Crazy Family Blog

the MAGIC Marketplace

2012-02-11T09:02:00.002-07:00

Twice a year Doug goes to Las Vegas for the MAGIC Marketplace show. I have only been there once but I loved every second and that included all the walking. If you do not know what the MAGIC Marketplace it is the Clothing Appeal where buyers walk around and see the latest in Styles, up and coming designers, shoes and so much more. Last time my favorite was the shoes there were so many amazing shoes and hand bags.
I loved walking around the Womens Expo but Street wear was a bit uncomfortable because I might love high fashion but I do not like to spend the money to change my wardrobe every season.
There is also the half price show where at the end of the week vendors will sometimes sell there clothes, shoes and handbags.
Before I forget a BIG Thank you to Grandma and pa Bremner for watching Martin and taking him to and from school. Along with Grandma Wimmer for watching Roxie and Zoey.

Learning Something new

2012-02-02T15:29:00.003-07:00

For my birthday present my father-in-law bought me a photo book called: Photographing children Photo workshop. I am really excited because at the end of each chapter it challenges the reader to create a photo and post it on their website. Over the next few weeks I am going to take on the challenges.I hope to start being able to take my kids yearly photos and hopeful save some money as well.

I will only post once a week and at is only if I get the time to read the book. Zoey has been keeping me on my toes with her new found nakedness and I am constantly finding a diaper less baby running around the house.

On top of my new photo challenge I am trying to finish make one tooth fairy pillow and one purse for my niece who is about to learn like Roxie did being a big sister isn't always fun.

By the way how much does the tooth fairy give for the first tooth? In general how much should a tooth fairy give? Is a quarter two much?

Clothes + Diaper + Nap= Naked Baby

2012-01-31T11:44:00.002-07:00

Today I put Zoey down for her nap so I could get things done in the house but after 30 mins Zoey started to yell for dada and I decided since she wasn't upset enough to yell for me maybe she would go back to sleep. After an hour of shouting off and on I went to get her. I opened the door to a very naked baby girl. Zoey some how took off her dress, cover and the diaper and was standing naked in her bed laughing. I was laughing to because she was so proud of herself and I was grateful it was only pee in the bed and not poop. I always thought Roxie was our naked baby but she never stripped off all of her clothes expect once. Zoey does it all the time unless she is wear a onese and sometimes I find her onses down around her waist.

11pm last night BOOM

2012-01-30T09:15:00.002-07:00

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/news/local/se_valley/explosion-destroys-2-homes-in-chandler-01302012

Last night Doug and I were getting read for bed and we hear what sound like a explosion or a boom. We went outside and didn't see anything near us but about 1 mile away we saw smoke. Than woke up to find out a house exploded and burned to the ground. In our area of Chandler there isn't natural gas lines so a house exploding is pretty strange.
Its crazy because were we live in Chandler is really quite and it was quite a shock. Thankful no one was killed.

Wonderful Birthday

2012-01-26T08:29:00.003-07:00

Yesterday I turn the magical 33 years old. I decided to enjoy this birthday because next year I won't have one since the Mayan Calendar ends and so does the world. OK so I really don't believe the world is coming to an end.
I spent most of the morning and afternoon with the kids because a mothers job is never done. I drop the kiddo off at Grandma Wimmers and came homes to a wonderful surprise beautiful flowers. Than Doug took me to South Mountain to enjoy some peace and quite. It is such a beautiful place because you can see the entire valley. I love living here in Phoenix and I couldn't imagine living anywhere else.
Doug than took me shopping at H&M for some new clothes because like Martin he was sick of seeing me in my holey jeans. Than off to dinner at my favorite restaurant Charleston. He wanted to pick up dinner and than drive to Fountain Hills for a night time picnic but time was running out and we rented a movie instead. It was a wonderful night and I enjoyed every second.
The kids also gave me birthday presents: A light for my Kindle, a pretty necklace and a cup that is made for washing little heads.
The President was in town and traffic was really heavy because they shut down whole sections of the freeway during rush hour.

Yup the Stomach Flu Hits Again

2012-01-23T13:00:00.003-07:00

Sunday I woke up with no voice from a nasty cold that my sweet Roxie decided to share with me. I spent most of dinner teasing Doug that he got me sick not Roxie so he wouldn't have to do anything for my birthday on Wednesday.
1am arrives and I woke up coughing and found Martin laying on my floor and says his tummy hurts. I went to get Advil in hopes he will go back to sleep and with in seconds he starts to toss his cookies. Than 2am arrives and Roxie starts to have issues from both ends.
I have a sweetest husband because he took Martin and I took Roxie. Finally around 6am Roxie starts to slow down long enough to sleep but Martin was still losing his everything left in his tummy.
I can't seem to figure out what the kids got into that Doug and I both missed out on (VERY happy to have missed it.) I swear my house is clean because every since Roxie got sick once a week with stomach flu I made sure to have a clean house.
I forget to mention that Zoey is very Happy. She has been so happy and such a delight even with the slightly runny diapers she has started to have.

I have no idea why the font is so big.

Life Lessons number 312 is how many lessons I have learned with Zoey so far

2012-01-19T16:25:00.004-07:00

I will admit I have let each of the kids teeth on cold Ketchup packets like these and never thought anything expect how happy they are.
Zoey has 6 little teeth and is very very slowly cutting number 7. She has been a little fuss so I have been giving her frozen Waffles and other cold items that are around the house. Wednesday I was waiting in my car to pick up Martin. I like to line up with all the other Mom's and Dads because I can get a peaceful 40 mins of reading because the girls are locked in their seats. Zoey was fussy because of the new tooth and I decided to hand her a ketchup packet like I have done so many times before.
Now I can't see her because she is rear facing still because of the new guidelines for car seats.
All of a sudden she starts to get upset again and I decided to get out of the car to see what happened. I opened the door to a completely red face and hands little girl. I just stared because I couldn't figure out what was all over her. Than I remember the ketchup and I start to hunt for the packet where I found it completely empty behind her back.
I look at the packet and than at her and realize she cut a large hole with her teeth and sucked out all the ketchup.
Now a few months earlier she had done the same thing to her bottom cream destine. I wasn't home at the time I only got the after math of Doug calling poison control and cleaning a very pastie face Zoey.

I think I have learned my lesson: It doesn't matter how many teeth a child has they are sharp and can poke though anything.

Sleep? When will I ever sleep again?

2012-01-17T07:51:00.003-07:00

Zoey has been sleeping though the night for less than a month but it had been heavenly. During that time I couldn't sleep at all. I was up 4 times during the night and some nights I couldn't fall asleep.
Roxie has been great potty training but she only goes potty when she wants to pee and no one can tell her when its time to pee. Since we started potty training she wakes up about 2-3 times at night screaming and crying because she needs to pee and is afraid of wetting her bed. Guess who gets up? That right it me.
I am back to getting up 2-3 times at night to put a very upset little girl on the potty. I am beginning to think I might just sleep in her bed at lest than I won't get the starling screaming wake up.
When will I ever sleep again? I just started to work out again and I need sleep otherwise I can't workout because I am so tired I barely make it 20 mins before I need to end. I like to work out for 1 1\2. That being said I get stopped about ever 5-10 mins so Roxie can pee or because she needs something to drink or Zoey is screaming for something so when I say 1 1\2 I really mean 45 mins of actual working out the rest is spent helping my little ones.

What is sleep?

Random Moments in the house of Crazies

2012-01-14T09:31:00.003-07:00

Zoey has been getting chubby which means she is due for a growth spurt. Yes for my family she has chubby cheeks.

Today Roxie dumped out all the wipes out of the box and started to run around the house. Yes she ran into the wall several times and I couldn't help but laugh. She has a box on her head.

I do have a picture of Roxie sitting on the potty reading a book but decided better not post the picture because at some point in her life she will be a teenager and that is when I will pull out the embarrassing photos. For some reason my kids feel they need to be completely naked when potty training. WHY?

Working out

2012-01-13T09:46:00.003-07:00

I have decided its time to lose the last 10lbs of baby weight. After all she is now 14 months old and I really do not have an excuses not to exercise. For Christmas my Father In Law gave me the game Your Shape 2012. (It was one my Christmas list)
All I can say is WOW I'm out of shape. This week I have been so sore and I swear I have muscle I didn't know even were there. My favorite part of the game is the Kick Boxing work out because I feel like it works the core of the body the best and than the Yoga because it is so relaxing until my 3 year old shouts "I HAVE TO PEE NOW!"
It has been the best workout system I have ever used because it give you reads rewards or badges. It also has a running area where you can run New York City and other parts of the world. It also has dance programs, Arms, Abs, Butt Legs and then your typical cradio, than running around the world, several programs done by Gunnar Peterson. Each section has any where from three to 6 area to master. Ranging from 1min to 35 mins in the different areas. I love this game!!
Like I said I have never been so sore in my life. I thought I was in shape but not even close.
Here's hoping for a healthy new year and lost of 10lbs. I also hope to starter eating better and getting out of the house more with the girls. We live in the backyard or inside the house because I have been so tired lately but not any more.

So here are my goals for his year
1. Try and get the laundry all done on the same day.
2. Change my eating to healthier and working out to have energy
3. Be a happier me
4. Don't worry about the little stuff
5. Enjoy the kids. I feel like I have been so stressed out about Martin and school that I haven't be playing with the girls enough or at lest Zoey.

Those are a few of my goals I hope to make permanent in my life.

Martin's Grade Report

2012-01-12T11:56:00.003-07:00

Martin's grades are in for the last two quarters and he is doing really well in school. He meets all the standards that is required (MS) but where I am most proud is his behaviors. He received E (Excellent) for Self-Discipline, accepts responsibility, Is courteous and respects the rules, rights, property and others. It makes me feel so good as a mom to know he is well behaved. Now if we could only work on his time management skills I would be like Mom Of The Year.
According to the report he loves Math and for the first time I will admit THAT DOESN'T"T COME FROM ME.
He is reading beautifully when he wants to but he also proclaims it is too hard. His favorite books are Word Bird because he can read them on his own.

Potty Trainning and Sweets

2012-01-12T11:41:00.003-07:00

Day four of potty training and so far we are very successful. One little accident last night but I would still count all of this successful. I figured we will work on potty training during the day and figure out night training next week. Whenever she goes number 1 she get one redvine and when she goes number 2 she gets two. This morning she went 1 and 2 at the same time and came up to me saying " I Peed and Pooped at the same time does that mean I get three red vines?" I was pretty proud of her and she ran off to the bathroom by herself to go potty. I gave in and gave her three.
Roxie seems to be enjoying using the potty but I wonder how she is going to feel once we take away the treats? I will worry about when the time comes.
I can say mu poor house has taken a hit because we have been so forced on the potty nothing else really gets done. Thankful everyone goes down pretty early and I can get a few things done before bed at night. Even with the few accidents Roxie hasn't ask to go back in her diapers.

Potty Training

2012-01-10T17:43:00.003-07:00

I know the second I write this I will jink everything Roxie has been working on. Roxie is finally using the toilet and the happier news Roxie is using the big potty. Roxie has been waking up with dry diaper since Disneyland and well I am sick of changing two little girls yuckie diapers every day.
I decided Monday morning I would put Roxie on the little potty and sure enough she LOVED IT! The first day she didn't have any accidents but that night we decided to put her in a pull up and thankful we did because she ended up wetting. Today we have only had one accident and she pooped in the potty both day. Now that may not sound like much but we had a really hard time getting Martin to poop in the potty.
The best part about potty training is the interesting conversations.
Roxie: Mom is the big potty going to eat me?
Mom: No.
Roxie: Are you use? because it is has a mouth.
MOM: Roxie yes I am sure the potty isn't going to get you. It doesn't have a mouth it is a lid to keep Zoey from falling in the toilet.
Roxie: OK. Can I flush the toilet?
Mom: Yes you can flush the toilet.
Roxie: I don't think so you can flush my poop down. Thank you mom.

My Review of Himalayan Salt

2012-01-09T10:34:00.003-07:00

For Christmas Doug bought me Himalayan salt and a rock lamp to help with my migraines because they have been awful since Zoey stopped nursing. I was in so much pain I was taking at lest 8 advil a day and the pain was still there. I didn't want to take anything prescription medication because so far none of them have helped and even some have made the migraines worse.
It hasn't been quite a month yet and I have taken the salt almost everyday. I have had very few migraines and the days I had my migraines where the days I didn't take the salt. One day I had my normal aura and instead of taking advil I took my salt and I didn't get the migraine. I wasn't a believer that this stuff would work but I thought it wouldn't make things worse.

Now I know most of you are thinking all you did was increase your water intake and that is what kept the migraines away. I can answer that I haven't increased my water intake and the day I was in Disneyland with a migraine I was drinking tons of water.
I take my salt in the morning with water and I have enjoyed pain free days. Its not perfect and some days no matter what I do I have a migraine but instead of a migraine every day I have might have one once a week and sometimes once every two weeks.
It never hurts to try something new.

Its Impossible to get them to stand still

2012-01-09T09:03:00.004-07:00

Aunt Kristi Wimmer bought the girls Christmas dress and it was a fight to get them into the dresses and a fight to get a pretty picture of them together. Roxie didn't want to wear it because it wasn't pink and Zoey didn't want to get dressed at all. (Including Diaper) So after many many tears and chasing the crazy ones around here is a few pictures.

I laughed so hard I cried. She gets me

2012-01-09T08:47:00.002-07:00

http://momastery.com/blog/2012/01/04/2011-lesson-2-dont-carpe-diem/

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I never laughed so hard!

Few Highlights from 2011

2012-01-06T13:54:00.009-07:00

Christmas Temple Lights

Family LoveChristmas

Sisters playing
saying good bye to an old friend
first day of school
first bike
first birthday
Last Day Of Preschool
Baby Root Canal
Growing up
First Hair Cut
Graduation

So much happened this year I am not sure where to start or end. Here are a few pictures of our wonderful and amazing year. I feel so blessed and loved by my Father in Heaven each and every day. We had a Graduation from College and Preschool, First Bike, first birthday, first baby root canal (hopeful no more) first day of school, and first hair cut. Happy and sad good bye to my first car. Many fun days of playing at parks and at home. We are so very blessed to have a healthy (depending on the day) happy family and Doug has a wonderful job. I know this year will bring many first each as wonderful, crazy and scary as the next.

Who Doesn't Love Sandra Boynton

2012-01-06T08:41:00.002-07:00

I have been reading books to Zoey but she hasn't seemed very interested in them until I started to read Blue Hat, Green Hat by Sandra Boynton. Now I have to read that book at lest 6 or 7 times in an hour.

Tower of Terror

2012-01-05T10:47:00.002-07:00

Proof my 5 year old went on Tower of Terror. I will say he doesn't look happy but he said he MIGHT want to go on it again.

2012-01-04T10:18:00.005-07:00

heading home!!! We all had tons of fun and can't wait to go back.
Lunch Time
Resting
Again waiting in line
Roxie woke up and wanted to head to the park in her Castle P.J's
Just waiting in line with Zoey. She has become such a ham.
Waiting 30 mins for the Haunted Mansion. Again not a Favorite of Roxie and Martin but Zoey liked it until a ghost popped up in front of us.
Waiting around while the big kids and adults rode other rides
Waiting 20mins for Pirates. Roxie and Martin didn't enjoy the ride it was too dark

Roxie was so excited to meet Pluto

Meeting Goofy

Disneyland New Years

2012-01-04T09:14:00.003-07:00

Meeting Mickey Mouse. Zoey wasn't so sure she wanted to meet him.
Waiting for Mickey Mouse to arrive
Waiting in line at the Haunted Mansion
Finally arrived at Disneyland
Roxie sitting in Mickey Mouses Chair

Roxie Meets Her Princess

2012-01-03T20:35:00.002-07:00

I'm skipping a head of a few things but I wanted to post pictures of Roxie meeting Rapunzel. I also want to add I love my daughter because I stood for an hour in line waiting for Meet and Greet while everyone else rode the different rides. Rapunzel didn't start until 11am and I figured since the day before we had tired and it was 75 min wait. So I stood in line at 10am wanting Roxie to be the first person Rapunzel saw that morning.

Where did 3 years go? Happy Birthday Roxie

2011-12-30T09:01:00.003-07:00

How many present does a 3 year old need? 6 adults and 8 gifts

Roxie is officially 3 years old and I kept hoping the terrible 2's would end over night and the terrific threes would start NOPE!! She is our little pink princess or as the nursery leaders call her the Sweet Diva.
As requested from the princess I made Pink Lemonade Cupcakes with Pink Lemonade frosting. I also made cake pops out of strawberry cake mix with the same frosting. To my surprise the cupcakes turned out pretty good but the cake pops were way to sweet.
Roxie received some really fun gift from shoes, clothes, My little pet Shop, a Princess Piggy bank and finally a Princess Pink beginning scooter.
We ended the night with a very upset Roxie wanting her scooter to go to bed with her.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET PRINCESS ROXIE

Three Years Ago Tomorrow

2011-12-28T09:08:00.016-07:00

Tomorrow is going to be a busy day with trying make birthday dinner, shopping, cleaning and surviving the day. I thought I would take everyone down memory lane of my beautiful and feisty Roxie. I can't believe she is turning 3 years old.

If you are ever wondering where your books might be check little Roxie's hands or bedroom
Thinking The Potty is pretty cool (Not Potty Trained yet)
She Loves her Grandpa

1 year old Waiting for her Brother to surprise her She loves her Grandpa Wimmer and his popcorn
I have been warned. When she turns 16 I will need to lock of my purse.
3 Months Old and had quit the personalty
1 1\2 Months Old Blessing Day
3 Days Old

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Princess Roxie.

No wonder my hosue is dirty

2011-12-27T14:27:00.002-07:00

ME: Martin can you watch Zoey while I get the clothes put away?
Martin: Yes Mom
Not even up the stairs and screaming starts.
Me: Martin what is going on? Why is Zoey screaming
Martin: I don't know
Me: Where is she?
Martin: I don't know?
Me: Martin I asked you to watch her why are you not watching her?
Martin: I watch her but than she went into the other room.
Me: Why didn't you follower her?
Martin: Because I told Roxie to watch her in the other room.

Me: Watching Zoey means you go where she goes ok?
Martin: OK
I go back up stairs and again just barely reached the top stair when screaming started
Me: Martins what is going on again?
Martin: I'm following Zoey but won't like me carry her she keeps screaming.
Me: Martin watching Zoy doesn't mean you need to carry her just watch her in each room she goes into. Ok?
Martin: OK
Three towels folded when screaming starts again.
Me: Martin what is it again?
Martin: I don't know because Zoey disappeared and I can't find her is that bad?
I came running down stairs looking for Zoey everywhere and couldn't find her anywhere until I heard giggle coming from under the dinning table.
I gave up on folding clothes and decided to write my blog. If I get off this chair someone wants me to hold them, feed them, hug them, or want me to put something together. I am so scared to leave this chair and find out what they want me to do. I never thought I would say this but I could use a day where someone takes my kids while I clean the house.

What I learned today:
1. Folding Clothes is never going to be easy when three kids are awake
2. When looking for Zoey look under the dinning table first and assume she is eating something she isn't suppose to.
3. Kids seem to think I am suppose to do everything right away and when I do not they get really angry.
4. The bathroom is no longer my safe place.

Big Girl Bed and Legos

2011-12-27T07:47:00.003-07:00

Santa decided it was time for Roxie to move from her crib into a big girl bed. I kept wondering if she would fall off her bed or get up a lot at night to see what was going on. Last night she didn't fall out of bed and she didn't go wondering around the house. In Roxie's words "I'm just relaxing.
I almost had the best present this Christmas until Santa surprised Martin with a 3-d DS. (Trying very hard to be happy about that toy.) Lets just say he gets to play with his space shuttle whenever her wants but he only gets 1 hour a day with his Ds.
Yes he built and put the stickers on his shuttle all by himself.

Zoey and the Chocolate Cupcake

2011-12-26T21:22:00.001-07:00

I need someone to take test my chocolate cupcakes but the kids were at Grandma Wimmers for the day so the only one left was Zoey. Lets say she might not look like me but she loves her chocolate.

Christmas Day and all the craziness involved.

2011-12-25T21:49:00.009-07:00

As you can see Mr. Santa and Mrs. Santa read two little ones minds and got them pillow pets.
One of three sets of legos Martin received for Christmas.
I bought Doug a Kindle Fire for Christmas in hopes of surprising him for the first time. I think I was successful.
He also loved his Christmas Present from Mom and Dad Bremner. Clive Cusslers book all about his car collection and signed.
Roxie finally is moving into a big girl bed as soon and dad get the chance to put it together. THANK YOU SANTA
Zoey is wearing the dress Grandma Wimmer made for her and Roxie
Roxie wouldn't stand still long enough to take the picture and yes Grandma Bremner I am getting her hair cut soon.

Merry Christmas to all my loved ones.

A few fun pictures from Christmas Eve

2011-12-25T21:40:00.006-07:00

Every Christmas Eve as a family we go see the Mesa AZ Temple lights and just like every year they do not disappoint. The kids enjoyed running around and seeing all the bright lights and lots of "No way and that's Cool were heard coming from Martin." Than we headed back to Grandma and pa Wimmers house for yummy home made beef log and some games. Than Doug and I packed up the kids and headed home to put all three sleeping babies to bed.

Himalayan salt

2011-12-20T15:42:00.002-07:00

I have started to ween Zoey from nursing and almost every day I have the worst migraine to the point I turn off all the lights and close all the curtains and live in the dark. The kids love it because I let them run around with flash lights.
Doug brought home Himalayan salt (AKA Rock Salt) the place he bought it said it should help with migraines and help balance my pH that is causing my migraines. At this point I am willing to try anything natural before heading off to the doctors.
According to the group here is the benefits of the salts. Personally to be I think the salt helps because you have to drink so much water while you suck on the salt.

Containing all of the 84 elements found in your body, the benefits of natural Himalayan Crystal Salt include:

Regulating the water content throughout your body.
Promoting a healthy pH balance in your cells, particularly your brain cells.
Promoting blood sugar health and helping to reduce the signs of aging.
Assisting in the generation of hydroelectric energy in cells in your body.
Absorption of food particles through your intestinal tract.
Supporting respiratory health.
Promoting sinus health.
Prevention of muscle cramps.
Promoting bone strength.
Regulating your sleep -- it naturally promotes sleep.
Supporting your libido.
Promoting vascular health.
In conjunction with water it is actually essential for the regulation of your blood pressure.

A Very Sick Martin

2011-12-19T10:49:00.002-07:00

I feel like I can't seem to catch a break when it comes to sick kids. Last week Martin had a nagging cough but Doug and I thought it was the morning gunk that we all seem to get during the winter months. Thursday and Friday he lost his voice and I thought maybe they we doing a lot of screaming and running around at school. Early Saturday morning I woke up to Martin with a hacking cough and 102.5 temperature so off to urgent care. After the nurse saw us she said his ear was full of fluid and was very surprise it wasn't bothering him and he had Bronchitis.
When went home and gave him some Advil (our best friend) and waited to see what would happen. Later that night he spiked a temperature of 103.1 and I decided to cuddle and sleep in Martins bed. We went to church on Sunday and Martin asked for a blessing. Here's hoping he will feel better soon and no one else gets sick.

Day 18: Tinsel

2011-12-19T10:45:00.003-07:00

Who one of my favorite part about decorating a Christmas tree was playing dress up in the tinsel. Well I decided to dress my tree in tinsel instead of me.

Day 17: Seeing Though a childs Eyes

2011-12-19T10:42:00.003-07:00

Call me crazy but I let Martin take a few pictures with my camera. He wanted to take a picture of my without any make-up, shower and very little sleep. I decided to try and edit the photo to make myself look a little better. Well this is what you get.

day 16: Who Inspires me

2011-12-19T10:40:00.002-07:00

This was a hard one because so many people inspire me but I decided on Christ because he inspires me to be the best mother, woman, wife and person I can be every day.

Day 15: Presents

2011-12-19T10:38:00.001-07:00

Normally we would have grandparent gifts under the Christmas tree but this year they are sitting on my dinning table because of a little 1 year old thinks ripping paper is fun.

Day 14: Thankful For

2011-12-19T10:35:00.003-07:00

Thankful for Grandfather who carried a 30lbs little girl around the temple lights

Thankful for a little girl who can make me laugh even after I spent all night up with her very sick brother.

Day 13: Lights

2011-12-14T15:36:00.002-07:00

We have a push night light that all the kids love to play with. I think in two days I have replaced the batteries 5 times.

Day 12; LOVE

2011-12-14T15:34:00.002-07:00

Zoey Loves her Cheerios!!

Day 11 Friends

2011-12-14T15:29:00.002-07:00

I was hoping to take some fun pictures of the kids with their friends but since Roxie has had the stomach flu off and on for three weeks we haven't had anyone over. So here is my favorite pictures of Martin and Roxie.
What a better friend than you big Brother or your little sister.

Day 10: Its A Wonderful Life

2011-12-14T15:22:00.003-07:00

Its A Wonderful life when a little girl who can't seem to get over the stomach flu gets to cuddle with her favorite person all morning.

She never wants to be far away from her Dad

2011-12-12T17:32:00.000-07:00

Stomach flu Strikes Again

2011-12-10T09:39:00.003-07:00

After the last round of stomach flu I have been trying to make sure everyone washes their hands and trying to keep the house much cleaner. I guess that didn't work because yesterday Roxie had the deadly runs causing a horrible diaper rash. Than in the middle of the night "LIKE ALWAYS" Roxie blew out her diaper and than decided to throw up. I know now what dried cranberries look like coming out of both directions.
I was hoping maybe Roxie will keep this flu bug to herself but now Zoey has the runs and I feel so sick to my stomach.
The worst part is tonight is out ward Christmas party and Salsa competition but it looks like instead of making salsa I will be staying home with two sick babies.

Day 9: Favorite Memory

2011-12-09T10:05:00.003-07:00

One of my favorite memories as a kid was decorating the Christmas tree. I remember as a kid hearing the Christmas birds singing in the tree, the tree turning so every inch was covered with ornaments and Christmas music playing in the background.

Day 8: Family

2011-12-09T09:41:00.001-07:00

Day 7: Candy

2011-12-09T09:39:00.001-07:00

day 6: White, Green, Blue Or Red

2011-12-09T09:38:00.001-07:00

The hunt, the find, the decorating and having fun.

2011-12-06T08:36:00.004-07:00

day 5: Life

2011-12-06T08:35:00.002-07:00

What a Wonderful Life I have.

Day 4 Tree

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Day 3: Star

2011-12-03T10:31:00.001-07:00

Two of my shinning stars in my life.

Day 2 Winter Wonder Land

2011-12-03T10:26:00.002-07:00

The last two days in Chandler have been really chilly around 52 degree. I have busted out my sweater, hot chocolate and potato soups. Yes this is cold for a place that get up to 120 degrees in the summer. For all you Minnesotans who want to tease me about being cold I remember -65.

Day 1: Christmas Self portrait

2011-12-01T16:27:00.001-07:00

Thanksgiving Family photos

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Best Layaed plans never happen

2011-11-30T11:46:00.002-07:00

Mom, Roxie, Zoey and I planned to drive to see Grandma Connett for a few days this week.
We hadn't even left Gilbert AZ when Roxie threw up. At first I thought it might be car sickness because it was dark and I had woken her up at 5am. Than it happened again about an hour out of Chandler and I knew it was the stomach flu that was making rounds. We turned around and headed home. I spent all day Monday and Tuesday with a very sick little Roxie. It was so hard to see her sick and limp because normally she never stops moving.
Today Roxie is back to normal she is fighting with her brother and yelling when she doesn't get what she wants. I'm starting to think I liked it better when she was sick.
Zoey at the current moment only had one day of runny poops but never missed a step of being a little ham and Doug and I have been speared.
Here's hoping the rest of the holiday season will be less adventurousness than thanksgiving.

Having fun editing photos.

2011-11-21T13:43:00.002-07:00

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Its so much fun to use the free editing programs online.

She's Walking Put up the gates and run for the Hills

2011-11-21T12:30:00.003-07:00

Zoey is walking and yesterday at church she started to say Oh No and ah oh. Zoey was being noisy at church and I decided to try standing in the back by the door so I could hear the speaker and also take Zoey out if she got to noisy. I set Zoey down and to my surprise Zoey decided to show off to all the grandma's on the back row and she walking down the row and at one point tried to run to get away from me.
I can't believe how fast time and flown. I swear I just brought her home from the hospital and now she is walking.

She Does look like me!!

2011-11-21T12:22:00.002-07:00

Doug was going though some pictures of took of Zoey and he said "Zoey does look a lot like you in those pictures."
I was going to post side by side picture until I realized the picture is in a frame and not scanned.

Zoey Girl

2011-11-18T12:03:00.002-07:00

"Zoey girl is way to much fun to put down for a nap" Grannie.
I have to admit I agree she is so much fun and so sweet.

One of many converstations with Martin

2011-11-18T11:50:00.004-07:00

Martin: "Mom why do you like Zoey more than Roxie and I?"
Mom: "Because she listens to me and Doesn't yell back."
Martin: "If I stop getting mad at you will you like me more?"
mom: "Martin I will love you even more because you are old enough to understand yelling at me is wrong."
Martin: "Sometimes I get really mad at you because you make me have responsibilities and I hate responsibilities. I will stop getting mad at you if you stop giving me responsibilities."
Mom: "Sorry my sweet boy you will have responsibilities until the day you die and that is life but I will always love you no matter what."
Martin: "Mom my brain never shuts down and I can't stop thinking of everything I need to do and all the fun I want to have and my responsibilities get in the way and that makes me angry."
Mom: "Martin the more you delay pulling the weeds because you yelled at me the more time will be added to pulling the weeds."
Martin: "Now I am angry with you." Goes off to pull weeds

3 mins later
Martin: "Mom pulling weeds is fun and I do not feel like I am being punished at all for yelling at you."
Mom: "Martin you still have 2 more minutes until you are done so enjoy every second of pulling those weeds."
Martin: "Fine I will." Goes off pulling weeds.
5 mins Later

Martin: "Mom my brain wont shut down and I can't stop thinking about all the fun I am missing out on."
Mom: "Well next time when I ask you to shut the screem door maybe you will not yell at me for reminding you to shut the door."
Martin: "Maybe" running a way with a grin forgetting to shut the screen door.
Mom: "ARRG"

December 31 day Photo Challenge

2011-11-15T10:05:00.006-07:00

Starting December 1st I will again be doing 31 days of photos Challenge. I would love to have others join me because I would love to see how you interpret the list.

1. Christmas Self-Portrait
2. Winter Wonderland
3. Star
4. Tree
5. List
6. White, Green, Blue, and red
7. Candy
8. Family
9. Favorite memory
10. Its A Wonderful Life
11. Friends
12. Love
13. Lights
14.Thankful For?
15. Presents
16.Who Inspires
17. Seeing Though a Child's Eyes
18. Tinsel
19.Holiday Tradition
20. Jesus and Mary
21. Night
22. recipes
23. Sweet
24. Joy
25 Pajamas
26.What You Wore
27.Smile
28. Decorations
29. Surprise
30.Mistletoe
31. New Beginning

Day 30 Animal

2011-11-15T09:55:00.002-07:00

So I changed the last two days on my 30 days. I decided to make day 30 animal. Feeding the fish at the Japanese friendship garden reminded me a little of feeding my kids candy. Their mouths are always open.

Day 29: Rocks

2011-11-14T11:57:00.003-07:00

For the last two days of my 30 day challenge I would change them. This is a pictures of Tonto Natural bridge State park where Doug and I take the kids once a year and go hiking.

I love this Girl!!

2011-11-13T10:24:00.002-07:00

Roxie's New Dress and you would never guess it was handmade and the price.

"I Love being a girl because I'm my Daddy's little girl and that Rocks"
Unknown Author.

Walked my feet off

2011-11-12T17:24:00.003-07:00

(I didn't take the picture)
Friday Grannie, Grandpea, Martin, Roxie, Zoey and I all went to Fountain Hills Arts and Crafts Festival they only have twice a year. In Heidi fashion I took the wrong turn\round about tour of Fountain Hills but once we arrived and everyone in the stroller and front pack we were off seeing some amazing jeweler, beautiful crafts and wonder paintings. We walked the festival from 11:30-3:00pm and grannie bought Roxie a really cute dress (Pictures to come).
Today Martin had a his first kindergarten birthday party and it was a girl who invited him. So it begins. After the party we headed to pick up Grannie and Grandpea and we went down town Mesa for Wild west days and the weekly craft fair. We walked up and down Main street enjoying looking at all the crafts and different foods.
It was a busy weekened and tons of fun but now I need to spend three days home cleaning the house.

A Morning with Doug

2011-11-10T08:03:00.004-07:00

For Doug's birthday I took him out to the Phoenix Japanese Friendship Garden and than to a new Japanese restaurant Hana in Phoenix. I was hoping to take him shopping at the Tokyo Market but it was closed on Tuesday and Wednesdays so our day was cut a little short.
The kids gave him the new Xbox360 Batman game.
Here are a few pictures from the Garden
Thank you Grannie and Grandpea for watching the girls!!

Gues who will forever be 36

2011-11-08T16:51:00.002-07:00

Tomorrow Doug will forever be 36 years old and never age again. Happy Birthday to my best friend, a awesome dad and the best husband a person could ever ask for.
For Doug's Birthday Grannie and Grandpea are going to babysit the girls and I am talking Doug to the Phoenix Japanese Friendship Garden and than out to lunch at Hana's in Phoenix. I'm just praying he doesn't get sick like the girls and I.

Day 29 and Day 30

2011-11-08T16:50:00.002-07:00

I haven't had the chance to finish my 30 days because I have come down with a nasty cold. I don't get it four years of health and now the first winter snap and I get sick with the two little ones. I hope to finish my 30 days soon.

Day 28 Sunrise

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GOOD MORNING!!!

Day 27 In Motion

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I think the pictures say everything.

day 26 Something I purchased

2011-11-03T16:15:00.004-07:00

My dad told me about an author I should read. I guess Roxie decided she wanted to read it too.

1 Year Check-Up

2011-11-02T10:48:00.002-07:00

Today I took Zoey in for her 1 year check up. Recently Zoey has been pulling on her ear and I couldn't decided if it was from teething or an ear infection. She wasn't running a temperature and she wasn't overly fussy so I decided to wait until today to get them check. Yup She has an ear infection but I feel very blessed because we have been ear infection free for 6 months.
Their is a new car seat law out and I am not very happy. Child has to be 20lbs and 2 years old to be in forward facing car seats. I guess the men that make the laws do not sit in car with screaming babies.

Stats
Weight: 17lbs 14 1\2 ozs (5%)
Height: 28 3\4 inches (35%)
Head: 18 3\4 inches (97%) Big Head Big Brain

Word count: Mama, Dada, Dad, Bye, Hi, and Mar (Martin)
She blows kisses, waves bye and loves to play peek a boo.
She is starting to take a few steps trying to walk but I think she likes crawling better because she is fast.

Day 25 Daily routine

2011-11-01T16:34:00.003-07:00

The daily routine is fighting with the kids to eat breakfast. Mainly Martin since he has to leave for school in the morning. I have decided instead of getting upset because he isn't eating or is taking to long to eat I just set a timer. So when the timer beeps than breakfast is done and wasn't eaten going into a sandwich bag to be eaten the next morning. I know I am a mean mom.

Martin teaching Zoey to walk

2011-11-01T08:46:00.002-07:00

Halloween: Party, Trunk or Treat, and the Candy

2011-11-01T08:26:00.004-07:00

Halloween dinner Hot Dog Spiders
Grannie and Grandpea Bremners Pumpkin
lRoxie trying to decided on a Costume
Halloween Night Candy
"Beautiful Princess." Indiana Jones and a T-Rex
Doug and I heading to a birthday\Halloween Birthday partyu
Mom doing my hair

Trunk or Treating at Grandma Wimmers ward.

Just a quick recap of our week long Halloween Celebration with more pictures to come.
Last night Martin, Roxie, Zoey and I went out three times trick or treating on our street and once to Grannie and Greandpea Bremners. It was fun to see them get so excited or really scared but Roxie was the bravest and ran up to every single door but one.
Each of the kids brought home about 1lbs of Candy each. At the end of the night Martin asked if he could give away candy at the door and we informed him we ran out. He ran to his bag of Candy and said " I can give away my candy." Which he did for one hour and he was so excited every time a kids came by.

Day 24 AFTER DARK

2011-10-31T09:04:00.003-07:00

Roxie and I were playing outside waiting for Doug to come home from work and she was hiding under her pink blanket telling me I couldn't see her.

Day 22 Something Old

2011-10-30T11:08:00.004-07:00

What is older than a pink towel I brought with me from MN over 10 years ago. Roxie runs around the house every day yelling "I'm Super Girl!"

Day 23 Smile

2011-10-29T09:18:00.003-07:00

So I decided to switch the sunset with smiles because I am usally in the kitchen making dinner while the sun is setting. Roxie has the most beautiful smile and when she is truly happy it is hard to ever be angry at her. Martin and Zoey have the sweetest smiles and both make me melt.

Day 22 Tree

2011-10-26T08:06:00.002-07:00

When I think of trees I think of the one Doug and I stood next to when we were first married. ( I didn't take the picture) but I love this picture.
The other tree I think of is the one outside of our home. When we first moved in it was no taller than me (5'6) now it is over 7 feet tall and give just a little shade during the day.

Day 21 Pretty Pattern

2011-10-25T09:09:00.004-07:00

This picture was before editing.
So I was having fun editing these pictures. I love the fabric and I can't wait to finish making my book purses. I love the green and pink fabric!!!

Zoey's Brithday

2011-10-24T17:28:00.003-07:00

Yesterday we celebrated Zoey 1st brithday and what a day with was. With Church now meeting at 1pm we had a car full of cranky little people all wanting attention to be on them.
We had a wonderful dinner at Grandma Wimmers and enjoyed being with family. I have started to buy cakes from Sam's Club because they are beautiful and only 10.00$. For the first birthday Doug and I decided that the child gets their own cake and the rest of us get cupcakes. Martin had his very own monkey cake I made and than Roxie had a Hello Kitty Sam's Club special cake and cupcakes. I love watching the kids get excited when tasting frosting for the first time.
We also have a tradition where the birthday kids I get a shirt or Onese for them to make a mess in. Martin's said " Lock up your daughters." Roxie's said "Birthday girls special day" and Zoey said " I was born to wear diamonds."
Grandma and pa Bremner showed up with "the greatest gift" according to Martin balloons.
I am so grateful to be surround by wonderful family and being able to share a special day with everyone we love.

Day 20 What I Read

2011-10-24T09:07:00.001-07:00

I am currently read Code Name Atlas for my sisters book blog. I have been taking a little long getting though this book because I always have to pry it out of this little persons fingers. I think I might have another book reader.

Day 19 Where I Slept

2011-10-23T20:08:00.002-07:00

Last night no matter how hard I tired I couldn't seem to sleep. I was up about every hour and the worst part is no one was in need of mommy.
So before church (1PM) I took a nap on the couch while the kids watched Veggie Tales.

Zoey Turns The Big 1!!!

2011-10-22T10:24:00.005-07:00

Tomorrow Zoey is turning one years old! Time seems to move faster and faster these days and I sometimes wish it would slow down.

Accomplishments so far include.
Words: Mama, Dada, Mar, Boo and Hi
Mode of transportation: Crawling but has taken three steps.
Food: She loves pop tarts, corn dogs, soy milk, breast milk and pot stickers.
Sleeping: She sleeps 8 hours at night but not the same 8 hours I do.
Games: Loves peek-a-boo, patty cake and being chased around the house by her dad.
Loves: Martin, anything Roxie has, eating random things off the ground and her Mom.

Even though Zoey decided to come three years earlier than planned I am so grateful she is here. I couldn't imagine our little family with out this little ball of joy.
We are heading to the doctors Nov 2 so I will be able to fill in her stats than.

Day 18: In My Bag

2011-10-22T09:34:00.002-07:00

What isn't in my bag is the question. After all I have three children under 5 which means. I bring 6 diaper, wipes, nursing cover, blanket, 2 sets of extra clothes, keys, 2 sippy cups, 2 bags of cheerios, 10 hot wheels cars, random papers for coloring, two water bottles, a bag of crayons, one tub of lip gloss, and one book I am currently reading. That doesn't include all the random items that seem to find there way into my bag at any point of the day. For expamle the small super hero Flash and Batman along with three fruit snacks, and one princess shoes.
I know some day I will look back at my empity bag and think those were the best of times but right now I'm just tired of finding something sticky at the bottom of my bag.

Day 17: On The Shelf

2011-10-21T09:04:00.002-07:00

If you do not know what the bear is ask Doug. All I can say is every time I move or touch it I seem to get pregnant.

Day 16 What I Ate

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I am so very blessed because I have a wonderful husband who makes the most amazing pancakes, waffles and cooks the bacon to perfection. The last few weeks I have found Halloween has come early in my breakfast. I Love my husband so very much he always keeps me on my toes.

Day 15 Shoes

2011-10-19T12:52:00.002-07:00

Throw back to the 1980's pink!!

I thought Shoes would be the easiest thing to photographic I mean they are just shoes. They do not move, they do not talk back and the best part is I LOVE SHOES. I must have taken over 75 shoes of my black shoes, the families church shoes, and all of Roxies shoes and I couldn't find one I liked.

Day 14 Flower

2011-10-18T08:59:00.004-07:00

The red flower is from a bush in our front yard but this flower is from the same tree outside mom and dads condo. Yup that's right this plant can be a bush or a tree in Arizona.

I love daisy and I love making headbands for my girls. The only problem is neither girl will wear anything in their hair. Oh well maybe one of my nieces will wear them.

Day 13 From A Distance

2011-10-17T20:55:00.003-07:00

I loved D.C. and I can't wait to visit once again.

Day 12: Up Close

2011-10-16T19:59:00.002-07:00

Roxie 11 months

Martin just turned 1

Zoey 11 months

Being Sunday there wasn't much time to take pictures of the kids. So I am posting some edited pictures I took of all three at age 11 months.

Day 11 Something Fun

2011-10-15T09:29:00.002-07:00

I received a free brain jello mold from JELL-O. I told the kids my brain was in the frig and not to open the door. The kids were so excited to see the brain and once it was out they refused to stop touching the brain. Lets just say I am not going to indulge in eating a brain tonight since several fingers have been poking it.

Day 10 Something I made - Created

2011-10-14T11:20:00.002-07:00

I have made may different things in my life, Blankets, Dresses, food (Will I try to make yummy food) the list goes on but the great thing I made or created (Co-Created) are these three crazy little ones. I did make the tutu Roxie is wearing on her head.

Day 9 Faceless Portrait

2011-10-13T10:02:00.003-07:00

When I think of Faceless Portrait I think of something I love and I feel books are my faceless portrait. I love books of all kinds and I carry a book or my kindle in my bag at all times.
Nancy Drew has always and will always be my favorite books. Even though I have over 100 Nancy Drew I am still collecting and always looking for a "New" 1930 Nancy Drew Books. Oh and yes I have read every single Nancy Drew book I own.

Day 8Technology

2011-10-12T09:03:00.006-07:00

I would love to say that Technology isn't a huge part of my life but I would be lying.
After we first moved into the house I needed Martin and Roxie to play in one place so I give Martin the Ipod to play with so I could get boxes put away,

Day 7: Something New

2011-10-11T09:08:00.004-07:00

Martins Pepper plant is finally growing and we are all excited for the new leafs.

The dresser is something Doug as had forever but we decided to make it new by sanding all the old paint. Something old will become something new to Zoey.

Almost One Years OLD

2011-10-10T09:56:00.002-07:00

Like stardust glistening on fairies' wings
little girls' dreams are of magical things.
Sherry Larson [unicorn]

Day:6 Childhood Memory

2011-10-10T09:08:00.003-07:00

I always wanted to play with the spice rack but my mom glued it to the wall.

I have many wonderful childhood memories but one that always comes to mind is the dollhouse. Every Christmas from age 4 I would sit on Santa's Lap asking for a After years of asking a dollhouse and I finally received it when I was around 7 or 8 years old. I can still remember how I felt as I pulled the blanket off of the dollhouse Christmas morning being completely shocked and in awe that Santa brought me the greatest present anyone could ever want or have. I thought WOW Santa knew I had been trying very hard to be a good girl that year.

I played with it every day and as I grew up my Nephews would come to my room and play with my dollhouse. Although most of the time a tornado or a bomb usually killed everyone in the house leaving people and furniture throw around my bedroom.
I am so blessed to have my dollhouse mostly in one piece to hopeful share with my girls one day.
Thank you Mom for giving my one of the best Christmas present ever.

Day 5: Someone I love

2011-10-09T07:28:00.003-07:00

I love so many people that I can't pick just one.

My Silly Girls

2011-10-08T11:04:00.003-07:00

Roxie decided to dress herself today and this is what she came up with. Lets just say I do not think she has a future in fashion.

"Little girls have a magic all their own."

Author: unknown

Day 4: Favorite Color

2011-10-08T10:51:00.002-07:00

I have always loved the colors pink, purple and White.