I hate it when I'm right!

Well most of you probably know my story last year dealing with USAA Bank regarding their screw up of our escrow account (they sent us a surplus check from the escrow account). After just about 8 months they were able to fix the problem... after I wrote them a check for $3800. At least I was saving that money knowing I'd be writing a  check back to them sometime. Well... this week they tell us we have an overage and have sent us another check! I immediately questioned their recent escrow accounting. They blew me off again in their response! So, I sent them a very detailed email requesting (politely) that they check their work! Well... this morning I received an email from USAA telling me when the surplus check comes to void it and mail it back to them! This I guarantee you will not end there, somehow I believe this comedy will continue.
Ashley came down with Tinsley this week for a nice visit of relaxing and doing nothing in particular.
Rebecca is still waiting on a response on her insurance claim, looks like she may get new kitchen cabinets out of the ordeal at a minimum, we're keeping fingers crossed that work can start soon.
We've finished our painting projects and are back on the market, I have to admit the place looks good. Our new agent has given us a good sense of confidence that this place will sell, we're in the second worst real estate economy in the nation, it's not going to be easy!
 We're having the craziest winter I can remember here in Georgia, we are usually in the mid 60s and sunny, last weekend we were in the teens! this weekend we're not as cold but looks like the spring rain and thunderstorms are right around the corner.

Grandma and Tinsley

Grand pa and Tinsley

3 weeks later

January is gone! Taxes are done!
Becca is pretty well settled, she has some painting projects yet to finish but all in all she's progressing :) The Reserves have dangled a carrot to her in the form of a TDY this summer to South Africa, her enlistment is up this spring, we'll see what happens there.
Tinsley is a hoot! eats, sleeps, and starts over, doing what babies do best. Ashley and Josh are doing well as new parents. We've re-listed the house and are thinking we've made a much better decision as to real estate agent, this one is giving us a sense of confidence ... all in all it's great to be in the second worst real estate market in the nation :)
This winter so far, has been a warm one, except for this weekend we woke up to 18 degrees, ouch! we could still use more rain or this summer will get very interesting.
The canoe is refinished and looks good! I plan on taking it up to Azalea Park in Roswell, the Chattahoochee flows through there and there are lots of paddlers, maybe I can interest a buyer?
I finally broke down and saw a Dr. about the tendonitis in the elbow, scared of needles and pain! a shot in the elbow... which did not hurt and two days later virtually pain free! I'm an idiot for suffering months. I still have lots to learn! :-)
Since I started this post there's been a need for editing. Rebecca is going through some home owner tribulations. A washing machine hose upstairs has leaked, bottom line she'll be getting a new ceiling, wall, and likely new kitchen cabinets. Waiting to see what the insurance company says. Good part is she has competing contractors who double as dinner dates!