What a Day part 2

So, after picking up our car, we noticed it was squeaking. Wonderful, right? Since we were a good 30 miles from home when the car died, we decided to bring it to the Pep Boys closer to our house rather than driving all the way back. They told us it was our air conditioner, that we needed a new compressor, and quoted us $1300! Brian called a few other places to get some quotes, and one of those places was the dealership. They seemed surprised that our car would need everything that Pep Boys quoted us, so they recommended we bring it in and let them look at it.

We did, and the dealership told us there was nothing wrong with our car! Turns out the belt that Pep Boys replaced wasn't a brand belt so it was a little loose, and that is what was squeaking. So, we paid $40 for a new belt, and now our trusty car is good as new, no thanks to Pep Boys!

On another note, even though we signed the papers on our house last Wednesday, the bank said they weren't funding until today (but don't hold your breath, we've been lied to before), so we still don't have our keys yet. So a house that we were told would be finished in November wasn't finished until the end of December; and even though we had our final walk through December 27th, we still don't have our keys yet!

So, in summary, tell everyone you know NOT to go to Pep Boys, and NOT to buy a home from Woodside Homes. Both are shady, and I am sick of it!!!

What a Day!

Yesterday was quite a day for us! Jayden had a tummy ache the night before/is teething, so he was up almost every three hours at night, and during the day the only thing I could do to get him to stop crying is to go for a drive in the car. Of course as soon as I came back home he would wake up/start crying again. Poor little guy... So that made for one set of exhausted parents to start off.

We left to go close on our house at about 1 pm, and since it was a good 30 miles from our house, he finally fell asleep-and thank goodness he slept through the whole house closing process! Since he was still asleep we ran over to Claim Jumper to grab a quick something to eat and to celebrate! 30 minutes later we were driving over to Brian's wrestling match, which was like 8 miles from the Title company. We were thinking how wonderful life was, how lucky we were that Jayden was finally sleeping, and how awesome it was that we could do all these things right after the other without being rushed, late, or waiting around on the complete opposite side of town. Little did we know what was in store for us...

Jayden woke up on our way to the wrestling match, and was pretty happy, considering how crabby he had been previously. However, it was so loud and distracting in there that he wouldn't eat and I couldn't find any semi-quiet place to feed him, so as time went on he got fussier and fussier.

Finally, the match was over, and so we packed up to go home. As soon as we got on the highway, all the warning lights in the car started coming on, and the radio & dashboard lights started dimming, the wipers stopped working (did I mention it was raining?), and all the needles in the car started freaking out like the Twilight Zone.

We pulled off the highway, found a very close Pep Boys (thank you iPhone) and crossed our fingers we would make it as our car started shaking. We got to the corner of Pep Boys when the car died.

A homeless guy came to help us push the car into the gas station, which was very nice. After we got the car out of traffic, this lady came up and asked us if we had a cigarette, and after we said no, the homeless guy started rambling about how he doesn't smoke cigarettes, only cocaine, and unfortunately, he doesn't have any.

At this point, Brian decides to leave me and Jayden in the car (Jayden was asleep again and it was still raining) and run across the street to Pep Boys. Once in Pep Boys, the clerk refuses to come across the street and help because "insurance won't cover me if I'm off Pep Boys property". What a butt!

Luckily, after Brian reminded them that his wife and 6 month old baby were in the car and asked again if someone could come help, a different employee said "I'll risk my life!", and came over. He had to jump our car twice to give us just enough juice to get us in the Pep Boys lot. Needless to say, I felt a whole lot safer inside Pep Boys!!

This story is becoming a lot longer than I intended, so I'll hurry and finish. In the end, the rubber in our Harmonic Stabilizer got all dried out, and the belt that turns the alternator so it will charge the battery came off. Whoo-hoo! A $450 whoo-hoo!

Luckily, Destiny was able to come and pick us up and bring us home. Hopefully they will be able to finish the car today so we can go pick it up tonight.

Phew! What a long day! In the end, we realize that things could have been a whole lot worse. We are grateful Heavenly Father was watching out for us and are aware that it could have been a whole lot longer and more expensive of a day.

We hope the bank wires the money quickly today so the county can record the sale, and then we will get the keys! We will keep you posted!

3D Jayden & the Hot Tub Squirt

Over the holidays we went to see a few movies, and Jayden was such a trooper! We decided to try the 3D glasses on him, doesn't he look intelligent!???

This video is from the hot tub last night. We got him laughing pretty hard, but of course once the camera came on he wouldn't laugh as hard. The video is still pretty good though! It will brighten any mood!

BYU vs. Oregon Game

Brian, Kevin, Destiny, Mark and I went to the BYU vs Oregon football game on Dec. 22nd here in Las Vegas. We had a good time, but it was freezing! I am not used to that kind of chilled to-the-bone cold!

Since you can't really see us at all...Me, Brian, and Kevin

Before the game they played the National Anthem and pulled this flag across the entire field. It was pretty amazing to see. The wind was blowing so hard they had a rough time keeping the flag down. One time I saw a guy actually get lifted off the ground!

Go Cougs!

Destiny & Mark's Wedding

On December 29, Mark & Destiny (Brian's younger sister) were married in the Las Vegas Temple.

The lovely couple! Mark really stands tall next to all of us short Turner's!

My darling little man waiting for the party to start!

Brian, Destiny and Kevin

Mommy and her sweetheart

They had a dinner reception at Morton's Steakhouse. The flowers were gorgeous, the food was delicious, and Mark's stepdad made sure we were entertained. Aside from the traditional toasts, talks by the fathers, bouquet and garter throwing, they played a Newlywed Game that was really fun! The bride and groom stood with their backs to each other, and held one of their shoes. After they were asked a question, both Mark and Destiny had to raise the shoe of the person that was the answer to the question, and we would see if they both answered the same.
For example, they were asked "Who made the first move?" and they both raised Mark's shoe. They were asked "Who is more excited for the honeymoon?" and they both raised Mark's shoe.
They were asked "Who is most likely to wake up on the wrong side of the bed?" and Kevin called out "Destiny!" I can't remember what other questions they were asked but it was hilarious.

Congrats Mark & Destiny!