The Harmon's

Merry Christmas Everyone!!

2011-12-25T11:24:00.000-08:00

We had a great Christmas this year! We were able to buy everyone a present this year so that was awesome. My dad also was able to come down to celebrate Christmas with us.

We started Christmas off on Christmas Eve. Trena and Aaron came over to get their gifts from us and the boys can open their gifts from them. Then Uncle Kenny came over and got the boys more stocking stuffers. And then we went over to Chris' uncle's house and got gifts there. Aunt Elise was in town so we gave her the wedding video of her wedding that Chris made for her. Everyone loved it! Even her.

Then Christmas morning we opened our gifts for each other and from Santa and then had Chris' parents come over with Uncle Kenny to open gifts from them. Then we went to my mom's house to have breakfast and to open more gifts. The boys got real spoiled this year. I am glad that we were able to give everyone a gift, I love seeing their faces when they open their gifts from us, that is what Christmas is all about!! Then we are going to go to dinner at Chris' parents tonight. It was a busy Christmas weekend but I wouldn't want it any other way. Merry Christmas everyone and to all a good night!!

We are expecting baby #3

2011-12-14T15:43:00.000-08:00

Everyone already knows this because I posted it on facebook but I thought I would put it on here since this is kinda like my scrapbook. Today was my first official doctor appointment because it took me a while to get my medicaid cards. It went excellent today! We got to do an ultrasound and the baby looks great!! I was very surprised of the size, it actually looks like a baby. After they turn off the ultrasound machine Brody kept saying turn it back on.

We even got to hear the heartbeat and there is definitely only one in there. He also said that I am passed the miscarriage part. My due date is June 17th and in three weeks on January 4th we get to tell the sex. I also got a diaper bag full of free cool stuff. I am glad so glad that I finally got to see our baby. It seem like it was forever until I got to see the baby.

Brody's 3rd year checkup

2011-12-14T10:33:00.001-08:00

Brody's 3rd year checkup was today. He weighs 32 lbs and 2 oz 56% and his height is 38.2 inches 71%. He also got no shots! He did really well!!

Brody's 3rd birthday!!

2011-12-11T21:11:00.000-08:00

I can't believe my baby is 3 already!!

We had his birthday at Chuck E. Cheese this year! It was awesome!! The host was so nice. She gave all the adults free drinks and gave us extra tickets. I would recommend anyone to have a birthday there. The first thing we did was have the kids play.

Then after that we ate pizza and ice cream and let the kids play up front waiting for Chuck E.

Then Chuck E. came out!

He even went in the ticket blaster with daddy and won over 1500 tickets

All the kids had fun. Even Brody had a blast. I am so glad that we did this because it was an EXCELLENT party. All that came was Nana Heckert and Uncle Justin, Nana and Papa, Jordan and her family, Johanna and her family, My friend Amber and her family, Our cousin Stephanie and her family, Trena and her family, Me and Chris of course and Rocky. Brody got lots of great gifts and he was so thrilled that we went to Chuck E. Cheese for his birthday. It was so worth it! Thanks everyone for coming!!

All of his gifts!

Happy Halloween!!

2011-10-31T20:23:00.000-07:00

We didn't mean to celebrate Halloween all weekend but it just happened that way.

First we went to the carnival at my old junior high Central Davis Junior High. The boys always have fun there playing the games and everything. Then on Saturday we went to the Nursing home like we do every year. We love going there and the old folks love seeing the boys in their costumes. I didn't get any pictures there though.

Then on Monday we of course went Trick or Treating. We first when to Chris' parents and the boys got spoiled. And then we went to the mall like every year and then after that me and Rocky went to several houses. We really didn't want to go door to door since they already had so much candy but we didn't want to disappoint Rocky because he wanted to go door to door so bad. Brody unfortunately had a little running nose so Chris decided to stay home with him while me and Rocky went out. We always love Halloween and dressing up and celebrating it together!

Happy Birthday to me!!

2011-10-22T19:12:00.000-07:00

Today is my 27th birthday! It was a great day!! My dad was able to come down and spend mine and Johanna's birthday together. Even though me and my sister's birthday is a week apart we have always spent it together as long as I could remember.

First we went to the corn maze and had lots of fun.

First we did all the activities that they had to offer, we just wanted to get all the kids' energy out before we went into the corn maze. Then we went to Famous Daves after the corn maze and had a great dinner. Me and the boys have never been there so it was first time we ever ate there and we were not disappointed. We also opened our presents there while we were waiting for our food. It was a great time with the whole family, I couldn't ask for a better day.

My presents! I saw this clock in Vegas and wanted it and now I have it. I love Betty Boop!!

Our first family vacation in Vegas/Mesquite Sept 16-18

2011-09-18T20:44:00.000-07:00

We had a chance to take a vacation to Mesquite. Chris' aunt Elise was getting married there so we decided to make two trips out of it because my dad lives in Vegas. So we stayed at his house and traveled to Mesquite for the wedding. All the family was there so it was great to see everyone. I am glad that we had the chance to go. I think we deserved it.

The first night there we went in the hot tub at my dad's apartments. Brody loved it! It was his first time in a hot tub. At first he was kinda hesitating to get in but once he got in he loved it. The rest of the time he kept asking to go in the bubbles.

Us with my dad

The next day we went to the strip in Vegas. We had so much fun! Went to a bunch of stores and took a lot of pictures with people in costumes. After the strip we went to Pop's home of the best philly cheesesteak ever! It was so yummy. And then after the wedding we did a little bit of gambling. I won 10 dollars, my brother won 20 and my dad won 176. He won at the same table he always wins at. I don't know how it wins that much but I would love to win a lot. But winning something is better than nothing.

Congrats Elise and Randy

That night we went to Elise and Randy's wedding. She looked beautiful. The whole family was there! It was good to see everyone. The boys were so good there and had so much. Then we went home on Sunday. But before we went home we went out to breakfast before we headed out. I wished we could of stayed longer. Speaking of the boys they were so good the whole trip. They really enjoyed themselves. I have to say it was a really prefect first family vacation. Brody did so well on his potty training. He is getting so closed to be being fully potty trained. I am so proud of him!! It seemed like every since we moved into our apartments and Chris got that job it seemed like we have been doing a lot better. I don't think we would of have the opportunity to go if we were in a different situation. I am so blessed to be where we are at in life!! Thanks Elise for inviting us to your wedding we had so much! And thanks Dad for welcoming us into your home!!

Finally Mrs and Mr Justin Romero

2011-08-06T19:43:00.000-07:00

My sister Johanna finally got married to her man that she has been with ever since she was 13. I am so happy for them! They got married at The Learning Garden Center in Layton. If you don't know where that is at its on S.R. 193 right before you get to Highway 89. It was really pretty with flowers everywhere. It was a perfect small wedding with just the immediate family.

Johanna's family with all of their kids

The Romero Family. Justin with his sisters and their families.

When we first got there I had to set up the tables and everything. And then we went down to where the wedding ceremony was going to be at and then after that we took a bunch of pictures. I think she will have plenty of pictures because a lot of people took a lot. And then after that we had a reception with sandwiches, chips and of course cutting the cake and opening a few gifts. It was a perfect day for a perfect wedding. Congrats to my sister Johanna and my new brother in law Justin, you were always apart of the family now its official. We love you!! And may you guys be blessed with more wonderful years to come!!

4th of July :)

2011-07-04T22:28:00.000-07:00

Today was an amazing 4th of July! Much better than last year. Even though Chris had to work we were still able to spend some time together. We first woke up and went to the Clearfield parade like we do every year. Then after that we went to the Kaysville park to do their bounce thing and the booths there and even though it was rainy for the first part there it was still fun! The rain was so refreshing though. I got to see all my sisters there and my brothers and brother in laws that it was as it was an all fun family event. Then after that we went to my friend Aubrey's sister in law's house and had a BBQ there and also got to meet her adorable daughter Tessa for the first time so that was just an added bonus. The funny story behind that was I was at Maverick the other day and the lady in front of me turns to me and tells me that she knows me she then ask me if my name is Jackie and I kinda felt strange at this point. To make a long story short she tells me that she is Aubrey's sister in law and invited me to her house to see Aubrey. I thought that was so nice of her. She didn't even have to do that. But Rocky had so much fun at her house playing with all the kids and I enjoy spending time with Aubrey and her family. Then I had to pick up Chris from work and we all went to my in laws house and shot off fireworks and watched the Clearfield fireworks there like we do every year. Its so nice to say my in laws house instead of our house....lol! I am so glad that the 4th of July was on a Monday so we can only celebrate it one day. Last year was so hectic and busy for us, it was also a time for change. A good change! We are doing really good for ourselves and I feel really really blessed for everything in our lives!! Happy Birthday America!!

Me and Brody at the parade!

Chris and Brody at the parade!

A Kindergarten Graduation and A move!

2011-06-09T12:14:00.000-07:00

Well its official! Rocky is no longer a kindergarten, he graduated on June 1st 2011. I am so proud of my little guy! He got an award for perfect attendance because he didn't miss one day! He is like his mommy in that way because I had perfect attendance in Junior high and High school.

This is his kindergarten class sitting and listening to their teacher Mrs. Buhler reading a book to them. All her books have a lesson and this lesson was about moving on and being whoever you want to be. She was such a great teacher and we are going to miss her. I guess she is not going to go back to Vae View. She has a few interviews so she doesn't know where she is going yet. We gave her a plant and a card to thank her for being such a wonderful teacher. I hope Rocky is lucky next year with another great teacher.

We also moved!! YEAH!! We finally moved out my in laws and into our own apartment. We love it! Its perfect for us! Its not too far away from Rocky's school so he can still go to the same school. After a long and tiring process of looking and looking for several apartments and getting denied we finally found one. I guess we found one that was right for our family.

It was funny because Friday the 27th of May was the day we went and looked at this apartment and sign the application. And to me I wasn't promising anything because we had bad news before so I wasn't keeping my hopes up at this point but we went to Lucky China that day and this was my fortune: "Lady Luck Will Soon Visit You" and then the next day we got the call that the apartment was ours. Isn't that so cool that my fortune actually came true. I am for sure going to keep this fortune forever because I know it brought us good luck! I am so blessed to have a healthy family and also feel blessed that we found this place to call our own. God really answered our prayers. I am also grateful that we did it all on our own with no help. We found an apartment that we can afford and we are really doing great for ourselves, I couldn't ask for more.

Rocky's 6th year checkup

2011-05-25T15:23:00.000-07:00

He did really well. He let the doctor check his mouth, eyes, ears and mouth and of course his chest. Everything looks good. The doctor said that he is doing well and he looks good. He was even talking to the doctor and telling him about school. He didn't get any shots. He weighs 43 pounds 32% and his height is 46.25 inches 66%. He doesn't have to see the doctor again until he is 8 so every 2 to 3 years now.

Rocky's 6th Birthday Party!

2011-05-22T09:36:00.000-07:00

Rocky is 6!!

Yesterday was Rocky's 6th birthday and also his birthday party. I think it was one of the best birthday parties he ever had. We went to Boondocks to celebrate it and it was such a blast. Everyone has such a great time! The hostess did everything, even cut and served the cake and ice cream and even served the pizza and drinks to the kids. They even did some magic tricks for the kids. I thought that was pretty cool.

All the kids

We first had pizza and drinks and while we were eating the hostess was doing magic tricks and then we sang happy birthday to Rocky and had cake and ice cream and then opened presents.

Rocky helping the hostess do a magic trick

I thought this was cool, while we were singing to him they would spin

him around with tickets.

Opening presents!

After all of that we had the kids go bowling and they had a blast. It takes a while to get through 11 kids bowling but it was still fun. And then they had a 5 dollar game card to spend on the arcade so it was all worth it. Rocky had a wonderful birthday! I think you got a lot for what you spent.

The kids bowling!!

Everyone that was there was: Nana Heckert and Uncle Justin, Papa Vasquez (or new papa what Rocky calls him), Aunt Jordan and her kids, Aunt Johanna and her kids, Me and Chris of course, Nana, Trena and her family, John Harmon and his daughter Olivia, My friend Amy and her daughter Abbey. And Aunt Taylor and Gene. And this was the first year that Rocky invited friends so I was so excited. His friend Grant from school and his dad came and also his sister. I think it was a great turn out. Everyone had so much fun! By the end of the day some of us had a headache but it was all worth it. I am so glad he had a great birthday! I can't believe my son Rocky Arthur Harmon is 6 already. He is going be going into the 1st grade and I couldn't be more proud of him.

The boys with the Boondocks Dog

Rocky's Loot! He got spoiled!!

Changes in 2011

2011-04-07T11:59:00.000-07:00

Things are going to start changing this year for the better. I knew this was going to be our year and so far I am right. Chris finally got a job after 9 long months of being unemployed! I am so excited for him!! I am also proud of him for not giving up. He is going to be an Assistant Operations Supervisor at Savers. He starts today. Its kinda weird because I used to work there years ago but it seems like it a lot better today. I liked working there it was just the people that were running it at the time wasn't too smart...lol. I hope this job works out for him. Its just a huge weight off my shoulders. I think he will be really good at it.
   I am thinking about quitting my job today. In fact I think I am. Because I don't get treated with respect there and Sunday was my breaking point. I was really sore on Sunday from walking the 5K the day before and I really didn't feel like coming in and sitting on my butt for 4-6 hours. There is this recording that we have to check everyday to see if we are working, I know stupid, so I check it that day and it said that all shifts are schedule to run but he can take a few calls in and to call him at a certain number at a certain time. So I called that number during those times and he told me that they had to take that away because they got a project at the last minute and I tried to tell him that I was sore and I didn't feel like coming in and he told me that I would be fine and I would only be working for 4 hours but it didn't end there. I was upset because he isn't suppose to do that, change things at the last minute. So I went in being a good employee and he just started making fun of me the minute that I walked in. I didn't think that was very professional of him to do that. I so deserve to be treated with respect at a job. After that day I couldn't handle it and I didn't want to come back in. So today I am going to go in and tell him that today is my last day. I am just grinding my teeth of the thought of going back in there. I think it would be good for me to quit because I can concentrate on my boys again and start looking for a new and better job for me.
   On a good note we still have money in our savings from our tax return!! YEAH!! So I know that we will be fine with only Chris working until I find a new job. We have done it before and we can do it again. I am so glad he got a job because now we can start looking for apartments and get out of my in laws. I can't wait until that day that we are on our own again. Its kinda scary because I don't want to get into the same mess that we were before but I know we can get through anything and plus we need to be on our own, we need to have our own place for us and the boys. We shouldn't be relieving on anyone to support us. We aren't going to hurry out we are going to take our time so we don't get too overwhelmed because we don't want to do that. So far we are not making the same mistakes we did last year and I think we learned from them quick. It wasn't a way we wanted to learn them but everything happens for a reason.
   Since we still have money in savings we are going to give Rocky a great birthday. So next month on his 6th birthday we are going to have his party at Boondocks because that is what he wanted. He deserves it! He has been doing really well in school, going everyday and becoming smarter everyday. The other day at school he wrote his first sentence! I am so proud of my little guy!! He is growing up so well and I think its thanks to us and plus his wonderful teacher. He has such a great teacher, I couldn't imagine him having a different teacher. I am so excited for him to have a great party!!
   So here to changes coming. Ready or not here they come!! I can take whatever is thrown our way and I know that we are going to be ok. Better than ok, GREAT!! Our goal this year was Chris to get a job and us to move out and I think we are accomplishing both the goals better than what we thought. We have to keep positive on things that are coming because they are for sure going to be good things for us.

Day 30 – A photograph of youself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days

2011-04-07T11:37:00.000-07:00

1. Chris finally got a job at Savers after 9 long months of being unemployed.

2. I am thinking about quitting my job today because I can't handle it anymore.

3. Walked in a 5K for a good cause and feel good about it.

Day 29 – Something you could never get tired of doing.

2011-04-06T08:33:00.000-07:00

I can never get tired of being on the internet. LOL!

Day 28 – Your favorite movie.

2011-04-05T08:26:00.000-07:00

I have a lot of favorite movies but this is one of my all time favorites. I love this movie!!

Day 27 – A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed since then?

2011-04-04T08:43:00.000-07:00

Last year

This year

I think how I changed is I am a lot stronger than what I was last year. I won't take anybody crap anymore that is for sure. I also realized that family is more important than anything else.

Day 26 – A photo of somewhere you’ve been to.

2011-04-03T10:01:00.000-07:00

I went here to visit my dad the year 2003. The summer that I graduated from High School. I had so much fun there and it was great to go somewhere different. I think it was just awesome to spend some time with my dad since I don't see him very much but that is all going to change later on this month because he is moving to Vegas so much closer to us!

The 1st annual Team Piggy 5k walk/fun run

2011-04-03T09:55:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I had the opportunity to walk in a 5k walk for breast cancer. It was a really amazing experience. I always wanted to do something like this because my aunt renee died from cancer of all over her body and I wanted to do it to support others in the disease. I even felt her presence there while I was walking so I knew she was there. It touched me so much to do it, how couldn't? Chris' aunt Stephanie is one of the members of Team Piggy and they did this walk to support people that they know going through the disease and also to raise money for their 3 day walk in November. And all the money goes to Susan G. Komen charity for breast cancer so its an awesome cause. Even though I am sore today it was for a great cause! I am glad I did it. I walk the whole 5 K even ran some so I am very proud of myself. If I had the chance to do it again I definitely would.

My shirt says speak no cancer, see no cancer, hear no cancer. This is how I feel towards cancer. I want us to find a cure for it because everyone deserves to live healthy and love lives too.

Day 25 – What’s in your purse?

2011-04-02T11:22:00.000-07:00

I thought it would be a lot easier to take a picture again because I have a lot in my purse. I basically take everything with me when I am on the go.

Day 24 – A photo of something that means a lot to you.

2011-04-01T08:09:00.000-07:00

My family. What is there more you can say.

Day 23 – 15 facts about you.

2011-03-31T08:24:00.000-07:00

1. I am a big 49 ers fan
2. I love Dr. Pepper
3. I am very blunt and always tell the truth
4. I have two adorable little boys that I adore.
5. I have an associate degree in Graphic Design from Eagle Gate College that I never use
6. I was born in Oakland California but lived in Utah mostly all my life
7. I love cats more than dogs
8. I am not flexible at all but I would like to be
9. I got married on Valentine's day to my best friend and my only best friend
10. I want to have more kids hopefully a little girl next time
11. I love to read, I alway have
12. My family means the world to me
13. I am one of the tallest in my family. I am taller than my sisters and my mom
14. I try to be a very organized person
15. I love to take pictures whenever I feel like something needs to be captured forever

Day 22 – A letter to someone who has hurt you recently

2011-03-30T09:28:00.000-07:00

Dear Julie,

I can't believe all the times we spent together you only considered me an acquaintance. I don't know about you but spending all those times at your house for birthday parties and bbq's and working out and also talking all night did not make me consider you an acquaintance I consider you are really good friend. You really hurt me! I can't believe you thought I was using you for your gym membership, I thought you knew me better than that. I just liked the time we spent together it didn't matter what we did. I don't know what you were trying to prove to get me to hang out with you all the time just to consider me an acquaintance. I didn't need your pity!! I was wrong about you, you aren't a good friend and I am still hurt about it but I think after writing this letter I think it will help me. I think you just pushed people away when they get too close because you are afraid to get hurt. I need to move on. If you don't want me in your life anymore than I am not going to stick around. I don't hang around people that don't want me around. I hope you have a wonderful life and I don't feel bad for you. I know it wasn't my fault of what happened. Its your lost not mine!!

Day 21- A photo of something that makes you happy

2011-03-29T08:24:00.000-07:00

The birth of both my sons makes me happy. Nothing like a mother's love for her children!!

Day 20- The meaning behind your blog name

2011-03-28T09:18:00.000-07:00

Well duh its our last name. That is an easy one.

Day 19- Another picture of yourself

2011-03-27T11:45:00.000-07:00

Day 18- Something you crave a lot

2011-03-26T15:34:00.000-07:00

I crave Chocolate a lot. I can't get enough of it!!

Day 17- A photo of you and your family

2011-03-25T08:55:00.000-07:00

The Harmon Family

The Vasquez family

My family

Day 16- Your celebrity crush

2011-03-24T09:52:00.000-07:00

Tim McGraw

He is so sexy! I love him as an artist and also as a person!!

Day 15- Something you don't leave the house without

2011-03-23T10:04:00.000-07:00

If I would name everything in my purse it would take forever.

And my keys. This kinda looks like my key buttons.

And also my boys of course. I take them everywhere I go except work because I can't take them there...lol

Day 14- A tv show you're currently addicted to

2011-03-22T08:44:00.000-07:00

It has to be Sister Wives. I just barely starting watching this. I didn't watch the first season but I saw the ending special from the first season and was kinda curious to watch this season. I love the relationship between the sister wives and also the relationship between their children, its so loving. I can't imagine living my life like this but I think they are inspiring.

Day 13- Your favorite musician and why

2011-03-21T09:34:00.000-07:00

Mandy Moore

I think she is an amazing singer for her age. I liked her from the start. She is also very talented, I practically own all her movies, she is a great actress too.

Day 12- A photo of the town you live in

2011-03-20T09:26:00.000-07:00

This is where I live. Clearfield Utah!

Day 11- What's in your makeup bag

2011-03-19T15:35:00.000-07:00

This is what is basically in my makeup bag. I decided to just take a picture of it because that would be a lot easier.

Day 10- A photo of your favorite place to eat

2011-03-18T08:26:00.000-07:00

It has to be Red Robin. I love Red Robin, mostly their yummy fries!! Too bad my husband isn't too fond of it.

Day 9- A photo of the item you last purchased

2011-03-17T08:46:00.000-07:00

I really needed chapstick.

Day 8- A song to match your mood

2011-03-16T08:27:00.000-07:00

What do you want from me? By Adam Lambert

Hey slow it down whataya want from me?

Whataya want from me?

Yeah i'm afraid whataya want from me?

Whataya want from me?

There might have been a time when i would give myself away

Oh once upon a time i didn't give a damn

But now here we are so whataya want from me?

Whataya want from me?

Just don't give up i am workin' it out

Please don't give in i won't let you down

It messed me up need a second to breathe

Just keep coming around

Hey whataya want from me?

Whataya want from me?

Yeah it's plain to see

That baby you're beautiful and it's nothing wrong with you

It's me i'm a freak yeah

But thanks for lovin' me 'cause you're doing it perfectly

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Yeah there might have been a time

When i would let you step away

I wouldn't even try

But i think you could save my life

Just don't give up i am workin' it out

Please don't give in i won't let you down

It messed me up need a second to breathe

Just keep coming around

Hey whataya want from me?

Whataya want from me?

Just don't give up on me

I won't let you down

No i won't let you down

And so just don't give up i'm workin' it out

Please don't give in i won't let you down

It messed me up need a second to breathe

Just keep coming around

Hey whataya want from me?

Just don't give up i am workin' it out

Please don't give in i won't let you down

It messed me up need a second to breathe

Just keep coming around

Hey whataya want from me?

Whataya want from me?

I don't know if this song really matches my mood but thinking about it I think it does because of the drama people that I work with. I just like this song though, I think Adam Lambert is an awesome artist!!

Day 7- Your dream wedding

2011-03-15T12:09:00.000-07:00

Sorry I already had my dream wedding. My wedding can't compare.

Day 6- A photo of an animal you'd love to keep as a pet

2011-03-14T08:31:00.001-07:00

I would love to take home a monkey as a pet. I love monkeys! I think they are so cute!!

Day 5- A photo of yourself two years ago

2011-03-13T10:10:00.000-07:00

Day 4-Your favorite photo of your best friend

2011-03-12T16:43:00.000-08:00

Chris my husband is my one and only best friend. I have been stabbed in the back way too many times to call anyone else my best friend.

Day 3- Your idea of the perfect date

2011-03-11T14:04:00.000-08:00

My idea of the perfect date is to go on a Cruise. I always wanted to go on a Cruise. I have never been on a Cruise so I hope someday I can. I also would love to spend time on the beach while on the Cruise.

Day 2- A photo of something you ate today

2011-03-10T09:23:00.000-08:00

It doesn't matter how many times I have the bacon egg and cheese bagel I can't get enough of it. I rather eat
McDonald's breakfast than their lunch or dinner any day.

Day 1- A photo of yourself of how your day was

2011-03-09T14:40:00.000-08:00

Well my day was pretty good. I didn't have to work today so that is a plus. My husband went to a job interview for Walmart today so I can't complain.

30 day challenge

2011-03-09T14:36:00.000-08:00

I decided to do this. I thought it would be fun! I started it on Facebook but with different things for different days then the blog one.

Day 1- A photo of yourself of how your day was

Day 2- A photo of something you ate today

Day 3- Your idea of the perfect date

Day 4-Your favorite photo of your best friend

Day 5- A photo of yourself two years ago

Day 6- A photo of an animal you'd love to keep as a pet

Day 7- Your dream wedding

Day 8- A song to match your mood

Day 9- A photo of the item you last purchased

Day 10- A photo of your favorite place to eat

Day 11- What's in your makeup bag

Day 12- A photo of the town you live in

Day 13- Your favorite musician and why

Day 14- A tv show you're currently addicted to

Day 15- Something you don't leave the house without

Day 16- Your celebrity crush

Day 17- A photo of you and your family

Day 18- Something you crave a lot

Day 19- Another picture of yourself

Day 20- The meaning behind your blog name

Day 21- A photo of something that makes you happy

Day 22 – A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.

Day 23 – 15 facts about you.

Day 24 – A photo of something that means a lot to you.

Day 25 – What’s in your purse?

Day 26 – A photo of somewhere you’ve been to.

Day 27 – A picture of you last year and now and how have you changed since then?

Day 28 – Your favorite movie.

Day 29 – Something you could never get tired of doing.

Day 30 – A photograph of youself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days

Our Valentine's Weekend 2011

2011-02-13T11:08:00.000-08:00

Me and Chris had a wonderful Valentine's/Anniversary weekend. We would be married for 7 wonderful years tomorrow. We had the chance to spent a night in a hotel just me and Chris. Chris' sister Trena volunteered to watch the boys overnight for us and we really appreciated it. We couldn't asked for a better night. We first went to Olive Garden and share the Tour of Italy meal and it was delicious. And then we went to Color Me Mine. Color Me Mine is where you paint a ceramic. It was really fun! We really enjoyed the time talking and getting to appreciated our love for each other. We didn't give each other presents this year because we wanted to make something at Color Me Mine together so it met more this way. Now we just have to wait a week for them to be done and pictures will definitely follow. This has been 7 amazing years with an amazing guy. I am so thankful for my husband and my boys, I don't know what I would do without them. I know that we have been through a lot but I don't think that we could of got through anything without each other. I think the reason why we have been able to get through anything is because our love for each other. The things that we have been through has made our love stronger and we know that we can survive anything and can make it through everything and anything. I know things are going to look up! Things can only get better from here. I love you Christopher Lowell Harmon. I can't wait for more great anniversaries with you!!

Reflecting on 2010!

2011-01-08T14:30:00.000-08:00

I got this idea from my cousin and thought it was a great idea. Just to basically reflect on what 2010 was to us.

2010 has some positive things happen but also a lot of negative things also. The first half of the year was good and the second half of the year was bad.

In December 2009 we spent Brody's first birthday and our first Christmas in our trailer. We didn't think that would be the first and last time we would spend a Christmas in there.

We started 2010 off right by paying off our bills and buying some furniture from our tax returns. We got a nice refund back and it was just enough to take care of everything. We didn't think we would be screwed if we didn't save our money, which we didn't. We had a great anniversary in February and that day was a day of reflecting on what we should do with the left over money from our tax return. I can't remember exactly what we decided on but we didn't think everything was going to change that year either.

We celebrated Rocky's 5th birthday in May and that was a huge milestone for us because it was a start of Rocky going to Kindergarten in the fall. He had a great birthday with friends and family even though it was really windy and cold that day. Go figure in May it being really cold but everyone still had fun despite it being so cold. I wasn't going to have anything or anyone ruin Rocky's birthday.

Then in July Chris lost his job. And that was a huge reality hit. We kinda knew it was coming because his old boss was trying to get rid of him for a while but you never prepared yourself for those words. We knew that we had to get money fast so Chris started receiving unemployment and I was still trying to find a job. It was a rough world out there because no one wanted to hire me at the time. We decided to still try to have a good 4th of July despite the situation that we were in. We did a good job of taking care of our other bills but the rent was the hardest. Since I didn't have a job and we were just living off unemployment we couldn't figure out a plan to pay our rent and our other bills also. After Chris lost his job his old friend Black got him a job as a Private Investigator. Basically he went to people's houses and gave them summons to pay their bills or go to court. His old friend Black got fired from that job from supposedly stealing. Around that same time Black was getting married asked Chris to be his best man. After Chris quit the Private Investigator job for Black he told Chris he was no longer going to be part of his wedding and after that things went downhill. We lost all of our friends. Go figure when we were in our toughest times our friends decided to split because they didn't want to deal with us. I think it was also because they were taking Black's side and wanted nothing to do with us because we choose not to go to his wedding because he just hurt me and Chris because of what he did. We tried to move on from that drama and start concentrating on us and what we needed to do next.

Rocky started school in August and he did really good. I thought he was going to freak out being without mommy and daddy but he did excellent. He still loves school and still goes everyday. He has a lot of friends and we all really enjoy his teacher. He has a wonderful teacher that is such a sweetheart. I couldn't ask for a better teacher then Mrs Buhler. I can't believe how smarter he has gotten since he started school and its only January.

I finally started my job in September. It wasn't the best job but it was a job. It was good news for us because then we could start trying to pay rent. The thing about that was we still didn't figure out a plan to pay rent until after the fact. Don't you hate then when you think of something after something bad happens? I have my good days and I have my bad days at work. I still work there and trying to find a better dependable job but I am toughing it out for my family. I am not going to quit my job until I find a better one anyways. Over the holidays we weren't getting a lot of hours and that was putting a downer on things because we were short on cash again but we managed.

In December we went to court because they were going to evict us. I still don't understand why they took us to court anyways because we still got evicted. They gave us more then three days to get out but we were out of there by the third day. When we came back from court we worked our butts off and packed night and day all weekend so we could be out of there in time. It was nice because we still had time to go back and clean the trailer before we had to take our keys in. It was really hard to loose that house that we worked so hard to get but I just see it as another chapter in our lives closing. They always say when one door closes another one opens and that is so true. I say everything happens for a reason and maybe there is a reason behind why we lost that house. I think it was because that wasn't the right house to raise our kids in it but I sure do miss having my own place.

We ended up moving with Chris' parents. I am so thankful that we have family that are willing to take us into their house so we aren't on the streets. I like having a roof over my head but some things about living with my in laws still bugs me. I am just glad that we are somewhere until we can get our feet back on the ground. We are now on Section 8 (Utah housing authority) so now its just a sit and wait game to see when we get vouchers or an apartment to move into. Chris is still trying to find a job so hopefully he can get one soon. All the places that he has applied at so far has told him that he has too much experience or too less. So I really don't know what jobs want now a days. He is still getting unemployment so that is also helping also. And since we don't have rent we have a chance to pay off our bills and start new and fresh. So here to 2011! So far its been a good year and it just started hopefully some more good news come out of it because I don't know if I can take anymore bad news. So now its just the waiting game until we get that call or that letter. So here is to getting our own place!!!

Merry Christmas to everyone!!

2010-12-25T18:27:00.000-08:00

It was a great Christmas this year for everyone. Everyone got what they really wanted. I got my GPS that I have been wanting for a while and also a nice vacuum also that I have been wanting for a long time.

I think we all deserved to have a great Christmas since we had such a crappy year.

Rocky's loot

Brody's loot

We started Christmas on Christmas Eve. Grandma and Grandpa Harmon came over and gave all the grandkids gifts and also had dinner with us. So did Taylor and her family, Aunt Rachelle, Uncle Quin and Stephanie, Kenny, and Trena, Shane, and Aaron, and Aunt Shirley and Uncle Norton. Then on Christmas Day we started the day at 7 in the morning and opened presents at home with Chris' parents then we went to my mom's house and had breakfast there while opening presents there and then we came home and had Taylor and her family over again including Trena, Shane, and Aaron and Uncle Kenny and opened more gifts from Taylor and had dinner. Overall it was one busy Christmas weekend but a good one because all the boys got everything that they have been wanting and so did me and Chris. I think we all deserved it after going through a rough year. I wonder what 2011 is going to bring us but all I am hoping is that 2011 is an AWESOME year. Thanks to all my family for giving me a great Christmas. I hope everyone else had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. :)

Brody's 2 year old checkup

2010-12-15T10:02:00.001-08:00

Brody had his two year old checkup today. He weighs 26 pounds and 8 oz in the 34% and he is 35.25 inches long in the 74%. He is doing so good and developing right and while we were at the doctor's office we noticed that he is getting another tooth in, so that is exciting. We have been waiting for these teeth for a while and now they are finally starting to come in. He only got one shot and he doesn't need anymore until he starts kindergarten.

Brody is 2!

2010-12-11T19:16:00.001-08:00

Brody Glen Harmon is now 2! Where has the time gone? I swear he just turned 1 yesterday. We celebrated his birthday Toy Story theme. Lately he has been loving Toy Story especially Rex. We had it at Nana's and Papa's house since we are living here now and plus we didn't have any money to do it anywhere else. And plus it was a lot easier. All the people that were there were: Mommy, Daddy, Rocky, Nana, Papa, Uncle Kenny, Trena, Aaron, Aunt Johanna and her family, Aunt Jordan and her family, Nana Heckert, Uncle Justin, Stephanie Harmon and her family and Grandma and Grandpa Harmon. It was a really good party. He got some good presents.

Then after the party we went to Burger Stop to go on a Hayride to see the lights at the Layton Park and also to see Santa. I think it was a good day overall and I think Brody really enjoyed his birthday. You can tell that he knew it was his birthday because when all the guests got to the house he would get a huge smile on his face because he knew that they were there for him. And after the day he gave everyone a hug to thank them. He is getting so big!

What's been going on.

2010-12-08T08:24:00.000-08:00

Well we lost our house. The thing that upsets me the most is we just went to pre-trail and the judge wouldn't even listen to us. By the time I got out of the court I was in tears, it just wasn't fair. We couldn't even decide on a payment plan with the judge, we basically have to talk to the attorney and see if there is anything we can work out. They were originally going to give us three days to get out but the judge gave us more time, we were suppose to be out by the 10th. The pre-trail was last Thursday and we were out by Sunday. We bust our butts all weekend because we had that mind set that we just wanted to get out in time. Its kinda sad because I am really going to miss that place, we only spent a year in there and we fought so hard to get it. But the thing that I am looking at is we never wanted this to happen, things just happen in life and you just have to roll with the punches. The other thing I am looking at is I think we could of done better and maybe it wasn't the right time to have our own place. We need to get our feet planted on the ground again and get settled and then things will just fall into place. I am so thankful that Chris' parents are letting us stay at their place until we get our feet on the ground. I couldn't do it without wonderful family and friends in my life. I just want to make it through the holidays and then after that focus on getting a place. Right now its not really important to me because at least we have a roof over our heads.

Other than that we just have been trying to celebrate the holiday season and give our kids the best Christmas ever. We went to Chris' mom's family Christmas party last Saturday and that was really fun. We all had a fun time spending time with family and friends.

Brody is no longer my baby anymore. He is now in a big boy's bed and he is going to be 2 on Saturday, time goes by too fast. Its pretty sad but rewarding at the same time. I am so thankful that he growing up healthy. He is getting to be my little smarty pants just like his brother.

Rocky on the other hand is really enjoying school. He loves his teacher and his friends. He is always proud of what he does in school and it makes me so proud of him. He has a wonderful teacher and I wouldn't want it any other way.

I am still working at Western Wats but they changed the name to Opinionology. I have a feeling that I am going to be working there for quite a while because I am trying to find a new job that is more dependable and reliable but it isn't working. Some times they don't even have projects so we get sent home and we don't even go in. I want a better job for me and my family because this job isn't cutting it anymore.

Chris is still trying his hardest to find a job but he is having a hard time also. This economy really sucks and I hope it changes soon because I don't know how much more we can take. He is staying positive and helping me with the boys while I am working. I am so grateful for everything that he does. He works so hard to make his family happy.

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and be thankful for the simple things in life because you never know when they will be taken away from you. I know I am a lot thankful for the simple things in life and I am trying my hardest to stay positive. That is all that we could do right now.

Donations

2010-11-20T11:03:00.000-08:00

I would hate to ask anyone this since the holidays are coming up but I am running out of options. We are in the process of losing our house. No one knows how bad it really is here. We try to hide it but things are not looking up fast enough for us. On Thursday we got a 3 day summon from an attorney for our rent, and that was pretty scary. And then we got a notice from the attorney that they have request a hearing for an eviction. I really don't want to lose my house, I am thinking of my kids here. I am ready to fight for my house and I am not ready to lose it. We fought just as hard to get into this place and I am not ready to lose it without a fight. We need to come up with 3,832 on our rent and we don't know how we are going to pull that off. We have tried everything. Chris has been looking for a job and no one would hire him because he either has too much experience or not enough. We tried many places to get emergency funding and they don't have funding until January. And then my job is not paying enough to make ends meet. We are digging ourselves in a deeper hole and we don't know how to get ourselves out of it. If anyone can donate anything I would really appreciate it, I have no one else to turn to then you guys. Thanks for your time!

Park City!

2010-11-04T21:06:00.001-07:00

We went to Park City for my birthday weekend, which was October 23th. We only spent a night there but it was so worth it. Me, Chris, Chris' parents, Trena (Chris' sister) and her husband Shane and her son Aaron, Chris grandparents, Aunt Elise, Aunt Annette and her family, and Uncle Quin and his family was all that came down and spent some family time together. It was nice to get away for my birthday and it was also nice being with the family. We had so much fun there we didn't want to come back. We are definitely going to go back. Chris grandparents own some of the buildings there and they said whenever we want to go up there we can and we can just call them up and tell them when.

Some of the view from our room!

Some of our room. It looked more like an apartment

There is Brody in the door way

Left to right-Trena, Me, Grandma Marilyn, Rocky, and Aaron

Some of us in Grandma and Grandpa's room having

cake for my birthday

Chris and the boys in the pool. I couldn't join them
because I was on my time of month :(

When we first got there we had to stay in Grandma and Grandpa's room because our room wasn't quite ready yet. So we just sat and talk and Grandpa gave us a tour around the building. Annette and her family and Aunt Elise were already there because they got there earlier in the week so they were sitting down playing a game when we got there. We also had dinner in their room before we got to our room. When we finally got to our room we got settled in and decided take the boys to the game room so they could play for a little bit then after that everyone went swimming. I felt bad because I couldn't go swimming but I enjoyed watching them. Then after that we all did our own thing. Chris went and played a little pool with the guys and when he got back I went and hung out with Aunt Elise and we had a really good game of ping pong. That was one crazy night with all of us sleeping in one area. Me and Chris slept out on the big pull out couch, Rocky slept on an air mattress, Trena and Shane slept on a pull out bed from the kitchen table, Aaron slept out on the pull out small couch and Brody slept in a play pen. The only ones that really got a comfy bed was mom and dad. We all slept ok. The boys were so good the whole time we were there, I was so proud of them. Brody slept the best out of everyone and I was really surprised because that was his first time not sleeping in his crib. Trena was so worried that one of our boys would be the ones snoring but her son was the noisy one....lol Don't worry the other family members either went home because there were there for a while or they had their own rooms so it was only us in that one room that I mentioned. Overall it was a great time with the family, can't wait to do it again!!

Happy Halloween 2010

2010-10-31T09:10:00.000-07:00

This Halloween was a busy one. On Friday we went to A Monster Bash at Central Davis Jr. High. They had carnival there, blow up bounce houses and refreshments and it was all free. I haven't been there in a long time. I went to school there, so it was nice to come back for a little bit. Then on Saturday we went to Toys R. Us for their Halloween thing, went to my work Halloween party and then we went to Trunk or Treat and then we went to the mall. It was so wet and cold that we didn't go door to door this year because by the time we were done with the mall the kids were tired and so were the parents...lol And plus I didn't take little kids out when it was so cold. We all had fun this year and I can't wait for next year.

Me as a fairy, Chris as The Million dollar man

Brody as a puppy and Rocky as Buzz Lightyear

Its that time again for an update!

2010-09-02T08:43:00.000-07:00

Well things are started to look up for us. I got a job at this place called Western Wats. I started yesterday. Western Wats is a call center that does Telephone surveys on the phone. I just read surveys on the computer and ask for that certain person's opinion. We are not a telemarketing company because we never sale anything. Its a really easy job, a lot of talking though. I had some really nice people on the phone last night. I think I am going to like this job. It was easy for me to get. After more than a year of searching and trying to find a job I finally found one and it wasn't even hard to get. Its amazing how the simplest jobs you can get like that. I am very thankful to finally have a job and be able to support my family.

Chris kinda has a job lined up too. He is doing some graphic design work for one of my friends. My friend George runs this Vintage Travel business and needs someone to design the ads. Chris is very good at that. We have been searching for a long time to get a job in a field that we went to school for but no one would hire us because we didn't have 2-4 years of experience so with Chris doing this it will help him get some experience. George is going to pay a good sum of money to do these ads and then go from there and see what more he can do. I have a feeling that things are going to be good for us. It just seems like since he got this job working for George people been asking Chris to do graphic design work from left to right and we are very thankful for that. Maybe this is the time for me to go to work and for Chris to stay home with the kids and work on his career. I am glad things are finally looking up for us.

Rocky is loving kindergarten. He is so excited to go to school everyday. He is learning so much and we can already see that. His brother misses him but he knows that Rocky will always come back home. I am glad that Rocky is loving school and doing so well in it.

Brody is getting smarter and smarter everyday. He is learning new words everyday. Its amazing how much he is learning just off of his big brother. I can't believe he is going to be 2 in December. They grow up so fast! I am so proud of both my boys for doing so well in life already. I hope they continued to do well and become the best adults they can be.

I want to thank everyone that stood by our side and supported us through everything. We couldn't of made it without our family and friends. I know we could of made it through because we are a strong family and nothing is going to tear us apart.

Rocky's first day of school

2010-08-02T11:16:00.000-07:00

Even though school doesn't officially start until the 30th Rocky's school the Vae View Mustangs have this early start Kindergarten that starts today and ends on the 27th. I thought it was a great idea. Rocky did awesome! They had the kids in a separate room and the parents in a separate room for orientation. It didn't even phase him that I wasn't in the same room with him. He took it better than I did. I think he is going to do awesome with it.

Rocky on his first day. He really didn't want to get his picture taken and its not a really good picture.

Our first time in a parade

2010-07-17T11:33:00.000-07:00

We had a opportunity to be in our parade. Chris' grandpa Art has this 1950 Ford Green Truck that he rebuilt and he asked us to be in it for the Clinton Heritage Days. It was a great time! We all had fun and the boys were so well behaved. This is something that the boys will remember forever! I am glad we had the chance to do it. Thanks Grandpa Art and Grandma Merilyn for giving us a chance to ride in a parade!

Us in the back of the truck before heading out!

New member of the family

2010-07-16T18:41:00.000-07:00

Avien Richard Romero born at 11:20 am weighing 8 lbs 7 oz and 20 and a half inches long

He belongs here to my sister Johanna in this picture. I am so excited for her

She already has a son named Isaac that is 6 years old. He is so proud to be a big brother

I am already in love with him and I can't wait to see him grow up to be a wonderful little boy!

4th of July weekend festives/Update

2010-07-06T11:27:00.000-07:00

The one thing that I don't like about Utah is that if there is a holiday that is on a Sunday they have to change it to a different day. The only good thing about the 4th of July this year was we were able to spend it all weekend because different cities were having it different days. My thought on a holiday on Sunday is if no one wants to spend the holiday on a Sunday then they shouldn't but leave the holiday alone.

This was the first 4th of July in years that Chris was able to spend it with us. Due to circumstances. We started to 4th of July festives on Saturday. We woke up early and went to the Clearfield Parade. Clearfield always throws the best parades. Then we went to the Kaysville park and looked around there because the Fisher park in Clearfield wasn't doing anything until later on that day. Then after that we went to Chris' parents and had a BBQ and watched the fireworks in their backyard. It was a fun time with family and friends. I was so blessed to have my sister there with her family so it was great.

On Sunday we went to two BBQ's and went to our friend Luke's parents house and watched him light fireworks. No cities were doing anything on Sunday so we decided to have our own 4th of July because its still the 4th and you can't have the 4th without fireworks. We don't care if a holiday is on a Sunday we will celebrate it anyways because we want our kids to have the best time of every holiday.

Then yesterday; Monday we went to the Layton Parade and it was ok. Clearfield's was better. The Layton Parade wasn't even an hour long. Then we weren't doing much for that day because we were already practically burnt out by the time Monday came around. We tried to go to the Layton Fireworks later on in the day but that wasn't going to happen. It was complete meyham in Layton. I couldn't believe it! It was like the whole state was in Layton. We couldn't find a parking spot because they had the road blocked off by the library and Layton High school. Everywhere we turned we either saw a car or a person in the streets. See this is what happens when Layton is the only city that waits until Monday to celebrate the 4th. That made me so mad because everyone wanted to go to the Layton Fireworks. We were so frusterated that we ended up going to my mom's and watching them from there. We could barely see them but they were better than nothing. All in all it was a great and busy weekend. Constantly going. I was trying to make the best of it because we didn't know when Chris was going to have another 4th of July off so I wanted to have a lot of fun while we had the chance together.

Chris lost his job on Thursday. It was a worst time, right before the 4th. They fired him for something completly stupid. They have been trying to get rid of him for a while so in a way we weren't surprised but at the same time no one wants to hear those words. It was like a punch in the stomach when I heard it. The reason why they fired him was about a game system. A customer came in a few weeks ago and traded in a XBOX and when someone trades in a game system you have to enter in the serial number in the computer to show that it came in. Well Chris did that and they said that he didn't. He was suppose to get it off the game system itself but he got it off the box because he couldn't find it on the game system itself so they fired him for that. It really sucks because now his boss left a bitter taste in my mouth and all I want to do is go there and beat the crap out of her but that isn't going to change anything. We feel like it was a blessing in diguise because he was really hating his job because it seemed like whatever he was doing wasn't good enough for her. He got his last check on Friday and we paid some bills so we will be ok for a month. He filed for unemployment and there is a good chance he will get that. We just have to take it a day at a time. I am very proud of my husband though, he is trying to stay positive and he is enjoying the time with his family. Its nice for him to be home because when he was working we weren't spending a lot of time together. I want to thank everyone that has been supporting us and being there for us through this tough time, I know we can make it, we have a lot of good people on our side. Hopefully he can find a job soon.

The boys' checkups

2010-06-14T17:44:00.000-07:00

Today Rocky had his 5 year old checkup and Brody had his 18 month checkup. They are both doing well and growing up so fast. Rocky is 37.4 pounds 37% and 44 inches long 69%. Almost 4 feet tall. He is going to be a tall little boy! Brody is catching up to his brother 24 pounds 33% and 31.5 inches long 26%. They both are caught up on their shots so no shots. That makes me so happy! Rocky is all ready for Kindergarten and Brody is growing like a weed. I am so proud of them!

Rocky my oldest is 5 today!

2010-05-21T08:22:00.000-07:00

I can't believe my oldest is 5. Where did the time go? He was born 5 years ago at 1:42 am weighing exactly 7 pounds even and 20 inches long. I went into labor on my own because we were moving at the time and going up and down the stairs was making me go in labor. I wasn't dilating so I had to get induced when I got to the hospital. I wish I went natural with him but usually with your first one you don't because you don't know what to expect. I was dilated to a 6 before I got the epidural and I think I could of went all the way without it. I was in labor for 6 hours also. I guess I have my children fast.
He is going to start Kindergarten this fall and I couldn't be more proud. He loves his brother and is always helping out with him and around the house. His favorite color is green and he loves cars. He is a little sassy boy but I wouldn't want it any other way. He is really smart and he knows it. I think when he grows up he is either going to work at a car lot or be a NASCAR racer because he loves watching NASCAR, I don't know why. He is such a great big brother and I couldn't imagine my life without him. He also loves his little cousin Aaron, they are such best friends. I am looking forward to the future with him and what a great man he is going to turn out to be.

In Memory of John Vasquez

2010-05-05T21:24:00.000-07:00

In Memory of John C. Vasquez Jr. Sept. 4, 1977-May 6 1995

You don't realized how precious they are until their gone and then its too late for hugs and kisses and saying you are sorry. Valuing your family is more precious than silver and gold. Silver and gold will never love you back. We will always miss you! We love you so much John. I looked up to John when I was growing up, to me he was the smartest teenage out there. You will always be in our hearts in spirit. I know you are looking over us! We don't have any pictures of John when he was a teenager, all we have his memories in our hearts.

What has been happening lately

2010-05-02T10:31:00.000-07:00

Ok lately I have been feeling down lately. I feel like I ruined my chance to get that Data Entry job. I don't know exactly what happened but all I know is I am confused and I don't know how to change it. Some of you are going to say I told you so but I don't want to hear that right now. I guess in some ways no one knows what I am going through. It was a hard decision for me to make and a lot of people are probably saying it was easy, maybe for you but for me it was really hard. First of all I have been out of a job for a year and it would of been weird for me to go back all that time. Second I have never done anything like that so it would of been a new experience for me and third I wasn't too sure about the circumstances the lady was under and it scared me. All I know is I kept asking her questions via e-mail to learn more about the job because we all know that its good to ask as much questions as you need to get the answers and then after that she sent me an e-mail telling me that she still is in the interview process and she probably won't make a decision until next week, that was over two weeks ago and I still haven't heard back from her. I tried to e-mail asking her if she has made a decision and she never responded back and that was almost a week ago. To me it sounded like I already had the job I just had to think about it and get back to her so I am really confused. A lot of you are also probably thinking is it worth it to look for a job and go through all of this. And I am beginning to think about that myself.

It would be just easy to say just to give up and stop looking but if I do that then things won't change in our household. We really want to go on vacation and the only way we can do that is if I get a job and put money away every month to save up for it. Right now we can't save any money for anything, all our paychecks go to bills and we rarely have money left over to do anything else. We also want to take the boys to the zoo and things like that and we can't afford that right now. A lot of you are probably saying those things don't cost that much but where you are in a tight budget like we are we just don't have the money for that. The last time we went on vacation I think it was me and Chris' honeymoon, I am not sure of that though. I just don't remember that is the thing. Lately Chris' hours have been cut because what his boss says is that he isn't being a good manager so in a way its to punish him. In a way it has worked because it was like a wake up call for him and he is doing a lot better. I feel his old boss almost ruined his old attitude about the job because he blamed everything on Chris so hopefully this new boss does the opposite and tries to help him. And since his hours have been cut its been taking like 100 dollars off our checks and that money could make more of a difference. I am not trying to complain I am just being real and trying to explain to everyone how I feel.

The boys on the other hand are happy and that is all that matters. They have each other and I am so thankful that they love each other so much. Rocky is going to start kindergarten this year and he is getting smarter everyday and going to get even more smarter once he starts school. It will be a whole new experience for all of us. I am so excited for him because I think he will enjoy being with other children other than his family. He loves learning and loves being around other kids so I think he will love the time away from his family especially me. I think since me and him get on each other nerves sometimes because we are constantly with each other so I think this new change will help us all. Brody is getting bigger and smarter everyday. Sometimes I think he too smart for his age. All the time he understands what we are saying to him and it amazes me everyday. He never sits still anymore, he is constantly walking around and playing. He wears me out most of the time trying to catch up to him but I wouldn't want it any other way. He is almost off the Binky and I will be so thankful when that is gone so I don't have to worry about it anymore. Rocky's 5th birthday is coming up and we are trying our hardest to give him the best birthday with little money we have. That is why I was hoping to get that job before his birthday comes so we can have a little bit more money coming in but I just don't see that happening any time soon.

Another reason why I am so down is I can't do any hobbies or hang out with my friends because I have no money to do any of that stuff. I guess the whole point of being down is money. I truly believe money is the root of all evil. I hope some miracle happens because I am kinda sick and tired of living this way.

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions.

2010-04-17T16:54:00.000-07:00

So today I went for that Data Entry job interview. It was kinda interesting. The lady's name was Valerie and she owns her own business inside her home. She needs someone to enter Data into the computer using Quickbooks, kinda like an assistant. She is constantly busy and doesn't have time to enter in all that info. Its pay 8.50 an hour and its part time 5-10 hours a week and I can work whenever. I can come in whenever I want and I can wear whatever I want. The ideal job right? A lot of people right now are probably saying I should take it since I have been looking for a job for a long time but I just don't know if I really want to take it. I guess she has several businesses that she runs and on top of that she works a full time job and a part time job, she says she always has to be busy or she will go nuts. I don't know how she does all that when she has two kids, its crazy. The best part of it is she is very flexible so I can work whenever and that would be great with Chris' crazy schedule. I guess I just really have to think about and think if its going to benefit me and my family very well and if its going to be worth it. If anyone has any advice I would love to hear it.

Easter!!

2010-04-07T10:41:00.000-07:00

This Easter was a really busy one but I like it. Since I am home all the time its nice to get out and spend time with the family. Once the boys woke up they saw their baskets and they both went after separate things. Brody went straight for the candy and Rocky was looking for his car but he didn't get a car this year.

And then after they saw their baskets they went outside and looked for the eggs that the easter bunny left. This was the first year that we hid the eggs outside because we never had our own yard before so it was nice. Brody wasn't interest in finding the eggs all he wanted to do was run around. Maybe next year he will be more interest. Rocky is at the age where he understands that the easter bunny leaves him eggs and gifts but when it comes to him in person he gets terrified and wants nothing to do with him. He is one strange kid. After that we went to the park with my family and looked for eggs there and had lunch and then after that we went to Chris' parents' house and found eggs there and had lunch/dinner so it was a busy day. In the end both boys had a blast and got lots of eggs. I even had fun watching the boys enjoy themselves.

Update on Brody

2010-04-02T10:04:00.000-07:00

First of all I want to thank everyone that was so concerned for him. It really scared us and we don't want to go through that again. He is doing really well. He is back to his original self and I couldn't be any happier. His fever stayed down and didn't go up since Sunday. He did really well on his antibiotics and he is practically done with that. His cough is all the way gone. I am so thankful that he is doing so well. I believe that there was an angel watching him that day because I don't know what would happen if we weren't there at that moment. I love him to death and I couldn't imagine my life without him. I am looking forward to more happy and healthy days with him! He is going to be around for a long long long time!!!

A scary situation

2010-03-29T12:47:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a very scary day for us. Brody was having a fever off and on all day yesterday and I was trying to figure out why he was having a fever in the first place. I gave him medicine around 4 o clock last night and it did nothing to him but made him drowsy. He went for a nap after that and then was still feeling hot after that. Chris came home from work and I gave Brody a luke warm bath around 7 o clock because that is what you are suppose to do when they have a fever. We put him down for bed at 8 o clock and around 9 he woke up screaming like he was in pain, I have never heard this sound out of him before. He was burning up! We decided to take him to the ER and I am so thankful we did that. At first I wanted to take him to insta care but the one that was close to us was the one in Syracuse. I really didn't want to go back to the ER because I had such a bad experience before but this was necessary. We got there and they took his temperature and it was at 102.6 so his temperature went up a few degrees within minutes. They took us to a separte room so we could wait for the doctor to come in and they gave us a gown to put him in and when Chris was getting him undress what we saw frighten us and we will never forget it.

While Chris was getting him undressed Brody eyes started to roll into the back of his head and we didn't know what was going on. He stopped crying and everything. The nurse comes in and quickly takes him out of my arms and puts him in a different room and starts putting monitors on him. Since his temperature went up so quickly he went into Febrile Seizure, it doesn't mean he will have seizures the rest of his life it just happens to some children when their fever goes up quickly like that. It scared the hell out of me and Chris. There was nothing more that we could do except step back and let the doctors and nurses work on him. I felt so helpless at that moment. That has never happened to us before so we didn't know what to do or even what to think. They got him stabled and he started to breath and cry and that was a good sign. Even though it was only for a few minutes that he was having a seizure it felt like forever. They said while they have a seizure they don't know who we are and where they are at so when they are coming out of it they start crying again because they are confused. I am very thankful for all the doctors and nurses that worked on him, they were very generous and I couldn't asked for a better team.

They took his urine and blood and gave him an X ray to see all the possible options on why he was running such a high fever in the first place. His urine and blood came back normal and on his X ray they didn't see any infections but they saw a little bit of Bronchitis on his chest, nothing big, just a mild case of it. No wonder he has been coughing for the past few days, poor little guy, I couldn't imagine what he was going through last night. Overall he is doing well, his fever went down and he is a little bit wobbly from last night but he is doing good. He just has to stay on the medicine that they gave him for the next 4 days or until its gone to keep the fever down. I want to thank Trena for taking Rocky last night so we could concentrate on Brody. I also want to thank the doctors and nurses again for doing the best for my little guy. I am thankful for a lot of things right now in life!

Brody's 15 month check up

2010-03-11T15:04:00.000-08:00

First of all I can't believe he is already 15 months old. He grew up too fast! Today was his 15 month check up. He is 23 pounds in the 30% and 30.25 inches long in the 26%. He is walking really well and I am very proud of him. He also got one shot! He seems to be doing very well with it. Next time it will be his 18 month check up and since Rocky will be 5 around that same time we are going to do their checkups the same day. We have never done it like that before so it will be a new experience for all of us.

DISNEY ON ICE!!!

2010-03-10T22:14:00.001-08:00

We all went to Disney on Ice for the first time! We all had a wonderful time together. It was me, Chris, Rocky, Brody, my mom, Chris' mom, Trena, Shane, Aaron, Trena's mother in law and Sister in law. We got a good price for open night. Buy one ticket get one free. It was Mickey and Minnie and all their friends hosting the show of course and Little Mermaid, Cars, Tinkerbell, and The Lion King. The Lion King is my favorite Disney movie and The Cars is Rocky's favorite. The boys were so well behave and Brody was so into it. If you want to see more pictures look on my myspace profile or Facebook.

Rocky with his Lighten McQueen that he got at the show!

We went to Chuck a Rama to eat before we headed down there so all in all it was a great night with the family! I still want to know how they got the Cars to move on the Ice that was pretty impressive.

6 Wonderful Years together and more to come!

2010-02-14T20:49:00.001-08:00

Me and Chris have been married for 6 years as of today. We got introduce in December of 2002 from our friend Teala. He was actually going for her but she was interest so she thought we would be perfect for each other. I was just getting out of a relationship so I wasn't really looking for anyone. At first I wasn't expecting anything but friendship from him but just everything felt right. It felt like we have known each other all of our lives. Everything just came natural and we had a lot in common so that was a plus. We are like two peas in the pods. He is my better half and I wouldn't know what I would do without him. We got engaged the day after my high graduation in June 2003 and got married on Valentine's day 2004. It was such a beautiful wedding. We got married at the Egyptian Theater in Ogden because my brother worked that at the time as a chef and we got a great deal on the room and the food. I remember we got one of them free but I don't remember which one. We had a big wedding party, 5 bridemaids and 5 groomsmen. He is my everything, I fall in love with him more and more everyday!For our Anniversary we went and saw Valentine' day and that was such a cute movie and we went to Garcia's for dinner. It couldn't of been a better day! Chris spoiled me for Valentine's this year he got me 2 shirts, A necklace and earrings set that I am wearing today, another necklace, new mats and a shower curtain for our bathroom because we didn't have any of that and a Cooking Mama game and flowers. He is a hard working man, he works so hard to provide for his family and support us, he is my rock when things go tough. I couldn't ask for a better husband and father. The one thing that will stick for me for the rest of my life is the day I fell in love with him. I remember it was a couple of days before High school graduation and I wasn't feeling good I had a really bad headache and we were hanging out that day. He took me home early and help me into the tub and waited until I was done (in the living room) so I didn't fall out of the tub and then he helped me into bed and made sure I was ok and everything before I went to bed and before he went home. That day I realized that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with this man because he takes very good care of me and he always will! I will never forget that day! We have two wonderful little boys 6 years later to show for it and they are my life. The latest new I would love to share with everyone is we are going to renew our vows in 2014 on our 10th year anniversary. I can't wait for more wonderful years to come! I love you hunny from the bottom of my heart!!!

Choose your friends wisely!!!

2010-02-11T16:42:00.000-08:00

Does anyone have a friend that keeps making excuses for not staying in touch? Well I used to have one of those friends. I am going to used her real name in this blog because its my blog and I have the right. My adrenaline is running so bad right now that I feel the urge to write. My old friend Tasha and I used to be best friends growing up. When she moved away we grew apart. The only way we stayed in touch was through myspace or on the phone but most of the time that wasn't enough. Me and her got pregnant the same time I did with Brody and her with her first. She would always say I was her best friend and that we will always keep in touch but I was a fool to believe that. After I went to her baby shower we agreed that we would tell each other when we had our babies. She didn't tell and I had to find out by calling several different hospitals. All the time she would tell me excuses about why she didn't tell me this or include me into this and time after time I forgave her and let her back into my life. But this one special event that happened in her life drew me to the edge. She would never answer her calls when I call so I kinda got the feeling that she was ignoring me. Does anyone else get that feeling sometimes? And most of the time anyways her phone would be off so I would not know how she was doing. The last time she talked to me was a year ago after her daughter was born she told me that she was pregnant again. Did I find out when she had that one? NO! And listen I am suppose to be her best friend. I decided to delete her off my friends list a long time ago because she was never on and plus I was done but I still thought about her because its only natural. Then today I went onto her profile and found out that she got married. I was soo pissed! I don't even know when she got married. She didn't even tell me and I remembered long ago that I was going to be her bridesmaid. Whatever happened to that? Well I am done! Its not even worth it. I am tired of the excuses, I am tired of being worried about her and wondering what is going on in her life, I am tired of not being part of her life anymore like I used to. Heck her mom used to treat me like one of her own. That is why I don't have a best friend anymore because of people like that. Fuck people like that! You call yourself so call friends, yeah right! I got my close friends and family and that is all that I need. I know NOW who is my friends and who isn't. And if no one wants me around than I am not going to stick around. Please tell someone that you don't want to be their friend anymore, just don't leave them hanging because that is just so wrong. And if no one wants me as friend than that is their lost not mine. I tried and tried and tried and I am done trying. Its so exhausting that I can't even count the times I try to make contact and got nowhere.

An update for the New Year

2010-01-15T20:36:00.000-08:00

I was reading my blog and realized that I need to update a little bit. I am still looking for a job and I have to say it hasn't been easy. I applied at so many places and before giving me a chance they turn down my application even before I get an interview. I didn't get that Production of Graphic Design job and I don't know why. He never responded back to my resume and I tried to get a hold of him and he never responded back to that either. I really wanted that job because it would of been perfect for me. I hate when jobs leave you hanging. But I moved on and tried to get a new job. I went to this Census test and so far so good but I am not getting my hopes up. You had to get a 10 or more right on the test to passed and I got a 20 out of 29 questions right. It was a pretty simple test, just general information on things you have to know for the Census job. They called me today to ask a question about my degree from Eagle Gate and that is all they wanted so that is a good sign because I know that they are at least looking at the test and application. This job would be so good for us. It pays 11.00 an hour. So while I am waiting I am still looking so I have something to fall back on.

Chris is still working at Gamestop as Assistant Manager but he is hating retail more and more everyday. He is saying that its making him a different man but I just think its from the manager that he is working with. I know things will get better for him at work once I get a job because than he won't be so stressful about money. I think its a lot of things that he is going through right now that is making him feel the way he is feeling. When he isn't working he is doing Ghost Hunting. Him and his buddies have a group called 4gh and they go to potential places to find the truth. He really enjoys it and I support him in it. I believe in that stuff because I have witness myself a ghost place. At least he isn't hurting anyone and plus he is always careful when he goes out. Everyone needs a hobby and that is his hobby.

Rocky is still on the waiting list for Headstart but he moved up. He is now number 5. The last lady I talked to was really helpful. I guess when we registered I still had a job so I updated all my information and she said if we fax her Chris' last paycheck stub from 2009 there is a good chance that he will move up. I am so looking forward for him going to school. I know that he will enjoy being with other children his age and also I think it will be good for all of us. I think most of the time we get on each other's nerves because he is always home with me and we know what pushes each other's buttons. I also think him going to school will change his attitude a little bit and get him smarter. He is such a smart ass sometimes but I love him. He really helps out his brother and likes playing with him. He is such a good friend to Brody and I hope it stays that way.

Brody is getting so close to walking. He cruises the furniture likes its nothing and walks the walls he just needs to gain more confidence and he will be good to go. He also has another tooth coming in...HIS THIRD! He is taking a while to get more teeth but that doesn't stop him from eating anything and everything. He is getting more cuter everyday! I am enjoying watching him grow everyday.

I am so looking forward to this year because its going to be a good one for sure. I know as of right now things are a little bit tough but I know we are going to hit a few rough patches before we reach the final product. We are so eager to get our tax returns back because we are going to get back on track, buy new couches and save our money this time so we are not stuck in a rut again. I think once we get back on track and pay everyone off things will then fall into place. Once I get a job things will get even better because then I can help Chris with the bills and then his checks wouldn't have to go to everything. We now realized that we can't live off one income, its just not possible anymore. Our goal last year was to get into a home and out of those apartments and we accomplished that so now we have to focus on getting financially stable and I know we can do that. And once we are financially stable I know things will approve on everything in our lives because we will be a lot happier. Once we get all stable I would love to go on vacation, that is the next step. I believe that there is going to be good things to come. Now that we have moved on from all the deaths that happened in 2009 we can now look forward to more positive things.

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-25T19:24:00.000-08:00

We started out Christmas this year on Christmas eve. We went to my mom's on Christmas eve to open presents there. My dad sent presents to her house since we were all there and it actually got there on time. It was a good time with family. We had dinner and opened presents. We didn't have a lot of money this year so I just found some things around the house that I haven't used and that I probably won't used and wrapped it for my sisters and my mom. Its the thought that counts, they loved their presents so that is all that matters. On Christmas morning we opened presents at our house and we decided on 3 gifts each for the boys and for each other. One big one and 2 small ones. Our big gifts were on a budget of 50 dollars. The boys had a really good Christmas and so did me and Chris so it worked out perfectly. Then after we opened gifts at home we went to Chris' mom and dad's and had breakfast and opened gifts there and then went home and Chris' uncle Kenny came over and we opened more. Then we went back to their house and had dinner so its been a busy day! So we got plenty of gifts this year. All I have been doing all day is rearranging rooms and putting toys away so its been a long day. I love the Christmas holiday time to spend with family and friends. Tuesday we went to our friends Brandy and Chris Greene house to open gifts there. Thanks to all that gave us presents and I hope everyone loved their presents from us. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!!

Rocky's Presents

Brody's Presents

Note: They had a lot more but I didn't take a picture of them because I was busy unwrapping presents and putting them away! LOL!!

Brody is now 1!!!

2009-12-11T19:59:00.001-08:00

I can't believe Brody is already 1. I had him a year ago today at 2:13 pm and he weighed 6 lbs 14 oz. and 19 inches long. Even though he weighed less then Rocky he sure is the opposite of Rocky. He is a big boy and he lets everyone know. He loves people food, he has every since he started eating baby food. He is my big eater, defiantly not what Rocky is. He is such a happy baby and a friendly baby, he will go to anyone that is willing to hold him. He loves his brother very much so, they play all the time and his brother loves him very much.
I went all natural with him, no medicine and I wouldn't want to go any other way. Maybe that is why he grew up too fast. I had an epidural with Rocky and I hated it. When I was getting off the epidural with Rocky I was shaking uncontrollably and I didn't like that feeling, plus when they give you one they put a big tape on your back to keep it in and that tape took forever to get off. So after that I was determined to go natural and I loved it. Plus, the recovery time is a lot faster when you go natural. I have to say the natural is AMAZING, its like an adrandine rush, I think everyone can go natural you just have to concentrate on your breathing and be calm and not freak out and you can do it. The pain isn't that bad and once you have that baby in your arms you forget about the pain and you realized that it was so worth it. I was in labor with him for 6 hours and Chris, his mom, and my mom were the only ones in the room. He is a fast learner, not what Rocky was. Brody crawled at a early age (7 months) and when he learns something new its like he has been doing it all along because he doesn't even think about it. He is such a big boy and I am very proud to have him in our family. Brody brings so much joy in all of our lives that we couldn't imagine out lives without him.

Time to give thanks!

2009-12-01T21:33:00.000-08:00

This year we had thanksgiving at our house. The first year we ever had it at our house. We promised each other when we get our own place that we will have thanksgiving over there. I have to say that cooking all that food makes you so exhausted. I was up since 7 that morning cooking and nonstop from there because you have to clean up the mess after everyone is gone and everything. My mom, my brother Justin, Chris parents, my sister Jordan and her family, my sister Johanna and her family and us of course all came. It was kinda a pot luck because my mom brought a pie, Johanna brought drinks and Jordan brought cranberries. Brody for sure knew what thanksgiving was all about, he literally stuffed himself. Next year is someone else turn. But it went really well at our house. I was quite surprised how great it went. It was my first time cooking Turkey and I did an awesome job! I am so proud of myself that I went through on it. I just wanted it at our house with everyone together because my family is usually spread out on Thanksgiving and plus since I lost some family members this year that family now means more to me than anything and I want to keep them close as long as I can. I for sure don't take family for granted anymore.
Sorry for the absence, things have been rough lately. Comcast screwed up our bill and shut off everything; phone, internet, and cable so we have been living without that stuff for two weeks. Its been rough, I for sure don't take anything for granted anymore. So we are for sure not going to go back to Comcast. To make a long story short they charged us for a month that we were even living on our own at the time so they screwed up on that one. Thanks to family, because they have been so helpful throughout this whole thing, especially chris's parents. They have been letting us use their phone, internet, and tv so I know I am very grateful for them. I can't forget Trena either because she has been coming over and letting us use her cell phone and I couldn't thank her enough. Hopefully things get better for us, I know the year is going to end in a rough notes but once the holidays are over I believe that we will get our feet back on the ground once again. That is what taxes are all about! Plus I am waiting on this job to get back to me on a Production of Graphic Design and it would be so perfect for me. My dad sent me the listing and I sent him my resume and just waiting for a respond back and its killing me. It would help us out so much because it would pay 10 to 11 dollars an hour. So I am been praying almost everyday and keeping my faith in God and anything is possible with him. That is all I can do right now since we are going through this. I also want to thank all our friends for staying by our side and supporting us and comforting us, I don't know how I would of made it through without them either. My friends keep me sane. I also want to thank them for coming over all the time to just see how we are doing or just to hang out, that met a lot to me.

THIS IS WHAT I AM THANKFUL FOR THIS YEAR:

1. A house over our heads
2. Our health
3. My children
4. Being able to afford Christmas for my boys
5. The food in our bellies
6. The clothes our are backs
7. Family and friends
8. Most importantly God, without him I wouldn't be able to make it through the day
9. I also thankful that Chris still has a job, not a lot of people can say that

On a good note, I just couldn't keep this in any longer after I heard the news. I am going to be an AUNT again! My sister Johanna is pregnant again. She has a 6 year old son and I am so thrilled for him. He was wanting a sibling for so long! So maybe in a way God has answered my prayers in a way because now I can concentrate on that instead of us for a while. When I heard the news I was jumping up and down literally. Children are such a blessing from God!
I will keep you guys all updated on how we are doing and if I hear from that job. I hope I get it, but now its all in God's hands because I did all that I could for the time being.

A greek orthodox baptism

2009-11-02T10:05:00.001-08:00

Yesterday me and the boys went to our very first Greek Orthodox Baptism. It was a really interesting and a new experience for us. We went to support my friend's daughter who was getting baptized. There was a lot of people there to support her. I felt like a fish out of water because I didn't know what to do. I was watching everyone and looking at their body expression to see what to do next...LOL! I had no idea what they were doing because we were seated in the back and I also had no idea what they were saying. I have to say it was the longest baptism I ever been to. After the baptism they had a luncheon and it seem like forever that we were able to eat and I was starving. You can tell that a lot of people loved her and was there to support her, it was also Susie's birthday (the girl getting baptized) so it was a special event. One of my favorite parts was the food of course, I love Greek food. I am just glad that the boys were good and enjoy the music. One of the things I realized that all the Greek girls are not that good looking and you can tell who is Greek and who isn't lol. Oh another thing everyone got a gift so I thought that was pretty cool. I never been to a baptism where we got something. It was a cute vase thing that had two angels on it. Its the prettiest thing I have ever seen. Now we will always remember that we went to a Greek Orthodox Baptism.

My favorite time of the year-HALLOWEEN!!!

2009-11-01T21:17:00.001-08:00

Our family picture for Halloween 2009.

Me as a 49ers Cheerleader. Everyone was giving me crap saying I was a Redskin Cheerleader. Come on I am 49ers fan! My mom made me the costume and I think she did an excellent job!
Chris as 49ers football player!

Rocky as Bumblebee Transfomer! He loves transformers
And Brody as the cutest Football ever!

We had an awesome Halloween together as a family. Chris was off so it was great to be all together. This year was the first year we went to the mall and I have to say we are going to go back because they give you a butt load of candy. Then we went to the old folks home like every year. Rocky likes going there and going to each person and getting candy but they did it a little bit different this year so it was kinda disappointing. Instead of having us go inside they had table outside in the front and we just were able to pick candy up from the tables. I think the reason why they did that because of the swine flu and to be careful about not getting the seniors sick. Then we went to trunk and treat. Whatever happen to the tradition. I always loved going door to door with my friends and trying to get the most candy. I hate trunk or treat and Rocky was kind iffy about that. Come on going trick or treat to each trunk is kinda strange to me. Now that Halloween is over onto Thanksgiving. This year has come by too fast. I can't believe that Brody will be 1 next month, it seemed like I just had him. He grew up too fast, faster than what Rocky did that is for sure. We are thinking about having Thanksgiving at our house this year since we got our own place but I am still debating about that one. So overall this Halloween was awesome. I am so glad Rocky is at the age where he enjoys Halloween a lot more and he can also pick out his own costume!

Happy Birthday to Me!!!!

2009-10-22T10:43:00.001-07:00

Today is my 25th birthday! At first I was kinda bitter because that means I am half way to 50 and I still don't know what I want to do with my life. I don't know if its a midlife crisis or something but I am at the point where I want to figure out what I really want in my life. Its been a good day so far, I had breakfast in bed and later on tonight we are going to have a potluck with all our friends and family. Well not all of our friends but the ones that really care. I realized something while planning for this potluck. The thing that I realized is that who are really my good friends. Don't you hate it when you plan an event and no one responds? Even when you try to call them or write them and you get that feeling that you are getting ignored. That is how I was feeling yesterday. Every time I would call one of my girlfriends no one would answer. Its kinda weird that no one would answer their phone. I was getting really frustrated and was wondering why I even try. It reminded me of two events that happened in my life. The first one was my 13th birthday I think, my first birthday at our apartment in Layton. My mom was feeling bad because the birthday before I didn't really have a birthday because we just moved from Ogden to Layton and she wanted me to have a great birthday that year so she got a hold of all my friends to throw a party for me. I remember sitting out in the front of the apartments waiting for people to show up and no one came. I really felt horrible and my mom felt so bad for me. Another event was my baby shower I invited my friends and none of them showed up. It was just my family. You think by now I would learned my lesson. Well let me tell you I have learned my lesson now. Now I know who to invite and who to not. My family mean the world to me and they will always be there for me and I thank them for that. My close friends also mean the world to me and they know who they are, because they are there for me also. When I married Chris I kinda gained his friends and that makes me feel good inside because they are really nice to me and they are always there for me. I think also since they are older they are more mature so they don't deal with drama and that is what I like. So tonight I am going to have fun with the people that really matter in life and forget the other people that don't matter.

FUN FACTS ABOUT ME ;)

1. I got baptized on Halloween when I was 8
2. Me and my sister Johanna's birthdays are 3 years and a week apart
3. We always shared our birthdays because my mom thought that would be easier
4. I always had a Halloween cake for my birthday and we still keep that tradition today
5. My favorite colors have always been my favorite colors ever since I was little
6. I went all natural with my second child because I hated the effect of the epidural with my first son and I would not go any other way
7. My hobbies include reading, scrapbooking, and now cross stitching those are my passions in
life
8. I was in resource when I was in elementary school and I thought it was the best life experience I ever had
9. I like all different kinds of music; from Mandy Moore to Def Leppard
10. My next child I am planning on going all natural again
11. My family and my close friends mean everything to me!

Venting....I hate how some people get things handed down to them and more.....

2009-10-12T21:34:00.000-07:00

Blogs are about expressing your feelings about something and venting right? Well I like coming here just to vent. I really need to get this off my chest or its just going to build up inside. I really hate how this world operates. Let me get into more details. It seems like the people that don't work their hardest on things get things handed down to them and that bugs the crap out of me. For example lately I've been seeing these people going on vacations left and right and I am wondering how in the world they are paying for it especially what is going on in the economy right now. One of my friends told me that they have been probably saving up for this and that for months and I find that hard to believe, I don't know why I just do. Me and Chris haven't been on a vacation since our honeymoon and I keep wondering when is our chance. We work our butts off to survive in this world and we don't get anything. Don't we deserve something for a change? I had a chance to win a cruise but there are some catches. I took this survey on the phone a while ago and they told me that they will have a Representative called me and let me know more details. They called me today and the catches are that we have to pay the Poor Taxes and that is 59 dollars per person and we have to find our own way to the boat in Ford Laundard . Chris doesn't think we would be able to afford that. I think personally that its a better deal then what is usually running for a cruise. The manager told me that if he doesn't hear from me by Friday that they have to give the free cruise to the next person well its totally understandable to me. I just wanted to cry because here I have a chance to go on a cruise that I won and I can't even go. Well I have come to the realization that we are never going to go on a vacation or a cruise of any type unless someone pays it for us or we win the lottery.

Don't get me wrong I am proud to say that we work hard to where we are at now. I just wish that some things were better in life and that when we are going to get a chance to get the things we want in life. I am blessed to say that Chris still has a job that he loves and that its going really good for him, not a lot of people can say that now a days so how are they going on a vacation. Answer that for me? I am blessed to say that we have a roof over our heads, food in our bellies, and we are healthy. But I want more. Is that a bad thing? I am proud to say that we don't have to totally relied on other people to survive in this world, we do most of the things are on our own but why do those people get favored?

I hope I didn't offend anyone by this post but if I did then I am sorry. I feel like I am titled to my opinion because its a free world. Maybe after writing this and having it down where I can always read it will make me not to be bitter anymore.

Great News!!!

2009-10-07T11:32:00.000-07:00

Brody redness is gone! And he seems a lot happier. I think it was really bugging him. Next time that happens I will know how to treat it so there wouldn't be a reason to go to the hospital.

This is a picture of him being a big boy. It was taken a while ago. I just really like this picture of him. Even though I still think ER doctors are stupid he still knew how to treat his yeast infection. I am still going to go to his pediatrician whenever I think something is wrong with Brody or Rocky and if he isn't available then I am going to go to another one. Thanks everyone for the concern!

Some doctors are stupid!

2009-10-04T11:38:00.000-07:00

There is a reason why I don't take me or any of my kids to the ER at the hospital. 1. They always me tell what I already know 2. Its a waste of my time 3. Its pointless. 4. And another reason is I don't want to pay for something when its just take a second to figure out what is wrong that I already know. Today I took Brody into the ER because his private parts were all red even the little hole. He would always scream when I am touching it and when he has a bowel movement its looks like he can't go pee. It didn't look like a diaper rash its just looked like there was something else going on. So I took him in and the doctor barely touched him, like he was the plague of death. All he did was touch his pee pee and determined that it looked like that it was red because of trauma. What the fuck does that mean? Does it mean that he hurt it somehow, I find that hard to believe. He also said that it also looks like a little bit of dasher rash. DUH? If it was that I wouldn't of took him in. What a joke, I am so disappointed right now its not even funny. Oh yeah by the way while he was touching it, it started to bleed, wouldn't you think something else was wrong because of that. So he just gave me a prescription for a special ointment and that was it. I swear I am not going into the hospital or taking my kids in there until one of us is dying.

All settled in!

2009-09-20T20:32:00.000-07:00

We are now all settled into our new home and we love it. Things are going great for us! We love the room and its a lot bigger than our old apartment for sure. I love how we have a washer and dryer now and a dishwasher and everything. And the kids are adjusting very nicely, I think they like having their own room. I for sure is thrilled to have my own bathroom. Since we moved into our new house I've been thinking about a lot of things and I realized that I need to reevaluate my life and figure out what I really want. I need to change a few things in my life to feel a lot better. I started crossed sticking and I am starting to really like it. My first project is an birth announcement for Brody and I have to say I am doing really good with it. And its also making me relaxed a lot and I am liking that. My friend Teala made one for Rocky and I thought I would make one for Brody. The reason why I got my first project is because I am sick and tired of the same thing everyday. Tv is getting boring and so is internet and nothing is going to change until I change it. I also found a new love putting the ties on blankets. I don't know what that is called but during a bridal shower I did it for the first time and I loved it. I just need to think of other things to do with my time other than just sitting around doing nothing. And speaking of friends that is another reason why I need a change. I've been trying to hang out with my old friends that I usually hang out with I think I need to start hanging out with the friends that I blow off. I need something new and someone new to hang out with. I don't know, I just think moving into our own place and adjusting to a new change got me wanting to change a lot of things in my life. I also have to figure out what I want to do with a career. Every since I left toys r us I have been having issues about trying to find a job because I am afraid of not finding something that I love. I loved working at Toys R us and I was mad about how it turned out. I was really good at what I did and enjoyed everyone I worked with and the memories. I was going to stay there a lot longer but shit happens. Right? I don't want to just settle, I want to find something that I really want to do and that I know that I am going to love, I just don't know what that is right now and that is something I need to figure out also. I think me reevaluate my life is going to be a huge change and a good thing. I am excited for this. I am excited for more happy things to come into our lives.

Update!

2009-08-29T10:44:00.001-07:00

Sorry for the absence. Nothing really new has been happening around here. We are still in my in laws house but not for long. I have to say I am so ready to get out and get into our own place again. This summer is almost over and I have to say in a way I am glad its over but in another way I am not. It just went by too fast. So I have to say its been a long summer both my grandparents past away this summer and a few weeks ago my aunt passed away from Terminal Cancer. I have to say with all these deaths it made me think about my brother a lot. He passed away over 10 years ago from a car accident. I miss him more these days. With all these deaths I haven't had time to really grieve so maybe it will finally hit me when we get into our own trailer, maybe it won't we just have to see.

Now onto a happy note! Brody got his first tooth!!! It broke through a couple of nights ago. He isn't really cranky just mostly at night. But he is so proud of it. He is growing up too fast before we know it his first birthday is going to be here and that is something I just don't want to think about. It seems like just yesterday I had him. Apparently my children get their teeth late because Rocky was around this age also when he got his first tooth. I always say better late then never right.

I guess Rocky isn't going to Headstart. He is on the waiting list. I had to find out from calling them that we are 130% above the poverty line and they filled up the classes first with kids that are 100% below the poverty line whatever that means. It makes me so sad for him because he was so excited to start school, I just hope that he isn't behind. It also makes me sad because all his family and friends are going to be in school this year and he isn't. I guess we just have to wait and see. But I have come to the conclusion that he isn't going this year unless a miracle happens.

Other than that this is all that is really happening. All I have to say is I just can't wait until Tuesday comes. More moving to happen and I am not looking forward to that but I looking forward to the result. Well we aren't owning the trailer but we are renting but its still a big step for us. The whole time that we have been married we have lived in apartments and we are just ready to move forward and I am so glad. Its going to be a permanent move for a while and I am so thrilled I can barely contain myself. Its basically ours and I couldn't be more proud of ourselves.

Things are changing

2009-07-29T13:27:00.000-07:00

I decided to update this since I haven't in a while. Things have been quite busy in our household lately. I haven't had a chance to sit down and relax. The weekend before the 24th me and Rocky got sick with the 24 hour stomach flu and that was draining, I have to say. Good thing it was only 24 hours and Brody didn't get it. I am glad that we got over it, the only thing I have is a cold that I am trying to get over. All I have left is a cough that seems to not want to go away. Lately we have been looking at trailers and we have good news we are moving! Last Thursday we turned the papers in and got approved Monday. All we have to do now is pay the deposit and we are going to do that the 6th and since we won't be able to pay the first month's rent until September we have to stay with Chris' parents for a month. I really don't like the idea of that but we have no choice if we want to save on money. Its seems to good to be true for me because we have been let down so many times but its happening I think way too fast though. Because the day after we turned in the papers my grandpa died, it was really hard on me. I didn't think I was going to react the way I did but I guess when you lose two grandparents within two months of each other its kinda hard. Sorry to say but I don't think its going to end there because my aunt isn't doing too well. She has terminal cancer and she has cancer cells all over brain where they can't get it. Its make me sad to see her suffer like that because she looks so weak. The only good thing about this is that I know that they aren't alone anymore and they aren't suffering but its still hard. Yesterday I went to my grandparents house and it was so weird being there without either one of them because I have never been there without them. I was so expecting to walk in and see my grandpa sitting in his chair relaxing. So right now we are packing and getting ready to move and I just don't know how to slow down because things aren't going to slow down anytime soon. I want to thank everyone that supported us and had faith in us. Its just time for a change in location because I feel like so many things are changing right now that we just have to go with the flow and go with the change. I don't know if I am ready for change but ready or not here it comes!

Our recent fishing trip since 2006

2009-07-14T12:06:00.001-07:00

I've been wanting to go fishing for a while now and when I finally got my fishing license I was so excited. We haven't been fishing since our camping trip in 2006 so it was a while since I went last and it took me a little bit to freshen up my memory of how to use the rod but I got a hang of it. Chris' dad took me and Rocky out today and this was practically the first time Rocky ever held a fishing rod on his own and he did so well. He is a natural born fisher just like his mommy! We didn't catch anything but we did see a big fish and I was so anxious to get that thing but I guess he just wasn't hungry. We are for sure going to go out more this summer. I feel its fair, Chris goes golfing with his dad now its my turn to have quality time with him and go fishing. Even though we didn't catch anything we still had a blast, Rocky was just so excited to be helping out on fishing.

Brody's 1st 4th of July

2009-07-05T10:48:00.000-07:00

The 4th of July for us was pretty good. It was much better than last year's that was for sure. I was so determined this year to have a great 4th. Last year all I did was sit on my butt at Chris' parents house and did nothing. Nobody wanted to do anything last year. I didn't have the car last year because I worked in the morning and Chris had to take the car for work. So this year I told Chris I was for sure going to take the car so I wouldn't be stuck anywhere. Speaking of Chris he had to work again this year. I don't remember us having a whole 4th of July as a family in a long time. His Store Manager always has it off every year but Chris promised me that next year he will request it off so I am looking forward to that. I just wished that the day yesterday was longer to do more stuff. The day started off good because I was finally able to go to the parade with my children. The past few years I had to work during the parade so this year was really special, not only was it Brody's first but also because I got to spend the whole day with my kids. This year was a realization that the 4th is mostly for the children. As long as they are having fun that is all that matters and when they have fun I have fun. We didn't go to any parks because I didn't have money and plus we tried to go to the Kaysville park because their blow up things were free but when we got there they were closed until 5 and we weren't going to go back because we had to be at a bbq and I had to pick up Chris around that time. Chris and I did spend a little time together, we had lunch together at his work so that was nice. I spent a lot of time with my sister Johanna and I liked that because we don't get to spend a lot of time together. We went over to our grandpa's to pick up my mom and I think that was the last time I will ever get to see my grandpa alive so it was pretty sad. He doesn't look too good, he lost a lot of weight and you can just tell that he isn't going to live very much longer. So it was nice to see him on the 4th. The best part was the fireworks of course because that is when me and Chris can spend more time together, I just wished that we would of saw store bought fireworks but that is ok. Overall the day was good, I was so exhausted by the end of the day, even the kids were pooped out. The cute part of the day was that Brody was just in awe with the fireworks in the sky, he would not pull his eyes away from the sky for a minute. I am just thankful that my kids had a blast.

The boys' first Raptor's game and The Guardian

2009-07-01T09:53:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I went to my first Raptor's game and it was awesome! Even though we only had General Admission seats it was perfect. We got a little bit of rain when we first got there but it felt good. I rather of had General Admission seats anyday. And the boys were great also. Both Chris and our nephew Aaron got a ball so that was nice. I just wished we had it sign because that would of been a great thing to have. It was a wonderful time with the family, I couldn't of asked for a better night. Brody enjoyed it but I think it was the fact that we were outside the whole time, he is such a outdoor baby. And then when we got home we had our friend Luke come over and he brought over The Guardian. He just came back from The Marines for good and I am glad for him to be home. The Guardian was a great movie, I never have been into a movie as much as I was into this movie. It was so intense that I was literally off my seat the whole time. I would recommend this movie to anyone. So all and all yesterday was a great day for the whole family.

A recent picture of Brody-June 19th 2009

2009-06-28T12:43:00.000-07:00

A recent picture of Rocky-June 19th 2009

2009-06-28T12:41:00.001-07:00