and the verdicts in......

Sorry everyone I have been really busy with school and been slacking on updating our blog. Anyways, I have some very exciting news. My court case is done and over with yeah! I received a call from my attorney this week telling me that they finally got the letter from the arbitrator. In this letter it says how much Allstate has to pay me. I think it is safe to say that everything will be paid for in full with money left over because they have to pay policy limits. Can I just say what a relief it is to finally have this settled. I am excited to move on with my life and not worry about how to pay for my medical bills because Allstate has to do that for me. Anyways that is my good news for the day. I hope everyone is doing well. We love you all.

Tanners Birthday

Tanner and I celebrated his 23rd birthday on Thursday. We went to lunch and that's about it on his actual birthday, because he had to work. Then on Saturday Dennis, Jill, Tracy, and Abby came down and we went out to eat at Buddy's. It was a lot of fun and the food was great. Then we went to Costco, because Jill wanted to look around. That was a fun adventure. I especially loved when Abby went under one of the shade tents they had set up, and was screaming bloody murder. So funny, sorry Tracy I'm sure you don't think it's funny. After that they left to go back to Idaho Falls and then we got ready for Tanners friends to come over and party with us. It was fun we had a great time. We order pizza, had cake then the boys played a game on the playstation for a while and then we watched Transformers because Tanner got a 52 inch TV and surround sound for his birthday (pictures below). I know, spoiled right? Anyways here are some pictures for everyone. We love you all and hope you are all doing well.

Tanner's Birthday Cake.

Tanner and John being weird.

This is the candle John and Myka made for Tanner using a lighter and some tape to hold the button down.

Tanner Birthday present.

Doesn't he look so happy getting his picture taken.

Apparently 2 is the Magic Number...

I'm not sure why I have such bad luck with cars, but I think I am cursed. Here is my story. Two years ago when I had the alero, we had terrible luck with that car. It seriously was in the shop 12 times in one year. It had so many things replaced I can't even remember them all. One thing I can remember though is that it had two fuel pump replaced with in a period of 6 months. After that we were done with it, so we got the Audi and everything was hunky dorey. Then 2 days before Christmas the car was in the shop and low and behold it was the fuel pump. Are you seeing a pattern here? Well let me just get to the funny part of the story. On Sunday after we got back from Idaho Falls from celebrating Dennis birthday the car started to make a funny noise. We didn't think much about it until Monday when it started making it again. So i called the mechanic shop, they told me to bring over so they could listen to it. Next thing I know they are telling me that the noise is my fuel pump and that it needs to be replaced. Yep, folks that's right the fuel pump that was just replaced not even a month ago needs to be replaced again. So they put a new one in, and no I didn't pay anything. I still can't figure out why the two cars that I have bought have both had to have two fuel pump replaced. Anyways I just thought I would share my story with you. Hopefully we don't have to replace any more fuel pumps. I hope everyone is doing well. Love you guys.

It's Finally Over...

So I just got back from California today. I am so excited you wanna know why? Well I'll tell you. I went to California because I has a trial with Allstate to settle my case and guess what it is all done the only thing I am waiting for now is the verdict from the judge. It could take up to a month, but at least I don't have to go back to California ever again for this case. Yeah after three and a half years it is finally over, what a relief. Anyways I hope that all is well with everyone. Love you all.

My Friday...

Why is it that when bad luck comes, it comes in 3's? Why does it always happen in one day? Let me tell you about my Friday. It started out with me taking gifts down to the salvation army, for the baby we bought Christmas for. Then when I try to leave there it starts. First my car won't start. So tanner comes and tries to jump me. No luck, so we call grant to come tow us. He get there and tries to jump my car with the truck and it starts. So Tanner takes it it Autozone to have them test the electrical system. Of course they tell us it's fine, so we take it to the mechanic shop. They can't even look at it for a while, so we had to leave it because I had to go to work. Then a few hours later, they call me from the shop and say that the coolant temp sensor needs to be replaced and the old coolant drained, and new coolant put in. I ask how much? They say 315.00 dollars. Well I tell him to go ahead and order the part because it has to be done. Then he tells me that they can't even get the part in till Monday, so I won't have a car for the weekend. Let me tell you it is awfully fun sitting here by myself for 8 hours. Oh well what do you do? Second my car needs new tires, and that is like 600.00 dollars, which there is nothing I can do about that either because it has to be done before we can come to Idaho Falls next week. Why is it that car problems always come at the most inopportune times? And last but not least, my work told me yesterday that they are letting me go after next Wednesday, because they can't give me enough hours next year, due to losing some children. So it is back to square one. Yeah. It is hard to remember how blessed you are when things like this happens, but I know I am, and I am trying to remember that.

On a more positive note, I made it through finals. I did well on all of them. My report card is in and here it is.
Anatomy and Physiology B-
Chemistry A-
Nutrition A-
Medical Terminology A+
Math 108 B+
I am pretty excited as you can tell. I am so ready for the break though now. Happy Holidays everyone. We love you all.

Almost There Yay!

I am totally going crazy from all the studying I am doing for finals. I can't wait till next Thursday, because I will official be done til next year with school. Boy let me tell you I have never had such a busy schedule until this semester. I don't think next semester is going to be any different, oh well. Please pray for me that I don't lose my mind, and that I pass all my finals. Anyways, sorry for not posting anything for like a month. I just have been a little busy. Oh yes, and Jill I think you might be interested to know that Tanner may have sold the Honda. I will let you all know for sure keep your fingers crossed. Love you all and hope all is well. Can't wait to see everyone at Christmas.

Here It Is!

I am so sorry that it has taken me so long to update our blog I have been really busy. We don't really have anything exciting going on in our lives right now. Tanner got a new toy. And no it is not another car. It is a computer. He is so happy to have his new computer that he hasn't got off it all day today. What's new. Anyways now the part that Tracy, Jill and Tenille have been waiting for the recipe for oatmeal cake. Drumroll please! Just kidding.

Ingredients
1c Uncooked quick oats
1 1/4 c boiling water
1c brown sugar
1c granulated sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c margarine
1 1/4 c All purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon

Icing
1 small can condensed milk
1/2 c sugar
1 c pecans
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 c margarine
1 c flaked coconut

Directions
Mix oats, boiling water and margarine and let stand for 20 minutes. Mix the remaining ingredients together. Add to the oatmeal mixture and beat well. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Use a 13 by 9 by 2 pan.

Icing Directions
Mix milk, sugar, margarine and coconut in small saucepan. Boil 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and pecans. Spread on cake. Put under the broiler and brown. Watch carefully as this icing burns easily.

There you have it it is super easy. Happy baking to you all. Love you guys and see you soon.