Have you had your Emergen-C today?

Years ago, I got hooked on Emergen-C. It is a powder you put in your water and it is 1,000 mg of Vitamin C, and it is very good! It not only boosts your immune system, but it also gives you an energy boost. (its a lot better than drinking a Red Bull in the morning, not that I do that or anything). Hana loves it. She came down with a cold/flu yesterday and has the fever, achy bones, runny nose...and all she asks for is her Emergen-C. Her new thing, if someone is sick, is asking if you have had your Emergen-C!

My new favorite product...

This tea infuser by Tovolo. My mother bought me one yesterday and I am having a ball!

It even comes with a stand so that you dont get tea all over your counter! How cute are these colors?

So, I love to drink my herbal tea in the morning. Lately, its been Celestial Seasonings...I cant seem to find good loose leaf herbal tea. Mom found some that is great. They come in these little tins and you open it up and there are big flowers and berries, depending on what you have....and it is so good. You know you are drinking real herbal tea when you put a flower and a berry in your infuser! Oh, and I looked up this Tovolo product online...it is sold at Target....I never knew....and, they have so many different products. Go check them out!

The new do

Maddison had been bugging me for a while now to cut her hair. The only thing was that she didnt want it done till Monday morning. Then it turned into the next Monday, and so on. Finally, this morning, she let me do it. I forgot to take a before picture, this is the best I could find. It is from Christmas. It was real long! And now! I must have cut off about 5 inches! I know, I should have waited a little longer then she could have donated it. My, what beautiful hair it was. But, Bryan and I always said, if they want their hair short, or long, or whatever, we will do it. I am not going to have them look back and say "why did you make me look like that". It will be their decision! So, she has been running around all morning making her hair "bounce"!

President Hinckley

Last night, Gordon B. Hinckley, president of the LDS church, passed away. What a great man. He was the kindest, nicest, most Godly man I knew. Well, I didnt know him personally, but you understand. Anyway, what an awesome man he was and he will be greatly missed.

With everything going on last week with the funeral, and it being Bryans birthday while I was out of town, Bryan and I needed some time together. I have a wonderful friend who told me we needed a date and she would watch the kids! So, Bryan and I got the kids ready, dropped them off at Brittney's house (she has a little boy and girl that the kids love!) and we took off too... It was so good! We had a table that was smushed in between two others, so it felt like we were dining with other people, but it was nice to be out and enjoy a meal, a good meal, together. And, of course, we had to get a piece of this Caramel Pecan Turtle Cheesecake to go!

So, thanks Brit!!

This past week was a weird one. Filled with sadness. I talked to my grandma and we cried on the phone. We just feel sad. I only saw Jeremy about once or twice a year, so its not like I miss him...I just have this sad feeling inside of me. Sad for the family. That is the only way to describe it. I sleep at night and dream of him. He is playing soccer most of the time, and riding his bike. That is one thing I remember about him when he was a kid. He always wanted to be outside riding his bike or playing ball. Well, now he is! Please continue to pray for his mom and brother. Its is going to be tough for a while, and lonely, since he didnt go to school and she didnt work.

Anyway, sorry for being glum...love to all!

Jeremy (Jerms)

It was a week filled with memories, laughter and tears. Thanks for the prayers.

Dont feel like writing much. I am off to Chicago for the rest of the week with Chloe and leaving the girls home with Bryan. My precious little cousin passed away and I am going to spend some time with the family. I took care of this boy when I was younger for years. I thought of him as a brother. So, we are rejoicing that he is out of pain, yet mourning our loss. Please keep his mom and brother in your prayers.

A real day in the life of the Melicks....

My day this past Friday was a busy one...and I didnt even go anywhere. It began with Chloe waking me up because she wet the bed...through her night time diaper. (she WAS potty trained, but still has problems at night). Made pancakes for breakfast and got Hana ready for school. Dropped her off, came home, only to find that Chloe had peed in her carseat. Cleaned the house, did 5 loads of laundry...all the while, Chloe peed throughout the house in various places. I got Maddison ready for school. Dropped her off, dropped Chloe off at the sitter, went back to school to do cooking with Maddison's class, picked up Chloe...only to find that not only did she take a nap (which she does not do at home) her pull up was dry...after 2 hours! Came home, took her pull up off, only for her to go in her room and poop on the floor. Cleaned it up, cleaned up pee a few minutes later. Put panties on her. Picked up the girls at school. Came home. Chloe came to me and pooped in her panties. I made dinner. Put the girls to bed (after some more accidents), made 2 loaves of bread for my party the next day and went to bed. Now, by the time I went to bed, I had cleaned up accidents in almost every room of the house. Hana and Maddie's room, Chloe's room, the bathroom, the hallway, the kitchen, the living room....seriously, I think she does it on purpose... So, my goal today is to not clean up pee....I will let you know how that one goes. At least our dog is finally housebroken!

Christmas

We had a great Christmas. As far as the 5 of us go, we dont go overboard with presents. The kids get spoiled by the grandparents so we usually just do 3 small gifts. Jesus only got 3, right? That way the kids dont come to expect a ton from us every year. So, we woke up in the morning and they slowly opened gifts throughout the day. Instead of doing it all at once, we did it gradually...that way they dont get overwhelmed. Mom was able to come with Mike...and Hana fianlly opened up to him. Its only taken 5 years! It was just a nice relaxing day at home with family.The girls and I got matching aprons. Chloe did not take hers off all day! Chloe eating her Lingonberries with cheese!Hana and Uncle Mike walking to the pond out back to go fishingFishing with Uncle Monkey

New Blog

I have created a new blog. Check it out and check it often...I hope to post there at least once a week! Enjoy!

Melick Family Christmas

We had Christmas a week early with the Melick family. Of course, they spoiled us all. The kids got lots of toys, Bryan got Bowflex weights, and I got the most magnificent pans in the world...along with a ton of other things. We then went to Disney and spent the afternoon at MGM. I am not good about taking pictures when we are "in the moment". I usually look back and wonder why I didnt take more...oh well. Here is what I have!Hana and Sydnie, Bryan's little sister....they are inseperable.Uncle Ben

My New Years resolutions...

....to post more frequently...which I need to get started on, I have pictures from Christmas to get up here.... and not to be a "Lurker"...are you lurking? I love the fact that people read my blog but no one posts anything....I lurk a lot on other blogs..and never post...so, I thought maybe if I start posting and not lurking, maybe others will not lurk here, but post. Maybe not...we will see...either way, I would love to hear who is reading my blog...even if I dont know you!!! I have made it possible so that ANYONE can leave a comment! ...to run 2 miles 3 times a week...just to get up off my butt again will make me feel better... Whats your New Year resolution? Happy New Year