tow as well and when we got home our dish was out. We were so pissed. I know we missed an episode when we went to Hawaii, but they replayed it. We own all 5 boxed sets and will get the 6th one in August. You get the drift. We love this show. Most nights after we'd finish watching an episode, we'd stay up talking about our theories. It has been a lot of fun. I told Carter, "Once the series is over, you know we're just going to have to start watching from the beginning again, right?". You can always learn something new re-watching it. We love it. And we'll miss it. Here we are last night in our Lost get up while watching it at my parents.
You should know that Carter was wearing this shirt the night Savannah was born.
And Caren recently sent up a suitcase full of stuff for all the kiddos in the family, and guess what was in there? This shirt that happens to fit me. Carter told me last night he was totally jealous of my shirt.
Cooper really wasn't that happy last night. He was running around everywhere and breaking things and putting us on edge. At least the kids fell asleep half way through the two and a half hour finale (awesome!) so we could have some peace.
We highly recommend this show to anyone. I didn't think I'd be that into it because it had a sci/fi element to it, but I've never minded. It is way character driven with great story lines. Don't be surprised if someday, not anytime soon, we name a child after a character on that show. That's how cool it is.
You should know that Carter was wearing this shirt the night Savannah was born.
And Caren recently sent up a suitcase full of stuff for all the kiddos in the family, and guess what was in there? This shirt that happens to fit me. Carter told me last night he was totally jealous of my shirt.
Cooper really wasn't that happy last night. He was running around everywhere and breaking things and putting us on edge. At least the kids fell asleep half way through the two and a half hour finale (awesome!) so we could have some peace.
We highly recommend this show to anyone. I didn't think I'd be that into it because it had a sci/fi element to it, but I've never minded. It is way character driven with great story lines. Don't be surprised if someday, not anytime soon, we name a child after a character on that show. That's how cool it is.What We've Been Up To
So, Carter quit Target about a month ago. I know, big shocker, and most of you didn't know. Sorry, but you can believe me that it has been quite crazy around here and I just didn't feel like posting/talking about it. Here's the story:
We started looking for new employment for Carter in the beginning of February. We knew that things weren't going to work out with Target and I immediately jumped full force into looking for a job for him. That's right, me. Since Carter was still working full time and going to school full time there would have been absolutely no chance for him to look. I created accounts on many job sites and checked them ALL day long. The children did not receive much attention during these times. I had a one track mind; MUST FIND A JOB. I don't even know how many applications I filled out for him online; hundreds. I lost track of places I'd applied him too. They would call and he would look at me and mouth the place, like "Did you apply here?". I really should have written down when and where I applied but I did it all so fast and moved onto the next that I wasn't thinking about it. One of the jobs that really appealed to Carter was a merchandiser or sales rep for a large company. He also really enjoyed working in the warehouse at Target and Borders so those three jobs were ones we were highly pursuing.
He got a call pretty quickly from Dreyer's Ice Cream/Nestle. Ice Cream, sweet. That position was for a Route Sales Driver. We didn't know much about it and going into the interview he felt pretty ignorant to the job. The route location was north of Salt Lake as well and it would have been a icky commute. He didn't receive an offer for that job. But we continued to look and look. He actually got quite a few calls which was nice. We knew how bad the market was and that lots of people had been out of jobs for a long time, but we knew our situation and we knew we had to find something. Anything.
We came across a merchandising company called Acosta. He got an interview and the lady basically handed him the job if he wanted it. He said she really didn't interview him at all; she knew his credentials and experience and knew he was overqualified for the position. Well, cool. So, we had an offer from them and took some time to decide. In the meantime, he called back Dreyer's about a merchandising position that kept being posted on their website. They said they really needed someone down in Utah County. So he got an interview with them. After that one he also interviewed for the same position at Sara Lee. He really felt like both places would offer him the positions but it was just a waiting game. Tested our patience for sure. So, we had the offer from Acosta. Then Dreyer's made an offer. Sara Lee was taking forever, so we just had to make a decision.
Carter accepted employment with both Dreyer's and Acosta. Both are part time positions for now, but both have great opportunities from what it sounds like. He took a bit of a pay cut so that's why he's doing both of them. He hoped to start right away, but once again we had a waiting game. He did everything on his part right away, but the background checks and drug tests can take awhile. Then we found out that he wouldn't start Acosta until the 24th (today). Urg. The guy who hired him at Dreyer's had a death in the family and was out of town, but didn't call, so we sat waiting to hear what was going on. Stressful. So, Carter basically got a 2 1/2 week vacation. haha. In the meantime, Sara Lee did call and offer him the position there as well. They were paying less anyway so it didn't really matter. Although, they are a great company and we will continue to check them out for route driver positions.
He started Dreyer's this past Thursday. We're hoping he can get as many hours as possible with them, because with Acosta most of the tasks can be done at his discretion as long as they're done by the due date. Hopefully he gets to start that one soon because I know he's excited to see what they're about too. A few days ago he got a letter in the mail from Kellogg's offering him a job as well, but the pay was so ridiculously low, I'm not sure who would consider it. Well, I guess it was better than Winco, but still.
One of our strategies, or my strategies, haha, was to apply with the big boys. Get an in with a big company, even if the pay might be a little lower and then once something opens up, go for it. That strategy worked pretty well if I do say so myself. He got interviews with Winco (huge large warehouse grocery store that is growing all over Utah), Frito Lay, Kelloggs (although it was just a phone interview), Dreyer's, Sara Lee and Taco Bell (I think their were others but I can't remember). He wasn't pleased with the last one. Hey, they actually pay pretty well, and I was just trying to find anything. I think he sighed a breathe of relief when he didn't get that one.
He also got in contact with someone from High School who does insurance, life insurance, debt management, investments, etc., so he's going to also do that on the side for extra money. So, he's going to be working a lot! But the best part of all is, no late nights and no Sundays! Carter has worked consistent Sundays for 10 years so this is wonderful for him and our family. We'll definitely be looking to get another car soon for him. A beater probably. haha. Another great thing about these merchandising jobs is that they pay mileage, so I'm pretty sure we're going to come out on top with the gas bill. Sweet. The only thing is you do put the wear and tear on the car, so that's why we hope we can get another one.
Carter managed to finish out last semester with pretty good grades too! After discussing it, we decided he'd take the summer off and we'll see how everything is for fall. I was feeling bogged down with his schooling already and needed a break. So, with 4 jobs between the two of us and one car, it's probably best that he didn't go to school this summer. Besides, one of the main reasons he went back to school was for Target. To get promoted he had to have a Bachelors degree, but once that was down the drain we really didn't have to stick to going every semester until he finished. We do want him to get his degree though, so that's still the goal, it just might take a little longer. I don't know, all that stuff seems like forever to me anyway.
So, that's what has been going on in our house for the past few months. Pretty stressful, but we made it through. We feel incredibly blessed to have found employment so fast. Now we just hope that Carter can really succeed and enjoy his work. Wish us luck!
We started looking for new employment for Carter in the beginning of February. We knew that things weren't going to work out with Target and I immediately jumped full force into looking for a job for him. That's right, me. Since Carter was still working full time and going to school full time there would have been absolutely no chance for him to look. I created accounts on many job sites and checked them ALL day long. The children did not receive much attention during these times. I had a one track mind; MUST FIND A JOB. I don't even know how many applications I filled out for him online; hundreds. I lost track of places I'd applied him too. They would call and he would look at me and mouth the place, like "Did you apply here?". I really should have written down when and where I applied but I did it all so fast and moved onto the next that I wasn't thinking about it. One of the jobs that really appealed to Carter was a merchandiser or sales rep for a large company. He also really enjoyed working in the warehouse at Target and Borders so those three jobs were ones we were highly pursuing.
He got a call pretty quickly from Dreyer's Ice Cream/Nestle. Ice Cream, sweet. That position was for a Route Sales Driver. We didn't know much about it and going into the interview he felt pretty ignorant to the job. The route location was north of Salt Lake as well and it would have been a icky commute. He didn't receive an offer for that job. But we continued to look and look. He actually got quite a few calls which was nice. We knew how bad the market was and that lots of people had been out of jobs for a long time, but we knew our situation and we knew we had to find something. Anything.
We came across a merchandising company called Acosta. He got an interview and the lady basically handed him the job if he wanted it. He said she really didn't interview him at all; she knew his credentials and experience and knew he was overqualified for the position. Well, cool. So, we had an offer from them and took some time to decide. In the meantime, he called back Dreyer's about a merchandising position that kept being posted on their website. They said they really needed someone down in Utah County. So he got an interview with them. After that one he also interviewed for the same position at Sara Lee. He really felt like both places would offer him the positions but it was just a waiting game. Tested our patience for sure. So, we had the offer from Acosta. Then Dreyer's made an offer. Sara Lee was taking forever, so we just had to make a decision.
Carter accepted employment with both Dreyer's and Acosta. Both are part time positions for now, but both have great opportunities from what it sounds like. He took a bit of a pay cut so that's why he's doing both of them. He hoped to start right away, but once again we had a waiting game. He did everything on his part right away, but the background checks and drug tests can take awhile. Then we found out that he wouldn't start Acosta until the 24th (today). Urg. The guy who hired him at Dreyer's had a death in the family and was out of town, but didn't call, so we sat waiting to hear what was going on. Stressful. So, Carter basically got a 2 1/2 week vacation. haha. In the meantime, Sara Lee did call and offer him the position there as well. They were paying less anyway so it didn't really matter. Although, they are a great company and we will continue to check them out for route driver positions.
He started Dreyer's this past Thursday. We're hoping he can get as many hours as possible with them, because with Acosta most of the tasks can be done at his discretion as long as they're done by the due date. Hopefully he gets to start that one soon because I know he's excited to see what they're about too. A few days ago he got a letter in the mail from Kellogg's offering him a job as well, but the pay was so ridiculously low, I'm not sure who would consider it. Well, I guess it was better than Winco, but still.
One of our strategies, or my strategies, haha, was to apply with the big boys. Get an in with a big company, even if the pay might be a little lower and then once something opens up, go for it. That strategy worked pretty well if I do say so myself. He got interviews with Winco (huge large warehouse grocery store that is growing all over Utah), Frito Lay, Kelloggs (although it was just a phone interview), Dreyer's, Sara Lee and Taco Bell (I think their were others but I can't remember). He wasn't pleased with the last one. Hey, they actually pay pretty well, and I was just trying to find anything. I think he sighed a breathe of relief when he didn't get that one.
He also got in contact with someone from High School who does insurance, life insurance, debt management, investments, etc., so he's going to also do that on the side for extra money. So, he's going to be working a lot! But the best part of all is, no late nights and no Sundays! Carter has worked consistent Sundays for 10 years so this is wonderful for him and our family. We'll definitely be looking to get another car soon for him. A beater probably. haha. Another great thing about these merchandising jobs is that they pay mileage, so I'm pretty sure we're going to come out on top with the gas bill. Sweet. The only thing is you do put the wear and tear on the car, so that's why we hope we can get another one.
Carter managed to finish out last semester with pretty good grades too! After discussing it, we decided he'd take the summer off and we'll see how everything is for fall. I was feeling bogged down with his schooling already and needed a break. So, with 4 jobs between the two of us and one car, it's probably best that he didn't go to school this summer. Besides, one of the main reasons he went back to school was for Target. To get promoted he had to have a Bachelors degree, but once that was down the drain we really didn't have to stick to going every semester until he finished. We do want him to get his degree though, so that's still the goal, it just might take a little longer. I don't know, all that stuff seems like forever to me anyway.
So, that's what has been going on in our house for the past few months. Pretty stressful, but we made it through. We feel incredibly blessed to have found employment so fast. Now we just hope that Carter can really succeed and enjoy his work. Wish us luck!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
The Good 'ol Days
Ten years ago I was a total teeny bopper. Hardcore. I mean, the "I'm going to marry Justin Timberlake someday" teeny bopper. It was so fun. Recording every TV appearance Nsync was on(some of which I still can't part with), going to as many concerts as possible, posters all over my room. Obsessed. In Love. Oh yeah. And I was not alone. Their were others. But mostly my bestie Melissa and myself. We were (are?) the biggest Nsync fans. We knew all their dance moves and I'd bet we both still remember some of them because of the endless hours we practiced over and over and over again. We made video tapes to send to them that looking back on, were so ridiculous. Who would want to watch 16 year old girls play basketball or play video games? Why were we wearing overalls? Right, because they did. We were awesome though, and we knew it. We may have even been in a little documentary that was filmed at my house and was actually sold in stores. No, I will not tell you the name of it so you can find it and watch it. It's embarrassing. But freaking awesome. The bopper times went on for a few years. Am I still a bopper? I think I might be. I still get all giddy watching Justin Timberlake do his thang. And yes, I'm still waiting for a reunion. I can hope.
The cast of the Twilight Saga was on Oprah today. I love the books and movies so I wanted to watch it. Their was a part in the show where Robert Pattinson (Edward) and Taylor Lautner (Jacob) went to surprise girls at their houses and tell them they could come to the show. I couldn't help but smile throughout this whole episode. It brought me back to my bopper days. These girls were freaking out at the sight of them in there house. They didn't even know what to say and just wanted to hug them. I kept thinking, oh gosh, that was me ten years ago. I was that crazy girl who would have freaked out had Justin Timberlake shown up at my door. I wouldn't have known what to say to him. At least now I know I could at least have a conversation with him. I think. Maybe someday.....(la la land).....Anyway, as I sat and watched this show, they started talking about Twi-Moms. I've heard of them before. Am I one of them? I think I might be. It's Moms who get together and watch the movies and have parties before premieres and stuff, and they totally love all things Twilight. Uh. I've done that. So have my sisters. We're Twi-Moms aren't we? Whatever. It's cool. We all embrace our nerdy love for vampires (or werewolves). June 30th can't come soon enough. I guess I haven't changed that much in ten years. Hey, at least I don't have Edward posters all over my room, right?
Bestie, Remember when you were on vacation, (somewhere, I don't remember) and I wrote you this long email about how I got to meet Nsync and we did all these really fun things, and it was really just one of those silly fill in the black things from BOP magazine, but you totally FELL FOR IT!! Good times.
The cast of the Twilight Saga was on Oprah today. I love the books and movies so I wanted to watch it. Their was a part in the show where Robert Pattinson (Edward) and Taylor Lautner (Jacob) went to surprise girls at their houses and tell them they could come to the show. I couldn't help but smile throughout this whole episode. It brought me back to my bopper days. These girls were freaking out at the sight of them in there house. They didn't even know what to say and just wanted to hug them. I kept thinking, oh gosh, that was me ten years ago. I was that crazy girl who would have freaked out had Justin Timberlake shown up at my door. I wouldn't have known what to say to him. At least now I know I could at least have a conversation with him. I think. Maybe someday.....(la la land).....Anyway, as I sat and watched this show, they started talking about Twi-Moms. I've heard of them before. Am I one of them? I think I might be. It's Moms who get together and watch the movies and have parties before premieres and stuff, and they totally love all things Twilight. Uh. I've done that. So have my sisters. We're Twi-Moms aren't we? Whatever. It's cool. We all embrace our nerdy love for vampires (or werewolves). June 30th can't come soon enough. I guess I haven't changed that much in ten years. Hey, at least I don't have Edward posters all over my room, right?
Bestie, Remember when you were on vacation, (somewhere, I don't remember) and I wrote you this long email about how I got to meet Nsync and we did all these really fun things, and it was really just one of those silly fill in the black things from BOP magazine, but you totally FELL FOR IT!! Good times.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Tulip Festival
We went to the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point way back in April. I know, I'm way behind. It was a gorgeous day and the temperature was perfect. Matter of fact, perfect weather day, can you come back? We wandered around and took lots of pictures of the kids. They weren't too interested in that though.
These two pictures were my favorites of each of them for the day.
This will not be the last picture she does this in. And no, I'm not telling her to do that. All attitude.
There it is again. I guarantee you she was trying to boss those girls around. That's my girl.
What would a day be without a picture in a giant wooden tulip?
Trying to get one last picture before leaving.
Cooper at 13 Months
Cooper has been doing some pretty cute stuff lately. While downstairs a little bit ago he went over and grabbed the wipes and a diaper from the diaper bag and brought it to Carter. Carter smelled him and he was poopy. So Carter went over and got the mat to change him. Cooper sat down on the mat and waited to be changed. Pretty cute.
Savannah has some different tea sets with spoons. She'll occasionally pretend she's making tea for us and stir it up and bring it to us to drink. Cooper did this today. While I was at work Carter said that Cooper had a spoon and tea cup and was doing the stirring motion and then brought it over to him. It's crazy the things he's comprehending.
He likes to bring us toys too. Today he had those cups where you can fit each one into another. He was bringing them over to me and showing me what he did. He likes to point at things a lot lately. He started doing this one day by pointing at Carter and saying, "Dad". He'll occasionally point to Savannah if you ask where she is. He'll definitely look at me when Carter says "Where's Mommy?" But he points at lots of things and does OHHHH's and AHHH's. Tonight he was freaking out because Carter was making cookies and he loves cookies. He was pointing to them and screaming because we weren't giving him them fast enough. He does this with ice cream too. He is crazy about ice cream. He shrieks so loud. So loud.
He runs. And it is the cutest little run. And boy can you hear him coming. It's like he's stomping throughout the house all day. He gets into everything. Trash cans are a favorite. So annoying. And gross. He follows everyone around all day. If we go upstairs for a minute and leave him, he throws a fit until you come back down. It's like he feels left out or something. Maybe slight separation anxiety, but luckily he doesn't have any problem napping or going to bed. He gives random kisses (open mouthed on the check) and hugs. He's got three teeth now, with two more about to break through. He has been quite fussy with teething. Such a cutie though.
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