This is the email I just sent Sam's Club. What do you think?

I just arrived home from my local Sams Club in Conroe TX. When I went into the store the sun was out and when I was done shopping a lightning and thunder was going on. I had parked by the front entrance and the out entrance was on the other side of the building. I had my infant daughter with me so I asked if I could go out the front entrance because it was poring down rain. The person checking my receipt quickly said no and moved on to the next person. I understand the policy about goods only going out one door but couldn't someone walk me to the door with my receipt. I was very disappointed in the customer service and my baby got soaking wet. One of the main reasons I shop at Sams Club is because of the formula is less expensive but I'm not happy with the customer service. My husband is an offshore geologist and is gone most of the time being that I have three kids I try to do most of my shopping in one trip. But if I can save money somewhere I will go there. I'm wondering if it's worth the few dollars if the customer service is so poor.

It's good being a Texan

On Saturday we went to the Texan parade, I think it was celebrating being a Texan (I know, Right?) The parade was fun and had a lot of candy and the kids would dive for it. I'm surprised how long the parade was, it was an hour and a half but the kids enjoyed it.

We then went to PF Chang's. We went during happy hour because appetizers were 1/2 price. It was so warm we ate outside. It was fun seeing the kids eat with chopsticks.

But the best part of the day was getting all this laundry detergent for $.03. I read about the deal here. I used my coupons and presto $50 dollars worth of laundry detergent for three cents.

I walked up the stairs and this is what I found!!!!!!!

Our TV completely taken apart. It's good having Todd home.

These boots were made for... laying around

I found a pattern for making boots. So I quickly whipped up a pair, I think she looks cute.

Choose the Right and Dry Off!!

I have been searching for a gift to give to the children that are baptized this year and I think I found it. I got the idea here. Last Friday I got to work and this is how they turned out.

Then I rolled it up and presented it with a poem.

Even though I completely copied the project I think they turned out cute.

Here's the poem:

My Baptism Towel

This baptism towel is to help remind you Of your baptism day all the years through.When you come out of the water all clean and pure,Dry off with this towel and you can be sure,That you are as clean as this towel is white.And the Holy Ghost will be with you both day and night.For the Holy Ghost is your gift after the laying on of hands,And will be a comfort and a guide if you obey God's commands.This CTR emblem will help remind you to be strong As you continue to learn right from wrong.When your towel becomes soiled, remember that we, too,May sometimes make mistakes and we've been taught just what to do.Just as you can wash your towel so it can again be clean,The wrongs you make can be washed away and never again be seen.Your Heavenly Father loves you, remember always to pray,And He will be beside you for forever and a day.

Who Am I??? It's time for a new prophet spotlight in Primary.

Who Am I????

-I was born in Huntsville, Utah

-My father served a mission in Scotland when I was 8 and later I would too

-In my career I was a teacher

-I married Emma Roy Riggs but I called her Ray because she was a "Ray" of sunshine

-I was ordained an apostle when I was 32 years old

-After serving 45 years as an apostle I was called to be the prophet

-I introduced the first proselyting plan for missionaries

-I said "Every member a missionary"

-When I was the prophet church membership more than doubled

DAVID O MCKAY 1873-1970

Years of President 1951-1970

I'm also sharing this story about him:

“When David was only seven years of age, his two older sisters died, and a short time later his father was called on a two-year church mission to his native Scotland. Mrs. McKay was expecting [another baby] in ten days. The ranch had to be run; a young family had to be fed. But the church came first. It was a test of faith. As the elder McKay climbed on his horse to leave, he lifted his little son up into his arms, kissed him goodbye, and said, ‘David, take care of Mama and the family.’ That day David O. McKay’s childhood ended and he became a man, with an exceptional sense of responsibility.
“The worst part of it was the fears David had at night, of Indians or desperadoes coming and molesting them. ‘One night, I could not sleep, and I fancied I heard noises around the house. I became terribly wrought in my feelings, and I decided to pray as my parents had taught me. I thought I could pray only by getting out of bed and kneeling, and that was an awful test. But I did finally bring myself to get out of bed and kneel and pray to God to protect Mother and the family. And a voice, speaking as clearly to me as mine is to you, said, “Don’t be afraid; nothing will hurt you.” Where it came from, what it was, I am not saying. You may judge. To me it was a direct answer’

Have You Ever Had A Bad Hair Day??

Emma 2/12/2010

We Love To Swim

Swimming lessons have started and both Maddie and Wesley LOVE them. I love it because it gets out a lot of energy. Did I say how much energy it gets out??? Both my children love to be in the water. When our pool is up in the summer they are in it for hours. They are both doing so well in their lessons, Olympics here we come!!!!

My Cuddle Monkey is Feeling Better

Emma finally is feeling better. She still has a little cough but she is hanging in there. One of her favorite activities is her Johnny Jump-up. I took this video today, I love the way here hair jumps up too.

What is the Rule??? Murphy's Law???

Is it me or does it happen a lot. Every time Todd leaves for work something big is going on. He left the week of the primary program, Thanksgiving, Christmas and a lot more things it would take forever to write down. This week he left on Wednesday and that night Emma had a fever of 103 and was screaming most of the night (even with tylenol). I took her to the doctor and she has a double ear infection. Maybe I will make a scrapbook page, "Baby's first ear infection". They tend to happen a lot in the Wilcox household. The first three years of Wesley's life he had one every other month. But Maddie being who she is has maybe had 3 her entire life (everything always works out for her). Here's hoping Emma takes after Maddie (I never thought I would say that). I don't want to take a picture of how miserable Emma is so here is some clip art.

A Project Two and Half Years in the Making

Yesterday was a landmark event. After two and a half years my curtains in the craft/sewing room are completed. A little ironic being that they are in the sewing room. I have to give the credit to Todd because he felt sorry for me and finished them. Yeah Todd!!!!

(and yes that's my blog on the computer)

Watch Us Grow

The Lightning Thief gets measured

Maddie is just happy to be here

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The finished product

Todd and I have wanted to measure the kids growth for a long time. We have talked and talked about it and never have done it. Part of the problem is we move around a lot and we never wanted to do it on a wall or door frame. All of a sudden Maddie grew almost two inches (I know this because all her pants are about two inches off the ground). I almost broke down and used a door frame but as I was looking on line I found the cutest solution. I showed Todd and miraculously he made it for me in a day (I'm still waiting for other furniture). I love it, now we can take it where ever we move. We are going to have to wait a few months to get Emma.