LIGHTNING STRIKE!!!

Yesterday around 5:30 we heard a big crackling sound and we unplugged our computers and shut off the T.V. Then the most annoying noise started, the alarms. Next thing we know mantience is knocking on our doors saying that lightning has struck our building. We got out and waited until the firemen came. Dillon was getting pretty excited to see the fire truck. We had 2 fire trucks, an amblience, 2 fire rescue SUVs and a cop car all there to see what had happened and make sure everyone had gotten out alright. We got to watch them get their latter on their truck up to see what was happened. When they came down from the ladder the three of the fire fighters who were there waved at Dillon. Dillon thought that was pretty cool. They located the problem and found out that the alarm system was hit so the alarm was going to have to be shut off by the alarm company. We were finally allowed back in our apartment and they said the alarm would be shut off soon. Luckly it was off with in 5 minutes! As soon as I got in I had to change and get to work since I was at that point 20 minutes late. While we were out there Dillon kept asking if he oculd ride in the fire truck. It sounds like we are going to have to take him to the fire station some time to get a look at the trucks. He loved being so close to them! Nobody was hurt if you were wondering, it wasn't that much damage as it was, so yea for us!

Topics for lack of posting for a month

I was hoping to post about it when the pics got off the camera but that didn't get done for a while. Then they all had to be put on the other computer and they haven't been put on CD to put here. I will try to get them up as soon as I can.

GARDEN OF THE GODS: We had a chance to finally go to Garden of the gods a couple months ago. It was so much fun to walk around and take pics of the rocks and all of us. The rock formations were pretty cool, they had one called the kissing camels it really looked like two camels kissing! I highly reccomend going to anyone who have the chance to go to Colorado Springs.

4TH OF JULY: aka My birthday Mikel made me breakfast. We had french toast with strawberries and powered sugar. It was so yummy they he got me Eclipse the third book in the Twilight series, now I am only missing one New Moon! We headed out to Longmont to see Mikel's grandparents and hang out with the rest of his family. We had a great time talking and eating. Dillon enjoyed running around and if there wasn't some crazy party at the park we would have gone over there. While we were there it rained but not too hard. We had some cupcakes and Grandma gave Dillon and I a quilt. Later that night we went to see the fireworks and it was so much better than last year!

NEW CAR: We got a new car! Someone gave us a 1991 Saturn SL1 manuel drive car. The only thing about it is that you have to double clutch to get into 2nd gear. I am not that good at that yet I am still working on it. It is not too bad of a car though. It is so nice to have a second car again!

CAMPING TRIP: Mikel left today on a camping trip with the 13-14 year old boys in our ward he is excited to be camping again and not sure quite what to expect with the boys. They have quite alot planned it sounds like they will have a blast! He took our Xterra up for the space that is holds and he won't be back until friday afternoon.

I believe that is all that I have if there is anything else I will try to write it later.

Finally...

After 2 weeks of crazyness, we got our dishwasher replaced! We put in an order for them to fix it and they came and looked at it. They couldn't figure out what was wrong so they brought a supervisor who cleaned out the trap and ran it with bleach. That sure didn't work well. We went down to have them look at it again and they told us to run a load and see what happenes. We ran a load and we still got food particles on out dishes. We waited to see what they would do, after bugging them for some time they told us they were ordering a new dishwasher. At that point we had dishes stacked up a bit, so we hand washed some dishes. Today they finally came and put it in! Yea for new dishwasher!

Back up and running!

Last Thursday we were driving home (south bound) from denver on I-25 and just as we were getting to the Evans exit and the Xterra looses power. I had no idea what was going on, Mikel was trying to get over as soon as possible. Things were entertaining. Mikel called his bro who said it was probably a fuel pump or fuel filter. He was heading up to WY or else he would have come over to tow us and help fix it. He then called his other bro who was in Longmont and wouldn't be back until 6, so he called his mom and she came and picked us up and took Dillon and I to a friends house. Dillon and I went swimming with our friends and I went to work. Mikel went with his mom to his parents house to wait until his bro got off so they could tow it to his parents house. Mikel stayed with the car to figure out what the problem was. They put in a new battery, and new fuel filter, but the car still quit after about 15 min. His sister lent us her truck while she and her financee went camping for the weekend, our friend picked me up and droped Dillon and I off that night, because Mikel wasn't going to make it in time.

Friday we went up again and tried some other things like changing out the air filter and the air filter sensor it still wasn't working. Saturday we didn't go up, but they did take it to some one who hooked it up to the computer to see what was the problem was. They ran the tests twice and they came up with no fuel. Bacially the fuel is not getting to where it needs to go. Sunday, much to our dismay, his dad switched out the fuel pump regulator and didn't get it put together because of the rain. When we came up Monday Mikel had to put the cover and all the connections back. After I left with his sis to go to work, they tried to replace the fuel pump but they droped the tank as well, which we figured out later that that was not neccessary. Tuesday we went back up and put the tank back in, which was a big pain in the butt. Then we were stumped so Mikel called his bro who came back from WY the day before and tried to figure it out. He did a little testing, then it got dark and had to put it down for the night.

Wednesday we went up and things were looking up. Before we got up there I googled a couple questions to see if we could figure out the problem. When I googled the question "How do you get fuel through in a 2001 nissan xterra?" and it came up with the fuel sending unit possibly being the problem. After his brother got there they checked the pump and the sending untit and found out that the sending unit with one of the electrical connections was coroded. We were able to get the sending unit at a dealership, and as soon as we got the piece in. The car started up with no problem! We were so thrilled to know that it is working and that we did find the problem. We then followed his sister to drop off her truck and then off we went home so I could go to work. It has really been quite a week!

Pics and stuff!

Yesterday for memorial day we enjoyed the day with my family. We played on the tramp, watched Surf's up and played a card game. Dillon had a blast he really loved the tramp. He got bounced around and giggled alot it was great to watch. He really enjoys hanging out with his uncles and playing with them. After we had some dinner, Mikel decided to go back out to the tramp and ended up putting enough weight on the tramp in the right place that the frame gave in finally. It was ready to give in for awhile. We were grateful that none of the kids were on it so they wouldn't get hurt. We enjoyed the day yesterday it was so much fun!

These are the pics we took at the temple before we got sealed! Yes, I am wearing my wedding dress, I also got sealed in it.

Some pics of me






Mikel and I




Our little family






With Mikel's parents


With Mikel's parents and grandparents


With Mikel's grandparents


With my parents


Some pics of Dillon

4 Years!!!!

Last Wednesday was special for us for 2 reasons the first is that it was our 4 year anniversary! We had such a great day. It started early because Mikel had a little work to do so we dropped him off then I was off to find the nearest AT&T store because Mikel's iPhone needed a new sim card and the one we got the day before was acitvated at the store when it wasn't supposed to be, it was supposed to be activated through iTunes. It took me a good 40 min to find the store. I had the address and everything, but couldn't seem to find it. I called the store to only get a automated message saying that it was located on the east side of the Colorado Mills mall, at least that is what I heard, and across from the chili's. I did remember seeing the chili's and it was in the mall so as soon as I found it I parked and walked into the mall. I looked at the map as I walked in with Dillon and saw that it was in the mall. Wow 40 min of driving only to discover I was closer than I realized. We walk to the store and discover that it is not open yet. It was 9:50am and their automated message said they opened at 9am I was confused. We hung out and waited the extra 10 min, (after today 10 min was nothing compared to the 40 just trying to find the place). When they finally opened I got the unactivated sim card and then headed over to my in-laws.

Mikel's grandparents came in from Utah and we haven't seen them for 4 years! We were so excited to be able to spend sometime with them. Dillon warmed up pretty well with Grandpa who offered him some toast! That child was won over by food. We waited some time to see if Mikel was coming yet then we ended up going anyway. They needed to go to Joanns and get some fabric for a quilt. While in the line to pay for the fabric Grandma found a book that makes siren sounds for Dillon and of course he loves it. All the way to pick up Kimmy, (Mikel's youngest sister) he played the siren. It was starting to drive the grandparents crazy! When we picked up Kimmy, Dillon got to see some construction trucks, He thought they were pretty cool. When we made it back to the house Mikel was there waiting for us, we discovered that if we waited a little bit longer he would have been there. Mikel worked on getting his phone up and, had to go and grab some things for lunch, and Dillon got to go play out in the dirt. Mikel discovered a little later that when he set up his phone it gave him a new number. He ad to go back and get another sim card. We had lunch and spent some more time with the grandparents and Rachel, (Mikel's sis) came by as well. We had fun and Dillon really enjoyed being with them. Then the grandparents had to go rest for a little bit, so they would be ready for the evening. Dillon watched "Scooby-Doo goes Hollywood". We were trying to get him to take a nap, but it didn't work too well. We got changed and headed out to.....

The Temple to be SEALED! We, well more I, decided I wanted pics out side of the temple, since we didn't get married there and I wanted to have something to remember that day. I got into my wedding dress, (yes I know your jealous) and we took a few couple pics then some family pic and some with extended family. We were so excited to be there and spend that time with family and friends! Dillon even did well. he enjoyed playing then fell asleep after they dressed him in white, so he was asleep during his part. It was quite cute! He woke up when people started hugging Mikel. If you haven't figured it out this was the second reason this day was so special for us! As soon as I get the pics I will post them!

After the sealing we went with a few friends to Claim Jumper. I hadn't been there before and it was so good. It was crazy how big the portions were, I was amazed, I would totally go there again!

Easter and Snow!!

For easter we didn't do too much. The Saturday before Easter we went to the easter egg hunt that the complex had it was the dumbest thing I have ever been to. Instead of hiding the eggs outside they had a bucket in the clubhouse where all the kids got to pick 10 eggs. I couldn't believe that, the weather wasn't bad at all. Later we were invited to go to a friends house to have and easter egg huntfor the kids. Dillon had a blast looking for eggs and putting them in his bag. He also liked playing with the kids. Easter sunday wasn't too bad we went to church and both of us were teaching primary so we missed our other classes, but we still had fun. Then we had dinner at my parents place. Then we played many games. My brothers and sister were home from school so it was fun to play with them and see them again.

This past weekend we had a crazy snow storm. Friday it started as rain, then turned to snow and hail, then the strangest thing happened while it was snowing it thundered! It was crazy to see snow and hear thunder. It continued snowing until afternoon on saturday giving us about a foot and a half of snow. It was so beautiful, unfortunatly my camera wasn't working so I didn't get any pics. That night at Walmart it was insane. It was crazy busy. People were finally able to get out so the come to Walmart to buy food. The lines for the registers were crazy long we were so short on people , which didn't help. It was one crazy night!