Sunday, August 16, 2009

What a crazy weekend!

Soooooo we went to Ikea in Salt Lake to get our cabinets this weekend- and it was an experience! We had several "situations".
First being a gas problem- We were driving along (well I guess I should say I was driving) and for some odd reason the gas pedal would not work!!! I got the car to the side and Derik (the smarter of the two of us at the time apparently) informed me we were out of gas. The place we picked to break down happened to be in an area without a gas station for quite some miles- it was around Willard Bay. Derik ended up walking/running several miles until an awesome family offered to help him- gave him gas they had and brought him back to our car and wouldnt take money- the guy is a saint and we are so blessed that there are people like that! I believe in Kharma and I am reminded how important it is to help others.
Our second situation was with Dax- he kept us up the first night we were there complaining about his ear. We thought he was trying to get out of sleeping until the next afternoon he woke up with it draining and swollen- I called the night nurse of our doctors office and she said to take him in- it happened to be really late, so we had to take him into the ER. He has an ear infection but they are still worried about it so we are going to take him to his ear doc here. I felt so bad for him!
The finale came when we were at Ikea. We had finally gotten our cabinets (once we told them what we wanted it took 2 hours for them to pull everything) and we went to get ours cars moved up to the stalls to load. Well I put Dax in his seat and put some papers and the key on the front seat so I wouldnt have to dig in my never ending purse. I shut the door and for some reason the car locked- I didnt press any buttons so I have no idea why this happened- but it locked the kids in the car. Dax was upset and Brie was laughing- I just couldnt believe this was happening! We called the police and he unlooked in seconds! Thank you Draper police! So our excitement comes n 3's I guess!

We did have a pretty good weekend- the kids traveled a lot better this time-better than usual. It was fun to see my Grandpa and his beautiful flowers he has planted! I will have to load pics! I admire my grandpa so much- he has done so well the past couple of years- cooking, cleaning, and being active.

We are going to move this week and we have a ton to do! Its overwhelming, but exciting! Its so nice to have a house where we can help ourselves for once! I am so excitied Dax and Brie will each have a room! Dax already loves to be there- so I hope its an easy transition. I will post next week and tell how it goes!

4 comments:

Sharrie LeFevre Nelson said...

Wow! I hate it when one of those situations arise- let alone all 3 in one weekend! I'm so excited for you to have your own home after years of living in apartments. You and Derek are both such awesome people and such good parents to your little family. I hope the move goes smoothly for everyone. Post pics when you get settled. Also, I want to see your Grandpa's flowers if you have pics. I need some inspiration- my garden is a little flat this year.

Daedre said...

Jen! What a weekend! Oh my gosh! I am glad it all worked out, I will try to get ahold of you later to visit. Can't wait to see your cabinets!
Love ya!

Denece said...

Thank goodness for the good people in this world. I remember running out of gas on the way to a reunion. Me Grandma L and the 4 kids. On old farmer helped us. We were so greatful. Good luck

Shaylyn said...

My Mom told me about your experience. Next time you are any where near here, give me a call! Post pictures of your house as soon as you can. Can't ewait to see it.