I finally filed our taxes this week. I did as Becky advised and used Turbo Tax free file. It took about an hour and a half, which was longer than I thought it would since I'd already filled out the paper form. Turbo Tax came up with the same refund as I did - which makes me happy. I helped Meagan get most of her taxes done this morning, so she's just about set as well.
All in all, it was easier using Turbo Tax because I didn't have to find and fill out all the worksheets, sort through the tax tables or try to guess what did or didn't apply to me. Next year, I guess I'll just start out doing Turbo Tax. Especially since the IRS isn't sending out booklets anymore.
Sadly, we didn't go to Holi Fest with Becky this morning. But who wants to throw colored chalk to celebrate the beginning of Spring in snow and rain? Cameron was going to go on a bus with his Humanities class, but he couldn't remember when they were leaving. And he overslept, so he didn't go either.
This morning Joe called and wanted to know if David would come pick a padlock for him. It's the same padlock David picked for him a couple of months ago. Joe lost the keys again. He'd sold his scooter to a couple from Bountiful and the title was locked in a cupboard in the office. So, David and I went over.
Oddly enough, the couple who bought the scooter graduated from the same high school I did. And they know alot of the the same people I do. She was even a dental hygienist for Dr. Olson and worked (works?) with Lynnette. She's only 1 year older than me. How weird is that?
After that, David and I travelled all over the valley collecting stuff for my gall bladder/liver cleanse. I'm glad I'm doing the non-starving version of the cleanse. I don't think I could live on apple juice and water for 3 days - especially while I have to work. I convinced I'm going to feel way better after this cleanse. Otherwise I wouldn't bother with it!
Oh, I got an e-mail response from the AppleSeeds editor. She said she liked my Viking article idea and they would let me know in about a month if they can use it or not. So, we'll see. It will be several months before I know anything about the Kindergarten stories.
Well, I guess I'd better go. Meagan is waiting for me to help her finish her taxes. Woo hoo! Should be fun!
11 comments:
You do lead an exciting life. Have you ever been to the Holi Festival before? Best of luck w/your cleanse. I understand that Kailen (sp) has some new kids?
Oh, yes, my life is so exciting!
I haven't been to the Holi Fest before. Meagan and I did watch a couple of you tube clips on it yesterday. It looks interesting, but not interesting enough to brave cold, damp weather for.
I guess Kailien does have some new kids (grandkids?) now. Eight of them, according to facebook.
We are planning on going to the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point on either April 22 or 23. Hopefully the weather will be nicer that weekend. Do you and Dad want to go with us?
How is your cleanse going? Hope you are all doing good. Did Cameron get is Eagle done?It would be fun to go with you to the tulip festival. Is there a ton of walking?
My cleanse is going OK. Just a little tired and headachey. I'm glad I get to eat something, though!
Cameron sort of got his Eagle Project done. He got it signed off, but he didn't finish the electrical conduit. Maybe he never will? I think all he REALLY has to do now is add up his hours and report them to TITP, then turn in his packet to the Scouts and do a review board. So, he's nearing the end of the tunnel...
I've never been to the Tulip Festival before. I imagine there is as little or as much walking as you want to do. They have 55 acres of gardens, but they also have music, vendors and food. David says he doesn't want to walk much.
We'll be bringing most of our own food, though, like we do at the Scottish Festival. I want to go at least once to see if I like it. If it's as much fun as the Scottish Festival, maybe we'll start going every year.
We can bring food too. Let us know what you want us to do. We are at your command.
I got a $2 of coupon for the tulip festival out of hometown values or maybe we can get some coupons on line. This coupon doesn't say how many people get the $2 off.
Is Andrew engaged? Tammie says she has a future daughter-in-law.
You're so funny, Mom!
I will let you know what to bring once I've decided. I think Becky is going to the Tulip Festival, too. I'll have to check our Hometown Values the next time we get it and see if there's a coupon. Can we get tickets online?
Yes, from what I understand, Andy is engaged to a girl from the Nauvoo area. They're getting married in the Nauvoo Temple on July 8, from the rumors I've heard. Meagan says Andy's fiance is on his FB profile picture. She's going to be a Home Ec teacher when she finishes her student teaching. That's all I know...
I left you a comment on meagan's blog by mistake. My brain is getting soggy.
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