I guess I had this coming...

As I was writing the Everything Meme below... Zoey did this, which perfectly illustrates my answer to #41:




Why I am not a fan of markers yet...

Everything Meme

A funny story before I start... yesterday I was mowing the lawn and the kids were outside with me. The yard is big and we only water and mow a small part so the kids stay away so that I can mow. Anyway, Max all of a sudden wanted to help so he walked behind me, pushing my butt for three or four lengths of the lawn. I wish I could have seen it. It was really cute.

I don't normally do these, but I guess people do this on blogs as well as e-mail and thought I would share, you can cut and paste into your blog so I can read it or send in an e-mail, too. I always like to read others...

1. What time did you get up this morning? 6:50 am

2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds.

3. What was the last film you saw at the theater? you, me and Dupree, I don't get to the movies too often!!

4. What is your favorite TV show? Grey's Anatomy
5. What did you have for breakfast? Wheat toast

6. What is your middle name? Marie

7. What is your favorite cuisine? Well, I do love food. If I had to choose one, it would be Asian, which i guess isn't choosing one. I love Korean, Sushi, Thai and chinese, so I just broad categorized it.

8. What foods do you dislike? gizzards and other internal organs
9. What are your favorite chips? BBQ

10. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Well, since i am so hip with my iPod, I will list a couple of my latest songs...colorful by Rocco DeLuca, Nothing left to lose by mat kearney, the fray, corinne bailey rae, a norah jones song, sexyback by justin timberlake (I know, really? I think it is fun to dance and work out to)

11. What kind of car do you drive? Dark grey jeep grand cherokee

12. Favorite sandwich? Like lots of different kinds, depends on the mood...

13. What are characteristics you can't stand? people who think they are way better than others

14. What are your favorite clothes? nice casual... jeans and nice top

15. If you could go anywhere on vacation where would you go? tropical paradise... I would like to go to australia, but don't want to travel forever to get there. I think there is a lot of America I want to see. I grew up in Germany, so I would love to take Ross to Europe and share some memories.

16. One random fact about myself: I lived in my birthplace for under two months and have yet to return

17. Where would you want to retire? Southern Calif
18. Favorite time of day? Mid morning, or during summer I like evening before the sun sets

19. Where were you born? Kokomo, Indiana

20. What is your favorite sport to watch? Hockey live

21. Coke or Pepsi? If I had to choose, Coke. But i am not that picky

22. Beavers or ducks? If this has to do with Oregon, I go with ducks... My sister and BIL gave me a Ducks sweatshirt once that was one of my favs... i wore it to threads

23. Are you a morning person or a night owl? Morning

24. Pedicure or manicure? I would love both! It's been years.

25. What did you want to be when you were little? I remember doctor and teacher... I tried the teacher thing and don't think it was for me, I may look into nursing later. For now, I am thankful for my vocation.

26. What is your best childhood memory? I really couldn't say just one... I love the traditions that my family had, no matter where we lived, we could count on the same things, many I hope to continue with my own mobile family.

27. Ever been to Africa? Yes, 10th grade school trip to Tunisia. Not the "Africa" many people think, but a very interesting experience

28. Ever been toilet papering? No

29. Been in a car accident? yes, only minor ones thank goodness

30. Favorite day of the week? Saturday

31. Favorite restaurant? don't have a favorite right now.

32. Favorite flower? Jasmine for the smell

33. Favorite ice-cream? right now, I love vanilla or coffee flavored frozen yogurt with snickers from a Yogurt place down the road
34. Favorite fast food restaurant? In N Out burger or Chipotle

35. How many times did you fail your driver's test? once

36. From whom did you get your last e-mail? I haven't checked today and I can't remember

37. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? Probably Target for the most variety

38. Last person you went to dinner with? My Dad and Zoey, McCormick and Schmicks, it was very nice:) Thanks again Mom

39. What are you listening to right now? nothing

40. What is your favorite color? I don't have one right now... I am in between season's I guess

41. How many tattoos do you have? None. My daughter however, has three fake ones... I think it is a sign of what's to come... she has always loved tattoos, stickers and band-aids and drawing on herself!!

42. How many people are you sending this to? I can't say exactly.
43. What time did you finish this blog entry? 4:16 pm

44. Favorite magazine: I like a lot of different ones.

45. Coffee or tea? Tea usually
46. Do you tan easily or burn easily? Tan.

47. Do you color your hair? sometimes, not lately

48. What was the first car you ever purchased without the help of your parents? the car I have now, jeep grand cherokee...
49. What is your most dreaded household chore? cleaning the bathrooms or dusting

Just for fun, hope you have a nice day!!

Doctor Visit

Here is a recap of things that happened in February concerning our health and well-being-- A couple of sneezy sneezes and I think I had a bad headache one day

Here is what has happened in March, since Ross has been gone-- Hives, bee stings, a couple of fevers, and an ear infection...

Doesn't it always just work out that way?? I am really bad when it comes to this stuff, sickness and all... I worry too much and don't sleep well when the kids are sick, and it multiplies when I am alone... but the latest, at least, comes with a funny story:

So we had to go to the doctor today because I suspected Zoey had an ear infection and poor thing just wasn't herself. Anytime Zoey would rather lay on the couch and watch TV over anything else, tells me something is wrong. So we had an appointment this morning. I already had to bribe Zoey to get in the car to go. They both start crying as we enter the building (we've had some traumatic medical experiences), so they are crying as the tech calls us in to get Zoey's blood pressure and temperature. Zoey is crying because she feels bad and doesn't want to do this, Max is crying because he doesn't want to be there and he is upset that they are messing with Zoey. He was being very brotherly in trying to protect her. Everyone walking by was trying to help and stop them from crying, of course only making it worse, and me, I am just smiling as we go along (none of this is new to me). I just wear extra deodorant because the wrestling with the kids and trying to calm them just makes me sweaty... Anyway, we make it into the exam room... and zoey is okay now. The Doc is good with her and makes her laugh and very quickly checks her out and confirms the ear infection. MEANWHILE, Max, in his stroller, falls over!! So I am startled and go to pick him up, but the handle on the stroller somehow gets tangled in the leg of a chair and Max is crying trying to get out, while I am trying to lift him and the stroller up and untangle the mess.... The doctor, seeing us all tangled, probably thinking, this lady is crazy, is just trying to get in there to help me pick them up, Zoey is laughing at Max.... Aghhhh.... all the while, the Doc is continuing to tell me about the medicine and when to give it and how long to take it for..... it was a crazy couple of minutes. We made an impression on the whole hall, because all these tech/nurses came to give zoey a stuffed animal and Max a football and stickers... So it all ended well enough, and Zoey is feeling a little better already. Max is enjoying Zoey's sickness because he gets extra TV time. Me, after our dentist visit earlier this month and today, I just need more deodorant.

Chugging Along...

We are doing just that... chugging along. I thought I would put some pictures on here just for fun...

First here is Zoey with the pizza she helped me make for dinner last night!!



She proudly chose the square shape, helped make and eat it!!

Zoey cannot wait for Easter either. So we made some Easter cookies a little early... Here is Max and Zoey making the cutouts:



And here is Max putting on the sprinkles:



And here is a couple of them enjoying the treats:








Here they are in the sweatshirts that Ross bought them:) Neither of them wanted to pose for the picture, but I wanted Ross to see them...

That's all for now...

Thankful Thursday

I know sometimes I get caught up in things and forget to stop and remember and give thanks and praise for the gifts I have. What I am thankful for today:

- for Max and Zoey chasing each other around the house... showing their laughter, and love for each other and reminding me that they are healthy and active and my great blessings

- for my cell phone... Normally I wouldn't think of this, but during this separation from Ross, it is nice to be able to be reached, no matter where I am, so that we can chat a minute when he has free time throughout the day

- for downloadable music... I love that I can just buy one song instead of a whole CD... I really love all kinds of music and having it around, playing in the house, as a soft background or something fun to get dancing to and show my kids my awesome dance moves:) Anyway, buying just one song makes it affordable to have the variety that I like

- for all of Zoey's crafts, some I even get to wear proudly, like a paper bracelet or pink bead necklace!!

- and especially for hugs... Both of them willingly give hugs and say "ohhhh" while doing it, and they also let me hold them for as long as I need, which these days, really helps!!

What I am not thankful for however... TEXAS A&M losing b-ball tonight, but they made it to the sweet 16, which is pretty much unheard of for my football loving alma mater... until next year!! WHOOP!

Happy Birthday!!!

Today is both Ross and my dad's birthday. We got to spend the day with Papa, so that is nice. Poor Daddy (Ross) is alone. We love you Daddy. Here is a birthday message from Zoey:


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Wishing you lots of love.

Paper Dolls

So we survived our first week and are slowly moving along. Poor Zoey got her first bee sting today at the park!! I am very thankful she is doing okay. I was a little freaked out about what to do because I was all alone and I am not sure I have ever been stung before. But she is doing fine.

Auntie Bree sent us a package of crafts and stuff (thank you again) and there was a kit to make paper dolls. Here is Zoey next to a bunch of the ones we have made:



She really enjoyed making them. And she taped them to the wall herself, too, just the way she wanted them. I tried to move one and there would be none of that. We still have more to make.

And here is a video clip of Max counting with me the way the numbers do in his favorite show, "Math Circus"


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Tomorrow we head to the dentist for both kiddos!! I am not sure Max will even open his mouth!! Should be interesting.