You had Me at the....INFOMERCIAL!

I am not one to fall for infomercials. This was a whole other story. Roberto and I were watching T.V. one night and on came the infomercial for INSANITY. I was SOLD. It would keep coming up in conversation, we just couldn't get away from it... Actually I really didn't want to get away form it as it looked too good to be true. 
One day while wasting some time in the Sunridge Mall with the girls, we come across the "AS SEEN ON TV" store. Ya you all know the one. The one that you all shake your heads at. The one that you don't Dare be seen in. Ya that one. I confess... I not only went into the store but I also bought something. Almost came out with a whole whack load of things. The Snugglie, Upside-down tomato grower, Slap Chop and the Brazilian Booty Work Out, Just to name a few other things that caught my eye. As a warning to parents with children, don't even entertain the idea of taking your children in to such store unless you are wanting to make it a whole outing. Anyways I bought Insanity on Friday and we started the workout on the following Monday. All I can say is everything about it is Insane!

 Me all excited about my purchase

1st Day of my 2nd week... Hot. Tell me about!

I have made it my morning routine and hope I can keep it that way. The eating Part of the 60 days is getting old. But we are dealing with it. High protein-lowfat who said that was a good idea anyways. I am determined and want to see results so here's to another week with S.T.

M

A Day in the Life of...

Chloe Anne

Today I just couldn't get enough of the Little Miss. She just oozes with personality. Her latest love is shoes. She loves any type of foot wear, and she always manages to get socks on before they go on. Today was a day that she never went a moment with out shoes... at the end of the day I wanted to take her for a walk & in order for us to be able to go she needed to get Dressed! Shoes had to come off which resulted in a massive meltdown. 

Chloe is so much fun. She is so hard to read at times. She is so playful. She is so busy. She always has to know what her Big Sis is doing and when Hannah went out with her Dad tonight Chloe was devastated. She loves her Big Sis. Chloe absorbs everything we do. She said her first Prayer the other night, it melted my heart. I just love my little bean. 

Hannah & Chloe play together all day. I am surprised we have not had more fights because they are so different. 

Hannah has always been quiet---Chloe has always had something to say

Hannah has always been a tough little girl---Chloe likes to milk it when she gets hurt

Hannah is content to entertain herself with her babies---Chloe likes to be entertained more!

Hannah has a hard time carrying a tune---Chloe is our little singer!

Hannah is little in stature---Chloe is Robust! 

Hannah has curly hair---Chloe not so much with a grey streak!

Hannah has just recently been able to fill out her panties @almost 4yrs---Chloe already is @ 18mths 

All and all they are so different yet still BFF's (most of the time) 

    

Chloe came to me and had me put a pony in her hair to add the finishing touch to her outfit

Hannah Cannot believe her Sisters style

Rear View

She has her Dads Look!

Seriously... I am one lucky Momma! I get to hang out with this bod every day
*wearing H's boots

This is how we roll... White Trash most of the day.

Finally Dressed and ready for a Momma & Chloe Walk
*still wearing H's boots

Momma Loves You Baby Girl

Finally Cali & A Last Minute Trip to SLC

Yes... We like to do things out of the Blue!!

So on Wednesday March 7th Roberto decided that he needed a break. He didn't just need a break but he needed it NOW!  I would say I am pretty easy going about things.  When you tell me that I need to have the family packed for a week holiday in less than 24hrs I start with being excited about the trip, then I panic, I try to make a list in me head...that doesn't work, I put the list on paper, the list may have looked like this....

TO DO - Made @ 3PM

switch house cleaning around for the next week - Check

make sure someone is cleaning the office - Abuelos

find someone to clean the condos - Tricia

find someone to take care of Lady - Abuelos

find someone to take care the fish - Dianne (Sweet Lady in our building)

get someone to watch the apartment - Dianne again

Don't forget the Passports - Check

don't forget bathing suits - Check

Camera - Check

what stroller to take - Phil & Ted ...Check

**don't over pack.... shopping to be done** - DONE AND DONE

Don't forget Passports - Check x 20

Diapers & Wipes - Check

Puffers for Hannah - Check

Gum for Hannah on the plane (H now uses her ears as a n excuse for needing Gum) - Bad Idea

set alarm for  3:30AM  - Oops totally forgot

be at Airport by 4:30AM - Nope. Try 4:50

Due to being late at the Airport we got escorted to the front of US Customs and after Security we had time to spare.... I had just enough time to get Hannah out her Jammies and get Chloe out off her overflowing Diaper. I ended up throwing out her Jammies because she was so wet. Poor thing.

Because of how last minute the trip was we ended up having to fly to Seattle then San Fran then LA. If I can help it we will try to fly direct next time that is for sure. The girls were troopers though. No major meltdowns the whole trip. We stayed at La Quinta close to friends who live in Costa Mesa.  Rented our Car from Dollar Car Rentals and played every day by ear. That is how we roll!

Day 1 - Traveled 

Day 2 -  Went to Disneyland with Ryan & Jazzie. How awesome it was to have friends down in California. It was such a treat to finally get to meet Jazzie and spend a bunch of time with her and Ryan. It was so nice to have twice the eyes to watch the girls at Disneyland too!

Highlights of Disneyland were by far meeting Minnie & Tangled. What a Happy place it was.

Day 3 - Met up with Ryan and he took us to the Beach. Roberto and Him tried surfing and Momma and the girls hung out on the beach. The girls loved the Beach. Later that night we met up with Jazzie and we went to Huntington Beach and went for Dinner on the Pier.

Day 4 - Church with the Stronks and then headed into LA after lunch at Inn & Out. We met up with Roberto's Tio Lionel and his Family. We had a lovely visit with them and face-timed with Abuelo and Abuela back home. Headed to the LA temple to get some pictures, but by the time we got there it was a bit too dark so we hung out at the Visitors Centre for a bit. That was a neat place to hang out, so much so, that we stayed until they turned off the lights. I was reminded there that I need to try to be more Christ like, a better Wife and Mother. It is good to be reminded of our purpose here on this Earth.

We headed to Hollywood to find a Taco Shack and boy did we find one. The Taco's were great, the experience, Interesting! Let me just say that I am grateful for the Gospel and it's Teachings.

Day 5 - Shopping, Shopping, Shopping. We headed to Riverside, where Roberto Served his Mission and hit up an Outlet Mall. Ended the shopping trip with a Route 44 Strawberry Limade @ Sonic and headed back to the Stronk's for the Bachelor Finale and a BBQ

Day 6 - Headed back into LA to meet up with Roberto's Tia Vicki , who took us to the Jewelry District of LA where we got earrings for the girlies. We also made the last hour of the Fashion District where I scored my 1st pair of Skinnies for $20. Tia Vicki insisted on feeding us so we went for Pupusas where we ate way to much and then left ready for bed. Thank you Tia for showing us around! 

Day 7 - Up Early to get to the Airport and this time we were not late.

All of this was made Possible by Abuelo, Abuela & Tia Brenda. 

Thanks so much for Sending us on a much needed Vacay!

Thank Goodness for the Ipad and the Beats!
They kept Hannah entertained!

and Chloe too!

Planning Our Day @ Disneyland

On the Shuttle to Disney with The Stronk's

 Chloe on Alice's Wonderland Tea Cup Ride with Daddy 

Hannah with her Bestie

Waiting to meet Minnie Mouse

Finally we met her!

Hannah really was excited... her face doesn't show it!

The Day is Done, and what a wonderful time we had.

Hangin by the Pool at the La Quinta. We were unaware that we had to ask for them to turn on the heat for it so  it we cold!

Our Beach Babe

Yelling at Dad and Ryan to come in from Surfing

Hannah insisted that she take a picture of Mom! I just wish I had the skin colouring my girls have

Dad and Ryan made her into a Mermaid

Pool Time!

My Girl!

Meeting Dad's Family

Visitors Center

Too many Pupusas

Mom is ready to go home to her Own bed in Canada and Hannah is too

SLC here we come - 2 1/2 Weeks Later.

Once again I am informed that a trip is going to be taken and I have 4 hrs to prepare. 

so like Cali I make my list, pack light because it is going to be squishy in our Vehicle with 5 Adults and 2 Carseats. And it was. However it made for some good bonding with the in-laws. Abuela & Abuelo had is easy most of the ride Cuddling in the far back seat while Roberto, Brenda, and Myself navigated our way to SLC. Not much Navigating to be done as it is pretty much a long...very long straight road. We drove through the night so the girls would sleep. Stopped in Idaho Falls for Breaky at IHOP and then continued on our way to Tooele. During some part of the trip we were informed of the really purpose of our trip to Utah. Abuela had used Conference as an Excuse!!! But the real reason was Tatiana's 1st Birthday Party. She is a sneaky one I'd say! Abuela and I bonded! It was Good. She told me that the mountains near Salt Lake were white from the Salt from the lake???? I am not too sure about that one. She developed a bit of a Stutter..Patapatapata. The last couple of months we have made memories as a family and I am so grateful to a Husband that has a job where such is possible. 

Chloe Naked and bonding with her Cousin Tatiana

Horrible Picture of Miss Mary but we got to see some of Dads old stomping grounds! The Wonder Bread Store that was just a few blocks away from him home in SLC. So Fun!

Temple Square during the Saturday Session - 26 degrees

Enjoying each other!

Twinkies from the Wonder Bread Store

I love my Little Family

 "H is for Hannah"

Saying a quick Hello to Roberto's Cousin Ricardo.
*He has pretty Hair!! 

Even though the last 2 trips have been sporadic and a tad crazy, I wouldn't have changed anything and look forward to our next adventure. Thank you to everyone who helped us out during both of these trips so that we could enjoy our time away! Adsero's thanks ever so much for taking Lady so last Minute and for the Easter Party the Day we returned!

M

An Update & Our Trip To Cali

Time flies when you are having fun,you are a mother of 2 busy girls, you work, you are trying to train for a half marathon, you cave and join Pinterest, 2 of your sisters have babies 9 days apart, you are in charge of planning a double baby shower for them, you have company in town and in the middle of all of this you Husband calls you on Wednesday and tells you that you are going to California on Thursday. That right there folks is my life in a nut shell.

I am tired at times, I am at times unfocused due to so much on my mind, I can be short with my girls & my husband, and out of no where I get bursts of energy that help me get through each day.

I am thankful for a Husband that has seen that the floors can't get any dirtier and starts the process of cleaning them, for a husband that encourages his wife to be better, for a Husband that can sense that a break is needed and sets the date.I am Thankful for an, almost 4 year old who reminds me to just be patient with her little Sister. I am thankful for a 18 month old that makes me laugh every day. I am thankful for visiting teachers who know what to say and when to say it because they are in tune with the spirit. I am thankful for unexpected visitors that come with a spiritual message! Although my life may be a tad busy, I can't help but be thankful for all of my blessings.

Hannah Loves to be around the Temple. It may have meant that we were up before usual but we were with great company (Charlotte, Lincoln, and BenBen)We all froze but enjoyed watching the Angel Moroni being placed on top of the Temple.
BenBen, Charlotte, and Lincoln trying hard to stay warm.

I Cherish Sunday afternoons like this one. Just so peaceful!

We have been lucky this year!! We have had Little Grandma here to visit for 2 whole weeks. We did have to share her due to the arrival of Alma & Jaxon but we soaked up every minute we had with her!

Little Grandma's Heals on a cute, cute, little girl
Again!
Hannah in Awe with the beauty!

And our visitors, Little Gma & Eli Playing on the itouch.

Dance Party with their Cousin, Man does he have the Moves!

Look at that face, loving every minute of the dance party
All tuckered out from dancing and enjoying some cuddles with.. you guessed it, the ipod!
Thanks Aunty Bonny for bringing 2 of the kiddies to play for a few days. We loved having you here!

It is now after midnight, my eyes are scratchy, I haven't even made it to our trip but it will need to wait until tomorrow.

Chao for now,

M