Our Family trip to Colorado

Grand Junction, Co. We just got back, well it feels like we just got back. We went out to visit Brian's grandparents (85 & 87) . It is a full day to get there and a full day to get back. We had a wonderful time. I love to travel and see how other people live beyond my bubble of CA. Let me tell you, some people looked just like someone I might see here, others, not so much.

Harry and Maxine (the grandparents) were troopers! they were so hospitable and brave to have us invade them. We were able to see the Colorado Monument. Now, I thought it was a rock you drove out to see, nope. It is a bunch of rocks you drive out to see. It was beautiful. Although the ride was so calm, I kept dosing in the back seat.

The second day we went to see a car museum. I was a bit skeptical at first. Allright, I didn't have a good attitude at all. We did have to drive an hour and a half on a curvy mountainous road ( are there any other kind in CO?) to the middle of nowhere. Aka: Gateway. It was an awesome car museum, check it out HERE. I wish poor Brian had my brother or a friend to really enjoy it with. I mean we are great company and all, but really... I also wish it was not in the middle of Nowhere, CO. It was beautiful and if you ever get the chance, go. The restaurant out there was great too. I had what I later found out was a bison burger. I thought that was just the name, and I thought it tasted a bit gamey.

The girls did great on the trip. The wonderful DVD player helped with that. And Grandma had gotten them a few toys to play with and the dolls, Maddy was in heaven. And so was Reagan with her beebee.

I was also able to finally experience Chick-fil-a. I had been craving something I had never tasted after reading Kelly's blog on it. Even Maddy was excited to go! (Of couse after hearing mommy talk about it who wouldn't want to go?) I do have to say it was awesome. The shakes don't even compare anywhere else. I did not try the sweet tea as the-rest-of-the-country-except-California-calls it. I didn't want to be up all night from the caffeine. As it was poor Reagan is teething again, I don't think it ever ends. The being up because she can't get comfy, the runny nose that goes on forever, the bad, bad diapers! Poor little one!

The trip home seemed longer than the trip out there. (We had to fly into Salt Lake City and drive about 5 hours! And then back to get home.) But we made it and are glad to be starting school again tomorrow. Hallelujah!

I will post more Pics later. No, I did not take the one up top.

Rice in your hair?

My little one, Reagan just turned 18 mos. She is a stinker, let me tell you! Seriously her nickname has been "Stink" since she was very little. And she answers to it, so that shows you how often we call her "Stink." We even made her a skunk for Halloween. She is an expert at throwing fits, crying (more like screaming) loudly, and turning it off at the drop of a hat if mommy says something like, "do you want me to pick you up, then stop crying" and BOOM she stops and sticks her little lip out with a sigh. How can they be sooooo cute and yet, such Stinkers? I think the cuteness is God's way of having us fall in love with them and then comes the punch. The toddler stage. Really is there a terrible twos? NO, it starts in toddlerhood and then they don't grow out of it until they are 5! And no one tells you that the 3s and 4s are just as bad if not worse! I think more seasoned parents don't want to scare the new ones.

Well let me scare you. Maddy at 4 stood on the front porch at our old place ( a condo inside a complex) and started yelling at the top of her lungs NO MAMA! I swear that voice was not her own. And granted Maddy was an easy baby. I have no clue what this new little person will bring. I am not thinking it is going to be pretty. so, last night at dinner she thought rice would be a great conditioner. I didn't want to burst her bubble so I left it there. Kids are definitely a humbling experience!

One word for you...

Oh my goodness. I went to a Zumba class last night with a friend of mine. We both left utterly exhausted!!!! I am not sure how I was able to drive home. For some of you who do not know what Zumba is, it is Latin dancing and aerobics mixed into one. We had a blast. You can really get into it, and make a complete fool out of yourself and everyone else is making a fool out of themselves too. And we all had fun while doing it.We went to ISK-XFC to take our class. Our instructor was crazy! He made Denise Austin look like your grandma, he kept us going the whole time. I was tired after the first 15 min. warm up. The lady behind me said, just think we have another hour to go! I thought I was going to die.

This morning I told Brian that my muscles didn't hurt in one specific area, I just felt like I had been hit by a truck and tossed on the side of the road. After describing all this abuse to you, I can't wait to go again next Tuesday evening. It was exercise that I actually had fun and enjoyed doing. Who would have ever thought those words would ever come out of my mouth (or keyboard)?

Will the bunny deliver the perfect Easter Dress?

Having two little girls I am on the hunt for the perfect Easter dresses for them. I know a little obsessive. But really Easter is only 3 weeks away, what is a mom to do? Now, I found The One I fell in love with and I could get matching dresses! However, I would have to take out a loan to do so! Brian is a cop, not a stock broker! Therefore, unless Gymboree has a sale in the next three weeks, I am still on the hunt.

Why is it so complicated? With boys I guess the pickins are slim, so you just go with the cute sweater or sweater vest ('cause that's what I would choose, if we had a boy. And NO that is not a hint!) and the cute little Khakis. Maybe some loafers and boom, you are set. My friend Emily just got her little guy an outfit the other day, so simple she had everything picked out in a matter of minutes. No froo froo lace, now don't get me wrong. I am a girly girl, and I would love to have our girls match or at least coordinate. Maybe that is the issue. I am too involved. But my friends I cannot help it, and God blessed me with two little dolls to dress up. So the bargain hunt continues. Wish me luck. And if you hear of any great deals let me know. I will cross my fingers and hope for the sale at Gymboree.