This weekend was a very busy one. Scott & Luke left early Saturday morning to go to his parents house to cut wood. Well Luke didn't cut wood he got to hang out with his Nana. She said he was a very good boy and even helped with the laundry. Now I've got to get him to do that kind of thing at home!!
Anna and I went to a baby shower. We had a lot of fun. She slept through half of it. When we got home she helped Mommy with laundry too, she mostly just looked at me while I did all the work. I think she was thinking "if this is what I have t look forward to when I get older I'm never growing up!".
Sunday was a busy day as well. We went to church early. Scott took the kids out for breakfast afterward and I went to breakfast with an old high school friend. It was great catching up. After that we all went over to Grandma and Papa's house. Luke needed his hair cut. Grandma did a really great job considering he never sits still long enough. Luke stayed at Grandma and Papa's most of the day while we took Anna home to get stuff done around the house. Luke is so sick of winter. He can't wait to get outside again everyday!
This week is a busy one too. Looking forward to Thursday when we get our "new to us" car :) . Goodbye Durango, gas guzzling POS!!! I hope this Trailblazer lasts us awhile. No more cars in the budget for now.
That's all for now! Have a great week!!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Disney on Ice & Val's Day Weekend!
This weekend we took the kids to Disney on Ice. Of course Anna will be to young to remember it but Luke has a blast. He was on the edge of his seat the entire time. Although Anna isn't going to remember it she sure was a good girl. She didn't cry or fuss at all. She watched to show intently. I think it was all the pretty lights and music. Although she fell asleep for about 20 minutes or so. It was a great show!!
In other news. They finally caught the kids that paint balled the neighborhood. Hopefully we'll find out soon what's going to happen to them. It better not just be a slap on the wrist like every other time. You'd think after the 4Th or 5Th time they've been in court the judge would throw their butts in juvenile detention. I just hope whatever the punishment is it makes them stop trashing the neighborhood. We'll see....
Friday, February 13, 2009
My Review of Sip-A-Bowl 6-Pack
Enjoy every drop (without spills). No slurping, tipping, or spilling! These ingenious 22 oz. bowls have a built-in straw, so kids can neatly drink up every last bit of cereal milk, soup, and even ice cream. Sturdy, dishwasher safe, and fun! Assorted colors. See our matching divided dishes (#11420).
Wonderful Product!!!!!!!
VAL7900 Malone, NY 2/13/2009
Gift: Yes
Pros: Doesn't Stain, Dishwasher Safe, Attractive Design, High Quality
Cons: no Cons
Best Uses: Daily Use
Describe Yourself: Practical
These are the best bowls for toddlers for cereal and soup. My son would no drink milk, but after I got these bowls he will not eat his cereal without it!! Great for soup because there is a long less mess!!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
My Review
Great Product
VAL7900 Malone, NY 2/12/2009
Gift: No
Pros: Can be battery opperated, Great Sound Options
Best Uses: child's bedroom
I love this produc. I like that it can be battery operated or it can be plugged in. The only thing I wish is that it could be set to run continuously. It runs from 15, 30, 60, 90 min choices.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Paintballs and Bad Kids
So it's been an interesting past few days at the Dalton residence.
I woke up Friday morning, got dressed for work. It was like any other day or so I thought. My sister comes over to watch the kids and says "Hey what happened to your front door?" I said "What the hell do you mean what happened to my front door?" She says "Look there is orange paint ball all over the front door".
Sure enough I open the door and there it is in all its florescent orange glory. Orange paintball all over the front door. Of course I immediately start swearing. If my sister hadn't have calmed me down, i might have just marched right over to the house down the street where i know these little delinquents live. If i would have had a shot gun I wouldn't have guaranteed they'd still be alive right now. Anyways so I had to call Scott and tell him the great news. So after he was done work he had to head up to the police station to make a report.
Now mind you this is after we made a report last month of our Christmas decorations being destroyed. And they are constantly letting our dog out. I am sooo fed up at this point. If something doesn't get done soon I think I may kill them myself.
So Scott went up and made the report. They said they would come take a look at it and then canvas the neighborhood. Basically "Yeah buddy we don't give a shit your door is orange come back when somebody is dead". So Scott gives me the great news. Of course I'm even more upset that no one wants to do anything about it. So on my way home from work I round the corner and guess what?? These little shits are outside paint balling their own house. So I grabbed my cell and guess who I called? They said "oh we'll send someone right out".
Well they call back five minutes later. And say "oh we were up there once already they told us one of their friends borrowed the gun, we checked and he's not home yet we're going to question him when he gets home. We did call the other kids land lord and he apparently doesn't give a shit that his house is now Tye dyed with paint balls." So now we are waiting to hear about the kid. The paint mostly came off. Our door has an orange tint to it now. I just wish someone would do something. Each time it seems to get worse and worse.
On a better note. We are probably getting a new (well new to us) car for Scott. I am so sick of that Durango I think I might pack those little shits in it and push them all down the farthest cliff I can find. I defiantly could make the police believed they stole it and took it for a joy ride. But no I haven't thought it through at all.... Hopefully we can get the money together. I don't want to take out another loan from the bank. We don't need another payment until my car is paid off. Which originally we were going to do with our tax refund but now I think it's going to this new car.
We went and visited Scott's parents this weekend. We had a great time. I wish they lived closer. Luke loves it out there, so much more room for him to run. He wouldn't nap so he was a bear all day the next day. After his 3 hour nap though he was doing much better.
That's all that's new in our world.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Thoughts for Today
In 1979 our nation was facing a similar crisis as we are today. In a speech given by President Carter in July of that year he spoke these words...
For anyone who did not believe before that those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat it, should read that paragraph again. It's hard to believe that only 30 years later we are right back where we started from. Our economy is collapsing, gas prices are constantly fluctuating, banks are in serious need of restructuring, and our paychecks can't keep up the the rising cost of commodities.
The mentality of "I want it and I want it now" has consumed our daily lives. I can honestly say in some ways I've contributed to this crises of self indulgence.
Big TV's, Big Cars, buy now pay later. All the wonderful conveniences of credit are finally catching up with society and it seems to all be happening at once.
There was a story on the news the other night, where a town was looking to fill 35 firefighter positions. To really get an understanding of how bad our economy is picture: 1,500 people lined up, some camped out over night, to apply for these 35 positions. And this is just in one town in the United States. It use to blow my mind when people would say "I need a job, but I'm not working at McDonald's I'm to good for that." Where are these people now? Working at McDonald's so they can pay for groceries and a house they paid way to much for.
I think if everyone in America had to work on a farm, get up at 4 am, shoveling cow poop, carrying bales of hay and not getting home until 7 pm, i think only then would they truly appreciate what they have and realize any job is better than having no job at all. America was built with blood, sweat and tears, and my prediction is it's going to need to be rebuilt with those same blood, sweat and tears.
On another note... Things around the office were interesting yesterday. This lady drove an hour and half to our office so she could yell at me for fifteen minutes straight about something I have no control over.
So here's the story: She moved up here from some place, didn't specify where. She found a local contractor to builder her a house. Well turns out she claims this contractor "Is the worst contractor in the entire world and should have his license taken away from him."
Ok so how is this my problem? I'm thinking to myself. Then she proceeds to tell me how it is MY problem. So she hires one of our companies inspectors to go in and inspect her wiring. Generally there are three parts to an inspection. The first one is to get the power turned on at the site, the second is before the walls are covered and the third is basically the final look through. Well the first two inspections went fine at this lady's property (and i use the term lady very loosely), however the final inspection there were a few minor problems and our inspector had to go back a few times. Well OMG you thought the world was coming to an end. She was yelling at me saying "you should be reporting this guy and getting his license taken away etc." Again I'm thinking "why is this my responsibility?"
So I begin to explain that in New York State there is no requirement that electricians hold a license. Then she starts yelling at me "are you kidding me that is ridiculous i don't believe that". Ok well don't believe it lady but it's the truth. Then I tell her some towns do require any electrician working in their town to be licensed but the town that she lives in does not currently do that and if she wants to change that she needs to bring that up with the local code enforcer. Then again I get the "you should be reporting this guy and getting his license taken away etc." Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't i just explain he doesn't need a license? Anyways after fifteen minutes she figured she wasn't going to get anywhere so she leaves. I should have made her pose for a picture so i could post it here. She certainly was a piece of work I'm telling you.
Oh and to correct a previous blog posting about the old picture I wanted to post of Scott, it was not Star Wars outfit it was a Star Trek outfit. Now only a true geek like my husband would need a retraction printed about something as special as that. Luv ya!
"In a nation that was proud of hard work, strong families, close-knit
communities and our faith in God, too many of us now tend to worship self
indulgence and consumption. Human identity is no longer defined by what one
does, but by what one owns. But we have discovered that owning things and
consuming things does not satisfy our longing for meaning. We have learned that
piling up material goods cannot fill the empties of lives which have no
confidence or purpose."
For anyone who did not believe before that those who do not learn from history are destined to repeat it, should read that paragraph again. It's hard to believe that only 30 years later we are right back where we started from. Our economy is collapsing, gas prices are constantly fluctuating, banks are in serious need of restructuring, and our paychecks can't keep up the the rising cost of commodities.
The mentality of "I want it and I want it now" has consumed our daily lives. I can honestly say in some ways I've contributed to this crises of self indulgence.
Big TV's, Big Cars, buy now pay later. All the wonderful conveniences of credit are finally catching up with society and it seems to all be happening at once.
There was a story on the news the other night, where a town was looking to fill 35 firefighter positions. To really get an understanding of how bad our economy is picture: 1,500 people lined up, some camped out over night, to apply for these 35 positions. And this is just in one town in the United States. It use to blow my mind when people would say "I need a job, but I'm not working at McDonald's I'm to good for that." Where are these people now? Working at McDonald's so they can pay for groceries and a house they paid way to much for.
I think if everyone in America had to work on a farm, get up at 4 am, shoveling cow poop, carrying bales of hay and not getting home until 7 pm, i think only then would they truly appreciate what they have and realize any job is better than having no job at all. America was built with blood, sweat and tears, and my prediction is it's going to need to be rebuilt with those same blood, sweat and tears.
On another note... Things around the office were interesting yesterday. This lady drove an hour and half to our office so she could yell at me for fifteen minutes straight about something I have no control over.
So here's the story: She moved up here from some place, didn't specify where. She found a local contractor to builder her a house. Well turns out she claims this contractor "Is the worst contractor in the entire world and should have his license taken away from him."
Ok so how is this my problem? I'm thinking to myself. Then she proceeds to tell me how it is MY problem. So she hires one of our companies inspectors to go in and inspect her wiring. Generally there are three parts to an inspection. The first one is to get the power turned on at the site, the second is before the walls are covered and the third is basically the final look through. Well the first two inspections went fine at this lady's property (and i use the term lady very loosely), however the final inspection there were a few minor problems and our inspector had to go back a few times. Well OMG you thought the world was coming to an end. She was yelling at me saying "you should be reporting this guy and getting his license taken away etc." Again I'm thinking "why is this my responsibility?"
So I begin to explain that in New York State there is no requirement that electricians hold a license. Then she starts yelling at me "are you kidding me that is ridiculous i don't believe that". Ok well don't believe it lady but it's the truth. Then I tell her some towns do require any electrician working in their town to be licensed but the town that she lives in does not currently do that and if she wants to change that she needs to bring that up with the local code enforcer. Then again I get the "you should be reporting this guy and getting his license taken away etc." Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't i just explain he doesn't need a license? Anyways after fifteen minutes she figured she wasn't going to get anywhere so she leaves. I should have made her pose for a picture so i could post it here. She certainly was a piece of work I'm telling you.
Oh and to correct a previous blog posting about the old picture I wanted to post of Scott, it was not Star Wars outfit it was a Star Trek outfit. Now only a true geek like my husband would need a retraction printed about something as special as that. Luv ya!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Joke of the Day!
Shrek, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Lopez were all having lunch together.
Shrek said, 'I have always thought that I'm the strongest man in the World, but how can I be sure?
Brad Pitt said, 'I'm pretty sure I'm the hottest man alive but I've Never had it confirmed.'
Jennifer Lopez agreed. 'I'm told I'm the sexiest of them all, but Sometimes I wonder.'
They all decided that the best way to find out if their beliefs were true was to approach the wicked Queen's mirror to confirm for them whether Shrek was the strongest, Brad Pitt was the hottest and Jennifer Lopez was the sexiest.
They agreed to meet again the next day for lunch to discuss their findings.
The next day Shrek walked up with a smile. 'Well, it's true. The mirror told me that I am the strongest man in the world.'
Brad Pitt walked in, with a big smile and said "It is true, it has been confirmed that I am the hottest man alive!!'
Jennifer Lopez followed last looking baffled and said "Who the hell is Valerie Dalton?!?!?
Shrek said, 'I have always thought that I'm the strongest man in the World, but how can I be sure?
Brad Pitt said, 'I'm pretty sure I'm the hottest man alive but I've Never had it confirmed.'
Jennifer Lopez agreed. 'I'm told I'm the sexiest of them all, but Sometimes I wonder.'
They all decided that the best way to find out if their beliefs were true was to approach the wicked Queen's mirror to confirm for them whether Shrek was the strongest, Brad Pitt was the hottest and Jennifer Lopez was the sexiest.
They agreed to meet again the next day for lunch to discuss their findings.
The next day Shrek walked up with a smile. 'Well, it's true. The mirror told me that I am the strongest man in the world.'
Brad Pitt walked in, with a big smile and said "It is true, it has been confirmed that I am the hottest man alive!!'
Jennifer Lopez followed last looking baffled and said "Who the hell is Valerie Dalton?!?!?
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Doctors and Random Stuff
Happy Tuesday everyone. So yesterday our damn groundhog saw his shadow. 6 more weeks of winter up here. YUCK! Oh well it's pretty much the same story every year.
Yesterday Anna had her 4 1/2 month check up. She weighs 15 lbs and is 25 1/4 inches long. She finally starting to level out with the height. Good thing because I was sick of her growing out of every outfit before she ever wore it. The doctor told us she has small openings in her ear canals but they should widen as she ages. So we've got to be careful for now that she doesn't get a lot of water in her ears as she will be prone to ear infections. Hopefully they will get bigger soon. I always thought they were smaller but never thought to much of it.
Tomorrow is Aunt Melinda's Birthday. Luke and Anna wish you a Happy Birthday!! And Thursday is Amanda's birthday!! Lots of great people born in February! They both better same me some cake. Hope its chocolate!!
Meanwhile Scott has found some of his old college friends on facebook. They have been digging up old pictures of him. Maybe he'll let me post some of them on here. I especially like the star wars one. You have to see it to appreciate it!!
All for now. :)
Yesterday Anna had her 4 1/2 month check up. She weighs 15 lbs and is 25 1/4 inches long. She finally starting to level out with the height. Good thing because I was sick of her growing out of every outfit before she ever wore it. The doctor told us she has small openings in her ear canals but they should widen as she ages. So we've got to be careful for now that she doesn't get a lot of water in her ears as she will be prone to ear infections. Hopefully they will get bigger soon. I always thought they were smaller but never thought to much of it.
Tomorrow is Aunt Melinda's Birthday. Luke and Anna wish you a Happy Birthday!! And Thursday is Amanda's birthday!! Lots of great people born in February! They both better same me some cake. Hope its chocolate!!
Meanwhile Scott has found some of his old college friends on facebook. They have been digging up old pictures of him. Maybe he'll let me post some of them on here. I especially like the star wars one. You have to see it to appreciate it!!
All for now. :)
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