Tuesday, March 31, 2009

I can't complain...

...about the weather. It saved us from certain disaster this weekend. We started noticing some not so good things when we would take our food out of the fridge. Our drinks were not cold, we had warm milk for our cereal (the worst!), and our butter was spreadable straight from the fridge (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). Our fridge was on the fritz. But fortunately for us Mother Nature brought us snow, which, just hours earlier, I was cursing her for being so mean teasing us with the idea of Spring! But she must have known the Jensens were going to need a little extra help. Amazing how things "work out" isn't it? So we packed our food in coolers and buried the rest in the snow. Kind of a pain to go outside and dig for my food, but hey, at least we didn't have to throw anything away right?
Trent, being the amazing man that he is, fixed our fridge yesterday. Just add that to his list of skills: Refrigerator Repair Man. What would I do without him?
And to make everything even better, seeing how my fridge was empty and warm, it was a great time to give it a good cleaning. There are few things better than a clean fridge my friends! So here is to ice cold sodas, good cereal, and hardened butter!

18 comments:

Jamie said...

Does it never end at your house? Honestly, I think you should get a pass in life since you have your hands so full with kiddos. But I guess you guys are cut out for whatever comes your way. And kuddos for a clean fridge!

Mindy said...

What a gorgeous fridge! I need to clean mine... And way to look on the bright side! What a blessing!

Maga said...

Good for the two of you being so resourceful!!! We love and admire you!!

Unknown said...

Smart thinking. I wouldn't have thought of that. After our last baby was born we ran out of room in the fridge from all the meals people were bringing so we just stacked them in the garage(it was winter), we thought that was smart, but we didn't even think of the snow.

Jill Clark said...

I guess I know who I have to blame for the bad weather! You are countering all of my efforts for the snow to stop!

I am seriously always amazed at everything Trent can do. You should keep track of all the money you save not having to make service calls.

Steph said...

Way to look at thie bright side of things! And way to clean your fridge, I so need to do that too! Hopefully I won't have to deal with it breaking though!
ps I love the sledding in short sleeves below. Spring in Utah, gotta love it!

scharee said...

oh how i love brianna's poppy dressing...mmmmm! your fridge looks awesome!

brooke said...

You truly do it all! Why don't you get away from the snow and come to St. George this weekend!?

Unknown said...

Oh the things we take for granted right? Aren't you glad it didn't go out the week before when the weather was so nice? Thanks for the reminder that I need to clean my fridge... it looks so nice! :)

Ginny said...

love how you find the humor and bright side in everything. glad you didn't have to toss your goods!

Luke and Kimmy said...

Your fridge looks great! Way to think outside the "box"
(couldn't pass up that Jake Joke)

Hey, is that Frog Eye salad I see???

Sarah said...

Ok, this sounds like the one time snow is good. Nice save!

How do you get your collages to work the way you do (different shapes, etc)? I saw you used Picassa and I can only get the square grids like on my recent post. I love how yours turn out and Picassa is SO much easier to use than Photoshop!

scharee said...

i forgot to thank you earlier for your additions to the poop list. between work and kids, if anyone knows poop it's you!! and the st george weekend is definitely open to everyone...i completely had you in mind when i put it out there! so, when should we do it?

Beth Monson said...

Man you fridge looks awesome! Way to go!

Chesney said...

That is so nice to have a handy man around the house. I love the outdoor fridge you created for yourselves...genius!! I ma glad your fridge is now working and clean.

Jake said...

I cna't believe how much snow you guys got. It is a good thing it did snow though
J

Julie said...

That is the best! You have a way with your words. I love that mother nature took care of you. I can't believe your hubby is so handy that he fixed your fridge. That's awesome. And a clean fridge-what a joy! It does "work out" just right sometimes.

Angela said...

I love how your vegetable bins are full of pop!! Too funny! Trent is seriously amazing. Is there a home repair he CAN'T do??