All Because Two People Fell In love...

It's Time

2010-06-10T12:19:00.000-07:00

I hate to say it but it's time for this blog to go private. You can thank the Lady in Tacoma who stole my wallet, I'm sure by now she has googled my name and seen the pictures of my family ( scary) Because she has used my debit and credit cards and I'm sure will use my Social Security number ( yes I was stupid enough to have it in my wallet) I will be able to sleep better at night knowing she can not see or find out ANY info on my family.

So please don't be shy if you would like to continue to read our family blog and you are NOT the women who stole my wallet at the zoo please leave me your info.
ON second thought if you are the women who stole my wallet I would REALLY like it if YOU left your info. We need to have a chat about some cowboy boots....

baby update and Cameron's dance

2010-05-27T10:23:00.000-07:00

Ok first for a baby update. Sorry no picture I'm too lazy to scan the ultra sound picture.
Chyanne is growing like a weed. I can feel her moving all over the place. I don't remember my other kids being so active. Dr. C said my placenta is still in the wrong spot ( Marginal placenta previa) but seems to think it will move on its own ( if not it means an early C-section...) As for now she said no vigorous activity ...are you kidding me? TRUST me the only vigorous thing I'm doing over her is trying to pop open the diet coke can...
Here are some stats...well the ones I remembered to write down.

24 weeks
blood pressure 102/60
weight: + 4 from baseline

PS, Ben thinks I'm crazy but this little girl has Cameron's nose. I'm telling you its so cute. I pulled out the ultra sounds of Cameron and I swear it's the same.. I hope she gets her dimples too!

Ok on to Cameron' s dance. This year she was in Jazz and LOVED it.
Here is Cameron with her Cousin

Cousins with Grandma J

we are so cute! Dang my chest looks rather large... maybe its the shirt??

Look at all those flowers!

My kids are so cute! Brady was a champ poor kid had to sit and watch a bunch of girls dance... we all know he HATES girls... except me.

Grandma and grandma M.

Ok, here is the video. She dance to Hot and cold. Her teacher is standing behind the curtain doing the routine which is which Cameron is always looking over there.

what's wrong?

2010-05-23T23:48:00.000-07:00

Here is Brady at his best. And for the record, I caved and gave it to him! Stay tuned for Cameron's dance recital

is it summer yet?

2010-05-23T23:26:00.000-07:00

A few weeks ago Ben decided he wanted to take the kids to the beach. I tried to talk him out of it, you know I hate to be cold. We ended up there anyways.. The kids had a blast, I froze.

You would never know I was there unless I took a picture of myself.

Cameron Made a bucket to hang around her neck so she could collect her treasures.

She was so happy!

AH so cute!

Cameron Brought home SO many shells.

Look at all those shells! I finally threw them away!

Yes, Brady jumped off EVERYTHING in sight. He loved stomping his feet in the water and throwing sand.
Nice gloves Brady.

We had a great time, I could have done without the wind. I think as a whole we are all ready for summer! I know I am!

Man, I have been busy!

2010-04-07T11:24:00.000-07:00

Here is what I have been up to the last 17 weeks. Man am I tired! I am so happy! It took us almost a year and one miscarriage to conceive this little baby. I have been VERY nervous to share the news in fear that I would lose this baby as well.
This pregnancy had BY FAR been the HARDEST! I have spent most of the time in bed or on the couch while my sweet husband, Mother and Friends have helped.

So far the baby looks great! Now that I am 17 weeks I am starting to feel better everyday.

I will post some stats later.

Easter outfits- and why I LOVE Brady

2010-04-01T20:46:00.001-07:00

This must be the first time I have blogged about a Holiday BEFORE it happens!

I love Easter because it involves lots of candy and a new outfit, my husband would say that describes every holiday but who is paying attention....

I let the kids wear their Easter outfits the week before and being the cruel Mom that I am made them stand outside and let me take pictures.

Looking at these pictures I cant help but realize my babies are growing up! Cameron will be 6 in July and Brady just turned 3! They fight non stop and love to torment each other and me. I hope that grow out of it soon! Regardless, I cant help but love these two, can you blame me? Look how cute they are!!!

We are working on her Smile and By WE I mean I keep telling her to not look so scary!

poor girl got my ears!

AHH there is my little trouble maker! Look at that smile! So sweet and INNOCENT!

Oh no here come the tricks! "watch this Mom"

back off the purple! He picked it out and I think it looks rather cute!!

Give my a silly face.

Oh man, the ears again. Sorry Cameron. I wish I could blame your Dad.

I must have had my head sideways or something, not sure what he is doing.

Ok here are just a few pictures of why this boy melts my heart!

I find him reading scriptures.

Hello! The kids LOVES To vacuum! He even pulls out the attachment!

I thought I was the only one that vacuumed under the chair!! Nope

I don't even have to ask him! ( ahh... he has my pointy chin! It looks so much cuter on him!)

Yes my vacuum is Ghetto! It keeps breaking and my hubby KEEPS fixing it!! I swear the only thing he fixes is that stupid vacuum!!!

Brady turns 3!

2010-03-17T16:30:00.001-07:00

Can it be? My sweet Brady is 3?? Man Time flies!

I LOVE this picture. Cameron came to visit Brady in the hospital I happen to be changing his diaper at the time and he got her right in the face! It was a sign of things to come... for sure!

I cant believe how small they are and how fast they grow!

Those Rice cripies treats were soo yummy!

FIRST: I have to say that Brady would NOT have had a party if it wasn't for my sweet MOM and DAD. Because I was not feeling well at all she fixed his requested dinner of Taco's, my dad wrapped all his presents and Sweet SWEET Kathy McMullin and daughter Allison made this AMAZING batman cake! I feel so blessed to be surrounded by such great friends and family! You all are so good to me thanks!

Here are some pictures of the cake that Kathy McMullin / Allison McMullin made. I had bought the toy with good intentions of putting it on top of a cake. TRUST me they did a MUCH better job than I could have! Great detail! Again, thank you so much for your help!

Here is the birthday boy himself trying to crack open the root beer! Brady asked for Taco's for dinner so that is what grandma made! He also asked for a BATMAN or what he calls a "FATMAN" birthday.

My dad did a wonderful job of wrapping the presents. Can you tell what they are???

You guessed it.... a SCOOTER!

He was so happy! We now have to take that scooter with us EVERYWHERE! its always in the back of the trailblazer just in case there is a chance he can ride it.

Yes I wore sweats to my own kids birthday party... again not feeling well.

Grandma and papa JEX

Were singing happy birthday! I love that look on his face!

could he be any CUTER????

Random I know... but really how can kids walk like this????

Here is my baby boy singing the BATMAN song. (aka FATMAN) I sure do love him and cant imagine my life without this wild, fun, loving, little boy!
HAPPY Birthday !

Christmas 2009

2010-01-15T14:21:00.001-08:00

I am so sad that Christmas is over! This year was relaxing and calm. My brother Jordan and his wife Natalie come up from Idaho and we were able to spend alot of time with them. It was really nice. I can only hope that next year I will be able to have ALL my brothers and sisters here.

This year I had a catering event two days before Christmas and got really sick. I was so glad that I had taken care the shopping early. We spent Christmas eve with my family and then Christmas Day with the Jex family. Its very chill, I even got to take a nap which has NEVER happened since C&B !

Even though There are no pictures of me I promise I was there!

I love this picture with Cameron covering her eyes and Brady scratching his belly! It makes me smile.
Cameron's Vanity table that she begged for, along with her new bathrobe

and slippers with Christmas eve pj's

I cant believe she is 5 and already asking for Cd's. One of the Cd's came with a poster which she hung on her wall and talks to. I feel like she is 14!

Brady and his slippers.

Brady's tool bench.

Ben Jex. He looks so happy.

Can my kids get any MORE cute?

If you cant get the tape off you might at well pull out the chain saw and cut it open.

Not so sure I can handle much more of the Taylor Swift

look at that sea of paper! ( notice my fire place? It was on channel 13 for 4 hours in the morning so I recorded it on my DVR so now I can have a fire any time I want.... kinda)

Brady and Ben with the cap gun.

Cameron spent a lot of time Organizing her stuff.

I love that she hung all her stuff of the mirror

My favorite picture of the day. Brady with his cap gun. I love that look in his eyes. Every time he shoots me I pretend to cry and he runs over and say" I loves you mama, no cry" ahh just melts my heart.

LOOK! Cameron hair is almost back to normal! you can see there is still one side that falls out of the pony... but hey were almost there. ( if you forgot what she looked like after her hair cut look on the side bar)

Here are the kids at the ward Christmas party. What a good Santa

I love this. Its Cameron telling me that Santa is a really nice guy. ( yes I did get my kid a fingernail brush... I cant stand the dirt under the finger nails.... again notice the "fire place")

Cameron's Christmas Program

2010-01-15T13:43:00.000-08:00

Cameron loves to sing. She was super excited about her Christmas program. She picked out a new dress and was excited to show her Dad her classroom.

Brady in Cameron's class room
Cameron and Ben after the program

My sweet TALL girl. She is already stuck in the back row.

I find it funny that ALL the girls wore red

Here is Cameron singing "there was no room in the Inn for Jesus"

( it makes me smile to see how many parents had there cell phones out recording it...)

Crystal Mountain

2010-01-15T13:05:00.000-08:00

Right after Thanksgiving we went up with some family( the petersons) to Crystal Mt. The kids had a blast sleeping in the cabin, playing in the snow and hanging with the cousins. It was hard to come back to the real world.

Here is Cameron in the snow. All she wanted to do was make a snow angle
Can you be in the snow and NOT take a family picture? I don't think so .

Family picture #2. if you look you can see that I sank in the snow up to my knee, Ben had to pull me out. I was afraid we were going to lose Brady.

Poor boy was too cold. He just wanted to go home... Not sure where he gets that attitude from...

Here is Cameron and Wyatt, they are cousins well I think 2nd cousins.

Here are all the kids

From left to right Paisley, Brady, Cameron, wyatt

Finally got to make her snow angle

Wyatt pulled her around everywhere. Trust me she loved it. Wyatt is the only one willing to cater to her every need.

we found a giant hill and let the kids sled down. If you notice the sign on the building. I guess the hill is so steep they have had people go through the windows.... we ignored the sign for a while until the snow police and chased us away. There were a few times I thought my kids were going through the window...

The cabin.

The Elk. They were every where. At any given time you could look out the window and see at least 2 one time there was over 20!

Here they are going down the hill. It was mine and Mel's job to make sure they didn't crash into the building we cut it a little close.

Halloween 2009

2009-11-16T12:32:00.000-08:00

I love to carve pumpkins, I look forward to it. last year I think Ben and I both carved 3! Its not that I am at all good at it. I just have a fun time.

This year we had my sisters April and my parents over. Some how we started talking about "lil' Wayne" he is a singer... well never mind I am not sure you can call that singing but anyways. My Mom kept asking questions about him, what he looked like, where his tattoos were. She asked so many questions about him I went to find a picture of him... then I noticed why she was asking all the questions... she was trying to " carve " him into a pumpkin. ( Oh my!)
Notice the tear drops, his "grill" or teeth as some call them. Even that funny thing between his eyes, though my sister said that made him look more like Harry Potter.

Way to go mom... I am proud of you ... I think.

Brady learned a new trick and he thinks is really cool

My dad, grandpa Moon with the kids..

and the finished products... Cameron made me do the scooby do one. I hated it.

Ah yes, lil' Wayne

here is mine,

for some reason Ben always goes gospel on his pumpkins.

So now your wondering where the picture of my kids are in the adorable costumes.... well the truth is..... I forgot to take them. so just imagine two adorable kids one dressed up as the wicked witch of the west and the other a confused football player that carried around his baseball mitt. ADORABLE!

I Hate Macaroni and CHEESE

2009-10-24T21:40:00.000-07:00

The other day we were walking in the house from school when Cameron asked what we were having for lunch. Brady had already asked for mac and cheese, so I answered. "Macaroni and Cheese." This is what followed.

Ring Finger

2009-10-24T21:07:00.000-07:00

One day Ben said to me, " You know that ring is stuck on her finger" I said he was crazy and that Cameron just really liked her ring. I grabbed her hand and tried to prove that he was wrong.... The bad news is that I WAS WRONG. That sucker was stuck! I tried everything! Butter, shortening, margarine, I tried ice, I tried first thing in the morning, I tried right after the bath!! I tried EVERYTHING!

Yes even dish soap. After a week of trying I finally decided to call the nurse and see if she had any tips for me. She was a little surprised and had to call me back a few times after google-ing a few ideas... all of which I had already tried and had gotten no where. Eventually the doctor called me with an idea...

Dental floss... the idea is to wrap it tightly around the finger squeezing all the blood out making the finger skinny and sliding the ring up. doing this until the ring is off.

It was a no go. The ring would not MOVE. I called the doctor back with the news... Yes DR. the ring is STILL on. Our next mission is to find someone to cut it off.. After making a few phone calls I had two choices the fire department or the ER. Really people??? Do not enough kids get rings stuck on their fingers? It seems to me like the Doctor's office should have one of these.... ring cutter off- er's. When the Doctor call me back I BEGGED him, PLEASE don't make me call 911 or take her to the ER! This is not an emergency! So after some sweet talking with the ER my doctor was able to run over and barrow their Ring cutter off -er

Here is my sweet baby girl standing out side the building.

Wait for it... wait for it....

When we got there he said, " oh ya this is really stuck" Um yea. I told you that!

We love DR. Moore. Cameron said it didn't even hurt!

And just like that it was off... that was the first ring he EVER cut off a finger!

camping!

2009-10-16T01:48:00.000-07:00

Here is what we did while camping this summer.

We spent Lots of time in the water, and working on our tans.
Building sand castles, and splashing in the water.

Here is our tent, I swear every time I turned around there was a dear!

Grandma brought the kids squirt guns, here is Brady getting wet!

Look how cute this little boy is! All he needs is a fire and a hot dog! ( look at him roll his tongue)

Here is most of the family around our dutch ovens, we couldn't have a fire so we just has to pretend... BOO ( where is my husband?? I swear he was there!)

when we got there, someone has camped in our spot, the ranger had to come and pack them up... talk about awkward! The Camper eventually came back to find our stuff where they left theirs, for some reason my family make me go tell them what happened.

It seems so strange to me that time can go so fast. Was it really FIVE years ago that my baby girl was born! Call me strange but I would keep her a baby forever if I could.

man she is heavy!

Yea for the ferry ride over! It was a bit windy! ( I swear my husband was there some where...)

What are you supposed to do on a ferry?

Brady, Conner, Jakob, Cameron, Alexa

Is it wrong to eat chilly nachos on a ferry??? Maybe. (Ah there is my husband!)

Yes, I know this picture is sideways but I swear, no matter what I did it loaded sideways... not my fault.

We decided to hike around the lake to this bridge so we could all jump off. Here is me and Cameron jumping..... she was so brave!

She need to scope it out first to make sure she really wanted to jump... come on everyone else is doing it!

WOW. we pretty much just took over the bridge! Here we all are swimming.

me and Cameron

They told me that if I plugged my nose it wouldn't hurt so bad... They lied. My nose still hurt. any one know the proper way to jump off?

In order to get to the bridge we had to hike, of course Brady wanted to ride!

Boy, am I so thankful for two Super strong brothers and one buff Dad who helped me carry him. (PS. Ben had to leave and go back to work! I had to camp by my self with two kids!!!! Thanks goodness for family! PS. Sleeping in a tent without your husband is NOT fun!)

My brother Brian snuggling Brady!

Brady is wearing his favorite shirt. He calls it his "bug" shirt. As you can see he is still learning NOT to peak while counting

Cameron and aunt Lacy (Brian's wife) showing there camping hair that aunt Natalie( Jordan's wife) did! They were twins!

Natalie did such a great job on the hair.

April and Brady

Ok, let me explain. There were HUNDREDS of bees. I do NOT like bee. So I decided that if I continually sprayed my self with bug spray and carried around a candle the smoke and the repellent might keep them away... people make jokes... but I didn't get stung!!!!

Man, Doing hair while camping is NOT easy! Look at that mess! (hers, not mine)

Hey don't hate! It worked!

Deer were every where!

My grandpa Edwards, It was so nice to have them come along!

Look at that boy! Isn't he cute!We had such a great time camping! I cant wait until we get to go again! However I refuse to go if we cant have a fire!!!!!!

I bet your grandma cant do this!

Yes that is her walking stick she is twirling...

Cameron turns FIVE

2009-10-15T10:42:00.000-07:00

I know that it's October, and Cameron's birthday is in July. So what, I'm a little behind. So prepare your self for tons of pictures. At first I really tried to put the pictures in some kind of order, that got old real fast. So we will start with random pix and then as you get to the bottom ( Hoping that you get that far) they start to make a little more sense.

SO we happen to be camping on Orcas Island with ALL of my family over Cameron's Birthday!
Here is Mr, Brady
Cameron wanted a DARTH VADER birthday, here is my brother Brain giving us his best "Darth" look.

The kids had to go through "Darth Vader" training camp ( more pix to come... ) here they are when they had completed their training.

We had a scavenger hunt to test their skill on using the "FORCE" ( OK that tent is my parent, its the one I slept in as a kid when we would all go camping. I have such fond memories in that tent. I hope they never upgrade!)

OK don't laugh, The kids had to use the "FORCE" instead of their eyes to pin the buttons on Darth Vader. And yes I put a towel over their heads. We were camping give me a break!

As you can see I started out trying to tie it around their heads but eventually gave up...

(Back off the duct tape!)

This was one of my favorite games... I made the kids again us the "FORCE" not their hands to eat a donut, and of course the adults had to try it out too... more to come on this game below. (In this picture from left to right my Brother Colin behind the tree, brother Jordan, sister April, brother Brain and his wife Lacy)

more of the games.

Yes I did help my child cheat.

The kids taking a turn and using the "FORCE" to eat

Alexa, Conner, Brady

Conner, Jakob, Alexa, Cameron

Here are the kids after they finished their "Darth Vader" training camp. The scavenger hunt lead them to their costumes and treats!

Conner, Cameron, Jakob,Alexa, Brady

Here are the kiddo's holding up some of the clues.

OK Here is my favorite game, and ill tell you why in a minute. SO like I said before the the kids had to eat the donut with no hands, for part of the "Darth Vader" training camp. the kids had a blast....

But when it was really fun was when the "adults" wanted to try. Now if you know my family you see how this could get pretty serious. Who could eat the donut the fastest is a HUGE title ( FYI. I hold the record for eating the most French toast at one time, 15!!! so what if I was 14 and to this day refuse to a re challenge.) on your marks, get set, go!!

Now, this only took a matter of seconds, I was Lucky to get a picture!

Lacy and Natalie Here Is Colin the "winner" he, as you can tell just ripped the donut off the rope and put it in his mouth, of course some say he cheated, others said they beat him... ( get ready here is my favorite part) it was a good thing my dad was video taping it so we could get the "instant" replay to make sure the "TRUE" winner was recognized. As you can see they all gathered round to watch and trust me that watched it more then once! Can you go camping and not get a princess tackle box? I don't think so!

So how do you have a birthday cake when your camping? You bring cupcakes in a box and shove a ring in the center and call it a day!

Over all I'd say we had a wonderful time! I still think its strange she picked a Darth Vader themed party... I cant wait to see what number 6 brings!

garden

2009-10-15T09:40:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure if anyone cares about my cute little garden but I am proud of it so here it goes. I am still shocked that all you have to do is plant a little seed and something giant can grow from it.
We had a great tomato crop this year, I planted cherry and grape tomato's. They tasted so good!

PUMPKINS! I got 4 pumpkins out of the garden, don't worry they got bigger and finally turned orange!

I guesss I should have known this but a garden brings all kinds of bugs!!!

Beans!! I love beans, I even canned beans this year. First time ever and man they are good! Thanks to my mother in law for showing me how!

Here is my sweet boy feeding his baby! He was being so soft.

Cami on the tire swing.wait for it... wait for it... Here are some of the beans that I canned!

I would say that the first Jex family garden was a success and I cant wait until next summer for fresh veggies again!!

Cameron's first day of school

2009-09-13T11:00:00.000-07:00

Cameron is 5 this year however because she makes the cut off for kindergarten by 4 weeks we decided to keep her back. This year she is in a kindergarten prep. class that is FIVE days a weeks. It's tough getting everyone out of the house by 9:15! Cameron is the tallest in her class and by far the cutest! Here are some pictures of her first day!

I am so proud if this little DIVA. I cant believe she is so old!

( I am so glad her hair if FINALLY growing out! Her teacher's Aid asked me where she cut her hair.. I wanted to slap her and say she did it herself!!!!!!)

ZOO

2009-08-18T23:58:00.000-07:00

Here I am still trying to catch up on the summer... still to come one day ( I'm hoping soon ) are Cameron's birthday pictures !

My grandparents came and stayed with us for a while. We had so much fun with them and were so excited they decided to come!

My sweet Brady LOVES his blanket, and one day on accident it caught on fire when he set it on the stove, now it has two big holes in it. While Grandma was here she started making him a new blanket, she was working on it in the living room, when Brady walked in. He saw it and said "WOW" and he snuggled right up, he would not leave her side while she worked on it!

( don't worry I got rid of that dumb passy)

also while my sister was up here we took the kids to the zoo. It was hot, but the kids had a great time!

Why is no one looking at my camera?

The cousins Alexa, Brady, Cameron, Jakob, and Conner

B's was too hot!!! He was a trooper though.

The kids were fascinated by the elephants! They even got to see him poop which Brady has not forgotten about and feels the need to remind me at least twice a day!

The kids also decided they needed to have a "POP sale" and when you live on a private dirt road you don't get any takers other then me.... sorry kids

Birthday

2009-08-05T10:56:00.000-07:00

You know I hate getting older, but love a good party so birthdays are all ways bitter sweet for me. This year was no different! It turned out to be more of a birthday week which I loved! My sweet husband took me to the melting pot which was FABULOUS! I cant wait to go back! for my present he in stalled "can lights" in my living room! I LOVE YOU!

I have the BEST FRIENDS! each of them made my birthday WONDERFUL with flowers, cakes, phone calls, dinner and presents I could NOT ask for better friends I am SO spoiled!

I cant get over this present. It's MASCARA and it blows my mind. I can jump off a bridge into water and STILL my mascara is on and look good! all you need is warm water it just peels right off no more smearing!!! LOVE IT! Thank you Charise!

Mindy you are AMAZING! Every year for my birthday Mindy makes me a cake and each year she out does her self. I cant even imagine was she will do next year! It looked great and it tasted even better! Cake Boss watch out!

Thank you to everyone that made my birthday special! I love you guys!

swim lessons!

2009-08-05T10:28:00.000-07:00

This year we decided to lessons at the Rolling hills pool! We loved it because it was out doors!

when it hot we go anywhere we can with water including the sprinkler parks! here are cousins Paisley and Wyatt ( am I spelling that right?) at the sprinkler park

Cameron and Alexa

Jakob

and Conner, They came over for the summer from Idaho! We were so excited to have them and miss them already!

Cameron did great this year and is getting more brave by the day!

The summer is going to way to fast!

RIM ROCK!

2009-07-15T19:48:00.000-07:00

Oh my I am so behind! think WAY back to the fourth of July... We decided to head over to eastern Washington to RIMROCK and camp with Ben's cousins. We had a blast! here are a ton of pictures!

OK these first two have nothing to do with the 4Th of July but her is Cameron and Brady with their cousins Conner and Jakob!My 4Th of July beauty!

Here is my brother in law Chris jumping in to water off the side of a mountain. It doesn't look deep but it was way over his head.

It was so hot I wanted to die!

My sweet little girl!

Cameron and Brady with more cousins.

Here is Chris and his family. I'm thinking Christmas card.

Have I told you how hot it was over the 4Th? Too hot for me!!!

Ben looks pretty funny!

Don't let these two fool you. They were fighting the whole time!

More fun with the cousins

This picture cracks me up. We were staying at a house in the DESERT and because they knew kids were coming they built a swing set! Notice the sage brush.

Ok Ben took this picture, its of Chris and his son Arvin. they are climbing up the mountain. That green stuff below was some kind of nasty on top of the water!! I would die if I feel in there!

Have I already seen this picture... to bad I'm too tired to fix it. AGAIN here is Chris jumping into the water.

Look how cute my kids are ! It must have been really bright! :)

I love this picture Because it must have been when I realized that Ben was out of the pool taking pictures of me is a swim suite. Im surpised he got ANY of my face! I had to delete a few... :)

I could have spent all day and to pool and for the most part did. I would give just about anything to be laying pool side with good book and a lawn chair! The boys were needed a nap.

I wish was the view I had of my feet EVERYDAY!

ME and cousin Trisha.

Jeremiah, Chris and Ben

some of the crew getting ready to jump off the mountain into deep lake.

Can you even think of celebrating the 4Th of July with out star glasses and a flag? I don't think so! We had a blast and I cant wait to go back!

2009-07-15T17:41:00.000-07:00

Oh my! I know that it is hard to count but if you look close you will find SIX baby Raccoons! I was getting ready for church on Sunday when I saw her out of my bedroom window. Which is why there is a funny glare, there taken through my bedroom window!
It is so fun to have so many raccoons! So far they have been very friendly!

Cameron was able to pick raspberries with grandma Jex.

She eat them all and didn't bring me home ANY!

My sweet husband put in some pole for me to string my beans! ( yes that is a level! he is CRAZY! I told him to just dip a little hole and stick the pole in, he told me he was a professional...)

Here is Cameron with the FIRST crop of the YEAR!!!!! (Actually of my life! I cant believe that I grew ANYTHING!)

Those baby's were big and they tasted YUMMY!

This picture is courtesy of Cameron, I was shocked she even got me in the picture!

M's game!

2009-07-14T18:57:00.000-07:00

OK so my post is backwards... sorry If I were you I would start at the bottom and work my way back up... Really how did I do this backwards? Here is Cameron during RALLY TIME

I guess there are stages of RALLY TIME the "inside out" out and the " wear your hat on only half of your head." stages

FINALLY the cotton candy!!

STICKY!

ummm pretty sure I could wear this..

Oh yea! Look at me mom!

KEEEENNN GIRRRRRIFFFFYYYYY JUUUUUNNNNIOOOOOOR

It was a little too loud for Cameron at first. She warmed up though

Cameron during RALLY TIME!

So here I am trying to play catch up with what we have been up to! At the end of June we decided to take the kids to the Mariners Game. I was a little scared but It actually turned out to be one of the funnest games I have ever been to ( except for the game when I was in the 5th grade and me and Erin Nasson yelled so loud at Griffey that he ACTUALLY turned around and waved... it might have been the fact that we were screaming that we LOVED him!) The kids had a blast! Some of the highlights would have to have been #1 when we got on TV because the Guy behind us won the RALLY Fry's #2 when the guy behind me saved me from taking a foul ball to the face( Ben was out getting food...) #3 when Ben dropped our child on the stairs to try and catch a foul ball and #4 when Cameron got our WHOLE section to yell at the kid selling COTTON CANDY to come over!

I Heart Brady

2009-06-23T00:00:00.000-07:00

When Ben and I were first married I SWORE that I never wanted boys. They are dirty, they spit, hit, fart, burp, the list of disgusting things they do can go on for ever. The truth is I LOVE every inch of this dirty little boy with all my heart and LOOK he brought me flowers... even if he did steal them from the neighbor roots and all!

I had about 5 seconds to take these pictures and then he was off to find more trouble.

Penny

2009-06-22T23:35:00.000-07:00

So you all know how much I love the new condos behind us, I thought I would take a picture of the " Balcony people" ( that is what Cameron calls them) Each "balcony family" has 5 kids as you can see there are some missing in this picture but you get the idea of what it looks like EVERY TIME we go out side! Cameron now thinks it's a good idea to wear a towel on her head...

Ahhhhh the Raccoon... She seems to be everywhere these days including my back porch. Cameron keeps changing her name. It was Trisha and is now Penny. Here is Penny trying to get in my back door. Brady is terrified of her and Cameron seems to think she is our "pet"

Penny Has two babies. No name for them yet...

aren't these animal supposed to be asleep during the day?

Around the house

2009-06-18T20:46:00.000-07:00

Here is me trying to be creative with what's in my backyard....

( I think this one is my favorite one)

Guess what we got?

2009-06-18T20:39:00.000-07:00

This is our first Craig's list purchase! My husband found this because he wanted our back yard to be "cooler" the kids love it, I love it because the kids love and I think we are all happy!

Notice my garden and the ever annoying condos behind us....

You should come over and play with us!!

Boys will be boys

2009-06-18T20:35:00.001-07:00

This is Brady's SECOND bath of the day and it was only 4 o'clock! Please tell me your kids gets this dirty????

Preschool Graduation

2009-06-06T11:31:00.000-07:00

*As the mother of this child I reserve the right to post as many pictures as I want*

It has almost been 5 years since this sweet little angle came into our lives. It's hard to imagine our lives without her. She was so tiny and had more hair then I EVER imagined! I fell in love with this sweet pumpkin pie( as Ben call her) the moment I found out I was pregnant ( which was the same day a huge tree fell on our house and we were sleeping in hotel because there was a GIANT tree in our house... anyways that's another blog...) from that day on I have imagined all the mile stones we would reach together in her life crawling, walking, potty training ( so glad that's over) graduating from preschool..... Baby C with her cousin Jakob
C 3 days old

Just minutes after she was born!

Its hard to believe that Cameron will be 5 this summer! she is growing up so fast!

The school year has past us by and before we knew it our sweet little baby girl had graduated from preschool! I am so proud of her and all the new things she has learned! She is growing up to be such a smart girl and a great big sister.

I Love that they had graduations cap and gowns its a little over the top but oh so cute!!

Gum!

Cameron and her" friend" Tobias (they have announced their marriage already! )

"sniff sniff" I cant believe she is getting SO BIG ( still hate my hair cut!)

Cameron and her "best friend" Dad

Cameron and Bella ( really I should made her spit out her gum!)

Cameron and Daniella

My sweet big girl!

really the gum again???

Cameron BEFORE we left for graduation, she got to pick out this dress!

ok, yes it may be a little silly because its ONLY preschool but here is Cameron " walking" its fast so get ready!

For Lindsey and Jen

2009-05-30T22:35:00.000-07:00

This is For Lindsey and Jen. Here is your Dad on his Harley! I hope you enjoy! I sure get a kick out of seeing him ride it!

What do you do in the summer time?

2009-05-30T17:19:00.000-07:00

We are so glad the sun is out! Though I will say Friday may of been a little too hot for me.....

I swear my kids eat a minimum of 5 otter pops a day!

Here is Cameron she spent ALOT of time up in this tree during the Memorial BBQ.... She was scarred of the DOG!!

It's Brady's turn to count while Cameron hides... :)

On Saturday we hung out at Salt Water Stake Park! The kidos had a blast looking for crabs!

He caught one all by him self!

It melts my heart to see how much Brady loves his Daddy!

This rock was too heavy, Ben had to recruit a helper!

Cameron was more interested in looking for "treasures" Even her pockets were filled!

I turned my head for one second and when I turned back around I saw climbing this wall....

Yes This is my ADULT husband writing ALL of our names on a wall

I Love Saturdays!

2009-05-26T09:37:00.001-07:00

Memorial Day

2009-05-24T20:42:00.000-07:00

( My Brother Brian at his Basic training graduation. Thank you Brain for being one of the BRAVE! I Love you!)

And I'm proud to be an American,where at least I know I'm free.
And I won't forget the men who died,who gave that right to me.

~Lee Greenwood

I will FOREVER be a Proud American one who is thankful for our American soldiers past and present. THANK YOU.

I look so good in lipstick

2009-05-19T18:19:00.000-07:00

C before the dance

Showing off her tail

her flowers and starburst which she got for her wonderful performance!

Cookies after for dessert

Cameron and Paige

(Thanks Mom for taking all the pictures and video since Brady broke my camera!)

Every Tuesday morning Cameron gets up and heads to dance. This years dance theme was " From the big screen" Her class was assigned "Pink Panther." Cameron almost died with excitement when her teacher told her she would get to dance on stage and wear some of her Mom's make up. When Cameron saw her self she said " Mom I look so good in lipstick!"

Cameron loves to dance though she might be more cut out for sports... she loved her costume but there was one part in the dance that she would NOT even think of doing. Cameron announced the day before that she would not be putting her hands on her hips and wiggling them from side to side, and sure enough she just stood there until that part had passed.

SO please take a minute and enjoy!

*DISCLAIMER* This is my mom who is video taping she is laughing at Paige A. who is on the other side of the stage. All of a sudden Paige came out of her shell and was dancing her tail off! ( literally) ADORABLE!!!!

John and Kate + 8 - John - 8 = just Kate

2009-04-24T13:46:00.000-07:00

So while my little sister April was in town visiting, she told me that KATE was going to be at our Sam's club on Saturday. I need to go and pick up a few things so I decided I would go and see if I could still see her with out waiting in line. Sure enough she was right in the open where stalker people like me could take her picture and not stand in line! The man with the sliver hair I think was her security/pen guy. After signing a few books she would hand him the pen and get a new one. What an important job!

OK, everyone that shops at Sam's has seen this sample lady! So its funny she walked right into my picture!

So the truth is she was beautiful, skinny has great hair and if you look really hard you can see the super cute shoes that I'm sure cost her just a little over a billion dollars.

Kids Quest

2009-04-23T19:38:00.000-07:00

Last week we went to Kids Quest with Cameron's friends Tobias and his Brother Mathias. We had a blast! The kids got to run around for hours and play! One of the first things Tobias wanted to show Cameron was the "face Painting" station. Prepare your self for the new Cameron...

Tada! She gave herself a pretend eyebrow and a pretend mustache.

Here is Mathias with his "paint job"

I'm not sure if you have heard but these two have made it official. Here is Cameron with her Boyfriend Tobias ( the other day at preschool Cameron pointed out Conner who is her "boyfriend number 2" in case Tobias doesn't like her anymore... I guess its always good to back a back up plan... )

They had a "pirate ship" where the kids spent alot of time!

Brady spent most of his time driving the "big truck"

Cameron the Rock star

Do I see drums in his future? Look at that face!

We had so much fun! Cameron asked if we could sleep there... I almost let her!

Life in the last week

2009-04-21T20:06:00.000-07:00

The weather has been BEAUTIFUL and we have been outside enjoying every second of it! The kids have been waiting all winter to go out and play! Cameron spends ever second picking those stupid yellow flowers! She always brings me a handful and wants me to save them!!! GRR Do you think Cameron will hate me when she is older for making her wear that flower in her hair??

Ben made a "sweat spot" on the kids bats so they would know just were to make contact.... strange I know, I just go with it. I am in love with a man who is in love with baseball!

Ben explained to Brady just where he was supposed to make contact.

and how far apart his legs should be.... He is getting so good! My sweet boy has no hope but to have a love for baseball!

The other day Brady got his favorite boots wet....well lets be honest he filled them with mud. We had to clean them out and then wait for them to dry. If only I had thought if this sooner!

What a smart boy! Always thinking! I cant believe that he plugged it in and turned it on! (where was I?)

( I love my red hair dryer!)

Oh yes, and here is the mud!

I love these warm days of spring! I hate to be HOT and I hate to be Cold so these last few days have been perfect.

Easter

2009-04-21T19:43:00.000-07:00

I Can never get a good Easter picture. Here is what I got. For Easter Dinner we went over to the Moon's for dinner. They had a Easter egg hunt set up which included these pillows! Here is Cameron with some of her loot, She is totally confused on how to smile... sigh

Brady loved finding the candy! How cute is that tie!

My attempt at getting them to smile at Grandma's

The kids were spoiled as usual. Grandma Jex hid eggs. Cameron was supposed to cover her eyes and count.... I caught her cheating!!!

Cameron coloring eggs with Grandma Jex

I'd say over all we had a great Easter!

Ken Griffey Jr.

2009-04-13T14:51:00.001-07:00

Keeeennn Grifffffey Jounnnniorrrrr!!! ( I said that In my best "announcer" voice. My husband loves baseball and if possible he love Ken Griffey Junior more. Which is why I bought him season tickets. Right now the Mariners are 4-2 which puts them in the #1 spot! (My fingers are crossed, maybe this year will be "their" year.
Tomorrow is their first home game of the season and Ben will be there to help welcome back a Seattle hero! Me being the nice wife that I am offered my ticket to who ever he wanted to take....I gotta whole season of this to look forward too :}

Welcome Back Griffey! ( I just noticed A-Rod or A-Fraud on the ground next to Griffey.... BOOO A-Fraud!!!)

Where does the time go?

2009-04-05T19:15:00.000-07:00

It is so nice to finally see the sun! We has so much fun, we were out of the house by 9:30 and didn't go back in until it was time for dinner! I was Happy, the kids were happy, it has been a great two day! The kids love to play base ball. This will be the first summer with those new condos in the back yard.... NOT HAPPY they take away alot of our sun and there is NO privacy!

On the first sunny day the kids wanted to go play at the park. Here is Cameron. ( Her hair almost looks normal!) the played forever while I got to sit and read on the bench.... heaven

Brady is going to be my baseball star! He is so good! He would do this all day if we let him, maybe I should..... My baby turned 2 in February and has been acting the part ever since. Its hard to tell in this picture but he insisted on putting on two different shoes... (sigh)....whatever. I finally went and paid to get his hair cut. Ben said I was traumatizing him but cutting it myself.

I miss his little fro hawk! These pictures are backwards so this first one is when they are all done. They guy honestly pulled out the shop vac and vacuumed him off! ( Notice all the garbage on the shelf. I SWEAR this place is against all health codes....but it came recommended I thought we would try it out)

My poor little guy was so scarred, but he sat there the whole time like a champ!

In March I was able to go to Rexburg and see my brothers and sisters! I loved every minute of it and wished I could have stayed MUCH LONGER. While I was there my younger sister April came and stayed with me and my sister Cori. I love this picture because it shows what it take for all of us to get ready. I see two straighteners and three curling irons, the list goes... so fun! I want to go back.

OK this drive me CRAZY Brady has decided that he loves to hang his blankets off the door knobs in the kitchen. Of course Cameron has to join in on the fun.

Cameron loves to design her own clothes usually its out of toilet paper however this time was out of her blanket. Notice the fanny pack... gotta love them

Cameron Has wacky hair day at school, here is Brady before his hair cut sporting a little green in the fro

And of course Cameron with her mouth full of breakfast on wacky hair day. She wanted Princess Leah hairAH.... Brady's Birthday cake.... I love ice cream cake!

Here the kids are on Brady's big day. Poor kid being born in February doesn't make for an exciting birthday.

Nothing like Thomas the Train

Well that is our last month in a nut shell. Hope you enjoy this weather!

Flowers for sale

2009-03-12T15:50:00.001-07:00

For those that are interested Cameron is Selling Dutch mill Bulbs they are flower bulbs all different kinds and prices if you follow this link and stick to the Spring catalog you can see what she is selling. If you are interested just let me know!

The last few weeks

2009-02-24T20:15:00.000-08:00

These last few weeks have been PACKED with lots of action I tried to take pictures along the way, here is what we have been up to!

For Valentines day Ben gave me a weekend get away to the Salish Lodge. I loved it! Talk about relaxation with a view! This was taken right off our balcony, if we were one more room to the right we would have had a perfect view of the falls... the sound of the water pouring over the edge was relaxing and soothing...

Just a fun shot of the falls. We didn't actually hike down we just went to the observation deck. Ben and I went and night when we first go there... we met some "friends" who offered us some " social marijuana smoking"

We eat Breakfast at the Lodge We were treated to a 2 hour 5 course meal. I know its sounds crazy! But we figured there was NEVER going to be another opportunity... so we settled in.

Here is the view we had during breakfast! And in case you are interested here is what we had for breakfast and yes we were VERY FULL!

The Salish Lodge Country Breakfast enjoyed since 1916

Freshly Squeezed Juice and Baker’s Basket

Buttermilk Pancakes

Seasonal Fruits & Yogurt Devon shire Crème

Old-Fashioned Steel-Cut Oats~~~

The Main Course*three eggs with smoked bacon, pork-apple sausage and honey cured ham, herbed shoestring potatoes and a buttermilk biscuit

More pictures from our balcony...

The happy couple.

Here are more shots of our view during Breakfast.

Here is our room, We didn't ask for the roses, I wonder if they do that for all guest. How strange would that be if you checked in alone?

I thought it was very strange that the bath room had windows that opened to the rest of the room......

Tub, with the Lavender soap.... Oh so so nice.

And my favorite part. Our room had a wood burning fire place. first thing first I made Ben build me a fire! I could stay there forever! One day I will have a house with a fire place in my bedroom. There is nothing like snuggling up with a good book with a fire in your ROOM! The Crackling the smell....

So another one of my favorite parts is that they have a pillow bar. You can pick what ever kind of pillow you want! I choose a lavender pillow and Ben was boring and went with the memory foam pillow. ( mine is on the right... and it smelled so GOOD! It took all I had not to take it home with me!)

It was fun and relaxing and I wish I could go there every weekend!

But back to the real world, This is what happened when I scraped the Trail Blazer against a yellow poll... duh! The good news is that "Magic Eraser" saved the day and I got all the yellow paint off!

I also took the kids running with me on the trail, on our way back Cameron decided she had enough. We Tried walking, riding, Mind Hales even carried Cameron's bike up the BIGGEST hill I have ever seen (thanks Mindy) and eventually I just ran with her riding behind me screaming " I cant take this any more, its killing me"

Later that night she told Ben " I had a rough day on the trail"

For some reason I took a picture of my kids eating their Valentines day dinner.... Here is Cameron

And here is Brady... Whats going on with his Hair?

So Cameron. Cameron is a good combination of her Mother and her Father. Poor girl. Here is one way I TRY to keep her busy!

Here is an attempt to have curly hair... It's a work in progress!

OH my Are you still reading?

So a few weeks ago I could NOT get my key out of the ignition of my car. I called the dealer, they were closed. the only guy I could talk to was a sales man... wrong thing to do. He told me to take the button thing off the key ring, close the door, lock it and in the morning bring it down. I asked him if he was sure... I wasn't... locking my keys in the car on pursose didnt sound right... well I listened.....

AND NOT to my surprise in the morning, I could not unlock my car. APPARENTLY leaving the keys in the car drained my battery making it impossible to use the button pushing thing to unlock it. Its a good thing I have AMAZING friend, Anne drove me down to the Chevy dealer so they could make me a key ( NO i didn't have a spare... isn't that scary that they can make you a key with out one to copy???????) Then she drove me back home I unlocked my car with my new key and then we jumped the battery so I could Drive it BACK to the dealer so they could help me get the key out of the ignition! Turned out I need a new Shifter....

As it Turns out It is possible to TOTALLY ruin your car if you "jump" it wrong. Its a good thing I read the Instructions! My husband was thankful!

What a crazy last few weeks! and to top it all off its 10:30 at night and as we speak my husband is on his hands and knees scrubbing the bath tub! What a guy! ( actually its his "job" Once a week that man cleans the bathroom!)

Insurance

2009-02-24T15:22:00.003-08:00

I just saved 715.52$ a year by switching to Allstate! (Boo GEICO!)

I'll save $40.96 a month on car insurance which is 491.52 a year and I get better Coverage! and 18.66 a month on home owners insurance which is 224.00 a year! Oh man am I feeling good!

In the mind of Cameron Anne

2009-02-08T22:09:00.001-08:00

My Sweet Cameron Anne. She is 4 1/2 going on 16. She loves to sing, dance, color, and pick out her own clothes ( which I really hope she gets better at!) Her favorite Movie is The Phantom of the Opera. She know every song by heart and LOVES to sing them at the top of her lungs. Currently her favorite song to dance to is Beyonce' "Should have put a ring on it" and has taught her brother some for her fav dance moves( which I have tried to get on video with no luck yet ) She loves it when I take her picture and will plan out a pose for minutes before she will let me take it. She love being in preschool and even has a little "Boyfriend" named Tobias. He tells her every day when she gets to school how beautiful she looks.

We have ALMOST recovered from that tragic day when she cut her own hair. I hope we learned our lesson. She begs constantly for a baby sister, her name changes from Cheyanne, Sofia, Savannah, goo goo, Christine...

Thanks to my husband she has now has a love for Star wars... the other day she said " Mom did you know that trilogy means three?" Thank you star wars...

So tonight we were eating dinner. Cameron had been pretty talkative all night. About half way through she said

"MOM, I need Heavenly Fathers phone number."

(me)" I don't think Heavenly has a phone."

(Cameron)" Dad, does he have a phone number, I need to talk to him?"

(Ben) He doesn't have a phone but if you need to talk to him you can pray, its just like calling him on the phone"

(Cameron) " Oh good. ' Heavenly Father can I come to heaven with you so I can come down to earth with you and Angle Moroni?" "Amen,

Oh wait Heavenly Father, Did you know they don't sing "praise to the man" in Primary?"

Ben and I just kind of looked at each other and laughed, I jumped up and grabbed a piece of paper so I could write down what she said, Hello! What a funny kid! I wonder what they talked about in church today? She was on a roll because about 10 minutes later as we were all still around the table she looked right at Ben and said " Dad, can you take me to Jarred and buy me a ring?"

My O MY what am I going to do with her???? ( apparently she needs to watch less TV!)

Our last few months in pictures

2009-02-07T16:49:00.000-08:00

I Know its been a long time so I figured I would just show you what we have been up to.. Brady has learned how to bring the garbage can from the top of the street back to the house, He loves it and thinks he is a Big helper!

I had a flash back a few weeks ago to a time when Cameron LOVED to Write on ANYTHING other then paper... Here are few pictures of her then....

Cameron got up a little early on a Sunday and decided she wanted to color... I took me, Grandma Jex, and a large bottle of rubbing alcohol to get off that Permanent blue marker!!! Notice how nice her toes looked! ( I am so glad I dont have that couch anymore! I hated that couch!!!!!!)

Oh and then there was the nail polish when she was supposed to be taking a nap! I just threw her bedding away...again notice her toes....

Well This is what I saw when I walked in to the kitchen a few weeks ago, except this time it was Pink paint ...

And a different culprit! Here is Brady in time out while Ben and I cleaned up... He did not paint his toes.

I Kinda remember Christmas happening, it seems so long ago....

My kids were spoiled...

Brady just wanted to eat the cookies that were for "Santa"

The kids LOVED the snow!

Ben Showed Brady the "Right" way to throw a snow ball

We went over to Ben's Brothers and made Christmas Trains. Here is whats Ben's looked like.

Brady was happy his Aunt Pakiene gave him a corn dog!

I must have forgot we were making "trains" and went with the Gum drop garden... they were so yummy... I could go for some right now!

I cant remember why Cameron was mad but here is her Ginger bread house.

I wish I could remember more about the last few months, I guess next time I am going to have to write about it sooner!

LIQUID OR POWDER?

2009-01-08T14:37:00.000-08:00

For the last few months every time I need to buy laundry detergent I stand clueless in the store trying to decide if LIQUID or POWDER is better??? I have always bought liquid thinking that was better however it is more expensive so I always debate going with the powder... I know your thinking, "Hello its only like 4 dollars more" that is why I always end up with liquid, plus I LOVE it when your detergent smells so yummy you can smell it through the house ( weird I know) So is it worth saving the few $$ for the powder? Which is better??? What do you like? What do you use???

2009-01-05T11:15:00.000-08:00

O Christmas Cards

2008-12-15T15:41:00.001-08:00

Its Christmas card time! Since my hard drive crashed this year I no longer have my addresses saved so if you want a Christmas Card from us please leave me your address, even you sneaky people who try and read my blog without leaving comments! You know who are you!!!!!!

Enrichment & 911

2008-12-11T20:21:00.000-08:00

Oh my what a week! Tuesday was our Christmas Enrichment and it went Beautifully! I really felt we had a chance to visit, eat, learn, and be crafty! I didn't want it to end! Our theme this year was " All Is Calm" We really wanted our Enrichment to be a night where we all could forget about the the stress of shopping, budgeting, family, and the economy and remember that if we focus on the TRUE spirit of Christmas, remember Jesus Christ and if we stand in holy places then ALL IS CALM... ALL IS BRIGHT. I really love my calling in the RS presidency and love the People that I get to work with. Anne, Kali and I had a great time planning and preparing, but we are so sad to see Kali go!!

This week I also had THE SCARIEST moment as a Mom yet! I was in the kitchen baking while the kids were playing in the living room on our chair when I heard a big thud, I thought Brady had pushed over the computer chair, I peeked my head around the corner and saw Brady laying on the hardwood floor flat on his tummy. I ran over picked him up to make sure he was ok, he looked like he was about to let out a HUGE cry when all of a sudden his eyes rolled into the back of his head. He went completely limp and lifeless. I tired to wake him up by calling him name louder and louder... Nothing. I tried to shake him... Nothing. I ran over and laid him on the table, tried to shake him again ...Nothing. (My poor Cameron was playing with Brady when he fell and watched this whole thing happen. I remember looking back at her when Brady was on the table unconscious I could see how frightened she was) When I wasn't able to get him to wake up I called 911. I explained what happened...gave my address.. phone number...name.... Brady then started to move kind of twitch a little, the 911 operated asked me to talk to him, tell him to wake up, call his name. He was so confused and disoriented when he woke up. The 3 fire men and one police car were here in Seconds it seemed like. When he came too I picked him up and turned around to see the fire men Running down my driveway... it was a little "Bay watch ie" them Running in what seemed like slow motion towards me, if at a different time and place it would have been really funny. They were un believably kind, and helpful. Cameron kept saying over and over again to them, "Brady fell asleep and mama couldn't get him to wake up" ( I didn't cry until that moment and then a tear slipped out) The fireman gave her some stickers that look like Fire Men's Badge, they are supper sticky (one is still on my kitchen wall to prove it) Brady is fine, healthy as ever, just gave me a HUGE scare! It sure did teach me a lesson. Life is short, don't spend to much time mad because your kids are standing on your couch, love them, snuggle them, kiss them... Life seems to fly by and you never know when our Heavenly Father will call them home! I love you Brady and I glad you're " awake"!

The Second lesson I learned and one I hope I NEVER forget is always shower early or at least wash the mascara out from under your eyes and make sure you pajamas match! Its a good thing they didn't take any pictures!

Lacy B

2008-12-04T14:44:00.000-08:00

My Brother Brian got married over the Thanks Giving weekend. I am so happy that he finally found a beautiful girl that loves him for who he is. Lacy is beautiful inside and out, I couldn't have picked any one better! I love you guys and am so happy for you. I hope you live happily Ever After!

October in pictures

2008-11-18T13:30:00.000-08:00

Life has been busy for us this month. So I am just going to post the month of October in pictures so I can remember it. Cameron went to the pumpkin patch with her preschool class ( so far is been worth all the $$ ) She loved it! They had a ton of things for them to do. She got to pick a pumpkin when she left.

While we are there she had to use the restroom. While in there she said " ummm this smells yummy!" I had to take a picture just to document it.

We carved pumpkins, Mine is the owl, Cameron's is Casper.

Ben got all Fancy and this is what he did!. I am always surprised at how good he is!

Pumpkin patch! They had so much fun!

Ok so Brady was a skunk for Halloween. I think this picture is funny!

I couldn't get a cute picture of him to save my life!

Cameron with her BFF Lucy! AKA Snow White and the Little Mermaid!

They make me laugh! As you can see Cameron' s Hair is still trying to recover, this picure hides it pretty well!

And then there is Brady's hair....

Brady at the Allergist! He was so happy!

I love this picture! He is so sweet!

Skin test, Which was a complete joke! Do you see anything? Ya me neither!!!

still nothing,

Hello, we are the proud owners of this Beautiful tree!

and this one. However it wont be beautiful if it decides to fall on my house this winter!

I hurt my knee like a week before Cameron's 4th birthday. So here we are celebrating it 4 months late!

After she opened her presents she requested all her friends give her a hug at the same time!

Ohhh........ AHHH

Birthday craft. We had a Hello Kitty and Halloween birthday....

Poor luke! He as so good!

I always plan on writing so much more, but my todo list is out the door and I am running out of time. I need more hours in the day or someone to keep me on task...

Babysitter

2008-11-18T13:12:00.000-08:00

I have the best baby sitter in the world and here is my proof!

My kids LOVE her! Cameron always asks if she can come play. We even had to make a special trip to her house to go Tick or Treating! Cameron told me that she " Is super cool, Mom"

Fundraising

2008-11-03T19:38:00.000-08:00

Cameron had her first fundraiser at the beginning of the school year selling Papa Murphy's coupon cards for 5$. I didn't feel right about letting her go door to door ( Hello she is only 4!!) I let her call her Grandparents and that was it... well expect for the Qwest guy that came to my door and tried to sell me something or another I figured if he wanted ME to buy something from him he should have a taste of his own medicine, it worked he bought one.

Anyways today while visiting with some friends I told them that Cameron had ANOTHER fundraiser. They were a little sad I hadn't told them about the first one. I explained that I felt a little funny calling my friends and asking for their money. They Suggest that I send out and email so those that wanted to buy could and those that didn't could ignore it... so here it is.

Cameron is selling See's Candies If you would like to buy some please leave me a comment If you don't want to buy some leave me a comment anyways. If you are interested I will swing her by with an order form. Below are the flyer's of what she is selling. I know they are a little small sorry!

Every thing on the "WINTER" page( Above) is 5$ - Snowman box- Milk Chocolate Foil Ball- Mini Holiday Fancy-Peanut Brittle

In order from the top. Left to right.

- 1lb. Assorted Chocolates $15.00

-1 lb. Milk Chocolates $15.00

- (A) 1lb. Dark Chocolates $15.00 (B) 1lb. Soft Centers $ 15.00

-1lb. Nuts and chews $15.00

- 1lb. Bridge Mix $15.00

- 1lb. Victoria Toffee $15.00

- 1lb. Toffee-ettes $ 15.00/ 1lb. Almond Royal $15.00

-Awesome Peanut Brittle bar 8oz. $7.80 /Awesome Nut and Chew bar 12oz $7.80

-Awesome Walnut Square Bar 12oz. $7.80

All boxed chocolates are gift wrapped in Christmas wrap.

Happy Shopping!

Oh HECK No!!!

2008-11-03T07:45:00.001-08:00

WHAT? HARD DRIVE FAILURE????

Oh yes, last night my DVR wasn't working, I called this morning so I could fix the Problem before I had to record any shows. The customer service rep. asked for the error code. I responded with 311. then there was silence. my heart fell...I held my breath and then she said it. "Hard Drive Failure!"

Oh H*#@% no! If she only new about my "hard drive failure" these last few months she would not have said that!

so HELLO! What else in my house has a hard drive? I need to back it up NOW before it too has a " Hard Drive Failure" I'm pretty much sick of hard drives!

When I asked her about all the shows we had saved on there she laughed and said. "no, there gone"

GASP!!! WHAT? what about my shows, the conference sessions, Cameron's shows AHH The Office, I didn't get to watch The Office!!! Iron Chef, Flip this house, survivor, Dog the bounty hunter, John and Kate plus 8.. the list goes on!! I cant believe its all gone :(

( You can stop making fun of me for all the lame shows I record!)

I think I am boycotting hard drives!

Last trips of the season

2008-11-02T20:44:00.000-08:00

Just after my Computer crashed in September we took a family vacation to Montana. Ben's Family was having a reunion. Now that I have found my pictures and have figured out how to upload my photos again ( my computer is still not working right) I am now able to share them with you. On a last minute whim we decided to swing by Rexburg Idaho on the way home to visit my family. We called my sister about 3 hours before we got there and she managed to throw together an amazing dinner for 15 and a family party! ! Both my Brothers Brian and Jordan and my older sister Cori, are all living in Rexburg. Here are some of the photos. Here is Cori's youngest Alexa. Every time I see her I cant believe my eyes! She is growing up so fast!

Ahh, the famous Jakey Bowler! Those of you that have spent any time with Cameron has had a conversation about her cousin "Jakey Blower" She talks about Jakob non stop and was so happy to see him! When we got in the car to come home she cried crocodile tears thinking she wasn't going to see him again!

Me and my sister Cori ( and one of my dorky brothers behind us) It was so nice to be able to see her. I just wish we had a ton more time so we could find a Target and get in some much needed sister time! I look forward to the day she lives much closer! I really miss her... sniff sniff

Ben's sister Jen or Aunt Duh which is what Cameron has called her from the time she could talk. Since we lived next door to her Cameron would always go outside and yell for her Aunt Duh as loud as she could until she would come over! We miss her and cant wait to see her at Thanks Giving when we will be in Rexburg again!!!

My brother Brian and my nephew Conner ( Cori's second) Since we showed up super last minute he had to leave work early to see us, thanks Brian! We were also able to meet his Bride to be Lacey!

Little Conner is so sweet! This year for Halloween he was Handy Manny and was ADORABLE!

Of Course my Brother Jordan and his wife Natalie! For some reason my whole family thinks we have a little "thug" in us.... Dorks! I am so glad Nat is apart of our family,its strange to think she hasn't always been!

we had to swing by the new Rexburg temple before we left! It was beautiful!

On our way out of Montana heading towards Rexburg I was amazed to see how many hill sides were burnt! It was neat to see the new life that was growing!

While we were in Montana Cameron met her cousin Wyatt ( spelling?) They learned that you can eat Doritos out of your shirt!

Cameron had such a good time playing on all the tractors and farm equipment! I called her my dirt princess!

Brady loved it! There were endless piles of rocks, dirt, chickens, trackers, and directions he could run!!! I decided I need a farm to wear him out!!!

the first day we were there everyone got together picked apples and made homemade apple sauce! Yummy!

Now here is something you don't see everyday! Ben cooking! Both Mornings Ben cooked all of us breakfast outside!!! Yummy pancakes! ( just kidding you all know I HATE pancakes! Hello its just soggy bread!!! )

Ah, the most beautiful sunsets!

Fresh veggies! Cameron had a great time find peas and corn for dinner!!!

Here is Cameron with Cousin Eden and Ben's Aunt Carol. It was her house we all were staying at! She is a brave lady!

Yes, we are sill trying to work out the whole " I cut my own hair" thing!

Hunting for corn! She had so much fun! I cant wait for next year!!!!

Calm?

2008-10-25T19:42:00.000-07:00

Honestly, I NEED a cupcake!

Brian

2008-10-19T00:25:00.000-07:00

Congrats! My brother Brian Has fallen in love with one of the sweetest girls whom he will be marrying just after Thanksgiving! I am so happy for you!

NO FOOD ALLOWED!

2008-10-03T20:19:00.000-07:00

So that is not Brady but its looks very much like what he has lived with for monthes now! When Brady was about 4-5 months old he broke out in a very nasty rash. I couldnot get it to go away! When I took him to the Doctor, he took one look at it and said it was a classic Dairy allergy. He told us to avoid all dairy and eggs in his diet. Which I did. It was hard. Somtimes I cheated just to see if it really was dairy... somtimes he would break out and others he would not....
I recently changed Doctors. Dr William Moore. Who I love!!!! I was asking him if Brady could get a flu shot because they are cultered in a egg protien? He asked how I knew he was allergic to dairy and eggs. I told him our other Doctor said so. He suggested that we take an allery test so we could be sure ( why our other Doctor didnt do that I dont know) He called me personally the next day with the results... No Dairy or egg allergy!!! ( I could have choked the other Doctor) Brady however does have some very sever allergy that I am completing freaking out about and now get to carry one of these

An Epi Pen Junior. So if and When Brady goes into anaphlatic shock from breathing, touching or eating somthing he is allergic to I can be prepare. I dont know how one "prepares" to stab there child in the leg when they have collapesed because they can no longer breath???

Here are the known food allergies. They have a scale its 0-4

4=very high > 242

3=high 143-242

2 = moderate 66-142

1= low 27-65 The doctor said not to worry about 2's or lower

Rice- #4 Very high -Brady scored 300. I noe realize that the first time he broke out was after I fed him rice cereal for the first time.....

Oh yes peanuts too. #3 High -Brady score 238 again 242 is very high. he is only 3 point away....
orange #3 High- he scored 162
Soy #4 very high- scored 300

This makes me crazy because we switched him to a soy formula after the " Dairy allergy" GRRRR

#4 very high Shell fish Mix -scored 300

Honorable mention

Milk #2- scored an 80

Tomato #2 - scored an 116

Corn #1 -scored 40

Egg #1-scored 38

Wheat #1 -scored 56

yeast#1 -scored 42

So now I spend hours Online looking up anything and everything. I'm in the store looking at the back of boxes and cans. I swear they thought I was shop lifting! It seems that EVERYTHING has soy in it, bread ,pretzels, wheat thins, cheese its, anything instant or boxed.... it looks like my "semi home made" life style is over and from now on I will be making things from scratch. That is the only way I know for sure what is inside. Which means that I am now in the market for a extra freezer so I can stock up on " home made items.... Any one got a good bread recipe or a freezer? How about any good advice? I kinda feel like our world has come to a stop and we have to figure out how to get it moving again. I'm scared to leave him with a babysitter, Can I really ask someone to take on that big of a responsibility? What about school? What about church? What about when he goes to play at a friends house? Can you tell I am having a heart attack?

I HEART COMPUTERS

2008-09-28T21:47:00.000-07:00

The last week this is what I have wanted to do to my computer! Right before we left on vacation my Hard drive crashed, well I shouldn't say "crashed" because that is an action word and let me tell you there has been NO action coming from my Hard drive! I haven't been able to turn on my computer for over a week now!!

Thanks to Scott for having the top secret soft wear to recover most everything off my Hard drive. For a while I thought I wasn't going to have any pictures of Brady from birth to 18 months! ( Yes I learned the HARD way to back up your computer!!!! ) I now can email, and surf the web, I still need to go out and purchase Microsoft word and Publisher so I can open the attachments, read my RS stuff and be able to open saved documents, but HELLO those things aren't cheap! Shouldn't I get a " I'm a stay at home Mom and the computer is on outlet to the real world" discount?
Bill, are you there? Are you listening....
Bill?
Bill Gates?.........

Stormy Nights

2008-09-16T21:13:00.000-07:00

its no secret that I HATE to be hot. I love a good wind storm... minus the one where the tree fell on my house ( I'll have to look for that picture) I am DONE with summer. I want to pull out all my long sleeves, blankets, thermal socks from Costco and my fav Carmel hot chocolate.

I think if I looked out side my window and saw these clouds coming I would die! They can not mean good news!!!

Season Ending Injury part two

2008-09-09T10:58:00.000-07:00

Can Football go on?

Oh, my beloved Tom Brady is out for the season!! There is a quite low at the Jex house as we try and figure out who to cheer for now that our Fav Tom is out with a torn ACL.

Alright already

2008-09-09T09:00:00.000-07:00

Ok, I keep getting tagged so i figured I should just get it done with. I am supposed to tell you the rules but I am too lazy and link the blogs that tagged me but I don't know how so here are a list of my quirks with no rules or links.

#1

I rhyme everything when I talk to my kids. It drives my husband CRAZY! I cant just stop at one word that rhymes I have to go until I cant find words that rhyme anymore, most of the time I end with words that I make up. I cant help it.

Here are some of my staple rhymes that I use on a daily/hourly biases

* Lets go shmo mo lo fro

* Ready scetti / or if Talking to Brady its Ready Freddy/sometimes its Betty . I usually combine so

Are you ready scetti Freddy Betty majetty ( I know that isn't a word but i still say it)

* Get the phone cone!

* are you stuck a muck

* I call Cameron Mama sita pita rita lita .... and then go on rhyming with words that aren't real. I go on for so long Cameron asks if i am speaking Spanish like Dora

* hurry it up puppty puppy

* My mother in law says these don't rhyme but they still fall into the crazy category*

* Lunchy lunch lunch

* dinney din din

* snacky snack snack

* shoesies shoes shoes

* grouchy grouch grouch

* Brady Braid Braid

* you stinky stink stink pinkie link

*Juicey juice juice

I am rubbing off on Cameron. Went we went for her checkup the Doctor asked how old she was she said forty four four....

( that was right before he asked how she got all those bruise on her legs and responded "My Mom" )

2. I HATE having crumbs on my hands. It makes me CRAZY. If i eat a bag of chips I have to rip open the bag on the side so I can get my whole hand in with out scraping it on the bag, i then have to wipe off my fingers right after i put the chip in my mouth until there is no crumbs on my fingers. The worst is those stupid bouillon cubes. When i crush them the crumbs get on my fingers, i cant wipe my hands fast enough!! I wipe the frantically in a towel and then wash my fingers, and if the recipe calls for more then one i have to do that in between each one.. uggghhh nasty i hate thing on my fingers. ( even as i type i keep rubbing my hands together and wiping them on my pants just thinking about it.. Yes i know I'm crazy!)

3. When i check out at the grocery store I put my groceries on the check out stand in small piles of how i want them bagged. There is an order

* Breads first. ( I know people!!!! don't worry I have a plan!!!! I want to scream when they hold back the bread and let every thing go first!)

* boxed goods likes cereals, mac and cheese, granola bars....

*Dry goods

* Dairy

*Produce

* Meats

This one is even funny to me because i am so not organized!

#4. I have been attending the Temple for 6 years and have only Seen the Brown haired Eve. Rumor has it there is a blond out there.... I'm struggling to believe it :) If you go to the Temple with me its a GUARANTEE you WILL see the brown haired Eve.

#5. I hold many important records in my family

* Most french toast ever eaten. ( 15 slices I was like 14 and we were camping)

* pulled over the most times in one night ( 3 times and no ticket)

*quickest engagement ( I met Ben at my sister Cori's wedding May 4th. I had a ring weeks later and was married August 16th )

#6. I ALWAYS have craved things. For as long as i can remember. Its always something i can eat ( that explains a few things!) When i crave it its all I want. I will do anything to get my hands on what I'm craving, I'll call anyone and do anything! : )

*One year for Christmas all i want was Tim's Cascade jalapeno chips and a drink called ICE. My parents bought me a HUGE box of chips and a case of my favorite drink. It lasted me months!

* For one Easter all I wanted was a mint cookie Hersey bar ( they no longer sale them) My Easter basket was PACKED full of them.

My list goes on, eggs rolls,Hawaiian hay stacks, Dove chocolate, cookies and cream candy bars, mozzarella sticks, muffins, jolly ranchers, mustard pretzels, chicken Salad, Macaroni salad,this list is never ending. I always crave them for a week or two max my longest was Dove Chocolate. Right now I have a HUGE box of Bottle Caps in my cupboard. I HEART BOTTLE CAPS!

#7. I am supposed to come up with a 7th but I think I can already me diagnosed so I am going to stop while I am ahead....

I tag... everyone who read this!

Baby Brother

2008-09-06T15:11:00.000-07:00

Jordan and Natalie Moon

I cant believe that my baby brother got married!!! He found a beautiful girl. Congratulation's Jordie!

First Day of School

2008-09-06T14:28:00.000-07:00

Cameron had her first day of preschool. I finally decided to break down and pay the OUTRAGEOUS tuition. A good friend told me this. " Its not important to keep up with the Jones except when it comes to education" So here is Cameron on her first day. She wanted me to take a million pictures. She moved from place to place with out coaching... I thought she was pretty creative for climbing the latter!

Cameron said " quick Mom take a picture of me smelling my garden!"

I cant believe how big she is. ( as you can tell we are still recovering from her "haircut" )

If You Keep on Believing The Dreams That You Wish Will Come True...August 16, 2002

2008-08-19T12:53:00.000-07:00

Six years and counting. Happy anniversary, I love you Baby! I would do it all over again.... except this time I would dye my roots, really why didn't someone remind me?