Pictures "take 2"

Because I know you were all very concerned with the Target portrait debacle...
I will tell the story:
Portrait studio manager, store manager, district manager.... and finally,
The portrait manager set up a time to take my kids pictures herself (and even though, she called me, and set up the appointment; she still forgot! Am I really that unimportant?-- She did eventually show up, and did a very nice job -for over an hour.)
And here are the FREE pictures of my kiddo's:

And contrary to popular belief, I was VERY, nice throughout this whole "incident" and was gracious during the "re-takes." I just wasn't going to settle for 30% off, so I just kept going until I got to the top, and got what I wanted-

Notes on life

Note to the pregnant woman: who has PLANNED a natural childbirth... Go to Lamaze classes. Your labor nurse does not like to be clawed, grabbed, kicked, scratched and called dirty names. If my memory serves me right, I did not get you pregnant. I am also NOT the cause of all your pain. And at no time, did I force you to NOT have an epidural. The Anesthetist is right outside... trust me, he can make this go away...

Note to the Doctor: who says he is waiting on ME!!! Really, cause I don't think so... and quite honestly, I don't care. Your schedule means nothing to me, and I don't care if YOU get lunch.

Note to self: 1 glass of Diet Dr Pepper does not 3 meals make when you are working a 12 hour shift.

Note to crazy lady who has not had any pre-natal care, and refuses all treatment... Deliver at home, leave me alone.

Note to Doctor: I showered this morning thanks, but yes, that placenta does look good on my shoes.

Note to crazy family member/ mother: No I will not shove that boy back up there until it comes out a girl... that had nothing to do with me, and I don't think it will work anyway.

Messy boys, August birthday's, and forgiving Target... (sort of)

I have been known to make a mountain out of a molehill...

So, I really must apologize for the mean things I said about Target. Although they have not offered me any form of acceptable restitution; I am for the most part "over it"

On a positive note, almost everyone in my family has a birthday on or around August. So we got to have a little party to celebrate. And we got to see the newest August birthday boy -
Jackson.

Peyton eating cake:

Then to top it off, this is how Ryker decided to eat his dinner tonight...

I have peas all over my banister, floor, in my hair.... ugh! But I couldn't help but laugh, because Ryker thought is was so funny, and immediately began shoving fistfuls of peas into his mouth and licking the bowl!

Ahhh, clean baby!


So, of the many reasons I love Mark, (and there are soooo many--These days when he takes his shirt off, my stomach does "flip-flops".... mmmm We're loving Fit zone nation) I'm off topic here--back on track-
Of the many reasons, he buys me chocolate, flowers, and jewelery ALL THE TIME. Yup, I know, perfection!

Here is my latest birthday treat!



And even though Mark thinks I have too much jewelery, and I think he plays too many video games...
We just can't help ourselves, and this is what Mark got:

Happy Birthday to Us!

No way!

I made an appointment at Target portrait studio. I carefully planned this appointment to coincide with meal/ nap times. This morning I cut Peyton and Ryker's hair and nails (a process, believe me...) I washed the pre-picked outfits, I coordinated everyone to perfection. I drove to the studio, I wheeled and dealed with Peyton to smile and play nice, I was on the ground, in the air, I made funny faces, and noises.... I was tired and sweaty, but I thought -We got some cute pictures...

The absolute incompitant, horrible, dumb, idiotic photo girl.... didn't hook up the camera.

"Oh, it looks like none of the picrues took. I am so sorry. We can reschedule you for another day...."

And do this again?!?!?!?!?

Oh, words cannot express my anger!!! My time, my freaking time is soooooo valuable to me! All that work and effort....

Maybe I overreacted, but I decided that I would blog negative comments about Target portrait studio, and this horrible girl Jen.

And you know me, I let the manager, his manager, his manager, and corporate know how I felt.
(I know I said my time is valuable, but this was worth the extra 2 hours of "how are you going to make this up to me??"

Are you ready for their offer... 30% off.
Really?!?! 30% off! How sweet of you. do you know what 30% off of $3.99 portrait sheets is?? An incredible savings of.... $1

It's not the $$ people, it's the customer service.
How about my non- existent pictures and my time back?

Zoo.

We went to the zoo the other day. It was hot. The kids had fun. The end.