DMV, again

Due to many things we visited the DMV again today. I finally got my marriage certificate last week, so I was going to get my license. When Andy got in the wreck we found out that we had suspended license plates, so he got a ticket for that. Our insurance wasn't verified, so we were trying to figure that out with the DMV. Some people are so nice, and others not so much. (But it turns out that our insurance company actually has to mail a disk to Carson City with the information stating we have never lapsed on our insurance. Not even a fax will work now.) Plus, Andy needed to get the address changed on his license. All this only took just over 1 1/2 hours.

Luke was very good. The lady told us that Andy's DL had been cancelled and that caused a scare. But, it was a false alarm. I still do not like that place and would love to not have to go back. I realized I should have waited until after December 1st, so that my license would be good longer since it is 5 years from the day on your birthday, but whatever. Now, I have to figure out how to do grocery shopping. We were supposed to be able to do that this morning, too.

DMV does not stand for Department of Motor Vehicles

This is our current vehicle. Don't be jealous.

The title was going to be something very clever, but I couldn't come up with anything. Dumb, Mean Vermin didn't work. Let's just say that I had a less than pleasant day. TMI warning: Exacerbated by the fact that I started my period, don't mess with me.

Andy and I finally decided it was time to register our car and get Nevada driver's licenses. I know, it is supposed to be done within 30 days, blah blah blah. We did not have the money and then just kind of forgot. Our Colorado plates were good until this month anyway. We got all the documents and the smog check. We stood in long lines and 3 hours later we had Nevada plates and Andy's drivers license will be here in 2 weeks. I still have my Colorado DL and am thinking of keeping it until it expires in 2011.

When we got to the front of the first line the lady says that she needs proof of my married last name. (My current DL and SS card are not enough apparently.) So I asked, "Like what?" thinking I could pull out my check book, credit cards, Sam's club card, etc. to use. She responds very sarcastically, "Like a marriage certificate." She finishes the paperwork then says, "Well, I will let you through but I doubt they will do much without a marriage certificate." Well, they didn't. I could use my non existent passport that I have in my married name, but they won't except the only marriage certificate that I have...the one from the temple saying Andy and I are sealed. So, I can pay $30 and order it online or $9 and go the snail mail route, also sending copies of my Colorado DL and SS card. They will accept those forms of ID, but the state of Nevada will not!

I am only frustrated because each time I do this another official form is added that I need. In Colorado it was a birth certificate. In Utah was the marriage license. I have been married for 8 years and have not used my maiden name much since. I have 2 diplomas with my married name! How long are you supposed to be married before you don't have to show proof that you are?

On the plus side, Anneke was an angel. She caused no problems and drew a beautiful picture of a princess with a crown. It was quite elaborate. Luke was busy and when we went to meet Andy he got a bit fussy, so I set him down thinking he wanted his dad. No, he went right over to the red square and smiled up at the camera. He wanted his picture taken, too. He gave a good chuckle to the people in line and behind the counter. My children can brighten your day.