NEMELKA CLAN

Lovely Love My Family!

2010-04-18T22:10:00.005-06:00

This is a song that is by The Roots and is on the Yo Gabba Gabba soundtrack CD. I just LOVE the words to this song and the meaning behind it! I think that this song is teaching kids at such a young age to appreciate all the good things in their life and how our family is such a HUGE part in every ones life. We put this song on repeat and listen over and over!! Oh who am I kidding Yo Gabba Gabba is the highlight of my day!!

Here is the link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fmg_OYn6IA

And here are the words:

All we need, all we need. All we need.
Spread the love around, yeah

Sometimes when I am sitting by myself
Those quiet moments when not with no one else
I’m mesmerized by all the many good things in my life
I think about the time when I was younger
And the older that I get the more that I feel wiser
With the love of friends and family
Get stronger and it carries me on through

So I say lovely lovely lovely lovely lovely
lovely lovely lovely love, love my family
So I say lovely lovely lovely lovely lovely
lovely lovely lovely love, love my family
So I say lovely lovely lovely lovely lovely
lovely lovely lovely love, love my family

Sometimes when I am waiting for the bus
The sun shines bright and I feel peace like nowhere else
I know I'm in good health and life keeps going, I keep moving, I’m alright
I go to school and educate my mind, and the way the world is spinning
makes me want to turn around and start all over, hit the reset and go back in time.

Oh baby love me
Oh spread the love around, yeah

So I say lovely lovely lovely lovely lovely
lovely lovely lovely love, love my family
So I say lovely lovely lovely lovely lovely
lovely lovely lovely love, love my family
So I say lovely lovely lovely lovely lovely
lovely lovely lovely love, love my family

I can honestly say that some of these words really hit me. I am so grateful for my family and friends that are in MY life and my kids life who have helped me so much with my life these past few months! They have been CRAZY!! I want to tell them that I love them and that they mean SO much to me and I dont know what I would do with out them. These people know who they are! Thank you, I love you SO SO much!!!

I am alive!!!!!

2010-03-04T18:46:00.003-07:00

As many of you know I am going through a pretty rough time in my life, and it seems that I have fallen off the face of the earth! Well I am here to tell you that I am alive and well!!! Things have just been so overwhelming and some days it takes all that I have to get out of bed, But I have broke that habit and am moving on! SO I dont have anything too exciting to report/blog about but hey, easter is coming up!!! stay tuned in....

My Weight loss!

2010-01-01T23:47:00.006-07:00

This post is really Random but I wanted to do it because I am proud of my self!!! I hadn't noticed that I was really that Fat until people started saying how skinny I was, I just brushed it off and thought oh they are just being nice cause my kid is HUGE! ha ha Well then I went to the Doctor and started seeing the numbers.... I went from 220 (Daxies Birthday 2008) to 120(yesterday). Now I know that part of that was pregnancy but still 220! Here are just some before and after shots!

July 2008

July 2009

January 2010

I have to admit that I think the last picture is super cheesy! But come on look at those hip bones ( you can actually see them!) that is something I haven't seen in a long time!

Christmas 2009

2009-12-31T09:32:00.004-07:00

This year was an interesting one!!! Little Daxie was so grumpy all night at grandmas and we couldnt figure out why, we thought that maybe he was just hot so we undressed him, nope, that didnt work. changed his diaper, not that either. we just figured it had been a long day and that he was probably ready to go home and go to bed, we left and went home and Daxie fell asleep in the car. We got home and laid the boys down only to have daxie wake right back up wanting to play. Jon tried for a good two hours to get him to lay down but he refused. Once he finally fell asleep Jon and I also could, that is until 3 am! Daxie is up! Ready to go... No he didnt know Santa had came yet.

Here is a picture I took at 4 am of sweet little dax playing!
so anyways we were up all night entertaining this baby. Once brody got up we went upstairs to see if Santa had come and HE HAD!!!!!

Brody was so excited to get his new camera!

Daddy and Daxie

Brody got some new view master reels and was super excited!

The first present that dax got is the only one he wanted to open, he screamed and cried if we tried to take it away for another one to open, at this point we know some thing is up. So we finish opening presents and then I head downstairs to get ready to go to when my mom comes down saying that Daxies ear drum burst and that its leaking blood and puss. Well we sit there and try to decide if we should go to the ER or if we think its ok to wait to go to the dr in the morning. We gave him some ear drops and motrin and he seemed to be fine so we waited. We Then went to see Sherlock Holmes and go as a family to Aarons Grave, Wow that was really hard but it was good because most of us hadnt been back since the funeral. Daxie is good and so is the rest of the Family. We hope that you all had a Merry Christmas and Have a Happy New Year! And I cant WAIT for Hawaii!!!!!!! I know you are all SO jealous!

New post!

2009-12-27T12:13:00.003-07:00

I know that I have been such a slacker in my postings!!! I have just been so overwhelmed with all of the events in my life, This Christmas has been so hard knowing that Aaron was suppose to be here celebrating and that we should be celebrating his engagement. But instead we are left with broken hearts and so many emotions. Jamie Posted a poem on her blog that I read almost daily because I feel it should make me feel better but it doesn't. Deep down I know that he is happy and that he is watching over us and that he knows we will be ok. I pray for him to give Jon and I guidance every day and that he will help both of us make the right choices and that he will also give his parents a sense of peace and comfort. I miss my Airbear so much and I have so many regrets that I can NEVER change or fix. I try everyday to not make those mistakes again and to learn for all of this. I hope that every one had a great Christmas and that Santa found you all! I know he sure found us! I Wish every one a good and Happy New Year!!!

Holiday Boutique

2009-11-22T20:50:00.004-07:00

This is an updated list with all the different vendors that will be there! It will be alot of fun and I know there is going to be alot of cool things there! Come check it out! Hope to see you there!

Pfc Aaron Thomas Nemelka June 1st 1990-November 5th 2009

2009-11-08T00:35:00.004-07:00

In the afternoon of Thursday November 5Th I received a text message from Jon saying that there has been a shooting at Fort Hood, My heart instantly sunk. So I turn on the TV and get on my computer to watch on the Internet. As I am watching and Frantically calling and trying to text Aaron I start to shake tremendously. I watch and start looking around to find where they are being taken. I called the metroplex hospital first and then the other two with them all saying he is not here. Two of the three hospitals shut down to the public and would not take anymore calls so I just called the Metroplex about every half hour until the receptionist gave me a new number to call to the family support group, little did I know what was about to come about. I then Have all my co-workers on the phone calling trying to get through. I was able to get through in about 5 mins. From that point I was Given 8 Different numbers of people to call. Once I got down to the Sargent and Luetenet I knew I could go no where else. As I sat and spoke with Aaron's Lt He had a shaky voice and told me that he couldn't release any information at this time, Little did I know that a Chaplin was on his way to the house. It was around 10:30 pm when I called the LuetentinT one more time to see if he heard that I was overcome with a feeling that Aaron was gone.Trying to brush my emotions aside I decide to leave work only to get home and have Jon call saying that he was gone. I rushed up the stairs and burst into my parents room sobbing, they instantly knew and were also sobbing, I then leave to go over to be with The whole family running just about every red light bawling my eyes out.I Called a friend from work who I knew was still working just crying he knew, I know that he was prompted by the spirit in what he then told me. With talking to him I opened my eyes to see that our Heavenly Father has a plan and that Aaron's mission here on earth was full filled and that it was time to return home. With so many emotions running through my head and questions that I needed answers to, I soon turned to anger and hatred How could one of his own do something like this? How could you just Murder someone? How could out of 52,000 people on that base Aaron be the one to go? Aaron was so excited to serve his country, He was looking forward to coming home in December to be with the ones he loves most, His family,Aaron was also planning on asking the love of his life Kristin to marry him.I guess in this life time we will never know why he had to go like this or at this timing. We can only trust in the lord and try to be at peace. All I can say is that Aaron was a good kid and that he loved his country with all his heart, He loved his family, He Loved being around his nephews and niece more than anything.This has been by far the harest thing that I have ever had to go through. Aaron was my favorite and I think that everyone knows that! I have always felt so protective over him and now he is gone.Some one posted this on his fan page on facebook and I really like it, Psalm 30:5 "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.Sorrow lasts through this night. Joy will come. Rest In Peace Aaron. You walk with your father in heaven now."

We will miss you Aaron. I love you Airbear.

I hide, sneak then fall asleep!

2009-11-02T13:54:00.003-07:00

So I was cleaning the house today while the boys were playing in their toy room when it was time for Daxie to take a nap. So I gather his blanket and Binky and go put him to bed. In the mean time Brody asks what I am doing and then leaves. Well About 10-15 minutes go by and I notice it is very quiet.... So I start calling for Brody No answer no answer no answer I cant find him ANYWHERE!!! Some of you know just how good Brody is at hiding and keeping VERY still and quiet and this has always worried me! Well after about 5 minutes I find him.... Like this! (But my coat was over the back of the chair so it made it even harder to see!)

Sound asleep!!

As I move the Chair away I notice how "dirty" his face is... I wondered how it got so dirty being inside all day

The Culprit.....

He had snuck a King size Hershey bar with almonds and pretty much ate the whole thing then stashed the rest for later!!! I love my little Brody you never know what his next move will be!

Scentsy and Watches Open House

2009-10-28T15:52:00.003-06:00

On Saturday There is an open house at Missy's house from 12-2 that will have scentsy and my watches along with a few other products! If you are interested in coming or would like to order let me know!!

You can also check out my watch blog or scentsy.com

Hope you see you there!!!

I Give Up!

2009-09-04T20:45:00.003-06:00

I think that these pictures say it all! I clean up dvds a minimum of 7 times a day!!!!

My Watch Bands

2009-07-14T15:00:00.002-06:00

Hey guys I started a Website for my Watches!!! Check it out Beadedwatchtime.blogspot.com Let me know what you think!!
Also there is a link on the side under Lindsey's watches!

You know its bad when.....

2009-06-05T17:29:00.003-06:00

I got a text message yesterday morning from a friend saying that one of the employees at work just threw up in the bathroom and that her brother and sister had both been confirmed with the swine flu this week.... OH GREAT! Well I freak out and instantly call in and say I WILL NOT come in until the build has been taken care of and cleaned. So I show up to work today (after they told me that a company came in and cleaned the building) and there is sanitizer and pamphlets all over informing people of the signs and symptoms. I think that how could you even show up to work knowing that you have a HUGE risk of having it? Oh the nerve of some people!!!!! But I did get a kick out of a supervisor telling me that they came in FULL body suits with masks and gloves and just cleaned the building! I just imagined the sight from the road!!! I think that my hands are going to be so raw from all the washing and the sanitizer! I hope all is well and Swine Flu free!

My Watch Bands

2009-05-31T21:15:00.004-06:00

Here are some of the Watch bands I have made. I really enjoy making them and thinking of new combinations to create! While I was in Vegas we found some fun new bead stores and they have lava rock and coral and wood! It so fun to see different varieties in Vegas than in Utah!

This is one I really like!

I wear Alot of green so This one was fun for me to make

My Favorite one!!!!

Pink and black is always a fun combo!

A natural wood one

Turquoise, Black stone, and Lava Rock

This is coral and it is Tiffany's favorite one!!!

So there you have it!!!

I'm a Slacker!!!

2009-05-27T19:20:00.002-06:00

I am sorry that I have been slacking so bad! Here is a quick update on our family: Daxie is cutting his first tooth and is not a very pleasant one at doing this not to mention his reflux acting up and having a cold, Dax has stared to try to crawl well army crawl that is! You know its pretty hard when you carry around extra body fat!!! Brody is well a Super Fun 2 years old!!! He is excellent at throwing tantrums, REAL GOOD! But I am happy to say that he is fully potty trained and is overall a good kid! Jon and I are good as well! The chickens are getting so big and are so fun to play with. We got to "chick"sit this past weekend there for we had 12 chicks!!! Our chicks are now outside in a coop and the house is so fresh smelling!!!! I will have to post some pictures of the babies and the coop they now reside in! On another note I have a new obsession!! I LOVE making watch bands! I love that I can have one for every outfit and in every color! IF anyone wants one I make them for cheap!!! Just let me know the color and I will make it quick! I also have the watch faces if you need one, I will also ship it where ever! Again I will post pictures here soon! We hope that everyone is doing well and all is safe and healthy! We look forward to seeing ALL the family at the reunion next month!

VOTE FOR DAXIE!!!!

2009-05-09T13:11:00.002-06:00

I entered Dax in a baby photo contest so please vote for him!!!!!
westjordanjournal.com
baby photo contest
and the picture is titled "such a sweet face'

VOTE DAILY!!!!

We Love Our Aunt James!!

2009-04-28T09:48:00.003-06:00

We Love You James!! Hope you Have a Good Day!

My Eight New Babies

2009-04-09T18:00:00.003-06:00

About 5 Weeks ago I decided that it would be fun to raise some chicken. So I did TONS of research on them, everything from breeds to coops. Then I went on to a website called MyPetChicken.com and ordered six Rhode Island Reds. I was thrilled but wouldn't have them for 5 weeks,it probably didn't help that I ran out and bought everything for these babies. About 4 weeks ago we went to IFA and CAL ranch stores where they had baby chicks. Mom and I wanted to buy a few right then but Raymond said NO and that it was too risky with picking a rooster, so with our heads hung we left. Then a week later we go back to CAL Ranch and they had gotten a new shipment of chicks and had a bin with guaranteed girls..... well then he saw her, FLO is her name! So we picked another and went home. They have been so much fun and are a blast to play with and take outside (when its nice...)! Well yesterday was the day when I got a call from the post office at 5:00am saying that they had a "Peeping Box" for me! I jumped right up and left to get them. There they were just a peeping away, I felt bad that I couldn't even get the box open cause I didn't have scissors but we made it home and there they were........
Here is the picture of what I saw when I opened the box

Notice the one by itself..... Well that one is June as in Junior, as in Daxie junior ( get it, red hair and fat!!!)
they are so much fun and we cant wait for the 45 eggs a week we will get... ya if you want some lets us know we will be HAPPY to give you some! But not until about August!
Here is another picture for now with the two other ones also

I guess I should mention the names we have for them, most of them are after Famous redheads...
BEE - Brody insisted that we named her that
Flo - Rays Mothers name
Rush - Jon's favorite band
Lucille - Lucille Ball
Ginger - Geri Haliwell ( yes the spice girl!)
June - After Daxie
That is all we have for now but I am thinking of Norma jean (Marilyn Monroe)Kate, Amy or Debra. Let me know what you think!!!!

Graduation Day

2009-02-21T19:42:00.005-07:00

Aaron's graduation was on Friday and it was fun and sad at the same time! I forgot to post this first picture on the first post I did with the security check.

This is the sign that you first see as you pull up to the base.

This is Aaron getting his castle pin

Aaron walking off the stage after his name called out and pin put on.

After the graduation we went outside then the soldiers stood in their line one more time as the drill Sargent wish them luck.

He just found out that he will be DRIVING to Ft. Hood Texas, that's 12 1/2 hours away.

We are so proud of Aaron!

We stopped and got him some lunch so that he isn't hungry for his long bus ride!

There were soldiers and bags all over the field all waiting for their bus.

Here are some of the buses

Coming back for one last goodbye

Loading things all on the bus

We love you Aaron and wish you all the best, We love you!

The Before and After

2009-02-19T19:00:00.003-07:00

this was Aaron 4 months ago

This is Aaron today!

Family Day with Aaron

2009-02-19T17:48:00.009-07:00

Today we had a family day with Aaron on and off of the base.

This was our check point to get on the base where every one in the car had to show their ID.

Once we arrived we went to the Baker Theater on the base to have an orientation and watch a short video.

Well we sat there and the lights wents down so we all thought it was about to start... WELL the power was out so we just sat in the autitorium and listened to the leaders in the dark along with a screaming child whos mother would not take out until the leader asked her to leave.

There is our Aaron in the middle.

These are the pins he has earned while in training. The pin on the left is one he got for being a grenade expert, the one on the right is for sharp shooter rifle.
The top left red Ribbon is for National Defense Security (NDS) And the one on the right is The Army Service Ribbon.

The Engineer Regimental Crest is the one above his name tag

Aarons happy face!

Jon and I happy to see our AirBear!!!

This was Aarons Barracks

Part of the Berlin wall is located on the base. This was the sign telling the story.

The actual wall

Jonathon standing in the area

After we toured the base we drove to Rolla (about 30 miles) to Matts Steakhouse. oh my this place is so GOOD!!!

This picture isnt the greatest to see but i ordered some fried mushrooms and they were enormous! They were like the size of my fist!

The cute waitress took a family picture for us on the fire place.

Tomorrow is his graduation and I will have more pictures to post! Then its on to tour St. Louis!!

Day one in St. Robert/ Ft. Leonard wood

2009-02-19T11:37:00.003-07:00

Jon and I a along with Jon's parents came out to St. Robert/ Ft Leonard Wood for Aaron's boot camp graduation. I was extremely nervous to fly I was so sick Tuesday night and Wednesday morning!!! But I made it! We didn't get to do much on our first day cause its a 3 hour flight to St. Louis and then a 2 1/2 Drive to St. Robert. So I don't have too many pictures for our first day.

Mom and Dad before take off

Jon and I before Take off, Don't let my smile fool you I was TERRIFIED!

This was just before we landed in St. Louis

This is our Little Aaron 4 months and 4 days ago.......
I will be taking an much LARGER updated picture when we get to the base, it will be so much fun to see how much muscle he has built up in 4 gruesome months!

Randomness

2009-02-11T11:18:00.006-07:00

I know I have been the worst updater lately but there has just been so much going on! Here are some updates....
1. Brody is almost fully potty trained now. He has not had an accident in over a week!! Yay I thought he was going to be so hard to train and he has actually been super easy!
2. I have had pink eye twice in the past week....
3. Dax is now sitting on his own and can roll over! He is getting so big!
4. we go to the Childrens Museum just about every Friday ( we need some friends though...)
5. Jon and I got new laptops and we are loving them! they have Webcams and brody thinks its so cool! Here are some of the random pictures we have taken.....

For all of you that have to train a little boy I highly reccomend the baby bjorn potty it is the best one for little boys since they are built different than girls, it has an oval hole instead of round which really helps them get it in the potty! I got mine at babies r us but you can order them online from target and other places.
Heres what it look like...

There are some that are one solid color and one piece, they are very tiny, brody looked like a 6'10" person on a baby potty!

A trip to the Children's Museum

2009-01-06T17:04:00.004-07:00

On News Years Eve Jon's cousin Sarah invited me and the boys to go to the Children's Museum. Brody had such a Blast!!! He loved the water part the most! It was so fun to go and see him play with all the random kids and watch then interact with each other. We started out at the building area where they build with these foam blocks, we wasn't quiet sure how it all worked, mainly he wanted to throw the blocks so we quickly moved on.....

As you can see he just loved the water! There were clear plastic balls that you could start at the top and watch then float through the various routes.

I just love his cute little face and the joy you can see in his eyes from all the fun he was having!

Then we moved on to the magnetic wall where you build tunnels for the balls to flow through. yet again he just liked to throw the balls! BOYS!

Brody had such a fun time so I decided to buy a membership there!!! YAY! We would love to have anyone come with us and play!!!

I am thankful in these times

2008-12-09T17:45:00.003-07:00

I just realised that I have not posted a blog in a while!!!! SORRY! Well i just want to say how thankful I am to have a job. I started working about 3 weeks ago and have been very blessed to have a job and also get a break from the bear (Dax!) In the same thought I feel guilty!!! Because I don't REALLY need the job its just nice to have some spare money and a break. I am also thankful that Logan is spending some time with us while Tyler is in the hospital. Brody loves the company and they are for sure partners in crime!!! I am thankful to have two wonderful children in my life who keep me on my toes! I am also glad that Katie is having a Girl so I cant put bows and pick things on her and in her hair!!! Yay for that! On the other hand I have a friend who has a baby in the hospital who is so tiny. Please pray for her and hope for her fast recovery.On the other hand I would like to wish all of you Happy Holidays better yet MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Jon and I

2008-11-25T17:46:00.004-07:00

1. Where did you meet? Well I guess when his was visiting his cousin David many years ago. Wendys i'd have to say that we BOTH remember.

2. What was the first thought that went through your head when you met? "Man he's hot!"

3. Do you remember what he was wearing? A Wendys uniform

4. Where was the first time you kissed this person? I honestly dont know! I think probably in his car as he was dropping me off.

5. Where did you go for your first date? I honestly have no clue!! Oh i am horrible!!

6.How long did you know this person before you became a couple? 4 months

7. How did he ask you out? Honesly? I cant even remember our first date!!

8. Has this person ever proposed to you? yes twice

9. Do you and this person have kids together? yes two cute boys

10. Have you ever broken the law with this person? Yes Speeding!

11. When was the first time you realized you liked this person? When i was working the drive thru window and he drove through and tossed a pen at me.

12. Do you get along with his family? The family or their ways?

13. Do you trust this person? DUH I'm married to him.

14. Do you see him as your partner in the future? Of course We have two kids and love each other.

15. What is the best gift he gave you? Matching wedding bands so that it was even!( not just the one band, one on both sides)

16.What is one thing he does that gets on your nerves? He sleeps with his socks on and kicks them off in the night then gets mad at me when he has no clean socks when in fact they are all stuffed in the bottom of the sheets.

17.Where do you see each other 15 years from now? Hopefully with a Daughter.

18. What causes the most arguments? money

19. How long have you been together? 4 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS.

20. Are you married? duh.

21. Who do you tag? katie, audrey,heather .

Twilight

2008-11-23T20:24:00.003-07:00

I was able to go see Twilight at the midnight showing and I don't regret a minute of it other than it is so much better the second time and maybe that is because you are not half asleep!

I was so excited to hear today that they have announced that there will be New Moon in the making!!!!I cant wait!

OK so Edward is so hot!!

I think that they did a great job with the casting! The only person I had a hard time with was Carlisle he was a little much for me. But Emmett was great and Alice was PERFECT! Bella Blinked a little too much for me thanks to Jamie pointing that out!!! If you haven't seen it yet you should at least to see Edward!!!!
(P.S. For those of you that know I hate bella so badly but she was great in the movie but I have to admit that i'm worried about New Moon thats when she is the worst!)

Build a Baby?

2008-11-20T14:27:00.005-07:00

Now days I think we are all being very careful with how we are spending our money. Well if you are ever bored or need something to do just for fun thats free go to Build a Bear and dress up with the wigs!!!

The little Girl

The perfect bob

Mullet, Rockstar or just a Bad haircut?

Asian baby?!?!?

Now I know some of you are wondering if we were also able to stuff him the answer is no, he is just fluffy naturally!

I've waited seven years for this!!!!

2008-11-11T22:28:00.004-07:00

I have wanted to dye my hair dark brown since I was in high school and today I finally did it!!!! I just have to say that I love it and it is so different to me and a HUGE change.

So know you have seen me both Blond and Brown So which do you like better? Should i stick to blond or be brown for a while?!?!?
(p.s. don't mind the self portrait!!)

Great for a Laugh!

2008-11-03T11:04:00.002-07:00

Jamie bought these Binky's for the boys as a treat for Halloween. I just love how you can help but laugh at them!

Brody isn't so sure when everyone is looking at him with it in but when no one is paying attention he loves it.

Dax doesn't care one bit if everyone is looking at him a Binky is a Binky to him right now.

This was the funniest picture we got of Brody, He was a monkey for Halloween and the "teeth" went perfect with his costume!

I hope everyone had a fun Halloween and got lots of treats, we sure did!!!

Not bad for his first time!

2008-10-21T13:40:00.003-06:00

Brody got hold of my camera and and started taking pictures Once i showed him how to line the people up so that they are in the "square" he caught on quick. Oh what we do for fun these days!!

Trying to get Dax in the moving swing

Self portrait

Grandma

Daddy

Grandpa

Mommy

Trying to get Dax again!

Oh how fun Brody can be! If only he could talk!!

I've heard of sidewalk chalk but wall chalk?

2008-10-09T15:23:00.005-06:00

Isn't amazing how sneaky our children can be? The neighbor came over to drop off a class list for the nursery and Brody stepped out onto the porch with me. I then go back into the house and finish doing the dishes and talking on the phone to my mom as I always do while she is on her way home. I'm sure that she was wondering what was going on when I Shout " Brody NO! I got to go..." Well as I turned around this is what I see.....

Oh no! He must have grabbed a piece of chalk in the whole thirty seconds I was at the door!

I also find it all over the couch on my way to get the camera. All I could think about is "Did I honestly NOT pay attention to my child for that long?"

Notice how tiny the piece is in his hands. Brody didn't seem too upset only a little worried! After I realised that thank goodness it was only chalk and not markers or crayons. I call my mom back just giggling as I calm her down and explain what just happened!! So I will for sure keep any crayons or markers, pens etc far from reach!!

What a Game!

2008-10-03T09:37:00.004-06:00

Jon's dad was given some tickets to the game last night and Jon and I were able to go with his parents to the game. I'm not a football fan nor a Utes fan but it was fun to go to a game and see the excitement and passion some people have for the team and sport. On our way up the huge hill we passed a group of boys walking with thumbs out so we were in the truck and decided to give them a ride to the top. They were so happy because that hill was HUGE and a good two miles straight up!

Here is the band lined up playing while the team came running in.

Once the game got started We went to get some dinner and ate at the Maui burger stand we all got the Garlic burger with cheese, Man were they good and the fresh cut fries and pickle!

Jon and I have some fun taking self pictures!

After a close game that was won by Utah in the last 2 seconds the students went nuts, if you look closely they are jumping onto the field. I watch a few totally fall then get jumped on by the next one coming down.

Just some more Jumping!

After we sat in the parking lot for about an hour we finally got on the road. We had a really fun time and I think I could be a Ute fan just so I can wear the color Red as much as I want!

My Scentsy open house.

2008-10-02T14:22:00.002-06:00

I am having an open house on October 9th from 6:00-8:00 p.m at my house. Every one is invited and are welcome to bring anyone who is interested. All the new fall smells are out and new warmers! The scent of the month is Vanilla Walnut and I LOVE it! As Usual the scent of the month is 10% off including the Bar,Brick, Room Spray and Car Candle. If you cant make it but would like to order just let me know and I can get you a Book. If you have any Questions or need directions just give me a call 604-0423. Look forward to seeing you!

My new best Friend!!!!!

2008-09-24T15:48:00.004-06:00

Well as most of you know I have a little boy who loves to scream non-stop! Well not no more!!!!! For 8 weeks straight he cried non stop and I was beginning to think my name was Bethany and his was Kashton! So I talked to the doctor and he thought that maybe he was having a hard time breaking down my milk, so we switched him to formula called Nutramigen. I could not believe the difference in him with just one feeding. I have to say that I wish I would have switched sooner except for the fact that it is very pricey ($27 a can) and you use alot more because they are packed scoops not the normal loose scoop. But Bethany there is hope!!!! Here is the new and improved Dax Sleeping in his bouncy seat and me not holding him! Brody is loving that he has a mom again to play with him!

Should we really try for a girl?

2008-09-20T23:25:00.005-06:00

I think this picture explains it all! Maybe I will try with some better pictures of our faces. Oh man I am busting up! Go make you a baby!!

Well i know neither of my boys look like this! why must they make their noses so huge looking on such a tiny face?

Giving this a try

2008-09-17T22:27:00.004-06:00

Well i'm not one for home parties but I have fallen in love with these Scentsy candles! They are wickless and are melted by a light bulb, I really like these because with my brain these days I would forget to blow out a candle and burn the house down or something! With these I feel safer because its just plugged in and thats it, heck we leave our tvs plugged in all the time and nothing happens!!! Anyways I have started to be a consultant and selling these on the side. If any of you are interested in ordering some or even want to just see how they smell or work let me know. (you'll love them!) Here is my personal page ( I feel so important!) scentsy.com/nemelka You can order right off it if you already know what you like or need, or you can just browse the smells and burners. The room sprays and car candles are great they work very well. I personally always have the room spray in my diaper bag for those awful smelling public bathrooms!

Dax's sleep study

2008-08-26T15:14:00.004-06:00

As many of you read in some of my previous blogs I mention that dax had severe sleep apnea and was dropping 83 times a hour. We did a follow up study with his oxygen on and no feeding tube to see if he had improved in the 2 weeks he was home. Here is what his test looked like while he was in the hospital.... He should have a pretty solid line at the 100 mark at the top and as you can see he couldnt stay there at all.

Here is the test he took a few nights ago....

Such a HUGE difference you would think that the chart was upside down but its not he just had a great inprovement which I had expected because the doctors had said that the apnea could be beccuse the tube wasw irritating his throat. I really think this shows that! When the doctor read the study he was so shocked because oxygen doesnt fix the problem like that. I am just greatful that he is doing so well and I hope that soon he can be off the oxygen completely once we do one more study on plain old room air.

Thanks for the dinner! Can I borrow your broom?

2008-08-22T23:37:00.003-06:00

So our ward decided that they would wait to bring our family dinner until after Dax came home. We were very grateful and the food was great! One was so great I got so excited to take this dishes back and thank them . . . . .WELL as I got out of the car in their driveway the glass lid slid off the dish and SHATTERS all over their driveway.OH MY GOSH! Did I feel like an idiot! So my father and I walk up to the door and when they answered we just smiled and i simply say," Thanks for the dinner can I borrow your broom?" He looks at us confusingly and I can't help but giggle while I explain what just happened!

Here is some of the pile we swept up!

I know this picture isn't the best but the glass flew all the way to the street in big chunks so my dad was picking them up so they didn't also get a flat tire to go along with their broken dish!! As I sit here and write this blog I cant stop laughing about how stupid I felt. So I hope you all can laugh along as I go to Target to buy a new dish!

He Passed!!!

2008-08-16T11:19:00.003-06:00

On Tuesday Dax had his Follow up swallow study and PASSED!!!! SO he no longer has to have his feeding tube down his nose. He gets very sleepy when he eats so it takes a while to feed him but what do you expect when this is your first go at eating in your three and a half weeks of life?!? I think he is doing so well though for all that he has been through and learn. Brody is such sweet big brother with him. The other night we were just done eating dinner when Dax started to cry in the living room so my mom got up to go get him and Brody Took off running Pushing all of us out of the way so that he could help his brother. He is so cute and gentle with him and loves to help in every way he can.

We are home...and LOVING it!!

2008-08-09T18:33:00.003-06:00

After 15 days in the hospital we are home! I have to admit that in 18 months I forgot how much attention is required for a newborn, and to add a 19 month old also! But I wouldn't have it any other way I love my 2 sweet babies! Dax is doing well and growing each day. Tuesday we will go back to Primarys to have a follow up swallow study to see if it is okay to remove the NJ feeding tube and let him nurse normally (keep your fingers crossed!). I will let you know how his tests go and soon as I know the results for now here are a few pictures.

Just a close up on his sweet face!

This was they first time he had been dressed since he was born. We were just waiting to be discharged.

Brody loves his little brother and wants to be right by him every minute. They both fell asleep in grandma's bed and you can see by the picture that Brody had to be right by his side to touch his head if Dax cried.

Home or bust.....

2008-08-06T16:32:00.002-06:00

WE ARE GOING HOME! After all these tests we finally found the problem, Dax has severe sleep Apnea at night which is easily fixed by a small amount of oxygen. The test was done last night for 12 hours and it found that he is dropping his oxygen 83 times an hour and dropping 10 times they consider bad so they think that for the most part he just needs to grow and should be healed by his due date of August 15Th. For now we will go home with oxygen and his NJ tube for his feedings for a little while. We will do another sleep study in a few weeks to check his progress. I will update with pictures tomorrow! AGAIN thanks for all you love and support and keeping us in your prayers.

Daxie day 10

2008-08-02T19:14:00.003-06:00

Well we are still up at primarys for now. We have had just about every test possible done at this point including a EKG, Bronchial scope, head ultrasound, upper GI, echo and coming soon..... A sleep test! It has been so frustrating because each day is something new that they need to do tests on. We originally came up here for stridor and now they are on to sleep apnea. The one thing that I see good in all this is that Once we leave here we will know that there is NOTHING wrong with him. Jon and I along with my parents would like to thank everyone for your calls, prayers and support it has really meant alot to us. As for me I have a section of my wound that never closed so my wonderful mom packs this open wound for me 2 times a day. If its not one thing its another. So there you have it for now! I'll try to update you more often when I get a chance.

Daxie Update

2008-07-29T09:42:00.004-06:00

Yesterday Dax was "life flighted" to primary children's. That's what they call it because the life flight team comes in and transports him in a intensive care unit ambulance.

They moved him up there because they want a ear nose and throat specialist to look at his breathing and what they call stridor. He is eating all his meals by mouth and doing very well. He may have to come home on a little oxygen because he drops into the 70's every once in a while when he should be 95 or higher. When the team came to pick him up This is the bed I see to take him in!

I think that we were all a little worried that he wasn't going to fit!

But he did ( barely!)

As of yesterday they said he should be discharged with in a few days so I'm hoping by the weekend.

A great big FRANKS to James!!

2008-07-26T07:05:00.003-06:00

I would just like to thank my WONDERFUL sister Jamie for taking care of me last night!! She came with a bag of goodies including treats, a book stuff for Jon and all the stuff for a pedicure...

And a Manicure!

It was so nice to be pampered in the hospital and have someone massage my legs and feet then paint them just like I went to a salon! It really helped me relax and feel good. I was so stressed with having Dax in the NICU and not having my milk come in to give him those antibodies he really needs right now. Thanks to James helping me relax soon after she left the dairy opened!!! Thanks again James I really appreciate it and love you so much!

Also thank you to all that have called and commented and kept us in your thoughts and prayers. It means alot to us and we really appreciate you.

Dax 3 days old

2008-07-25T14:14:00.006-06:00

Dax is doing alot better today. He is still having some trouble breathing when he gets upset and stops breathing for a short time. His coloring has gone a little yellow so he is on the special lights to help clear it up. He is still being fed through the tube in his nose but the doctor said that they would try to bottle feed him since we are not allowed to hold him with the central line in his belly there for I can not attempt to breast feed him. Here are a few pictures of my Sweet obese preemie!!!

His nurse Roxanne made him this name card last night. Look at his big tiny feet.

I love when I get to see his cute eyes open.

Dax really loves his binkies, so he sticks his fingers in the hole!

He gets to wear these funny foam glasses while under the lights!

Hello Little Sumo

2008-07-23T16:09:00.004-06:00

Well he finally came all on his own!!! On Tuesday Afternoon I went in for one of my weekly non stress test and all was well small contractions but nothing out of the norm. Then my parents and Brody and I went to the mall to get a few last minute items for me in the hospital, As I am driving home I begin to get these strong contractions but nothing to complain about. So We proceed to get ready for bed since it is about 9:00. Well they start to come really regular and stronger so I decide that I better sleep upstairs since Jon was closing and doesn't usually get home until about 4:00 AM. WELL Little did I know that this was only the start! The contractions gets stronger and stronger at about 8 minutes apart, by the time it was midnight they were not getting any better and closer together. I made it OK until they were about six minutes apart then it really starts to hurt so I keep telling my self that it just fake labor. 1:00 rolls around and I am doubled over in pain and tears so I go wake my mom up and tell her I cant take the pain anymore. So we got in the car and came to the hospital (contractions now 4 mins apart.) They get me in a room and I try my hardest to breath through the pain. Since I was going to have a c section they never checked me when I went to the doctors each week. The nurse checked me very first and LOW AND BEHOLD I was 100% thinned and almost dilated to a 9,A NINE!! Needless to say i had been in labor this whole time! How crappy, you don schedule a c section to go all through the labor with NO pain meds!!! So I call Jon and tell him to hurry the baby is coming NOW! The prep me and I get the spinal block and Jon barely makes it in time. We welcomed Dax Raymond at 2:32 AM!

Here was my first look at him.

Jon was so lucky to have made it in time!! They literally threw the gown at him and told him to hurry!

Dax was HUGE!! 9 pounds 13 ounces and 22 inches long!

Such a sweet face.

So far Things with me are OK. I had some hemorrhaging and had to be put on meds to stop the bleeding but all is well now. Dax on the other hand could use your thoughts and prayers, he is currently in the NICU Because he can not keep his blood sugars up and he most likely will not be coming home when I go home. His blood sugars were at 16 when they tested him and a baby his size should be around 60. Other than that he is healthy. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Pregnancy update!

2008-07-15T21:52:00.006-06:00

I went to the doctors today and had an ultrasound to check the growth of Dax, well little did I know that I would soon be the one to have a 10 pound baby!!! Sort of... As of today he weighs in at a HUGE 8 Pounds 9 Ounces nothing like giving birth to a toddler!!! I still have almost a month to go and at this point he is gaining a half pound a week that would put him at almost 11 pounds. So as the tech finishes her report up I ask her how he is measuring up? and she tells me well pound wise 8 lbs 9 oz and about 39 weeks... I just looked at her and said are you sh**ting me?!?!? (This is the image that popped in my head!)

I just couldn't believe it I felt so bad that those words came out of my mouth but as I'm sitting there thinking that they still want me to go another month that's all I could say. Then she tells me the doctor will be in soon and we could discuss the options. well sure enough the doctor comes in but it not MY doctor so I get even more upset. We proceed to talk and he tells me that I have to wait there is no choice, so I requested to have an amnio to see how good his lungs are at this point and he tells me that they will do one around the 5Th of August and I am already scheduled to be delivered the 8Th so whats the point??? So I get even more upset and tell him in a firm voice that I want to speak with my doctor TODAY ( he was in labor and delivery..) then I proceed to go have one of my weekly non stress test done and wait to see the doctor, he finally comes in and I get the answers I want!! SO next Friday I am going to have an amnio done and he put me on the schedule to deliver the next day!!!! I'm feeling that he must agree with me or something to already put me on the list!!! SO PLEASE keep your fingers crossed that this pain will all be over next Saturday!!!!

What are memories you have of me?

2008-07-11T21:52:00.003-06:00

This seemed like a really fun thing to do...
I saw it on someone else's blog and thought I would give it a try. It will be fun if people play along!

Here's how you do it-

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

(Yes, Katie, 18 years is a long time so you can leave a few!!!)

Well anyone in that case can leave more than one if you have a few.

My pregnancy update

2008-07-07T13:02:00.003-06:00

So this has been by far the hottest summer!!! I can honestly say that I am miserable! The baby is doing well and I think its ready to be done, The doctors are not really sure on the official due date so I have a few up in the air which makes it hard cause I feel its time. Today I measured 39 weeks but I'm only suppose to be 35 weeks so OF course my doctor has to be at scout camp so I wasn't able to discuss if he would deliver me sooner ( Like this week!) But I go in again on Thursday then next Tuesday and they will do an ultrasound and amnio to make sure the lungs are developed enough (keep your fingers crossed!!!) In the mean time I am just HUGE and hot and tired with an infected face with the wonderful acne I am prone to, I just want to know why I never got that WONDERFUL pregnancy glow?!?!? Nope I just get acne and have to have the things cut and drained since there really is no other option, Man I love scars!!! Soon it will be all over and I will be a happy camper with a new crying baby and a toddler who has discovered that he can scream when he doesn't get his way! WHAT WAS I THINKING????????
Well here is my huge self!!!!

I will keep everyone updated as the time draws nearer to the baby. In the mean time... enjoy your summer!!

What did you do Sunday afternoon??

2008-06-29T23:13:00.003-06:00

On sunday after dinner we were sitting outside and noticed 7 ballons floating in the sky. We sat there and watched and watched until Doug went inside and got some ballons, string and a small helium tank......

We decided that we were going to let a few out ourselves.

Then my dad had this idea to write a message and tie it to the ballon with his email address saying " If found please email me"

And Grandma put a flag on hers

And their off!!!!!!

Here they are in the air!

It will be fun to see if we get any emails and if we do where and when they were found. I will for sure keep you updated on our findings.

I've been tagged!

2008-06-19T22:28:00.002-06:00

Three Things About Me (TAG from James)

Three Joys:
Mascara
My family
Food

Three Fears:
Snapdragons (yes the flower)
Roller Coasters
The dark (I hate the feeling someone is going to jump out from behind something)

Three Goals:
To one day MAYBE have a baby girl
To be a better stay at home mom/wife
To not be so lazy!!!

Three Current Obsessions:
Sprite Zero
Scentsy candles
The food network

Three Surprising Facts:
I don't have a c-sections because of a big babies, I have hips of a man (they are flat not arched)
I love being pregnant
I hate not having a job, I wish I could work a few hours a night few nights a week

Three People I Tag:
Katie Prescott
My mother
Nichole Blades

Brody's first camping trip

2008-06-19T14:27:00.003-06:00

What a fun way to start out the summer!! We had such a great time in moab for a week. Here are a few pictures that were taken during our trip and of course because we were on a vacation Brody was sick hence the snot nose!!! Still a cutie!

Having some snacks in the back of the car

Having a blast on Auntie James shoulders

Brody sure loved the trailor

And of course loving that Grandpa wouldn't put him down

This face says it all!!!

I am sad that we had to come home though cause now the funnest part of my pregnancy happens 2 or 3 Dr visits a week at the least!!! And gas is not a problem at all being over $4.00 a Gallon!!! "Its all worth it in the end" just keep telling myself that!

Dog verses Rawhide....... Rawhide wins

2008-05-19T20:22:00.005-06:00

I have never been so sad as I have been today. Jaxson was playing with Haylie and we noticed some blood but there had been no yelp or any noise so we didn't know where it was coming from, I later look and see a HUGE cut above Jaxson's eye and as I started to examine the damage I see it is about a half inch long and and about a forth of an inch deep. I then begin to freak out because we didn't know where it had come from. I then begin to think of what it could be from when I notice that there is a rough piece of Rawhide on the floor with a little bit of blood on it. So Doug and and I clean the wound and put some neosporin on it and make an appt to go to the vet. Two hours later I am told that its so deep he has to have stitches inside and a few staples on the outside. Here are a few pictures......

The vet confirmed that the cut was from jumping up to get the rawhide from Haylie and it punctured the skin then tore it open. I now recommend that you DO NOT give your furry friends these rawhides for they can be dangerous!

Wild child or just bored?

2008-05-15T12:02:00.002-06:00

OK OK so I know I said that I love to be pregnant and I really do! When I was pregnant with Brody I felt him move daily but only starting around 24 weeks, This little baby wanted to be noticed at about 12 weeks and hasn't stopped since. The doctor told me that his back is lined right up with my side and his hands and feet are all the way on the other side, there for he is already long! ( Brody 22.7 ") SO the point of my story is that this baby NEVER stops moving, he hates it when I sit or lay on either of my sides which is recommended. some days as I lay to go to sleep I think to myself am I going to have my hands full or is his just bored in there? Maybe I am just worried because Brody was and still is so good. But honestly some days I tell Jon that he just needs to calm down for a few minutes so I can catch my breath!!! I guess we will see in a few short months if he is bored or a true wild child!

Random things about myself

2008-05-11T21:31:00.002-06:00

* I love Mascara
* I think I am bound to having all boys
* Think that it should be illegal to ride your bike on the street
* Love blogging!
* Thinks Katie should have a baby, NOW
* Cant live without my cell phone for text messaging
* LOVES being pregnant!!!
* Wants a big family
* Afraid of snap dragons
* I love to eat all day ( I never seem to get full!)
* Married my 2ND boyfriend after only 10 months of dating
* Used to take Gracie (the dog) to class with me, My mom never knew!!!
* Love Diet Dr Pepper
* Could eat bean burritos everyday!
* Son sleeps 13 hours at night! and started at a month
* I hate babies sharing things like bottles, cups and Binky's even if they are siblings.
* I've had the same pair of Dr Martins for almost 5 years!
* I love looking at gross medical things like Bot Flies and autopsy's
* I sometimes wish I had a job for a few hours a week

My first experience roasting Staburst.....

2008-05-09T10:09:00.004-06:00

Last night we lit a fire in the backyard fire pit and roasted marshmallows, A friend told me once to try and roast a Starburst because its so good! Well I tried it and it was very good, they puff up and become all gooey even after they have cooled. I was enjoying them one by one until I tried the blue color...... then this happened!!

Oh my gosh it burned so bad! I guess I let it melt a little too much and a piece fell and dripped onto my finger. I just started yelling that it burned and hurt so bad as I wave my hand all through the air trying to cool it. This picture is a few minutes after I picked the cooled candy off my finger.

This picture is not as easy to see but this was 15 hours Later Still very red and white and puffy. At least it doesn't sting as bad!

Needless to Say I will be VERY careful next time I roast Starburst! But everyone should try this at least once they are so good!

She is going to kill me for this!!!!!

2008-05-07T13:43:00.003-06:00

Well as you know the Girls went to Vegas last weekend and I had a Not so fun time, Brody puked all over everywhere a few hours after we arrived and whined the whole rest of the trip. I did have fun but I was so miserable thinking that he was ruining every ones fun with his crying and fever. But This picture made my trip!! This picture came right after drinking the nastiest drink ever from Italy at coke world! And she is going to kill me for posting it..... Love ya mom!

Brody's first owie

2008-04-29T11:11:00.004-06:00

Yesterday we were playing outside and Brody decided he was going to just walk off the step. Pretty soon I hear Ow, Ow and a small whine, pretty soon Brody starts to hold his knee and I lift his shorts to find this scrape

He was so sad and had a huge pout on his face once I saw it. I wish I could have gotten a picture but I wasn't fast enough. I am pretty sure this will be the first of many scraped knees but it is still so sad!

Could this be his first fort?!?!?!?

2008-04-22T16:11:00.005-06:00

As I sit here wondering what story I can update my blog with, I happen to look down and see this in between my legs!!!!

Brody has stared to "collect" things from different rooms of the house and "Hide" them under the computer desk, as you can see from this picture.

He gets so proud and just smiles the biggest smile at you, sometimes it's frustrating because he gets into things he shouldn't but with that smile it's really hard to get mad!

My first play in the dirt!!!

2008-04-16T16:30:00.003-06:00

He started just pulling it onto the sidewalk....

Then just figured it was WAY easier to just get in the dirt!!

He loved throwing it all over so it was in his diaper, down his shirt, in his hair and everywhere else!!!

Brody had tried to eat the dirt and made mudd instead, i guess he didn't like the extra iron!!

It was such a nice day!!! 81 to be exact! He loved just playing outside and making a mess. He was so sad to have to go inside but was ok when that meant taking a bath! I hope it starts to stay this warm everyday!!!!

He's Walking!!!

2008-04-11T12:46:00.004-06:00

Brody is now 15 months and just starting walking on monday!! He started out doing this frankenstein walk which was so cute but now he is alot more steady. I am hoping that soon he will realise that things dont move out of the way for him, he needs to go around them!! Here is a short video of him walking SO far then to play with the dog! Enjoy!!!

Ultrasound pictures of Dax

2008-04-08T17:29:00.005-06:00

This is his profile

A picture of his foot

And this one.... Well I think you can tell Its A Boy!!

I am so excited to be having another boy! I wasn't so excited in the begining, but not I and so happy!!! I personally take it as a sign that I am not done having kids, cause if this one was a girl... I think i'd be done!!! This one has been so tough!

My new ride!

2008-03-28T15:01:00.002-06:00

Brody got this awesome new ride from Grandma and Grandpa as an early easter present on Friday. We put it together and took it out saturday morning. I think he just liked that in the front yard he could lift up his feet and roll down without any hard work!!

Not so sure at first.

What would be a picture without that precious Binky!!

Yes.... Its Tricky!

2008-03-23T19:55:00.002-06:00

I think this video explains how fun our Easter was!!!

In the good ol' Sunshine

2008-03-22T15:10:00.002-06:00

It was so nice to get outside today and enjoy some of the sunshine and warmer weather. Brody sure had a blast playing with some toys and watching the dogs and grandpa. Summer is almost here!!

Rub a Dub Dub, Little man in the tub...... Finally!!!

2008-03-22T14:18:00.005-06:00

With having Grandma here Brodys tub has been taken over with broken hip friendly items! It got tricky moving the big bath seat every morning for a bath, so we switched up our rountine and Brody has been taking showers at night with Grandpa after work. As you can see he wasnt so sure of the whole tub thing at first but after about two minutes he was having a blast!!! I think he missed the colored bath water. Brody loves these little tabs you put in the tub while its filling and you can make all sorts of colors with them. Brody is sure happy to have his tub time back but I am sure he will miss his showers with grandpa!

A day in the life of me!

2008-03-10T20:05:00.004-06:00

Ok so we all know that I have taken on a new responsibility of taking care of grandma. Who knew a 91 year old could be as demanding as a 1 year old! We start the day off with my alarm going off at 8:00 AM I know, I know, that's not too early but it is when your 1 year old doesn't get up until 9:00 then we go upstairs and get grandma up and get her moving to the bathroom and the kitchen to eat some breakfast. Then we head back to the bathroom to clean teeth wash face and get dressed for the day! From there we proceed back to the living room to watch some morning television. While Brody and Grandma play I contiune to clean the kitchen and start to work on lunch.12:00 rolls around and its lunch time, even though grandma says "Its time already?" (this is 4 hours later!!!) so we eat then we head to the restroom for a potty break then to her room where she does her exercises and then watches her story "guiding light" but usually falls asleep half way through! So she rests for a few hours and I get Brody down for a nap and try to take one myself!! Around 3:00 she comes back to the couch and we watch a few cooking shows while playing games and doing crosswords etc. 4:45 rolls around and my mom walks in from work and grandma always says " Home already?" " Were you busy today?" Grandma is so sweet to make sure you had a good day! Ok so then at about 5:30 we cook dinner and eat. We sit around and talk, hear some stories and make our nightly calls. 9:00 Creeps up and its time to get ready for bed, first brody then grandma, we are in bed by 10:00 and passed out by 10:05!!! SO there is a day in the life of me!! Wouldnt change it for the world! I think it is so special to have the oldest (91) and youngest (1) under the same roof its amazing that a 90 year difference can be so close in your heart.

Bedtime

2008-03-05T15:23:00.002-07:00

Brody has gone to sleep at night every night like this since he came home. He has his "grandma bottle" and then falls asleep. Well when my mom took this picture and showed it to my dad the next day he proceeds to tell us that He has never seen himself sleeping.... well have any of us? I mean we are SLEEPING!!!! Anyways he love his GOOOO Buddy!

ITS A BOY!!!!

2008-02-20T19:07:00.004-07:00

I know the picture is not the best but look next to the X in the middle.I dont think there is any mistaking that its a hot dog not a cheeseburger!!! The doctor said the is a chance that it could change in three weeks but only by 20% and I cant see how this could be girl parts!! But i'll keep you updated!

Spackle the new play-doh????

2008-02-15T17:04:00.003-07:00

So I really wish I had a picture of this but brody decided to get into grandpa's spackle yesterday! He was so proud and had it all over his hands, hair and clothes. He WAS playing with Jaxson when it got really quiet so I turn around to see what he was doing to find him in the spackle. I guess the purple kind is so much fun or he just wanted to try out what his cousin thought was so fun, unfortunatley he didnt make the cool noises he just grinned from ear to ear and wanted me to try!! Oh what a way to start out the day!!!

My odd collection!!

2008-02-09T13:05:00.000-07:00

Ok so my collection is kinda weird! I seem to "collect" every type of mascara out there. I'll buy one maybe use it twice then i'll go buy another kind so on and so on I eventually use them all but I never wear the same kind two days in a row, oh and I wear two different kinds together. So there is my weird collection!!! These are the latest!!

Nothing like a GOOD sick day.

2008-02-07T18:46:00.001-07:00

So don't you hate how you go to the store feeling yucky to stand in the cold medicine aisle looking for the right stuff to take ( even harder when pregnant) for 45 minutes just to come home and take the medicine and realise that you bought two medicines for the nighttime. Remember this is after already taking the stuff so in a few short minutes you are passed out cold! Nothing like a GOOD sick day!!!

1 Year old!!!!

2008-02-04T15:21:00.000-07:00

I cant believe how a year can go by so fast! Brody is such a sweet little boy and I think I am doomed for the next to be a handful considering Brody has been such a good kid! you know what they say "payback is a ....!"

Haircut day!!!!

2008-02-01T19:08:00.000-07:00

I Have been taking Brody to this really great place called Cookie Cutters to get his haircuts, its a place where they get to sit in these fun cars and watch a movies or blow bubbles while getting their haircut. They are SO patient with the kids are would recommend this place to ANYONE!!! You can check out their website at haircutsarefun.com to see if there is one near you! Here are the before and afters.

Thats my buddy, Thats my pal!!

2008-01-29T15:56:00.000-07:00

This is our Wonderful dog Jaxson a.k.a "Lugnut" He is the sweetest dog you'll ever meet and the best thing for Brody. Granted the poor dog is always getting yelled at, he has a tendency to lay right where you are standing so we are always tripping over him. Brody thinks this is the funniest thing to see you trip over the dog! Some of his favorites include: Your feet, yes the smellier the better tasting!! Mom and Dads bed every night the same routine mom gets in bed jaxson takes his spot right next to her. Last but not least, his two best buddies Gracie and Ray!

Why we have our wonderful animals fixed!

2008-01-28T21:51:00.000-07:00

Well lets just say that these were the last things I expected a month after having Brody!! Six puppies later (not to also mention Gracies four) I survived! Both Dogs are now fixed and no longer have to worry.

Trying to Figure it all out!

2008-01-28T11:33:00.000-07:00

Well as with my grandmother and mother I too am also trying to figure this whole thing out! As With the new baby on the way everything is going great! Blood pressure is down and at 11 Weeks i STARTED with the morning sickness ( who does that this late in the game?) I never got sick with Brody so this is all new to me! anyways I have alot to figure To figure out about this site so i'll be on my way! Talk to you all later.

2007-12-29T11:35:00.000-07:00

Well here comes baby # 2 due August 13th 2008. Seem so far away! The chinese calendar says it a girl and I hope that is true. But another boy would be just as wonderful. I'll keep you updated!!