AAA Cleaning Service

We're the AAA Cleaning Service (AJ, Alex, Achilles). We can clean (and dirty) anything! Give us a call. Our motto is...

We work hard....

and play hard!

P.S. AJ is laughing hysterically in this picture!

P.P.S. Is this legal?

♫ We're going to the Zooooo! How about you? ♪

Today we (me, Jen, Alex, and the girls) went to Hogle Zoo. This was a last minute decision, but something we'd been talking about forever. So, we did it. First let me say (and I know Jen feels the same way about this) that this experience is somewhat sad for me because I hate to see animals living in such tight spaces, with hordes of people staring at them, making noises, and taking pictures. And while I'm on this topic, let me add a letter to all those men out there who I saw taking pictures using telescopic lenses, wearing safari vests and hiking boots:



Dear national geographic photographer (wannabe):
Just a kind note to inform you that you may have thought you were in Africa- but you weren't. You were in Salt Lake City, Utah. In Hogle Zoo. I wonder if you noticed all the strollers, kids, and vendors selling hotdogs, soda, and suckers. Good luck in your next adventure. Hope you got some fantastic shots.
Sincerely,
Virginia

On a side note, the kids had a fun time. The grand finale ended with an hour long wait in line for a 5 minute train ride. Good times. Of course, by the end, they were really, really tired. They all fell asleep in the car. To me, the best was watching the kids' excitement as they saw the animals and watching the kids play together.

P.S. When discussing the zoo, Alex keeps stringing together some words and somewhere in there he'll insert "rhino" and "poop". This is what he's referring to...

2 year checkup!

Alex had his 2 year checkup, and it went great. There were only 3 mild tantrums. #1- when it was time to go to the exam room he tantrummed because he was LOVING watching the real fish from Nemo in the office aquarium, and yes, all the main fish were there, believe it or not. #2- when he had to be measured 'cause he hates laying on that exam table. #3 when he got the HepA vacc. The good news is that he got a Lightning McQueen bandaid because he obviously loves Lightning McQueen (he wouldn't let go of the car). Here's his card with the stats:

Conference Weekend

This conference weekend was lovely, (see curlygirl for a naughty confession). Although I didn't get to listen to much of it at all due to Alex's wonderful demeanor, I still got some inspiration about some things I need to improve in my life. More important, my testimony of my Savior's love for me and how much my Heavenly Father is watching over me and caring for me continues to be renewed.