Income Tax Return

We finally did our taxes last night at H & R Block. My niece in law did it for free for us. Our fee could have been $487 but since we are her relative, it was free. That's why even if she doesn't want us to give her anything, we gave her a tip because she spent time with us.  Thanks a lot Jen.

There were books, crayons, and other stuff for the kids to do in their office so I was glad  because the kids got busy doing stuff.

Mr. Burrito do not feeling really well so he kinda sat in the corner and just  watch.

Ms. Burrito on the other hand was very busy coloring books.

We got back more than what we expected so hooray for that.  We also found out that we  don't have to pay state tax since  hubby's pension did not  reached the quota for those who need to pay.  That was a big relief for me because we always pay  over 12 hundred bucks for it.

  We will have a fund for our  front porch project this summer.  God hooked us up because we  also have to pay for the plumber who did our  gas line today.  Life is really good even with obstacles sometimes.  

Gas Leak

We are now on letter G with ABC Wednesday. Call it a coincidence but today, my husband discovered that our gas is leaking. He was at our garage playing with our dog when he smelled the gas. He called the gas company and they sent someone immediately.

The service utility man poked a meter on the ground and saw a 100% gas leak. He shut off our Gas line because it's too dangerous. According to him, any spark can ignite the gas leaks and blow our house. Oh my G... imagine, how scary that is. So hubby started making calls for plumbing services to have the pipe dug out. The first one to came gave us an estimate of $1,100. I almost fell in my chair lol.

The service utility man overheard the guy who came and pulled my husband aside and recommended somebody he knows. Hubby called the recommended one, he came over and gave us an estimate of $650. Oh thanks God, that's 400 bucks less than the first. The good thing is that, according to the two employees who came from the city told us that they are going to pay for the reconstruction of the sidewalk, so hooray for that.

Don't you just love those  surprises?  But that is  the price you pay when you own a home... expect the unexpected.. expenses that is.  So tonight, we won't  have  a furnace and hot water (until  Thursday).  We went to my FIL and took our night time shower.  Luckily, we have two  portable electric heater  that we bought last year that could keep us warm while  being out of furnace.  I am also glad that our stove is electric and not gas.

I realized one thing, although we don't have gas, it's fine with me because  we have electric.  When you don't have electric, it's worse isn't it?  At least with electric, I can still cook, wash clothes, and blog weee.

Gas leak is being linked to  ABC Wednesday.  GOD is Great.  He spared us from having an unimaginable accident.

More Fish

Here's some more of the shots I took when we went to our kids' doctor last weekend.

Please include my little boy in your prayers friends, he  isn't getting any better.  Thank you!

Hand Sanitizer

This is the hand sanitizer that  Ms. Burrito got during their valentine's party in their classroom.  Ain't that cute?  

Ms. Burrito is one of the readers once again at the mass  this coming Thursday.  It is the celebration of their class' Saint Day and at the same time is the birthday of the  priest in our church.  The teacher sent us a note that if our child read at the mass last December, they won't be reading this time.  Ms. Burrito read last time but she got to read again this time.  I am glad that she has a confidence  in facing crowd which I never had.  I always gets nervous in front of a crowd even now as a adult.

Jelly Beans and More.

Despite the fact that Mr. Burrito is a sweet tooth, I don't really let him eat too much sweets. Whenever they received candies, I put them away.  Over time, I collected so many and put them in a dispenser.

Now they use it to play in Ms. Burrito's kitchen as ingredients or Mr. Burrito would  organize them on the floor.

We did not really waste the candies but  instead we  put  them to a good use and give the Burritos  something to do.

I also use it to train Mr. Burrito's counting skill.  Have a good day everyone!