spring ahead, ear infections not fun

I have been so tired lately and I couldn't figure out why. I would go to bed at the same time and got plenty of sleep but for some reason I couldn't figure out why I wanted to take little naps. I then looked at the calendar and realized time change is coming next week! That means the extra hour of sleep is gone and Brock going to bed has changed. I would normally put him down for bed at 7-7:30 but it's kind of light so now he's going to bed at 8. He's kind of sleeping in a little bit so I'm thankful for that. Springing ahead is so nut fun!

I took Brock to the doctor (again) on Monday because he was still yanking at his ear and his ear infection is still there. He has been on an antibiotic for almost a month now. The first time was when he got a sinus infection after RSV, then I took him back a week after he finished that antibiotic cause he was pulling at his ear. I took him back to the doctor a week after he finished that antibiotic because he was still pulling at his ear. I'm hoping this antibiotic will fix the problem because if not then he has to go in for a series of 3 shots of rocephin. That stuffs hurts, believe I had to get 2 shots of rocephin when I got my infection in my uterus. If he has to get that Brandon will be taking Brock because I don't want to see him cry when they inject that in Brock. I'm hoping he will start feeling better soon. He's not being cranky so that's good his ears just hurt him. Poor little kid. I so can't wait until this sick season ends. I'm tired of going to the doctor and spending money for expensive antibiotics.

I also wanted to mention that I have reached my goal!! Yay!! I'm back down to my pre-pregnancy weight. I'm so excited! It was hard but now I have to keep it off. I'm hoping to lose another 5 pounds and then I will be pumped. I'm excited for Hawaii! I'm going swimsuit shopping either this week or next week. I've already picked it out just need to go to the store and get it. Dieting sucks, but the end results are worth it!

Super Saturday

It was such a busy Saturday for us. I started off the morning getting up at 6 am because Brock decided he needed to be up. I get him out of his crib and change his diaper and get him breakfast. While I break off pieces of a waffle for him I decided I would make some bran muffins (yummy). I get those all made and Jazmin wakes up and then Mariah. Brock was ready to go back down to sleep at 8 am and so I get Jazmin's hair done. She had a dress rehearsal at 10 a.m. for dance so I had to get hair, makeup, and her costume on. I was a little nervous to attempt this hair do that she had to have but I have to say it turned out way cute. I don't know how to do girl's hair and I end up with 2 girls that have gorgeous hair. I really need to start learning how to do different hair style other than pony tails. I get Jazmin all dolled up and my sister in law comes so she can watch Brock and Mariah (he starts to wake up so I decided to leave). I watched Jazmin do her 2 dances that they will be performing next week, and they all did really good. I run Jazmin over to the high school in Eagle Mountain because I signed her up for a drill camp and it started at 10 but we were an hour late because of dress rehearsal. So my little girl danced that morning from 10 to 2 p.m. I felt so bad. I went to pick her up and she told me her feet hurt. She's such a little trooper though.

Jazmin has been begging Brandon to take her to a Jazz game so he decided to do it now before the playoffs because the price goes up. The girls got their pink Jerseys on and we head off. Brock stayed behind with a babysitter. I was not about ready to take him it would have been a nightmare. I figured it would be such a bittersweet game because of the passing of Larry H. Miller. I was really shocked to see his wife sitting at the game and her husband and just barely passed away the night before. She is such a strong lady because I could have never done that. They had an awesome tribute to Larry H. Miller and I seriously got chills during that tribute. The lights were out and people yelling we love you and cheering it was a such an awesome feeling. We had fun though. Mariah totally loved the Jazz bear and Jazmin was trying to get on the jumbo screen. They both loved it when the Jazz dancers would dance during time outs, and they loved the confetti that fell from the ceiling after the Jazz won. They both threw little fits because the Jazz Bear didn't give them anything. I always have a blast at Jazz game and this time I got to see the Jazz bear a little bit closer than usually. Mariah wanted to give him a hug but he didn't come to our aisle we went to the one across from us. It was a good experience for them both but a last one for a really long time. We could tell they were a little bored but they did good.

I just can't believe how fast this month has gone. Jazmin will have her first competition next week and then Brock's birthday is next month. Where does the time go?

Jazmin and Mariah posing for the camera (Jazmin was pumped to get that foam finger)


Mariah and Bear which she named Jazzy





Jazz Bear spraying silly string at the crowd

2 steps back

I was doing so good until last weekend! I had almost reached my pre-pregnancy weight but then my in-laws came to visit and then it was Valentine's day. I love my father in law and he knows I love Dr. Pepper and whenever he comes down he gets me one. He got me 2 while he was here and I feel bad so I drink them. It took me awhile and I totally felt yucky but I drank them. Then I was so hungry on Friday, I cleaned liked crazy, that I got a greasy cheeseburger from Chadders (It's basically an In-n-Out) but I resisted the fries and gave them to Brock. I guess I shouldn't feel too bad about the burger cause I couldn't finish it and I gave half to Brock. He's such a good little eater, a pig, but a good eater. Then later on that night I had a BK whopper and their nasty fries. Then Saturday I had the best pizza in the world (Pizza Plus) with breadstiks. After all my hard work I gained 2 pounds! I was so mad. I'm going to be good from here on out though. I know I've said that many times but man Valentine's just kills it. I think I will be ok because I'm going to run a 10K on March 14 in St. George. I know it's like 2 weeks away. I think I will be ok. My friend has confidence in me that I will be ready. I decided to do a race earlier because the one we were going to do in May is a 5K and it lands on a day that Jazmin has a competition. I will run 6 miles tonight so we will see how that goes.

Valentine's Weekend

I had a really good Valentine's Day weekend. Brandon had given me options on what I wanted for Valentine's Day and I said I didn't care. I actually first told him I wanted a Blu-Ray Dvd movie. He decided on going away for the weekend and that was our gifts to each other. He booked a room at Beaver Creek Lodge, that's up by Beaver Mountain and Bear Lake, and with the room it comes as a package to rent snowmobiles. I have never been snowmobiling and I actually wasn't looking forward to it, because I hate hate the snow!!! He told me that we would buy me some clothes so that I would keep warm. So on Friday my in laws took the girls up with them and I would wait for Brandon to get off work and take Brock and the girl's clothes to grandma and grandpa's house. We got there later than we were planning because someone was coming to look at the house so I cleaned like crazy and went out between the times they were coming through. Normally I would have been all packed but cleaning took forever because of my little stinker that gets into everything. I came home around 4 and they still hadn't showed up so I hurried and packed and we got out as fast as we could. We stopped at my in laws to drop off Brock and give them the kids clothes and headed off to Logan to get me warm gear. I was in luck we got my stuff all on sale. I had to get some good boots, some snow pants, glove liners, and I got a cute beenie hat. I was starting to get hungry so I told Brandon let's just get something to go and head up there so we got Burger King and left. Yes, that was my Valentine's Dinner but I was starving and wanted to hurry and get up to the lodge before it go late. We checked in and looked around and fell asleep at 10 pm! We are so old. The next morning we had breakfast at 8, which was not worth $9.00 a plate, and get all geared up for half a day of snowmobiling. I was really nervous because I hate to go fast for fear of flipping the machine and Brandon was way ahead of me so I got a little upset at him. I have no idea where I'm going and all I see around me is like 50 gazillion snowmobile track marks. I had to talk to him to not go so fast and finally we were off to a good start. It was way fun! It was so pretty looking at this mountain all covered with snow. I started to get more comfortable with the speed but I didn't dare get to adventurous. I did get stuck 2 but we got me out. It was fun and I wasn't even cold. The only cold part was my nose but that was it. I didn't get to wear my cute beenie because the lodge provided helmets and we didn't have to get me all that gear because they provide boots and the snow suit if you didn't have any. That's ok because now I have nice warm winter stuff so I can go outside and play with the kids in the snow. Brandon felt a little bad because he thought this was more for him but I said I had fun. We picked the kids up Saturday afternoon and headed home after a quick stop to my parents.

A Night of Excitement

I'm posting this really late because I'm coming down for an exciting night, I got to see the Jazz beat the Lakers tonight and it was awesome! I've been able to have the opportunity to go to some of the jazz games with Brandon's work and they have been really fun. Tonight we got to eat dinner underneath the ESA and I got to see the Jazz players stretch. We did the fan tunnel, and that's where the fans form two lines while the players run between the fans and I got to give high fives to the players. The last time I did this was like 3 years ago and totally felt stupid because it seemed like they were annoyed that we were doing this tunnel for them. I understand if we were kids but grown adults, I'm sure they didn't think that was cool. Well I didn't get one player to give me high five that time but this time I got a couple of them. I got Ronnie Price, Kyle Korver (I know), Milsap, and I can't remember who else. Deron Williams and Matt Harpring didn't give my hand the time of day or night I should say. It was way exciting this time around. As we were heading up to our seats I heard there was a famous person and I squeezed my little body to see him and got a picture by him. You will have to see who it is. It was a way fun game and I totally enjoyed it. I'm glad the Jazz won the Lakers! I'm hoping they get back on track to win some games for a spot on the playoffs. Go Jazz!

Pictures of dinner. There were many Lakers fans.




Picture of Kyle Korver stretching. The players have massive long legs. I wasn't allowed to get any closer so sorry so far and dark.


On the court getting ready for the players to run through



Pretty neat huh

4 years

I just realized that sometime this week or next, can't remember the exact date, but it's been 4 years since we have lived in our house. I remember thinking I got the best Valentine's Day gift in the world, my house, and I was so excited being able to have a place of our own. We moved everything all in one day with the help of my dad, Lyle (father in law), Rachelle (sister in law), and Rachelle's boyfriend back then. It was such a nice day in Utah county but snowing up North. When we got here our wonderful neighbors, The Tyler's and Stones, helped us move things in. I've had such great memories in this house and I totally love the neighborhood. It's such a quiet street and I love how all the kids to play in each others yards. I really don't ever worry about where the girls are because I know they are playing with such nice kids. It saddens me when we have to move from this neighborhood. I know I'm not going to find a better one than this but who knows we may find one that's better. I doubt it though. Happy 4 years!

He Loves Me

Here are my beautiful flowers that my wonderful husband sent me the other day.