tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62190468735584921432024-03-05T00:34:32.664-08:00brooke ala modeA Life full of fun, five wonderful kids,cute husband, amazing family,and a catering business as the cherry on top!brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-61863156600429437202009-10-06T19:29:00.000-07:002009-10-06T19:37:37.468-07:00Confessions<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1DXdr9pl4wOQ8FXPTVdxjecWtq6Xz5FZLHLBH_0vu2qWLoHgjq1H8CrTj6mddEWyfoMyC8xpJ4xPDNVHuHGcHhSXfmzy6FqPDtE5cPu2BpQtzN4eU669pt-_QguwWhuQOE4dcuXTHoDk/s1600-h/072409+499.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389680441991438066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1DXdr9pl4wOQ8FXPTVdxjecWtq6Xz5FZLHLBH_0vu2qWLoHgjq1H8CrTj6mddEWyfoMyC8xpJ4xPDNVHuHGcHhSXfmzy6FqPDtE5cPu2BpQtzN4eU669pt-_QguwWhuQOE4dcuXTHoDk/s400/072409+499.jpg" border="0" /></a> I have a confession to make..... I am borderline addicted to ice cream. I love It . Truly Madly Deeply Adore It. I am basically stalk It. I think I should quit it but It completes me and my belly............ Oh, and this guy has one freakishly long <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">tongue</span> , hello Gene Simmons. <br /><br /></div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-21706258473954158782009-09-29T08:13:00.000-07:002009-09-29T08:28:14.143-07:00MMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmm<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-RPiqff1xrQ0JwzX6ESzsTDCV9oFrOUYZmK9pVwLWnIaQKpwaC3rFzfxvFon3jUYff0IcG2A6WNMl4pxK_GFopEXPuE0FfNBsrsCbd4UCZwhj8vI8heiau2r-Y-eiBsOcecMB5aCjRI/s1600-h/Summer+09+209.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386908227385043730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx-RPiqff1xrQ0JwzX6ESzsTDCV9oFrOUYZmK9pVwLWnIaQKpwaC3rFzfxvFon3jUYff0IcG2A6WNMl4pxK_GFopEXPuE0FfNBsrsCbd4UCZwhj8vI8heiau2r-Y-eiBsOcecMB5aCjRI/s400/Summer+09+209.jpg" border="0" /></a> This pic is from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Mykonos</span>. A guy had some crates of shallots eggplant, some yellow mums all out of a clown like three wheeled van/ pick up and these perfectly perfect ripe cherry tomato jewels . All I want to do is get some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">delish</span> crusty bread toast it in olive oil and teeny bit of butter rub a garlic clove all over it and then take the best tomatoes, slice 'em and dice 'em throw in some red onion ,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">a lot</span> of basil (and maybe some mint how about some fresh oregano or even cilantro ) and drizzle on some extra virgin and balsamic and I will be in heaven! How's that for a run on sentence? My taste buds are watering but I need to go do hair and make cereal for the huddled masses yearning to break free of their school routine ......<br /><div></div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-21133710123452011722009-09-25T21:32:00.000-07:002009-09-25T22:02:49.169-07:00Greece is Great!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsQ1KzCsmTO_hVv9636RywMg_aZBiSxAegrbd-jcYUTSRYqzsyGhwFrJHfJUlk2rTFKTe6gcFm53Th-oOPeOt47Ky92gG5-s5MUPm6WlghpttmsoRSUHCee4xooRe0BMa2w4Z9zXiz2ZE/s1600-h/Summer+09+170.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385630988056178546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsQ1KzCsmTO_hVv9636RywMg_aZBiSxAegrbd-jcYUTSRYqzsyGhwFrJHfJUlk2rTFKTe6gcFm53Th-oOPeOt47Ky92gG5-s5MUPm6WlghpttmsoRSUHCee4xooRe0BMa2w4Z9zXiz2ZE/s400/Summer+09+170.jpg" border="0" /></a> I am finally getting to my summer pic's ( it's like wedding <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">thankyou's</span> , there's a window) -and if you <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">haven't</span> already heard I'm a world traveler now. Yep, I traverse the globe and it's no big whoop. Jet lag is my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">homie</span>. I laugh in the face of baggage claim and sneer at airplane food ( except for the cookies on Delta <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">mmmm</span>) . Here I am with the Acropolis ..... it was awe inspiring. Hot , humid and the granite underfoot was slick and shiny from centuries of visitors. The site was filled ancient broken capitals and columns and quite a few <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ferrel</span> cats and dogs. Thousands of people walked the gravel filled paths and I would try to squint my mind to imagine what it must have been like to enjoy the buildings in their prime. I feel <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">sooo</span> lucky I was able to see so much of Greece and to have had such an amazing time with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">OG</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">GlamMom</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Hilari</span>. I'll never forget the side splitting laughter, room service cheese plates, table 8, ruins, water taxis, architecture, street markets, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">speedos</span>, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">gelato</span>. I don't think it could have been any more wonderful!<br /></div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-71623496757714752262009-08-25T07:57:00.000-07:002009-08-25T08:09:19.678-07:00It aint always easy....<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblx2jHAWxs7xJnje5AeVQcv93HMw6lnZlw8qYk53yvaLr-odprqSyeCqmtqBM1MvT_sAfzKlGrqmYjfMU0mqWIyqU2rb49tPsY_JZq1_QBcIrX-7fKh5mhZtOofHS_GupAgvP2TKrTuI/s1600-h/072409+442.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373916387077792610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgblx2jHAWxs7xJnje5AeVQcv93HMw6lnZlw8qYk53yvaLr-odprqSyeCqmtqBM1MvT_sAfzKlGrqmYjfMU0mqWIyqU2rb49tPsY_JZq1_QBcIrX-7fKh5mhZtOofHS_GupAgvP2TKrTuI/s400/072409+442.jpg" border="0" /></a> Getting ready for school is hard, but this face is even worse. We are trying to get in the groove of schedules and homework and sometimes I think summer went by too fast and other times I'm singing the Hallelujah Chorus ...ahhh.... such is motherhood and childhood and life. </div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-77477490849364961772009-08-17T11:18:00.000-07:002009-08-17T11:26:58.846-07:00007 watch outI just got back from my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">vacay</span> fab pics soon to come ! I'd like to add that before I became a mother I never thought I would have to say " If you want to be a trained killer or government assassin you <em>need</em> to be a great reader and have good math skills ." Happy first day of school <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">yayhoos</span>!!!!brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-30053541115932301012009-08-05T00:41:00.000-07:002009-08-05T01:10:51.302-07:00Cruisin'<div align="center">The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">yayhoos</span> at the Getty Villa- amazing if you are in Malibu call ahead to get free tickets and GO!<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUL9x4OVJwcD9ANKqacNtvoocQnTna2KmsEIOcNUB0kW3iyA4g6WkwloQFOsn4SKxmZpYCZPWxNcgoqdU5LBmiaNbMrRuxwheXrBsiyzKqEQltiqG9kLbpKrcXRU9GVQ9wrKt1Wf51J2M/s1600-h/072409+546.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366382551023503618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUL9x4OVJwcD9ANKqacNtvoocQnTna2KmsEIOcNUB0kW3iyA4g6WkwloQFOsn4SKxmZpYCZPWxNcgoqdU5LBmiaNbMrRuxwheXrBsiyzKqEQltiqG9kLbpKrcXRU9GVQ9wrKt1Wf51J2M/s400/072409+546.jpg" border="0" /></a> See ya later <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">fam</span>' I am off to see the <strong><em><span style="color:#ff0000;">real</span></em></strong> thing!!!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Lotsa</span> naked statues, and columns , gyros, gondolas, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">gelatos</span> ( who knew all awesome stuff starts with G ? <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ohh</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Gidget</span>,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">gyoza</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Ghostbusters</span>, gelatin, Gandhi, green olives,<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">giclee</span>', giants, I could go on and on and on....) thanks <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">OG</span> for making my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">travelin</span>' dreams come true you have always been a wonderful <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">gramma</span> and I'm sure you will be an above average traveling companion ( like an A ++) you are my globe trotting inspiration( without the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">afro</span> and basketball and converse) <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">thank you</span> for everything you do for me!! <em><span style="color:#ff0000;">I love you!!!!!!<br /></span></em></div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-50253494205144553292009-08-03T19:33:00.000-07:002009-08-03T19:39:19.467-07:00have duct tape will travel<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFGAN5csDG7QWVVheLacYEh5R9_aG73HbzLsZXVZhQzBAD2jsyWGWxoIzpKfDABL26wB9HR_PYZLeRH5W3DM_8I43lbjksLgqYX1eky8MG_wKt4SIB93y5sWGjMIWR-zeH2lua44smA08/s1600-h/072409+317.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365931521023052786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFGAN5csDG7QWVVheLacYEh5R9_aG73HbzLsZXVZhQzBAD2jsyWGWxoIzpKfDABL26wB9HR_PYZLeRH5W3DM_8I43lbjksLgqYX1eky8MG_wKt4SIB93y5sWGjMIWR-zeH2lua44smA08/s400/072409+317.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sometimes all ya need is a duct tape beard to feel awesome . It's waaay cooler than a goatee but about even with an ole timey stache' ( as far as adhesive facial hair goes).<br /><br /></div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-57914506030872230372009-07-31T14:45:00.000-07:002009-07-31T15:07:42.947-07:00Simple Gifts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_US7B-eSvqnGMiuR87pGtZIEOcHC5nc_AUbeFTMwgHWgjs0YcexGb0ZJy6tYzrQvYWrkSnHz4ABjtJw-N6UTBmVVdNQ0Zgl6qN54inoqiDHudO9stqIGUIzRX9Odlth3k5rHfZrqbgw/s1600-h/072409+496.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364744339023799890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif_US7B-eSvqnGMiuR87pGtZIEOcHC5nc_AUbeFTMwgHWgjs0YcexGb0ZJy6tYzrQvYWrkSnHz4ABjtJw-N6UTBmVVdNQ0Zgl6qN54inoqiDHudO9stqIGUIzRX9Odlth3k5rHfZrqbgw/s400/072409+496.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div> It takes <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">a lot</span> of dedication to paint yourself white and stand like a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Greek</span> statue hoping someone will drop a $20 in your top hat/collection bucket. The makeup has to be itchy and the box can't be comfortable- let alone the ' is that a real statue' comment has to get a little old. They do <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">persevere</span> and keep the fourth wall intact as the lowly street performer tries to make rent and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">elevate</span> his art. On our last So. Cal visit we ran into these tenacious artists and watched as they freaked out and eventually charmed the kids. I also had the pleasure of watching two men ( one silver and one gold- like the girl scout song) smoking <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">cigarettes</span> argue about who was going to pick up some dropped equipment from their performance spot. It was hilarious . Two middle aged men ,overweight, dressed in all <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">metallic</span> ( even lipstick) playing chicken with a speaker. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Thank you</span>, Santa Monica. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Thank you</span>, Pasadena . You made the drive and numerous potty breaks worth it , I would give you a $20 - if I didn't give it to you already.</div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-56918077244344035072009-07-27T08:19:00.003-07:002009-07-29T19:42:25.440-07:00More is More<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZB6ekd2Bh1YozWbfrkTHao8tzLA1ZTZFdqWJxg2F45TugLK4zr0N8XCXuFHGhIcfWkBQpMC86Er8A8GofX36s46VWKrEktU51AKUc2HcLLr9ZNtYQMYq0OrIuMfIKqq6n_3OKw1DV0g/s1600-h/072409+271.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364072378441914066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyZB6ekd2Bh1YozWbfrkTHao8tzLA1ZTZFdqWJxg2F45TugLK4zr0N8XCXuFHGhIcfWkBQpMC86Er8A8GofX36s46VWKrEktU51AKUc2HcLLr9ZNtYQMYq0OrIuMfIKqq6n_3OKw1DV0g/s400/072409+271.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div> This is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Gramma</span> Teeny Tiny ( <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cuz</span> look at her) and Brother <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Bawden</span> ( no nickname for him yet, Grampa Baldy?) and they have adopted my kids since their grands live far away. I have known these people my whole life and a little while ago they took my big girls to a ballet choreographed by their super talented daughter. The girls loved the ballet and them , I love them too. We have an amazing family but I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">sooo</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">thankful</span> for wonderful <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">friends</span> who <em>become</em> family. You have heard the saying that 'you can never be too skinny or too rich' I would like to add ' never have too much <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">haggen daz</span> in the freezer and too many people to love and support you'. My girls love, love, love to sit by them at church ( Teeny Tiny is sweet with a pinch of sass and has a hug/smile for everyone)and has a special quiet bag just for them. He took everyone out for some DQ ( I am a big fan of the hot fudge sundae with pecans) after we helped clean the church ( I mostly kid wrangled but worked up a sweat anyway- thankyou summer) and is generous talented and kind . It is a wonderful thing to have wonderful friends!</div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-75184628960975008482009-06-30T23:58:00.000-07:002009-07-01T00:07:46.260-07:00Junk in the Trunk<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcW7cTMQap8iNws8jzIUJeulHmylKjgoXCpVaq91xbsoyzV4dPJD3jqTqT-TQg4kHtpWpmaA645bC1HcVQzEZCQR8sbDXF0eF0LEI44lBg_ztWDB3gImNt_K_rotKdfd3sq0FyO_9jClk/s1600-h/jlo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353383836938098434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 65px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 122px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcW7cTMQap8iNws8jzIUJeulHmylKjgoXCpVaq91xbsoyzV4dPJD3jqTqT-TQg4kHtpWpmaA645bC1HcVQzEZCQR8sbDXF0eF0LEI44lBg_ztWDB3gImNt_K_rotKdfd3sq0FyO_9jClk/s400/jlo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Why is her big booty awesome and my big booty isnt ? Maybe it's the stomach to back fat to booty ratio I 'm missin'. I should go to bed ....or go do a few squats.... or finish watchin' Kathy Griffin ..... or eat a cupcake......</div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-71451815163233564242009-06-22T12:51:00.000-07:002009-06-22T13:22:40.286-07:00100th POSTAPALOOOZA!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzw6EDHSAgrJWmXgX4LP9j-_it4OqjTa7Aay_UN8wgamh6PqUHMKi8qLKmDk3B00jwKPUYkMRDnEn9OdEskgVFb5cC18GieKZRcqclYXoqI8AiGEXp2tCB4exNT8NbmoC6ui1-w1NEIs/s1600-h/EASTER+2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350248934123013234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzw6EDHSAgrJWmXgX4LP9j-_it4OqjTa7Aay_UN8wgamh6PqUHMKi8qLKmDk3B00jwKPUYkMRDnEn9OdEskgVFb5cC18GieKZRcqclYXoqI8AiGEXp2tCB4exNT8NbmoC6ui1-w1NEIs/s400/EASTER+2009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Drop the balloons and toss the confetti ! It's my 100th post!!!! If only this post mean t I would get syndicated like sitcoms with 100 shows then I would be on easy street!!! Alas , that is not my fortune but I thought I would do a little catch up on the kids for the 100th Postapaloooza :</div><br /><ul><br /><li>Xander is all about his ' dress for success' style mantra and pretty much only wears button downs and ties ( bow ties preferably) but with an edgy twist ( think Jonas style not CPA) and loved the Boy Scout Camp he and Nash went to and is dreaming of big kid scouts.</li><br /><li>Nash is a man on a mission to get a pocket knife, get baptised ,shoot bee bee guns, and someday enjoy his dream profession as an assassin or trained killer ( he and cousin Slade will share an apartment along with the career) . His style is not as defined but the cloak and fur poncho still make frequent appearances.</li><br /><li>Remi is fancying herself an Olympic hopeful and LOVES swim and dive team. She is also missing school a little bit so she creates a classroom in the front hall pretty regularly. She is looking like a little lady-help!</li><br /><li>Ava is remembering how to swim in her lessons and digs playing with the big kids at swim and dive everymorningmondaythruthursdayatthehorribletimeof7:35till10:35 - not that I mind.... and is a sassy and sweet mix -she's like most Asian food a perfect mix of both.</li><br /><li>Sloan has a death wish . She is trying to get herself killed. If it isn't jumping into pools it's running out doors or like this morning escaping from me and bolting for the escalator at Dillard's ( running shoes were required and thankfully ON) as we raced after her. She is a beautiful hazel eyed ball of trouble and we all adore her and she knows it.</li><br /><li>Kevin is working hard and hoping for more good projects to pan out any one wanna build a house or remodel I know an excellent and anal contractor! I am grateful for a catering filled last couple of weeks and the excitement of a Mediterranean cruise with my OG , Mom and Hilari- It will be AWESOME! now working on fitting into my 'resort wear' ..hmm. The kids are healthy and pretty busy with swim and dive which keeps me busy for the next few weeks . I am thankful for wonderful family and friends and the Gospel of Jesus Christ in my life- really it doesn't get any better than this! </li></ul>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-37035151018266327142009-06-09T14:39:00.000-07:002009-06-09T14:56:37.704-07:00Flour, my nemesis , my love<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrzkIyzEfvaeZD0feUayfoU11DgK9GgfcnggPUcSUbWOW_bhX94ER90FWO7LDtPW48OAdMz9CnWYqUpP7fKvu8wx6J1fs2W2Dgh8JrhMCzq6UdwB93CMvwF71GAtvLtDs0YB8Nwh_zEk/s1600-h/3170909+191.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345446872106234562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrzkIyzEfvaeZD0feUayfoU11DgK9GgfcnggPUcSUbWOW_bhX94ER90FWO7LDtPW48OAdMz9CnWYqUpP7fKvu8wx6J1fs2W2Dgh8JrhMCzq6UdwB93CMvwF71GAtvLtDs0YB8Nwh_zEk/s400/3170909+191.jpg" border="0" /></a> I love to make cookies and cakes ( even though Hilari is a waaay better baker than me -so are Kelli and Chelsea while we are at it) I also love homemade pancakes and waffles and German pancakes and Belgium waffles - any international spin on a breakfast carb I dig. I can't resist warm earthy bread and yeasty buttery rolls. I am a fan of all the things a bag of lowly flour can create. I just hate flour when it's all over my sweet angelic/ mischievous baby girl. I guess she was either hungry or looking for something to squish between her chubby toes.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345448821341794370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEeYZvVo4gNB99Y4OM1NQ9Bb6L4ZzPhB9JUpfAQgi4rE4swDmN5v-kTO-GmdY1gNZEF-V2GJG86UJLnpf1ziL71rEQO9ZZ7nUCGdAV6YMDqbGhfBav8wCK1wPtgHICRFuxiF4Fm5gDD3Y/s400/3170909+190.jpg" border="0" /> She can run but she can't hide that runny nose and messy face gives it away every time. I guess she has flour power. Doesn't Sloan know that wheat is soooo much better for you?<br /><div></div></div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-49810702858264567902009-04-03T17:47:00.000-07:002009-04-06T01:23:08.402-07:006 horrible truths<a href="http://simplehappyhome.blogspot.com/">Miss Mary ( whom I love and worship) </a>tagged me to write 6 mysterious and exotic true things about myself ( I added the mysterious and exotic - all I want to do is try to make my life sound more exciting by saying I am a double agent or super model or <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Gelato</span></span> taster) I guess I will just try to be honest....<br /><br /><ol><br /></ol><ul><li>I love, nay adore beautifully ripe produce. For as long as I can remember the sight of a farmers market or the amply stocked fruits and veggies at a grocery store set my heart a flutter ! A farmers market where you support small businesses and smell and taste the delectable goods is a slice of tomato flavored Heaven. Oh, think of the rainbows of flavor, the options for dinner!!! </li><li></li><li>I am into Fun and Happy. I like finding fun in everything I do . I am not saying I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">don't</span> like hard work '<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cuz</span></span> I do- working hard is important I just think joy can be found in most every situation . I have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">mucho</span></span> to be happy about and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">thankful</span> for. I am really trying to express my gratitude more often and be positive and excited about life no matter what.</li><li></li><li>I LOVE movies and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">tv</span></span> ( 30 Rock,Mad Men, Reno 911, reality junk) . Mostly happy and funny( Happy Texas) or dark and funny ( Drop Dead Gorgeous) . I think you can get away with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">alot</span></span> if it's funny( Hot Rod, Airplane) .I love art and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">foreign</span> film ( Rabbit Proof Fence, My Fathers Castle , My Mothers Glory) I also love musicals ( Gypsy, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">SummerStock</span></span>) and weird movies ( True Stories, Delicatessen). I crave oldies ( The Women, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane, Life With Father ) I don't watch R's so if a film is edited and on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">tv</span></span> I am all over it ( Old School , Godfather). Hooray for edited <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Tarintino</span></span>!</li><li></li><li>I am trying to get back what I guess I've let go. I didn't realize how loose I've gotten but trying to tighten it all up is way less fun and much more difficult than <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">lettin</span>'</span> it all flap free. This has made me realize how extremely confident I am about some things about myself and totally embarrassed/ horrified of others- trying to be a grown up self improvement lady <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">aint</span></span> easy . </li><li></li><li>My dream job changes frequently - I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">lovin</span></span>' that I live the married to a wonderful man and mother of 5 fab kids dream but if I could embellish it with a few more <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">jobby</span></span> jobs it would be set designer , <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">SNL</span></span> host-( I have a few sketches planned one involves false teeth and stretchy pants) ,<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">restaurateur</span> and big time caterer, Drag Queen ( <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">sooo</span></span> glamorous- no stretchy pants) author of cook books and chick lit ( food for crazy mommies and crazy mommy stories), event planner, artist, roller derby girl( my name will be BIG ASSETS and I will have a costume filled with dollar signs) , cabaret and opera singer, aerobics instructor, documentary film maker, master gardener, talk show host( not The View- no offense <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Whoopi</span>) and personal assistant to Kathy Griffin or Jonathon Adler . I could never dream to be an accountant- Not that there's anything wrong with that.</li><li></li><li></li><li>Oh, last thing -I love junk and garbage. One mans trash is my flea market treasure ,the possibilities are endless! If I actually follow through with my artistic vision for the trash is a whole other thing. A forgotten trunk in an abandoned attic is full of possibilities - and rats - or maybe gowns from the 40's that will fit me perfectly. - A girl can dream! </li></ul><p></p><p>There are my 6 painful truths and now I hereby declare<a href="http://curtisfanclub.blogspot.com/"> </a>Debra, Nicole,Charlene, Chelsea, Mom, Bobbi , Good luck it's hard to think of things and narrow them down - strange isn't it.</p><p></p>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-86826552300634241912009-03-26T18:14:00.000-07:002009-03-26T23:07:36.856-07:00Booger is the new Black<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnSSNn4ZLAB3mIQf0oHIWjJCV0QLRMH7LLJAMT6iWb9b6rjo6lo7tduL-y9DdADM6TOdw3uyHg0cfFh5YsE4EnzBWU9ALmSTRW2l8jnHJkLRgT1NnG20TYWmtz9-gMnKiruxTk8ORUsms/s1600-h/11409+228.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317670439115536130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnSSNn4ZLAB3mIQf0oHIWjJCV0QLRMH7LLJAMT6iWb9b6rjo6lo7tduL-y9DdADM6TOdw3uyHg0cfFh5YsE4EnzBWU9ALmSTRW2l8jnHJkLRgT1NnG20TYWmtz9-gMnKiruxTk8ORUsms/s400/11409+228.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Super cute baby right? All but the tell tale shiny spot. That glistening snot droplet is <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Sloans</span> must have accessory - she always has one . Haven't you heard that booger is the new black? That mucus is the new maxi dress? She did away with her signature look about 2 weeks ago and I was in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">kissy</span> face heaven! I didn't have to worry if a salty treat would accompany my kiss goodnight or if my shoulder and legs would have mysterious matte streaks all over . Her bottom <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">incisors</span> came in and life was sweet! Last weekend the nightmare began and one by my kids started dropping like flies succombing to a stomach flu (24 hours- phew) and my baby was not spared - neither was my husband who has had to embrace the throne all day. Her nose is back running like a faucet and I have to do a tissue sweep before her strawberry lips touch mine. I can only dream of a snot free world where mucus does not reign supreme. </div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-19196872544570413152009-03-11T19:27:00.000-07:002009-03-11T19:50:25.242-07:00Aunt Mel is Well<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZjNy0QSksEaC243K-Nmsz2bkbwnzDWnzqjZkGA3k97LIrXpIfrme89Xe2Bb992mozC8r-LUu0q7yvZBcBNiwzGFLj6K5902OSy6_y5ctKfvg50xBa5GyssyVUKppAhiWxRlS7sWliVh4/s1600-h/121008+138.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312122754808413794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZjNy0QSksEaC243K-Nmsz2bkbwnzDWnzqjZkGA3k97LIrXpIfrme89Xe2Bb992mozC8r-LUu0q7yvZBcBNiwzGFLj6K5902OSy6_y5ctKfvg50xBa5GyssyVUKppAhiWxRlS7sWliVh4/s400/121008+138.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">We were all this sad thinking we might lose our wonderful Aunt Mel ( this is not a pic of Ava crying over Aunt Mel -I like to take pic's for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">scrappin</span>' but come on that seems way wrong ). A week of fervent prayer and waves of grief have affected every member of our family after Mel was comatose with a life threatening bout of pneumonia . After a week of sorrow and worry Aunt Mel is awake and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">crackin</span>' jokes about being too stubborn to die and while she is learning to use her body again we are all thankful for miracles,prayer, our Heavenly Father and our selfless loving kind Aunt Mel who is always ready with a smile and hug , loves a ball game , always comes prepared with treats, loves a good joke ( bawdiness is optional), is always there when you need her and can clean a load of laundry like no buddies business ( be afraid stains she's baaaack ) . I love my Aunt Mel we all do.</div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-85008776800044571972009-02-27T05:48:00.000-08:002009-02-27T06:06:12.983-08:00The Big Girls<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4T6d9dRDqStFEANbi93ZidEERJ3ae4NFTZxdHMUQdWRob5lnBQsI0pwUtbCgRruZE17OipIbswd8UA40fMWz-LRHnWOrni-fqcehSjfckPjHXDk6HYgQfrFqhOyu0HRbM8T82qMFrU8g/s1600-h/11409+140.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307474335644526482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4T6d9dRDqStFEANbi93ZidEERJ3ae4NFTZxdHMUQdWRob5lnBQsI0pwUtbCgRruZE17OipIbswd8UA40fMWz-LRHnWOrni-fqcehSjfckPjHXDk6HYgQfrFqhOyu0HRbM8T82qMFrU8g/s400/11409+140.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center">Here are the big girls who are always ready to get their toes painted and hair curled, to break out in impromptu song and dance , dream of going to the mall, help me with any project - whether I like it or not, jump on the trampoline till their legs are <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">wobbly</span> , boss around the baby- I mean watch her, put on copious amounts of dress up clothes and lip gloss , valiantly try to play basketball and not double dribble, find all the slimy worms in the garden, and play Barbies till their the fingers bleed from putting on all those teeny tiny shoes- <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ahhhhhh</span>, it's so fun to be a big girl and even more fun to be the big girlies Mom! </p><p align="center"> </p><p> </p>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-17922868909282860782009-02-23T22:06:00.000-08:002009-02-23T22:10:36.686-08:00Don'tcha just Love Love?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ht0Ey1PotRrHJIi8Umq7TLaZaiR6AWLwzr_O7V1ZU3FvKxu0JRI4t_vrq6H3sKrkMjtZD5ggL0gw0P69hy31I-4fALR00gjorgdZmmvKtYpKFoXGHQAhps7WSpwxuAsn1YfT_F0skkY/s1600-h/121008+136.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306241893379516642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ht0Ey1PotRrHJIi8Umq7TLaZaiR6AWLwzr_O7V1ZU3FvKxu0JRI4t_vrq6H3sKrkMjtZD5ggL0gw0P69hy31I-4fALR00gjorgdZmmvKtYpKFoXGHQAhps7WSpwxuAsn1YfT_F0skkY/s400/121008+136.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Nash loves Sloan and Sloan loves Nash.</div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-38647094414998471992009-02-20T18:48:00.000-08:002009-02-20T19:40:55.332-08:00Birthday Madness!!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKKJROkZsCaSWtB3ETu5NzeXyiZIf-3WWkCbfxKtc7hJKlq-Dg2YL42MusRhcCrj4KzSTB08kVD1xVs964zuLTt7IUESedo2vXp0Bwzfj7UETmjinavBRP5a0rft4Lh6QtTTyHOmHrR4/s1600-h/First+Day+School+08+022.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305077210269591282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKKJROkZsCaSWtB3ETu5NzeXyiZIf-3WWkCbfxKtc7hJKlq-Dg2YL42MusRhcCrj4KzSTB08kVD1xVs964zuLTt7IUESedo2vXp0Bwzfj7UETmjinavBRP5a0rft4Lh6QtTTyHOmHrR4/s400/First+Day+School+08+022.jpg" border="0" /></a> My eldest son <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Xander</span> ( who loves that X Man is a possible nickname) and middle daughter Ava ( not really like Jan at all -thank heavens) just enjoyed turning 9 and 4 ( <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Chucky</span></span> Cheese is counting my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ducats</span> and laughing in his creepy robotic sinister way). Both had parties ( I would like to go on record as a staunch <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Chucky</span> pizza hater- hello gross) with some wonderful amigos and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">familia</span> .They loved planning their treat for school and the menu for breakfast and lunch plus eating off the red plate on their big days.The first two weeks of February are birthday central here and the kids make sure the birthday child is El <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Capitan</span> . Ava is a little unsure of becoming a full <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">flegged</span> big girl ( she is struggling with remaining potty trained and every word starts with a d wether you like it or not) and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Xander</span> thinks he's pretty much a teen by now (he is dreaming of a fedora <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">ala</span> Jonas Bros. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">and reads Tolkien-sheesh</span>). Kevin and I feel blessed to have such great kids who are unique and amazing ! ( and without a birthday to plan- aka throw together- until July when Nash and Sloan hit us with a double whammy- good thing I dig a party!)<br /><div></div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-23695739881578840802009-02-04T17:13:00.000-08:002009-02-04T17:22:15.158-08:00Brothers gotta Hug!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPj1WG9Ybuv_RXEy6je-4TzPyu8wHnLbYl2Te5ls_QrIugAhwyyP9urQf1GOCBKRDNDqr4y7WLWfU6ma86zBtcYWIxclskKg2sju4kfJUPcyIBItsY_ydSIwH-1aSkUJvsaKsxBv6DEA/s1600-h/11409+074.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299115557007476882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLPj1WG9Ybuv_RXEy6je-4TzPyu8wHnLbYl2Te5ls_QrIugAhwyyP9urQf1GOCBKRDNDqr4y7WLWfU6ma86zBtcYWIxclskKg2sju4kfJUPcyIBItsY_ydSIwH-1aSkUJvsaKsxBv6DEA/s400/11409+074.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#000000;">Xander and Nash compete ,adore, hate, play with, stick up for, beat up and snuggle with each other. I am lucky to have two boys who are wonderful , creative and eager to learn how to be little men. Sometimes I want to ring their necks but mostly they make me very proud. </span></div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-73754600526470238152009-02-01T23:02:00.000-08:002009-02-01T23:40:58.416-08:00Sugarz' for Suckaz'<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjPG5KvrcpkMFwYiwtv5BQz9Zpk_HoOnVdCTmaMcwWDLOzgq3qy2PenjAPnKZL5CGo7TLiQ3xRulkLk4HRwGziMCpR2UD3nG24L57LgD_GwwLlQCZq-A-_vUjIWT1OKeBbjIzrCRJ4JD4/s1600-h/11409+033.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298092320281565666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjPG5KvrcpkMFwYiwtv5BQz9Zpk_HoOnVdCTmaMcwWDLOzgq3qy2PenjAPnKZL5CGo7TLiQ3xRulkLk4HRwGziMCpR2UD3nG24L57LgD_GwwLlQCZq-A-_vUjIWT1OKeBbjIzrCRJ4JD4/s400/11409+033.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#000000;"> It has been 2 weeks without a treat (Devan and I made these to pass out at Christmas and because it was a fruit based treat I gobbled up <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">wayyy</span> more than my fair share) and although late at night (like right now ) or in the afternoon I sometimes feel like I would sell my firstborn for a Snickers ( sorry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Xander</span> there are a few non-<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">perks</span> as the eldest child) it has been <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ok</span> so far... <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ok</span> and merging into the not so bad lane. Deciding to do it and not worrying about what I would miss out on (Valentines candy,Sunday night dessert, and my Grandmas hot Devils food cake with warm 7 minute frosting at Devan and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Ashtons</span> showers to name a few) was the first giant step the rest has been, as the great and timeless Bill Murray <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">sez</span>', Baby Steps. Baby steps around the frozen section so the gravitational pull of some poor-me-I-need-a-treat-<span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">ice cream</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">doesn't</span> suck me in .Baby <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">steppin</span> through the candy/cookie aisle where the Bermuda Triangle of Oreo <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Rocher</span> and Mint <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Milanos</span> make me feel dizzy and clammy. Baby steps pass the kitchen where chocolate chips are waiting to be turned into <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">pizzookies</span> and milk begs me for some <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Hershey's</span>. I don't want to go through my life where my stress and mood dictate how I treat my body. I have a whole truckload of big daddy stress right now-(who <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">doesn't</span> Einstein) but by being proactive (the verb not the skincare line-though I hear it works wonders) maybe I can manage everything and not gain a million more pounds maybe even lose a few .<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Hilari</span> and I are doing this sugar break challenge until the end of April-her 30<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">th</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Bday</span> -so it is wonderful to have a 'sugar sponsor' to talk me down from the rice <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">krispie</span> ledge- and as the days go by I find I need less hand holding which is empowering and my body does seem to feel better. I feel 100% certain that I can make it the next 12 weeks -bold and brash you say , well that's how I roll - but not cinnamon roll .</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"></span></div><div align="center"></div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-70689898165712785962009-01-26T15:33:00.000-08:002009-01-26T15:48:43.703-08:00gratuitous pic's of my darling kids<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYKji3guGl4G1SHcmgGQ-FBeOlCjcDdpQatGdOvmNANI1g0u2U_vR5ShmCjQhcfvyVeRkPl24Y5dMmvZEKGykNbIl8Vv4g7b8PjkdzseQHT1yDy0p72ZfX6D0MOAqiNL7rx-vIBirvuc/s1600-h/11409+062.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295750267425556882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXYKji3guGl4G1SHcmgGQ-FBeOlCjcDdpQatGdOvmNANI1g0u2U_vR5ShmCjQhcfvyVeRkPl24Y5dMmvZEKGykNbIl8Vv4g7b8PjkdzseQHT1yDy0p72ZfX6D0MOAqiNL7rx-vIBirvuc/s400/11409+062.jpg" border="0" /></a> I am a semi-busy lady and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">workin</span>' on some self improvements- eat better (like NO sugary treats 8 days and counting - I deserve an award - today I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">cuttin</span>' out my great friend Mr. Bread) I am also <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">organizin</span>' (2 hours in the play room brought us the gift of a floor and 10,000 costumes to find a better spot for) I guess I'm working on not <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">lettin</span>' my natural man tendencies get the better of me. I frequently let the dishes creep up but I am making it my goal to go to bed with a clean sink ( some reading this may say '<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ahhdoy</span> !' and I know I am way behind on the consistent cleaning curve) and piles of laundry neatly folded and put away. I know ,I know it's not rocket science but I naturally want to have a tidy home but couldn't figure out how to do it - guess what the secret is -doing it. How can I be a genius and a nimrod all at once? I'm off to make my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">childrens</span> tubs of memorabilia and then dinner-see how awesome I am already becoming even without toast with cinnamon sugar...oops I drooled a bit.....<br /><div></div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-13509121200507326082009-01-14T14:34:00.000-08:002009-01-14T14:46:14.619-08:00Mascara + Baby = Mess<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjW4w9O04nkBDS5jqihYAMrrFlIhJy3lZXZfVOGTejIT2oVCmmsEyEoDOy-GbzRUDYho7Ao5lB-2B57s1A0jyNCCLYv7LxWsDnHMllIBcVuGztugv6bHZfb8U1AxTRxLAIohYcxRIs538/s1600-h/11409+158.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291282098691568690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjW4w9O04nkBDS5jqihYAMrrFlIhJy3lZXZfVOGTejIT2oVCmmsEyEoDOy-GbzRUDYho7Ao5lB-2B57s1A0jyNCCLYv7LxWsDnHMllIBcVuGztugv6bHZfb8U1AxTRxLAIohYcxRIs538/s400/11409+158.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Sloan is a huge fan of my mascara and all natural juice boxes. Who can blame her? They both make you feel refreshed ,healthy , hydrated and cute . I know, I know I 'm a good Mom for teaching her about the importance of maintaining a youthful glow. I am holding off on the whole <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Botox</span> vs. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Restalyn</span> talk until she is 2. </div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-17863033913603599562009-01-07T15:44:00.000-08:002009-01-12T09:06:46.736-08:00I have the COOLEST most TALENTED friend!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rQNREcjYXNknPuxUyqCLdjcRX_7tKCMxmV_eFqZA04KrSoP4fKVcCvKm4dkZpBS1watqfIA1KMd90nBXjpj4Gk6vv-2suw2iaA6MKudTYPj4f2HrPvhyK5dj2m1uNL4Q9eYFPHHVkWA/s1600-h/strippling+warriors.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288702018131965522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 247px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rQNREcjYXNknPuxUyqCLdjcRX_7tKCMxmV_eFqZA04KrSoP4fKVcCvKm4dkZpBS1watqfIA1KMd90nBXjpj4Gk6vv-2suw2iaA6MKudTYPj4f2HrPvhyK5dj2m1uNL4Q9eYFPHHVkWA/s320/strippling+warriors.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>My fave <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">amiga</span></span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">roomie</span> </span>4 score and 7 seven years ago ( really 10 years ago but Abraham Lincoln is way better with words than <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">un</span>-presidential</span> me ) <span style="color:#3366ff;">Michelle</span> (the girl who introduced me to the delicacy of smoked oysters on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">ritz</span></span> crackers with mustard and peanut butter as frosting )is opening an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">etsy</span></span> shop!!!! <span style="color:#3366ff;">type type type</span> is chock full of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">gorg</span></span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">giclee</span></span> prints on water color with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">lds</span></span> inspired sayings . This is not your mommas vinyl lettering ( not that there is anything wrong with that) but cool prints ready to frame.Anyway check out her stuff at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">etsy</span></span> ! <span style="color:#3366ff;">type type type</span> is cool and if I was cooler I could figure out how to link something..... and not use cool as my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">discriptive</span> word of choice ...<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">blurg</span></span>.....</div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-61932559704631612362009-01-02T16:01:00.000-08:002009-01-02T16:15:04.750-08:009 beautifully stinky years<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOwu4AURWC3xWc0pHWPIXSjpNRI5LUhR0e092yQcuKw4zkpzJsCOpzeCzyZZktZ5Al_5C-l8hvbHaJhx_x8GcEX8l8woIRCfeUjZZjkrQeJfJsYgbgXZ0qIMAu6FMzcJbq3R5h2tgnh9c/s1600-h/how-to-stop-diaper-rash-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286851112841471602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOwu4AURWC3xWc0pHWPIXSjpNRI5LUhR0e092yQcuKw4zkpzJsCOpzeCzyZZktZ5Al_5C-l8hvbHaJhx_x8GcEX8l8woIRCfeUjZZjkrQeJfJsYgbgXZ0qIMAu6FMzcJbq3R5h2tgnh9c/s200/how-to-stop-diaper-rash-1.jpg" border="0" /></a> While checking out <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Craigs</span> List my Dad (he's just discovered the wonderment of it) and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sistah</span>' <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Hilari</span> ( she's an old pro)saw someone giving away a couple packs of small adult diapers in the description it said that only people that really needed them should call and no "sickos who just like wearing diapers" ( I have watched <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">a lot</span> of day time talk shows in my day and didn't realize that there was such a big demand for recreational diaper <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">wearin</span>' adults). <div> That lead me to think about my long term relationship with the disposable wonders - nine years of consistently changing someones <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">poopy</span> pants. I can't say it's been a fun nine years but it has been interesting . Not to get graphic but the human digestive system is pretty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">coolio</span>. I probably have 2 years left of being intimate with another persons intimates and when I am done I don't think I'll miss it and I am sure gonna keep some wipes around ( they clean everything -even my face) but it will be an adjustment- a happy less stinky adjustment.</div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6219046873558492143.post-47914529569328639532008-12-29T22:59:00.000-08:002008-12-29T23:18:34.500-08:00This is what the DMV does to you....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGB9TIuz_6aQc1eR2nkUcPTyVNYV6_sNPpPfLH4YadntTwu5ZV8-XkZ8iAFs5Axjangma_UkICkMEgrjOXdCGlMm9Vvy1UY5droLh_2PdY5AsTj-qK4Pja4KiGcencGw_ULiB3yEHarg/s1600-h/Pictures+151.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285475260244311458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 301px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGB9TIuz_6aQc1eR2nkUcPTyVNYV6_sNPpPfLH4YadntTwu5ZV8-XkZ8iAFs5Axjangma_UkICkMEgrjOXdCGlMm9Vvy1UY5droLh_2PdY5AsTj-qK4Pja4KiGcencGw_ULiB3yEHarg/s400/Pictures+151.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">Christmas eve I was pulled over and found out that my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">license</span> had been suspended for over a year-yikes. The kindly officer didn't haul me to jail and impound my car <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">because</span> it was Christmas Eve and my kids were in cute matching <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">jammies</span> (crying that I would be taken to jail so I had them say a prayer and calm down while I stood outside the car trying to look upstanding) it was raining on us and he was fighting a cold so I think that helped him go soft on me . I lucked out. I was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">chauffeured</span> around all weekend long and went to an 8 hour traffic school that was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">weirdly</span> semi-enjoyable (albino with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Internet</span> bride,he/she person and neck <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">tattoo</span> girls were all represented) with a nice teacher and class. I braved the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">DMV</span> for hopefully the last time in a long time today and got my right to drive back. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">HOOORRAAYY!!!!</span> -although I will miss Kevin wearing a cap and calling me <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">ma'am</span> ( the plastic divider made it hard to hold hands). Thank Heavens for things that could be a whole lot worse!</div>brookegfunkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14300869904146512439noreply@blogger.com6