Way too Long.

Sheesh I can't believe that it has been a little over a month since the computer went kaput. I was bad and hadn't added anything in a long while.

So our room mate moved out at the beginning of Febuary, and we decided that instead of jumping around renting places we would try to buy. We talked to a realtor, we talked to a mortgage loan officer, we looked at a house. And the results are that we have to build up our credit. So we are waiting on that before we know what our price range is. It is a long proccess.

Shortly after we started that our computer received the blue screen of death where windows wont open. Oh and because our room mate took his nice big screen tv we had nothing to watch. We lasted about 2 that way and then decided that we needed a tv so that we could at least watch movies. It is amazing how fast you come to depend on choice when it is gone. We only have so many movies to choose from.

Then on top of that the insurance rates through M's job went up so they take more out of his paycheck, we where late on two bills (which made the amount go up), and there fore had to dip into our tax return money.

But we decided that we should spend the money on a computer so that we would have access to job hunt on it. Because lets face it: $10.75 an hour with only 35 hours a week just doesn't add up when you have $750 a month for rent. In addition gas, electric, and phone bills. Gas for the car, groceries, milk, and other expenses that come up. We need a change.

My family was kind enough to pay the way for V and I to fly over to Utah for a few days. It was great to see them. My oldest niece was baptized and it was great. We went and saw the new Alice In Wonderland and had Olive Garden.

The plane trip back was horrendous. We had a 4 hour lay over in Denver and then the out going flight was at 9:30 pm. We arrived in Bismarck at midnight. Then had a 1 1/2 hour car drive home. I can honestly say that today we are finally all recuperated from the trip.

M was great. While we were gone he cleaned the house, did laundry, cleaned the rain gutters, cleared out the stuff under the porch, got his car running, and reorganized the bedroom. He is good to me and V.

While in Utah my mom and sister where kind enough to treat me to a little shopping trip. I got new shoes, a skirt and shirt, a pair of pants, and a few regular shirts. I felt spoiled. I miss my family and am amazed at the love and kindness they show to me.

V learned new things from his cousins. He learned:
That you can pretend to be puppies and lick people's hands.
How to say Grandpa i.e. bampa.
Stairs are best done with grandpa.
Rough boys are scary and mom is his best friend because she will always save her.
Zhu Zhu pets are cool.

When we got home his little outdoor slide was inside and he has to go up the slide and down the steps. This is best achieved holding on to someone's hand.

Adolf went crazy while we were gone. He lets V torment him more than usual. He cries if he doesn't have some one to snuggle on. He has to get right up in your face. And he has to sleep in the bed with us. NOT!!!!!!!!

I think the cutest thing was Monday morning when V was holding Adolf around the neck and Adolf was just purring away. Every so often he would lift his face to V's cheek and rub his nose on it. Basically saying that he was glad he was home.

The snow is starting to melt and the temps have been warmer. Yay!!!!!!!!!

It is great to be back on here. I will continue with the updates.