I have to brag on my hubby. He has made some amazing meals this week. Tuesday night he made kabobs with steak, baby tomatoes, green peppers, orange peppers, potatoes and a ranch sauce. Then last night he grilled steak but he also made lemon pepper chicken with grilled onions and peppers and cheese potatoes.......it was amazing so hope he keeps experimenting am loving it.
Kaylee had fun day at school yesterday and I thought I would share a few pictures.
Kaylee and one of her friends asking the Army men if they had MRE's she was scared to ask it was cute. Notice how far away from him she is standing she did make friends with him and they joked around later
OK I know I am partial but isn't she cute.....love this picture!!
The only day of the year that you can beat your friends to death with water noodles.
Just the girls hanging out!!The identity of this man is being kept a mystery for his protection!!!!
Have you seen this dog? He is wanted for impersonating a Teddy Bear.
We sometimes travel a little "red neck" but we have never travled like this.....
This school bus was at the sale barn and it backed up and unloaded goats.
The end of the school year is close and this means the field trip to the lake. We take all our kids to the lake as a reward if they have turned in all of there work and passing all their classes. It is a great motivator because we have a blast.
Hanging out under the tent....enjoying the conversation.
Fishing and yes they did catch some fish and they even tried their hand at grilling them...lets just say the catching went better then the cooking.
Hanging out by the water enjoying the day...they are great kids!!
The scary part about this picture....the adult is a teacher....what exactly did they teach in your school?
When we got to the lake it had not been mowed where we wanted to play croquet and believe it or not one of the kids had a lawn mower so we mowed our own path to make play easier. The motto of Special Education: If there is a will there is a way!Just a update:
I had a great weekend for Mother's day, we did NOTHING!! I loved it, our lives are so full and we are always on the go, so staying home and hanging out with the family was the best thing ever.
We start showing this coming weekend, it looks like the next four weekends will revolve around livestock shows and the people that we hang out with at them....I can't wait. We have some great friends and this time of year allows us to catch up.
Allissa and I both started the new cheer leading year with our first practice last night. I have sixteen girls out for cheer leading this will be the biggest group I have had so far am extremely excited...I know, I know I am crazy. Allissa had her first High School practice last night it sounded like it went pretty well and she taught the Jr. High Cheerleaders the new welcome cheer that she made..so awesome.
Duane has been gone a little with work and is now getting into show mode, his favorite time of the year.
Kaylee has been practicing her basketball skills getting ready for her shooting camp coming up before to long.
Jacob is finishing up golf, working weekends and being a typical teenager.
Not much exciting has happened lately just us living our daily lives trying to keep our heads above water.
Getting my hair cut last night (or therapy that's how I see it) and Main Effect is right next door to Tasty Pastry. The girls grab some money and run for the doughnuts, they come back with drinks and doughnuts. Life is good, then the conversation goes like this:
Allissa: (Eating a nut roll) says "Mom what is on top of this doughnut?"
Me: "Nuts....why?"
Allissa: "Because they said it was a nut roll but I wasn't sure if that meant those things on top"
Me: "Seriously?"
Shoot me now.....Once again there is no Snipe in Kansas
We had to deliver sheep over by Salina on Sunday, so I thought we would swing past the new Kohl's in Salina....Love Kohl's. This is what happened:
I am not usually one that contacts stores to discuss their policies, I work in education now but have worked in customer service in the past and understand that there are certain rules put into place for certain reason. I was however completely offended and hurt by your employees and their lack of "training" that I encountered on Sunday May 3rd at your Salina Kansas store.
I took my 10 year old daughter to your store to do some shopping, we were looking for her first "real" bra. I went into the dressing room with her to assist in this matter (by my 10 year old request no less) when one of your employees knocked on the door and told me that I was not allowed in there with her. When I asked why she said "Company Policy" Fine I was upset but I stood outside the door and assisted my daughter the best I could through the door. I asked why the policy was in effect and she stated in a very snotty voice that "this is what my manager told me so it is what I have to do" I said that I didn't know after today if we would be back in this Kohl's and that if this is going to be your policy it need to be posted. She went and talked to her manager and I was then informed that because my daughter needed my assistance they would make an exception. I thanked them but the damage had already been done, my daughter and I had both been insulted and a moment that should have been a mile stone had been damaged by policies that had no basis.
This policy needs to be posted and your employees need to be trained why it is in effect in the first place. I assume that there is a reason?? Rules without proper education leads to ignorance and poor customer service.
Thank you,
Angela Toews
This was the response that I received:
Dear Angie,
My name is Kathleen Baldwin and I am the Store Manager of your Salina Kohl's. I have been forwarded a copy of the e-mail that you sent regarding your experience while in my store. I cannot express to you how very sorry I am that this happened. I assure you that this is not a policy of Kohl's. I have spoken to the associate that was in the fitting room at the time, and can tell you without a doubt that this will never happen again. I would also like to apologize to your daughter as this was an important milestone that mothers and daughters share. I understand the frustration that this has caused you both and would like the opportunity to make it right. I would like to offer you 15% off your next purchase to use at your convenience. You will not need a coupon for this. I will let the cashiers and Management staff here know, or I can send you a gift card if you would like. Please let me know if there is anything else that I can do to rectify this. Again I am truly sorry for the frustration, embarrassment, and inconvenience that this created.
Kathleen BaldwinStore Manager
1310Salina Kansas785-452-9392
I do appreciate the fact that they sent a discount but it is more important to me that this doesn't happen to anyone else and please do not be afraid to speak up if you feel like you have been mistreated.
