The Pearson's

The coolest invention...........

2009-07-22T09:10:00.000-07:00

Anyone and everybody who is into healthy living needs to get themselves one of these! What is it you ask. It the worlds first ever Portable Personal Trainer. The coolest invention to date! I got myself one of these a couple of weeks ago and I'm in LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!! And when someone finds something they are so passionate about they want to share it with their family and friends, so i thought what better way to tell all of you about this amazing product then on here.

First off, Let me tell you why i love this nextfit keychain trainer so much!!!!!!!! As you all know I had a baby 5 months ago. And being my third child, i have had the hardest time losing this baby weight! I bought a workout i saw on TV for 160 dollars tried it out and didn't see any results .....tried eating better and portion control but still no pounds dropping! I was getting discouraged!!!!!!!!! Wast this weight going to be with me forever?!?!?!? The phone rings and it's a good friend from Utah. Telling Steven and I about this brand new product that's coming out in OCTOBER.....(.it hasn't even been launched!!!!!!) I heard all he had to say about the nextfit keychain trainer and i wanted one! It was like my prayers were answered! I got it in the mail a couple days later and started. What did i start?????? A whole new outlook on life and fitness. Being healthy is so important!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If your not working out you need to be, and if you already have a workout routine great, but do you really know what your doing????? You will see results when using this product. Why? because your working with Professional's people.Well known in the fitness world! Not to drop names or anything but i worked out with Bobby Strom, Britney Spears, Jessica Biel, and Shakira's personal trainer. ( that's not a typo......) I have also been running with Bas Rutten worlds UFC champion! and the list goes on and on. This prodcut is amazing since having it in my life i have lost 7 pounds! I have never been more motivated to get in shape , but most importantly get healthy! Now it's your turn to check it out for yourself! Go to www.nextfit.myvoffice.com/stevenpearson/ Take a look for yourself and let's get started!

Wedding cake

2009-06-22T16:27:00.000-07:00

WEll, I was asked to make a wedding cake for one of my many, many cousins.......and since i love to bake i took on the challenge. If i had known how hard it was going to be.....and time consuming i might have not agreed. The wedding was last weekend and it was beautiful!!!!!!! And the wedding cake turned out great. Here are some pictures of my first attempt of a wedding cake. and also some pics of Beau! Enjoy!!!!!

Love Change

2009-05-21T09:27:00.000-07:00

We found a place to call home, and I love it here! WE moved just a few miles away..... so everything is still familiar! I now live up the hill from my sister! Didn't plan to stay so close but that's just how it all worked out! my boys like it here too, we have a big back yard that they love to play in. I love change. I hate moving out......but love to move in! It's so fun to know that everything is clean and in order, and i love to see where my decor will go. It's like playing interior designer! I'll have to take some pictures, once ii have everything in place! Well, we are all doing very well. Beau is getting so big. He's wearing 6 -12 month clothes, and he's only three months!!!!! Crazy!!!!!!!!! Time goes by so fast.....so I'm trying my hardest to enjoy every moment..even if it's at two in the morning!!!!!! Well, got to go.......... We're going camping this weekend, have to start packing! Hope everyone has a great Memorial Day weekend!

UPDATE:

2009-04-23T13:32:00.001-07:00

Just thought i would let you all know that the pearson's are still alive ( barely). Let's see what have I been up too???????? Oh yes... taking care of Beau(feeding him every couple hours..still)....... taking care of Blaise and Brogan our Dog Milo, and my Hubby. Trying to find a new place to call home. THe home we are in sold. making an emergency trip to the dentist. and calling 911! WEll that's about it in a nut shell. But to explain the dentist trip and 911 call. Blaise and Brogan were playing swords(plastic ones people) and things got a little out of hand which happens with boys!!!!!!!! Blaise hit Brogan in the face. What's left is a chipped gray tooth. Poor Brogan he used to be the good looking one! Ha ha. Now for the 911 call. Exactly one week later Brogan and Blaise were jumping on the couch. Brogan fell off and hit his head and split it open. I'm not joking when i say it was like the movies. BLOOD WAS SQUIRTING OUT OF HIS HEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He was covered in blood in about 30 seconds. (about the time it took me to get something to hold on his head, to stop the bleeding.) I had to call 911 my husband took the car snowboarding so i had no way to get him to the hospital. I thought Brogan was for sure going to bleed to death. there was so much blood for such a little guy. thank goodness for kyle and Elena they came to help me with Beau and Blaise. 5 staples later, Brogan is fine!!!! Me on the other hand traumatized!!!!!!!!! Oh what am i to do. Life with three boys!!!!!!! Guess I'll never have a dull moment! WEll here are some pictures. Some are of Beau... he's getting so Big!!!! And some are of Blaise and Brogan Enjoy!!!!!

More pic's

2009-03-09T11:34:00.001-07:00

Beau's photo shoot

2009-02-12T16:58:00.000-08:00

My sister's friend Jenny is AMAZING!!!!!!! She started her own photography business not to long ago,and can i just say she is awesome. She has such talent. She came over to my house yesterday to take some pictures of the little man. I couldn't believe how well Beau was. He just let her mold him into such cute poses. You should see some of her work . INcredible!!! Her blog is jennyspringerphotography.blogspot.com. Honestly check it out. There are more pictures of Beau on her site! here are just a few pictures of Beau. Enjoy!

INTRODUCING:

2009-02-07T15:51:00.001-08:00

BEAU JOHN PEARSON

Born: February 4th, 2009 @ 3:02 pm

Weight: 7lbs. 14oz 20.5 inches long

Mother and Baby are doing well. Here are some pictures of the big day. ENJOY!!!!!!!

Tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-02-03T12:12:00.000-08:00

Well folks tomorrow is the big DAY! I can't believe it is finally here. Today is my last day of being Pregnant. It makes me want to do a little dance! :) I am soooooo ready to meet little Beau, but on the other hand nervous about tomorrow. The pain of the other births are still fresh in my mind! It's all bitter sweet. Well I'm trying to keep myself busy today. Cleaning the house for the 30th time..... packing my bag for the hospital, and my kids bags to go stay with family...... just making sure everyting is ready for little Beau. It's crazy knowing that tomorrow he will be here. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Tonight is my last night of peace and quiet, for who knows how long. But I'm excited!!!!!!! Wish me luck and say a little prayer that all goes well tomorrow! Until next time......................

UPDATE:

2009-01-27T17:51:00.000-08:00

Well i have made progress. I am now 4 cm!!!!!!!!!!! YAhhhhhhhhhhhhh, and i have been having contractions ever since my appointment, which was at 3:00 this afternoon. It is now 5:45. Let's hope that they keep coming. If they do stop........... i have an induction scheduled for Wednesday at 7:00 am. So if Beau doesn't come on his own, I will for sure have him on WEdnesday!!!!!! yah only one more week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mrs. Kranky

2009-01-27T10:07:00.000-08:00

For those of you who want to know...... I am still pregnant. This is by far the longest i have ever carried a baby. ( Blaise was 4 weeks early, Brogan 2 weeks early) Don't know what is going on. but i can tell you one thing I am not a happy camper!!!!!! I know, this should be the most exciting time. The baby is due in 6 days.......... so any day right?!?!?!. Well I've been saying that for 3 weeks now. Any day!?!?!?!?!? People come up to me at church and say "you're still here?", "I thought you would have your baby by now.", "You look like your ready to pop." And so on. I just smiled. I go to the doctors again today. So we'll see what she says. I'm gonna ask her about induction!!!!!! Cross your fingers for me and say a little prayer, that there is progress made and that this baby will come very very soon. My poor husband and children need me back. They are sick of Mrs Kranky!

Baby leggings

2009-01-16T13:52:00.001-08:00

I'm sure all you hip mom's out there know what I'm talking about. Those cute but very expensive leg warmers for babies. I love them!!!!!! But i do not have $12-$15 to spend on each pair. So i found a way to make them. They shouldn't be very difficult. You just buy some socks at the dollar store, or somewhere cheap, then you cut the socks in a couple different places and sew. I'm running out today to find some really cute socks. I'll post some pictures when I'm done. Wish me luck!!!!

Week 37: UPDATE

2009-01-13T10:44:00.000-08:00

I had my 37 week appointment yesterday, and all went well...i guess. Everyone that has been pregnant before knows the drill, get weighed, pee in a cup, have your blood pressure checked, get belly measured, and listen to baby's heart beat. Well at your 37 week appointment you get the Strep B test done and then you usually get checked to see if you've made any progress.( Dilation and stuff.) I was so excited to see if i had dilated.

So i get there, get weighed, Notice I lost 2 pounds. I'm thinking to myself is that normal?!?!?! Lose 2 pounds in 2 weeks. ...... I then pee in a cup. All is well. Then it's time for my blood pressure. It was really high. Never had that before. Starting to worry alittle. I've lost weight my blood pressure is realy high. What next. Then my belly gets measured all is well again, and then i get to listen to the heart beat. It's usually in the 150-160's. It was in the 120's. now i'm starting to worry. My Doctor who is amazing I might add, specializes in high risk pregnancies, so when she told me not to worry I believed her. She said that at the very end it's common for these things to happen. VERY END... yah I'm close. She then checks me, I am 2 cm dilated and only 50% effaced. So I at least know I'm making progress. Not much longer!! A week or two tops!!!!!!!!!! Yah let's all cheer!!!!! I can't wait to meet this little guy!

Beau's Room

2009-01-10T13:33:00.000-08:00

WEll, with only 3 more weeks until my due date, I thought I would tackle "The Babies Room." It's about time right?!?!?!?!! ( Better late than never) It took me FOREVER!!!!!!! to find a "theme" i guess you could say. What colors do i like, what accent colors do i want, Do i like bears, HECK NO, do i like cars NO WAY. I really don't like anything boyish!!! WEll after months of searching the web and looking to see what others do for baby rooms. I came up with a nature theme. I found this really cute picture of a bird mobile. I thought it looked easy so i went to my mom's and it took us about 8 HOURS to make it. We'll Never do that again, but i love how it turned out. I also made Beau's name out of grape vines i had in my back yard. Love that too. I'm still in search for a really old bird cage, and a rug, and some drapes. So wish me luck. I have a lot to do before this baby arrives!!! Here are some pictures of the room so far.

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-24T10:01:00.000-08:00

UPDATE: STEVEN MADE IT HOME LAST NIGHT AT 1:00A.M. THANKS FOR ALL THE PHONE CALLS AND SUPPORT WHILE HE WAS GONE! HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

Crossing my fingers!

2008-12-22T12:52:00.000-08:00

At first i was thrilled when the snow started to fall. How fun to have a white Christmas. But as the snow and ice days keep coming I'm getting very nervous. Steven has a flight scheduled for tomorrow night. For those that live here in Oregon have you seen pdx!!! over 160 flights were cancelled just this morning. No planes are coming in or out of PDX!!!!! As of now! So that leaves me with a horrible pit in my stomach. What if Steven doesn't make it home for Christmas!?!!? Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh! It's not like it 's a birthday or Easter.......it's Christmas!!!!!!! The happiest day of the year. I just hope the snow stops falling, (it's snowing outside as i type this entery!!) and that my hubby makes it home to us by Christmas!!!!!!!!! That's all i want for Christmas. Is for us to be together! Is that to much to ask?!?!?!? So i sit here with my fingers crossed, hoping and praying that Steven gets home!!!!!

Happy Birthday Brogan!!!!!!

2008-12-12T10:19:00.001-08:00

Today is Brogan's Birthday!! My little man turns 3 today. I can't believe it. I have a 5 year old and a 3 year old. Time flies! Brogan had a great Birthday party last night. Since Brogan shares a December birthday with about half of the family we all get together to celebrate them all at once! Here are a few pictures of the fun event.

Brogan about to blow out the candles!

Let's see what you got! Optimus Prime and Bumblee Bee P.J's Awesome!!!!!!
A transformer. Blaise liked this one alot!

Drumroll........ He got Curious George Books! He calls him Georgie, He loves that monkey.

He got chick, from the cars movie. It was a big hit!
Here's a picture of the gang, about half. Don't bother looking at me, who knows what I'm thinking!
The birthday Boy. Oh Broggie your getting so big.

This picture was taken for tiffany! Here you go! I told you i was getting big! 33 weeks down and only 7 more to go.

And last but not least here is our Christmas tree! Looks just like last years, but we paid only $25 this year compared to $100 and something last year! Happy holidays everyone!!!!

Snowboarding

2008-11-24T14:41:00.000-08:00

We took a little family trip to Mt. Hood last weekend. We got Blaise all the gear he needed to go snowboarding awhile ago, and decided this would be a good time to take him up for the first time. He loved it. And Blaise did AWESOME. He even went off a little jump and landed it and road down the rest of the hill. I was such a proud Mom. Go Blaise!!!!! Brogan on the other hand was crying the whole time. So he and i sat in the car the rest of the day. here are a few photos of the trip.

Names, Names, and more Names

2008-11-13T17:54:00.000-08:00

Ok.... so i changed the name again. And who knows i"ll probably change it again before the little stinker comes out, but for now this is the name i like. Drumroll Please .......................................... ......................................................................... Brave............. I'm very curious to know what people think. so please leave me your comments. (Even if you hate it. I don't care.) later.

Haunted House!

2008-10-22T12:29:00.000-07:00

I asked Blaise this year what he wanted to do for his birthday party. He told me that he wanted a Haunted House Birthday party. So that's what we did. We decorated our front room into a spooky haunted house. I made some yummy food too. Caramel apples, popcorn balls, bacon wrapped smokies, bean dip that look like a spider web. And a lot more. We made a Spider Venom punch with dry ice. The Kids loved that. We even had a ghost cupcake cake. It was an awesome birthday party if i say so myself. Here are some pictures i took of the evening.

My popcorn balls.

The Ghost cake.
A picture of the decorations.
Blaise swinging at the pinata.
Cheeeeese!

Spider Venom punch. Wants some?

The caramel apples.

Oh and here, i threw in a couple belly photos, for those that have been asking. Big mama belly!

Decisions

2008-10-22T12:15:00.000-07:00

Well it's time for me to start thinking about the baby's room. I didn't think i was very picky, but i can not find any bedding that i love. I've looked at so many websites it ridiculous. I have only found a few that i could live with. Here are some pictures. Please let me know what you think.

Room #1

Room #2

Room#3

Room#4
Oh by the way, we chose a name. Drum roll Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The winner is Cruz.

TIme Flies!

2008-10-13T09:36:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BLAISE!!!!!! WOW YOU"RE FIVE!!!!!!!

This is just a little shout out to my big boy Blaise. Happy Birthday Kiddo, we love you very much and hope you have a wonderful birthday.

Not Once but Twice...........

2008-10-02T10:23:00.000-07:00

It was about a month ago when we had our first break in. I woke up one morning and got myself and the kiddos ready to run some errands. We got in the car. I opened the driver door and saw my purse sitting on the driver's seat. I didn't put that there. So i started to look in it. My wallet..... It's gone! I then take the kids out of the car, and start looking in my house for my wallet. I tried to call Steven at work but he wasn't answering. I thought maybe he took it. By this time I started racking my brain. Ok Keri where did you last use your wallet, where did you last see it. I remembered using at Subway. That was the last place i used it. So i called them thinking i might of left it there. No, they didn't have my wallet. So i then thought, well where did i last see it. It took me about 10 minutes when i realized. Late the night before i had a sweet craving, and i had an airhead in my purse. So i went out to the garage, and got my purse and was looking for the airhead. I saw my wallet and then i found the airhead. I then put my purse back on the floor where i usually keep it. So, since i saw it the night before. I thought Steven must have taken it, maybe for lunch or something. I called Steven over and over, until he finally answered. I told him i couldn't find my wallet, and did he have it or take it. He said no. When then what the heck happened to it. He then remembered, he left the garage open last night on accident. He closed it when he left for work that morning. DING DING. We were robbed. I ran out to the garage to see what else was missing. Paint ball guns, goggles tons of random stuff. We called the police, and they came over to take finger prints. I was freaked out, for a while. I think Steven was too. We locked all the windows and made sure that our doors were always locked. But after a month or two we started to get a little lazy. Steven forgot to lock the outside door to the garage. And what do you know..... we were robbed again!!!!!!! This time they took a lot more expensive stuff, tools, snowboards, jackets, our gps, Steven's wallet and more. AHHHHHHHHH why does this keep happening. That same night people in our ward that live just down the street got robbed too. But the intruders went into their house and stole a huge flat screen tv. I do not feel safe in my house anymore. What if they came into our house too. I know that our door to the garage was open. It freaks me out to think while we are all upstairs sleeping that there were strangers in our garage taking whatever they wanted, and maybe even took a peek into our house. CREEPY!!!!! So now every night, i lay in bed terrified that they will come again. I wake up in the middle of the night and hear little noises, and get freaked out. Oh my gosh they're back. Steven has been getting up in the middle of the night and walking the streets to see if he sees anything. Nothing yet, but we are going to catch these guys. Steven is sooo pissed. He wants nothing more right now then to catch these people doing this to our neighborhood. And since the cops don't do anything. Steven is taking it upon himself to try to catch them. So everyone make sure your doors are always locked. Your garage is always closed, and remember you can't trust anybody these days.

Drum roll Please!

2008-09-18T14:50:00.000-07:00

It's A Boy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-09-17T09:37:00.000-07:00

Yesterday i went to the doctor's for a regular monthly check-up.(note: tomorrow i have my ultrasound to find out if it's a boy or girl. Steven's coming with me too, it's our tradition.) My doctor starts pushing on my tummy and measures it. "Keri, you're measuring a bit big" I would like to do an ultrasound right now to do a body count. I want to make sure there is only one baby in there. WHAT, THERE MIGHT BE TWO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU HAVE GOT TO BE JOKING!!!!!!!!!! Oh no, she wasn't. She brought in the ultrasound machine, and asked me if i wanted to know what the sex of the baby was. Absolutely, i want to know!!!!!!!!! I've been waiting for 20 weeks!!!!!!... But then started to tell her.......but don't tell me! The doctor looked at me kinda puzzled. I told her that I have to wait until Thursday, my husband is going with me, and that it's our thing to go together to the ultrasound. And that we were very excitied to go together. I would just feel horrible if i found out before him!!! "Wow, Keri your husband should buy you a great big treat for that!" He should !!!!! Well she did the ultrasound, i got to see the face and heart beat, and LEGS!!!!!!

I have to admit.... I am weird!!! I haven't been feeling my baby kick, just the flutters, so i was under the impression... MY Baby doesn't have any legs! I told this to my doctor, so during the ultrasound , she made sure to show me the legs, feet and toes. Oh, by the way there was only ONE baby in there. THANK HEAVENS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So tomorrow is the BIG DAY. I'll be posting it tomorrow to let you all know if it's a boy or girl! Keep your fingers crossed for me. And pray that i'm having a girl!!!!!!!!! Oh and one more thing. Since i'm measuring big, i might be further along than i thought, which is always great news. I'll find out tomorrow as well, wish me Luck.

ZOO DAy!

2008-08-11T11:55:00.000-07:00

We finally made it to the Zoo a couple of days ago. And it was well worth the wait. I have been begging Steven since it started getting warm, if we could go to the Zoo. He always replied, no I'm busy!!!! I've been to the Zoo with the kids without him a couple of times. But i really wanted him to come along at least once. I don't know what made him change his mind, but he finally said yes! And that's all that matters to me!

We had a late start. We got to the Zoo around 3:00. The HOtTEST part of the day. I thought i was going to die!!!!!! It didn't phase the kids though, they were running around and were so excited to be at the Zoo with their Daddy. I asked Blaise what animals he wanted to see. He just wanted to go on the train. The animals were cool but he was there for the train ride. Brogan, he just loved the whole experience!!! Dad was on camera duty. Here are the photos he took of the big day. Not many animals.... why are they always asleep .....or no where to be found ..... leave me a comment if you have ever seen the polar bears or the jaguars, or the really big seals. Or anything cool for that matter.

Giddy up Cowboy!
The one and only Elephant.
Brogan proud of himself for climbing this monkey thing.
Cheese!!!!!!!
My cute little family. The boys all excited, about to take off on the fast train ride. Top speed 3mph! It was really relaxing for us parents. Cool breeze and off our feet for a half hour!
Dinosaurs. That was Blaise's favorite animal there!!!
The black bear taking a nap!
The eagles.
my chickadees.

And last but not least the first ever sighting of a jaguar. Do you see it? Well all and all we had a fabulous day at the Zoo. Thanks Dad for the great Day!!!

The Pearson's Are ALIVE!!!!

2008-07-30T13:50:00.000-07:00

I thought it was time that i get back to blogging!!!! (it has been awhile, sorry.) But we are alive and are all doing well! This has been a really busy July for us! I had my first major cupcake job. It went really well. Couldn't have gone any smoother!!!! Steven has been busy with work. He doesn't get a day off. And the kids.... boys will be boys!!!! We had an amazing fourth of july. Steven's brother Jeremy was in town. That was fun. We got to go camping and boating for the first time this summer. (and it was about time!!!!! ) I love camping. i hope we can go at least one more time before the rain starts. Here are some random pictures of my cupcakes all 435 of them, to be exact. And some pictures of the boys!!!! What kind of mom would i be if i didn't put pictures of them on here. And a picture of Steven's latest purchase. His motorcycle!!! And my big fat tummy! Enjoy!!!!!

These were my favorite. I thought they were sooo cute. And they did take the longest to make.
I loved these too! Little chocolate fudge sundaes With a cherry on top!! And don't forget the sprinkles!!!
Here's the first and probably last picture i'll take of my belly. I'm only 13 weeks and i look like ii'm due in a month or two!! What's up with that. I heard you get bigger quicker with each one but come on. I look like I'm having twins.
the cute brogan. He made a place mat. Cool dude!!
Here's Blasie showing his off too!
I just loved this picture. Brogan always has the cheesiest smiles!
Grandma came to visit. Here they are before church!
And for the boys! Here is Steven's new toy! He's loves this thing!

WE'RE BACK!!!!!!!!!

2008-07-01T08:56:00.000-07:00

Steven and I just got back from our little getaway trip. We celebrated our Fifth wedding anniversary!!! We had an amazing time!!! We started off our trip in Seaside. WE got there around 5:00. We checked into the Shilo and got our room. Dropped off all our stuff and went to see some of the cool stuff that Seaside has to offer. And I can tell you i wasn't really impressed! They have one major road with shops, and arcades. The stores were all ghetto, and smelt really bad, except for the Roxy store, that was nice!!! The arcade would have been cool if we were 15, but the did have some good food! And the beach was awesome. Here is the first sunset we got to watch on our trip. I ended up taking twelve pictures of the different sunsets we got to see on our trip. I don't know what it is about the sunset. but i can't help myself, i just take tons of pictures of it.

Here I am feeling like crap. It was horrible timing, let's just say that. Don't go on a vacation when your 8 weeks prego and have horrible all day sickness!!!! Won't do that again!!!!

Here's my Babe!! We got on the beach and saw that everyone was having little campfires. I wanted one!! But of course didn't plan ahead and had nothing to make a fire. Steven was eyeing the beach and saw someone kicking out there fire. He ran over there and asked if he could take their wood. Of course he could. So he brought it back and ended making a fire. Your the best!!!!!! I actually was impressed!!! I didn't think he could get it started. But he did and it did the job. Keep us warm.
Here's another picture of the sunset that night.
We woke up the second day and drove down the 101 to Lincoln City. We stopped in every little town. Not really to see them. But for me to get out and throw up!! Horrible i know. It wasn't fun. But we did get to see some stuff that we wouldn't normally see. Here at Pacific Beach are what they call the Twin Rocks. Very pretty.
We also stopped at all those tourist spots of the side of the road were you can take pictures, for me to throw up. But we managed to take some pictures as well. Might as well make the best of it right? soo here in the distance is a little house.
Steven catching up on his history about the light house. And can i just say that I have the best hubby around. He was soo nice to me, even though i was quiet a handful.
Here's just another rock. Pour Steven wanted to hike down there and walk around, but i just wasn't feeling good enough. Maybe next time!
And a couple more pictures of the rocks!!! Much prettier in person
We finally made it to Lincoln City. And this was the best part of the trip!!!! The Star Fish Manor. This place is amazing. (thanks Jenn) It was by far the highlight of the trip, besides shopping!!!! Super quiet, no kids allowed, very clean, and very romantic. if you ever go to lincoln City you must stay here. you won't regret it.
Here's my favorite picture i took of the sunset on that night. This was the view we had form our room. We could have sat on our bed to watch it but it was so nice outside.
Again the sunset! How beautiful.
Here is a picture of our jacuzzi tub in our room. Again this place is awesome.
And our bed which was soooo comfortable. It was like sleeping on clouds.
We went to alot of different beaches. This one was in Taft. Me feeling good, for once during the trip.
WE got to see some seals. They were cute. Jumping in the water and playing around. It was fun to watch!
The one and only picture we got taken with each other. I hate to ask people to take our picture. So for that we only got one.
Steven acting a little shy around the topless mermaid!
Here we are leaving Taft.
we took a lot more picture, but i won't bore you with them. We went to the outlets one day.. WE stayed at the casino on our last night but i was feeling way to sick that day to take any pictures. We ate at some fabulous places. Kyllos was great. Thanks Gina for the tip. And even went to see a movie on Saturday. All in all the trip was very relaxing and romantic. Thanks Steven for a fabulous time. you are the best. I love you! Happy Five years Babe! And to many more!

I've been Tagged!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-06-10T15:51:00.000-07:00

The Funnest Tag ever!!!!

The rules....10 photos, take them right away.. NOOOOO cleaning up first, tag five friends.

#1 My favorite destination: Any TROPICAL SUNNY beach

#2 Self Portrait. All natural. I'm not feeling too Hot today.

#3 What are the kids doing right now? Blaise is playing his computer games.
Brogan is asking me to put in the movie KING KONG
#4 My Closet: Don't have many clothes. Gina maybe I'll take some off your hands!!!!
#5 My laundry room. Look at that gorgeous wall paper. I love bunnies!
#6 The Fridge. I need to go Grocery shopping!!!!!!
#7 My favorite room in the house would have to be my front room. The kids aren't allowed in here. So it's usually clean.
#8 My favorite shoes. I'm not much into fashion obviously, because these are my favorite. So comfy!!!!!
#9 The Kitchen sink. Not very exciting!!!!!
#10 the downstairs Bathroom. I can't believe I'm even showing this picture. Look how ugly that wall paper is. It's horrible. I'm just to tired to mess with it.

So i now tag Emily, Amanda, Daisha, Christy, and Tiffany, and anyone else that wants to do it!!!!!!

Farewell James

2008-06-10T10:01:00.000-07:00

What can I say. Today is an emotional one for me and the fam. This is James' last day here is Salem, Oregon. He leaves tomorrow morning early (like 4 in the morning) to the Airport and off the the MTC. So today we have to say our Goodbyes, which by the way I am horrible with. James will be gone for Two years. Ahhhhhhhh. I'm already getting tears in my eyes just thinking about it. And being pregnant doesn't help. I am soo sad James to see you go. You aren't just my Brother your one of my best friends. I'll miss hanging out with you. And thanks for going grocery shopping with me, so i didn't have to go by myself. And thanks for Always watching my kids whenever i needed you . Thanks for being such a great example to my little boys. They look up to you. But more importantly thanks for being their for my husband. He moved out here leaving all of his friends behind. And when we got here you befriended him, and for that i'm appreciative. Like Dustin said on Sunday you are the glue in this family. You always get people together and excited about whatever we were going to do. You kept this family together! I love you James and i will miss you tremendously. but i know what you are about to do is sooo important. Good luck James. See you in TWO years.

The word is out!!!!!

2008-06-09T09:18:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's true. The Pearson Family is adding another to the bunch. WE are all very excited on this new bundle of joy to grace our presence in a little over 7 months. Blaise is excited. He knows there's a baby in mommy's tummy but knows it won't come out for a long time. Brogan on the other hand has no idea what's coming. He just says "baby tummy"," baby tummy" Steven i think is still in shock. He keeps telling me that this is the last one. He's done!!!!! Me, I am soo excited. I have been baby hungry for awhile. and I just couldn't wait anymore. So here I am Pregnant and having a baby. It just better be a girl!!!!!!

Let it be Summer!!!!

2008-05-22T15:43:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you, but I am so ready for summer weather. Steven bought us a new patio set about a week ago and we have only been able to enjoy it once, since we've had it!! We made a fire in our fireplace and hung up our lights, that look like little torches. It was a good night, now i just want more of them. So bring it on. I'm ready for the hot summer nights!!!!!

Here are some pictures.

Your the Best Mom Ever!

2008-05-16T10:04:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!! The kids and i spent all day outside. I knew it was going to be a warm one, so i planned ahead and got this really cute pool for the kiddos. The day before, they helped me clean out the sand box by pulling weeds, and removing all the sharp rocks so we wouldn't put any holes in the pool. THey were sooooo excited. Blaise couldn't keep still, he wanted to go in the pool that night. The kids woke up early and wanted to put their swim trunks on right away. It wasn't sunny and warm till around 10:30 so we waited until then. Later that day even i was getting hot so i joined in on the fun. WE were all splashing and having a blast, when Blaise looks at me and says " Mom, your the Bestest Mom ever." My heart softened. I was so thrilled to think, that my little boy thought i was the coolest. I told him thanks!!! He then replied " You bought me a pool !!!!!" Oh Blaise, i love yah. If i had only known that buying a $20 pool would make me the best mom ever, i would have done it a long time ago! heee hee. Later that day I made Steven go get some Ice Cream, he came home with a patio set, WE set it up last night in the dark. It looks really good. I'll take some pictures later and show ya.

Come one Come All!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-04-29T15:53:00.000-07:00

So here's the thing.... i am having a Salad Master Party, at my house on May 8th. ( I think it's a Thursday). and i don't have anyone coming. I need Two couples. I know what your thinking.... I've got to now at least two couples. And i do,.... but they came to my last party. Now, I do have a lot of family here, but they too have already been to the parties. (gina's) So i am trying to find Two new couples that want to come to my house for a free dinner. Yes, a free dinner. The food is great, the presentation is awesome, and if you like to cook then, you must come. You'll have a great time. please let me know if you are interested in coming. Leave me a comment if you have questions. Oh, and i can't forget to tell you the best part. if you book just one show yourself, you get this food processor for free, it's worth $420.00. (That's why I am having a party!!!)

The EYE

2008-04-23T11:21:00.000-07:00

I thought i would update all of you, about Brogans fall. He seems to be fine. He's jumping off the couches, and wrestling with his brother, so all seem to be back to normal, until i get a glance of the kids poor eye. his eye looks horrible!!!!!I took some more pictures this morning to show you how it looks. The swelling has gone down a little, but it still looks pretty nasty. Hopefully by Sunday it looks a lot better. I don't want people in nursery to think i abuse my kid or something horrible like that. So here are some pic's of the eye. Don't mind the orange stuff all over his face. He ate cheeto's with his lunch.

What's next!!!!!!!!!!

2008-04-22T17:53:00.000-07:00

I don't know what it is about Brogan, but i don't think he'll live to see his next birthday. He is getting hurt all the time. I think i might have him start wearing a helmet or something!

Poor thing has had a rough couple of years. I could list all of his injuries, but i wouldn't want to bore you with such a long list. But let's just say that he has had a couple doozers.

He's had surgery on his toe, to reattach the main tendon.( Poor guy that was horrilbe!!!!! ) He's had a couple concussion. And then today hit's his head on the hearth,the lower part of the fireplace. ( i think that's what it's called) It's just one thing after the next with this kid. I feel like a horrible mother, but what am i supposed to do. Put padding in his clothes and put a helmet on him! (That would be ridiculous.) Oh Brogy, I love you, but will you please just take it easy and stop hurting yourself. I want you to live and long and healthy life, with all of your limbs attached! ha ha. Anyways, here are some pictures i found of Brogan and his injuries!

This is when he had surgery on his big toe. Poor thing almost cut the whole thing off.

Here's another pic of the Brogan.
This is what happened today. I'm i a bad mom or what. Here my kid is hurt and i go run and get the camera to take some pictures.
Just in case you couldn't see his poor eye in the first photo here is another one. Man that looks like it hurts.

Motorcycle Time

2008-04-17T12:01:00.000-07:00

I know some of you out there, are probably thinking to yourself as you read this blog, that Steven and i are a little crazy..... or a lot crazy for getting Blasie a motorcycle. Yes , A MOTORCYCLE. Steven and i have been talking about getting him one for awhile now, and last week we found a really good deal on one, so...... Blaise now has a little PW 50. We took Blaise to the Albany track yesterday, for his first attempt to ride on the track. Let me just say i was so PROUD!!!! He did an awesome job. He's a natural just like his Daddy! Here are some pictures of the big day!

Here is Steven getting some Huge Air!

Blaise and Steven heading out for the track!! Mom is a little nervous!
Blaise going down a steep hill. Don't forget your Brakes!!!

Blaise getting some. If you look close, he's holding his feet up so they don't get muddy.
The Proud Parents!! WE had such a fun time watching Blaise, he was tooo cute!

Keri's Kreations "Sweeten your Day"

2008-04-02T11:25:00.000-07:00

Well the word is out. I'm starting my own business. I love cooking and baking, so i decided why not make some money doing it.
It all started about 4 months ago. I was asked to do the food for a baby shower. My mom did all the fruit and cheese stuff i did the sweets. I decided to make these mini cupcakes. I went all out. they were gourmet. There were six to eight different flavors. I got so many compliments. They were a huge hit. WEll a couple months passed, and i did them for a birthday party. Again huge success. Then Gina asked me to do them for Shalyse's baby shower. They could only be pink and brown. So i got all of Shlayse's favorite candy and made some more gourmet mini cupcakes. Again everyone loved them. So by this time I'm thinking, i need to start making money. I then get a call a couple of days ago, asking if I can do a wedding function. I'm so excited. I've been brain storming on what to call my business. First it was Keri's Kakes, but I'm not doing cakes. So then i thought about Keri's Kupcake Kreations. But that won't work. KKK, not a good idea. So Keri's Kreations it is. Wish me luck on this new adventure, hopefully it takes me somewhere great.

Grandma's are the Best!

2008-04-02T10:28:00.000-07:00

What do you do when Grandma's come to visit. I know they come to see the grankids. obvious, but they don't want to just sit around the house,and hang out with them.( There's absolutely no fun in that.) So what fun is there to do in Salem Oregon, when it's raining, hailing, and snowing, outside. WEll you go to the Carousel. It's covered!!!! So off we went.

Here's Broggy and Grandma. Brogan wasn't quite sure what to think about the whole thing. Usually he has no fear, and attempts everything his brother does. But i could tell that he was a little nervous. He wouldn't let go of that horse.

Blaise had a great time. He went on all by himself the second time!! What a big boy.

Kids are hilarious. What's so fun about going around and around on a horse. Not to mention it makes me sick looking at it. It goes so fast, and in such a little room. Oh well, my kids had a blast. I just hope Grandma had fun!
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Well one day down. Now what!! Grandma was going to be with us for 5 days. Now what do we do????? I know, what about the Gilbert House. I have a Family Pass that gets us into all the museums and zoo here in Oregon for free! So we decided the Gilbert House it is. The kids had a awesome time. They had so much fun with all the hands on exhibits. I think their favorite room was the bubble room. That used to be my favorite to when i was little. Here are some pictures i took of the big day at the Gilbert House.

Here's Blaise and McKaylee, in the China Room. I think we stayed in this room the longest. being that we were the only one's in this room. It was Spring Break when we decided to go , so it was really crowded.

Brogan loved this school bus. He didn't want to leave. He and his cousins had fun playing school, and bus driver.

Blasie had so much fun making bubbles. Elena you rock look at the huge Bubble!!!
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Brogan and Marley, two peas in a pod! Don't they look like Brother and sister?

Brogan had fun in the theatre room. He liked playing peek-a-boo with grandma!

Here's the gang. We had a fun time with Grandma, at the Gilbert House. Thanks Grandma for coming!!!

Well i hope Mary had a good time visiting us. We ran errands the other 2 days she was here. WE even got to drive by some of her old house she used to live in. That's was neat. Grandma even got to play the x box. We got her playing rock band. It was hilarious. She actually did really well.
Well Mary, I hope you had a good time while you were here. WE miss you already. Can't wait to see you in June!! WE Love you Grandma!!!!!!!

Happy Easter!

2008-03-29T15:58:00.001-07:00

This Easter was Awesome!!! My parents had all the grandkids over for A Easter Brunch. When we got there, my mom had prepared some great food for us to chow down on. my kids love cinnamon rolls. Good choice Mom. Then we dyed easter eggs that got a little crazy but the kids had a blast. After they were all done dying the eggs, the men went out and hid them. The festivities lasted all morning long.. Thanks Mom And Dad for a great Easter party the kids still talk about it to this day.
Here are some pic's of the fun day!

Look at the wonderful food that was prepared. Don't these cinnamon rolls look awesome.

The Dying of the Easter eggs. This was crazy, but the kids had a blast.

This is were the big kids got to sit. Look at the table, my Mom is awesome!!!!

The men getting ready to go out and Hide all the eggs. Don't they look thrilled.

Brogan found an Easter egg!!!!

Here's Blaise and Brogan with all of the eggs they found. Good Job Boys!!

Nana and Papa with all the kiddos. What a good looking bunch! Thanks Nana and Papa for the Great Easter Brunch and festivities. It was Great!

ABC's About Me

2008-03-11T11:02:00.000-07:00

A - Attached or Single: Very Attached

B - Best Friend: Steven, Mom, Gina

C - Cake or Pie: Cake, cheesecake that is.

D - Day of choice: Saturday the day i can spend all day with Steven

E - Essential Item: Diapers and wipes. Gosh, can you imagine if we didn't have them.

F - Favorite Color: It's always changing but right now it's green. everything green catches my eye.

G - Gummy Bears or Worms: neither. But i do like sour patch kids

H - Hometown: Murrieta California, is where i was born and lived for the first six years of my life, but i consider salem oregon my home town.

I - Indulgence(s): Tannning, gettin at least a half hour to my self!!!! And getting tan is a plus.

J - January or July: That's easy JULY all the way

K - Kids: Two boys. Blaise is 4 1/2 and Brogan is 2.

L - Life is incomplete without: My Family

M - Marriage Date: June 21, 2003 The first day of Summer ( the longest day of the year)

N - Number of Siblings: 4, Three brothers and one sister.

O - Oranges or Apples: cuties!!! they are soooo good

P - Phobias or Fears: i am terrified of snakes and spiders. Yuck, they are so nasty!!!

Q - Quotes: " That's it, I've had it" I sound like a broken recorder, i'm saying this all day long

R - Reason to smile: That i am finally living in Oregon with my Family, and i have lost 30 pounds so far.

S - Season: SUMMER, yah i can finally wear a swimsuit and feel good about myself since i've had the kiddos

T - Tag Three Friends: Amanda, Daisha, Gina

U - Unknown fact about me:i got my hand stuck in a gumball machine when i was little.

V - Very favorite Store: Don't have any right now. haven't been shopping for awhile. ( kinda low on the funds.)

W - Worst habit: not doing laundry. I let it get so backed up that i just get overwhelmed. i hate dirty laundry!!!!!!!!

X - X-ray or Ultrasound: Ultrasounds. You can finnaly see what has been growing inside you for so many months.

Y - Your favorite food: salt and vinegar chips and mint and chip ice cream, which i haven't had for months now.(trying to lose weight still)

Z - Zodiac: aquarius

The Destination is......

2008-03-07T10:51:00.000-08:00

Well yesterday was a great day for our family. James my younger brother got his (well waited for) mission call. The mail comes at exactly 3:30 in the afternnon. So James, My Mom and myself were just waiting and waiting to see that white mail truck pull up. When it finally did, My Dad happened to pull up right behind it. So my Dad got the mail. Well did he get it or not. We weren't quit sure. My Dad was pulling up the driveway, when he stuck this Big White Envelope out the window. HURRAY!!!!!!!! WE all celebrated for the letter had finally arrived. James and i got on the phones calling all our brothers and sisters. Telling them the great news, and to hurry on over so we could open up the letter. An hour later( the suspence was killing us my mom and myself that is, James didn't seem that interested, I think he was nervous) Everyone showed up and James got to open up his mission call. My sister got it on video if you want to watch it. Her blog is thefredinburgfam.blogspot.com. So where is he going????????? FRANCE!!!!!!!!!!!! Yah my little Bro gets to go live in France for Two years. I'm sooo excited for hIm. James really wanted to go to Italy. So for him to get a call to go to France is just crazy. He's really excited. He departs on June 11.
So until then we are going to hangout as much as possible. Because we are really going to miss Jameson. He is the life of the party. He is also a great help when i need someone to watch the kids. James we will truly miss you, but are so excited for you to go and serve the lord in the great France!

Update #2

2008-03-03T10:58:00.001-08:00

Another month down. It has been Two months since i started eating right and working out. And i have lost a whopping 25 pounds. I have another 15 pounds to go. I must say, the very beginning was really easy the pounds were just falling off. But the last couple weeks i 'm not losing much. So i guess i'm gonna have to start working out harder and longer. NOT FUN! My sister in law Elena got my and my other sisters all one month free pass to golds gym so i have been going, the past week. That should be fun. And i get to work with a personal trainer on Thursday. ( i hear they kick your butt) wish me luck. Well, until my next update, i have to get my body ready for swimsuit season!!!!!!
Oh and here is my adorable nephew Drake. He's getting soooo big! i love this baby!!!!!!

Happy Birthday to my Man!

2008-03-03T10:43:00.000-08:00

Today is my Hubbies Birthday! And since today is HIS day I can take this opprotuntiy to tell everyone how much i appreciate my husband. He is the greatest husband and father anyone could ask for. Steven is such a sweetheart. He does everything for me and our little family. If it wasn't for Steven's hard work i don't know where we would be! Thank you Steven for being so dependable, funny,hard working, good looking :) honest, and for always putting your family first. You are my best friend my lover, my companion for eternity. I love you and i hope you have a wonderful Birthday.

Half way to 50!!!!!

2008-02-11T12:19:00.000-08:00

Did anyone else get depressed on their 25th birthday? Or am i just weird? Now i know 25 is still young, but it just sounds really old to me . I 'm no longer in my early twenties. I'm only 5 years away from being 30!!! I'm half way to the big 50. Ahhhhh!!!! Where does the time go? Now i know it's just a number, Because truly i don't feel a day older than 19. (unless i have to sit on the floor for a long period of time.) So why am i soooo not happy about being 25? And if i am this depressed now, what am i going to do when i turn 30!!!! oh well, nothing i can do. i guess, we all get old someday, right!!!!!!! Anyways, about my birthday. After church we ( the whole family) headed over to my parents house for a party. We had a awesome dinner, watched the grandkids put on a play. And even played a game. i opened up all my presents and then had a yummy dessert. It was great being back home for my birthday. I don't remember the last time i was home with the family on my birthday. It was a real treat! Thanks for all the great gifts and money. Love you all!

Pictures of the HOUSE!!

2008-02-04T15:49:00.000-08:00

My mother in law Mary still hasn't been able to visit, and last time i talked to her on the phone she asked if i had any pic's of the house I didn't!! So since i was really bored this afternoon i decided i would take some pictures! So here you go Mary.

This is the front room.

This is our dinning room

This is the Kitchen.

This is part of the family room. James is always over playing video games!

This is the Boys room. Brogan has a big boy bed!

I love this quilt my mom made. MAn she has mad talent!!!

This would be the play room! This is my favorite room in the house. I can just tell the boys to go to their play room, and i don't see them for an hour at least!

This is just a random picture of the upstairs hallway.

This is the master bathroom. You can't tell from the picture, but there is a big soaking tub!!!

Well Mary, can't wait for you to come and visit. Hope you liked the pictures! See you soon!!

You think you have it BAD!!

2008-02-03T10:58:00.000-08:00

I have noticed that a lot of my friends have been blogging about their little ones getting into trouble! So i thought,.... hey, why not! I'll join them. ( Maybe it's a stress reliever, you know getting it off your chest!) I just have to say.... I have read many of your blogs and i just laugh thinking yep, mine have done that too. Coloring on the walls, (that's the least of my problems) playing with toys in the toilet, spilling their food on the carpet. Yes mine have done all of that and more..... Now Blaise isn't the problem. He is old enough now that i really don't have to worry about him anymore getting into things. It's Brogan!!!! It's those TWO year olds you have to watch out for. Here are just a couple of my horror stories. Where should i begin. Oh yes... the PLUMBING!!! Brogan went through a phase where he was fascinated with toilets! He just wanted to know everything about them.. How does it flush? Where does all the stuff go? What can i flush down them? To make a real long story short. We have had to take OFF EVERY TOILET IN OUR HOUSE. That's right! every toilet has been plugged to the max. In one toilet we found:a sock, a little toy skateboard, two ninja turtles, a truck, and to this day that toilet still doesn't work very well! There must be something still in it. ( wouldn't surprise me) Now the other toilets weren't as bad, but let's just say all the toys that were once lost are now found! Let's move on shall we to the paint. Yah yah kids spill food and juice on the carpet all the time. We as mom's are used to that. But what about paint. HOT PINK to be exact!!!!! Again it's along story of how he even got into the paint, but he managed to open it up and spill the hot pink paint all over our brand new carpet, and leather couches!!! Oh was i furious!!!! I spent the next several hours getting that paint out of the carpet and off the leather couches. ( That was a great day!) Yes my kids have also drawn on the wall with crayons, but that's the least of my worries. I can just paint over it, if i can't scrub it off. So to all my friends out there that have kids. Good luck, because you never know what your kids will do next!!!!

Update # 1

2008-02-02T15:25:00.001-08:00

Well it has already been ONE month since I started working out!!!!!! And i did promise that i would update you every month until i reached my goal weight. So here is update #1. I'm still going strong. I've been doing my workouts every morning, drinking plenty of water,and really watching what i eat. And i think it's paying off! I have already lost 13 pounds. I still have a long way to go, until i reach my goal weight, but i am proud of myself for what i have accomplished so far. So until the next update... hope i can keep it up!

Pearson Look-alike Meter

2008-01-26T18:00:00.001-08:00

MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celebrity - Collage - Morph

Pearson Look-alike Meter

2008-01-26T17:57:00.001-08:00

MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celebrity - Collage - Morph

Group Power

2008-01-25T09:07:00.000-08:00

Well, if no one hears from me today don't worry, I'm just stuck on the couch, and can't move because i am soooo SORE!!!!! Yesterday i was hanging out with Elena, and she told me that there was a new class at golds gym that she wanted to go to, and told me i could go for free. FREE, sure why not. (An hour away from the kids sounded great). Had i had known it was gonna kick my butt, i don't know if i would have gone Gosh i didn't think i was that out of shape. The workout was an hour long, and from the first minute to the last you are doing squats, lungs, presses, triceps, biceps, abs, everything. It really kicks your butt. Later
that night, GIna called me and wanted to see how the class went. I told her it was crazy! BUT Gina already knew that!!!!!! She then started to tell me, Oh yah Keri it's a really hard class. All my friends that have taken it say it's a real DOOZER ! And you may be sore for the next couple days. Well thanks Gina just a little slow on the info. Oh well, what's done is done. And now i can say that i did Group Power and i survived, sort of! :)

The count down begins

2008-01-22T11:13:00.000-08:00

Why is it, that when my husband leaves for a week. i miss him soooo much? I mean come on, isn't it supposed to be good for our relationship to be apart from each other once in awhile ? When he's gone i get to sleep in our bed all by myself, i don't have to take cold showers, the toilet seats are left down where they should be, i don't have to wait for him to get off the computer so i can use it, i don't have to pick up after him. And so on...... But yet i still wish he were here. I hate being by myself, especially when it's night time. My thoughts start drifting and i think of the most horrible things that could happen. i pretty much scare myself. i know I'm retarded, But if I hear any little sound i get freaked out. And since Steven isn't here to protect me and the kids if something terrible were to happen, i guess i get too. ( thank goodness for those turbo jam classes i've been taking, now I now how to punch!) so wish me luck. Steven will be home on monday. Six days and counting!!! i love you honey , and can't wait for your return.

2008 the year of.....

2008-01-06T18:34:00.000-08:00

Losing Weight!!!!!!!
i know everyone and their mother try to lose weight once the new year begins, but really there's no better time to start something new, then the new year! I have decided this year is going to be different. I am taking control of my life!!! . I looked in the mirror a couple of days ago and can honestly say that i didn't recognize myself, and was completely disgusted with what i saw. So this year i am going to whip my body back into shape. No more wearing vest to cover up my nasty fat body. It's time to do something about it. So from now on until i reach my goal weight, i will be posting every month my progress and inches lost. To the new year and new me!!
Hope everyone had a Great Christmas and a very Happy New Year!

HaPpY BIrTHdAy bRoGaN !

2007-12-12T11:49:00.000-08:00

Here we are at Paddingtons to celebrate Brogans 2nd Birthday, and Deons and kyle's and Nicks!!! We decided instead of going to someones house lets just go out. So Paddingtons it was. When my Family gets together it is madness. So for those poor people who decided they wanted to go to Paddingtons that night for dinner. I appologize, for the loud screaming kids, and for singing happy birthday four times in a row. And for the children running around and yelling. I'm sorry!!!! But that's what happens when we get together!!!!!

The little amigos. oops! looks like we had an accident! Oh well, Marley's got it taken care of. :)
Brogan and Deacon are absent in this picture, they get to sit with the adults. These kids are crazy when we get together. Pretty soon they'll be out numbering us adults. Right now there are 12 adults 13 if nanny is with us. And as of now there are 9 kids. The 10th grandchild will be here in 1 month.(wow Gina, not much longer,) It will be so exciting to have a baby in the family again!

Here's the Birthday Boy! i can't believe Brogan is TWO. My little boy is little no longer! Kids, they grow up so fast. This year being home, Brogan now gets to share his birthday with three other family members. That's what happens when you have a big family. He got to share his birthday party....

With His Anut Deon. Happy Birthday Deon!

With his Uncle Kyle, Happy Birthday Kyle!

And last but not least, with his Uncle Nick. Happy Birthday Nick!

Here are a few pictures of Brogan opening his presents. He was adorable. He was so excited to see what was in those bags. Does he looked excited to you?

Happy Birthday again to Brogan, Aunt Deon, Uncle Nick, and Uncle Kyle!

Our Christmas Tree Adventure!

2007-12-06T10:43:00.000-08:00

Brogan is all excited to get a Christmas Tree.

Blaise and Brogan had a blast picking out a tree this year.Even though it was freeeezzzzing.

We decided this year to get our tree bailed. Let me tell you, it was well worth the three bucks!

Getting bailed

This is what it looked like when it was finished!

Blaise is all excited to have his dad put the star on the tree

Steven putting on the star

Blaise got to help his Dad set up the train track!

Blaise got to clean up all the pine needles off the flloor with the shop vac. He had fun doing other things with it!!

Here it is all finished. Doesn't it look Great!!!

Check out my Slide Show!

2007-11-30T10:20:00.001-08:00

stevens Footage

2007-11-29T13:35:00.001-08:00

Free Bording

2007-11-29T09:28:00.001-08:00

Now many of you out there have probably never heard of Free bording before, but It's Awesome.. If you like to snowboard then you'll love this. They say free bording is like snowboarding on asphault. Pretty cool huh! Well at no suprise Steven and james get right on and go. Then there's me on the other hand it will take me a while to get the hang of it.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2007-11-29T09:05:00.000-08:00

Look at this beautiful table. My mom is amazing. Thanskgiving this year was great. I haven't been home for Thanksgiving since I've been married. It was nice to be home with the Family.

2007-11-15T14:01:00.000-08:00

Getting to know Keri..
1. What time did you get up this morning? to early... B&B woke up around 6ish
2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds are a girls best friend
3. What was the last film you saw at the movies? It's been to long I don't remember
4. What is your favorite TV show? I'm such a reality tv junky
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? yogurt, don't like cereal
6. What is your middle name? Amber
7. What food do you dislike? sushi
8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? One i burned myself
9. What kind of car do you drive? Dodge Durango on 22's baby!
10. Favorite sandwich? The classic BLT
11. What characteristics do you despise? People that feel sorry for themselves. it's your life if you don't like it, then do something about it and stop complaining,
12. Favorite item of clothing? my cozies
13. If you could go anywhere in the world for a vacation, where would you go? Australlia
14. What color is your bathroom? Brown and Golds
15. Favorite brand of clothing? In utah it was Charlotte Russe, don't have one here yet
16. Where would you retire? Ummm... Where ever my kids are
17. Most memorable birthday? None... they're all a blure
18. Favorite sport to watch? Snowboarding!!!
19. Furthest place you are sending this? California, Utah
20. Who do you expect to send this back to you? Maybe Laurie
21. Person you expect to send it back first? Laurie
22. Favorite saying?Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today
23. When is your birthday? February 10th
24. Are you a morning person or a night person? night
25. What is your shoe size? 7 1/2
26. Pets? Milo a husky that goes by skizzerds and scrat :)
27. What did you want to be when you were little? It always changed between a hairstylist or a chef or a teacher or a doctor.. it was always something else
28. What are you today? Being a mom, a chef, a maid, a wife :)
29. What is your favorite candy? peanut butter m&m's
30. Your favorite flower? not really into flowers
31. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Christmas. Santa's coming!!!
32. What church/synagogue do you attend? The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints
33. What are you listening to right now? Steven and James my bro talking about free boarding
34. What was the last thing you ate? fries
35. Do you wish on stars? of course i need all the help i can get
36.Do you believe in Angels? of course
37. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? yellow
38. What is your pet peeve? I have to many to list, but the one that takes the cake would have to be people that leave their blinker on. Can't they hear it go ding ding . Gosh pay attention people
39. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My hubby Steven
40. Do you like the person who sent this to you? i guess ha ha ha love you sis
41. Favorite soft drink? sprite
42. Favorite restaurant? outback
43. Hair Color? Brunette!
44. Siblings? 3 brothers and 1 sister
45. Favorite day of the year? Christmas
46. What was your favorite toy as a child? my barbies
47. Summer or winter? summer, i love bbqing and freebording
48. Hugs or kisses? hugs are great but nothing beats a good old fashion kiss from the one you love
49. Chocolate or vanilla? chocolate
50. Do you want your friends to fill this out? if they want to
51. When was the last time you cried? it's been a while don't remember
52. What is under your bed? nothing
53. Who is the friend you've had the longest? I would have to say my sis gina.
54. What did you do last night? Hung out with the fam and Jameson ate Mc Donalds and watched Chuck and Larry
55. Favorite smell? pear and coconut
56. What are you afraid of? losing my husband or children
57. How many keys on your key ring? 4, one to my house, car, stevens truck, and mail
58. How many years at your current job? If you consider being a wife a job then 41/2 a mom 4
59. Favorite day of the week? Saturday...when Stevens home
60. How many towns have you lived in? 6 a couple in cali, one in oregon, and 4 in Utah
61. Do you make friends easily? yah i think so. i would say at first i'm shy and very quiet but the more i get to know you the more i let my true colors fly.

Random Pic's of the Familia!

2007-11-12T10:50:00.002-08:00

Home Sweet Home

2007-11-02T09:24:00.001-07:00

The Pearson Family is homeless no longer.
Last night was our first night in our new house. It was Exciting.

Even the boys were excited to sleep in their new beds. Brogan slept in a big boy bed for the first time. He did really well. He woke up a couple of times, but never got out of his bed. Good job Brogan!! He's such a big boy.

I took picutres of the house, but for some reason there not downloading. I'll try later.

Well I'm busy today. I have to unpack all of our boxes of clothes, and toys, and blankets. All the fun stuff! At least i left all the random stuff i didn't want in our house in Utah, and all the furniture that was too big to move we left also. So the move wasn't horrible. and I got to buy alot of new things!!
Sorry again for the lack of pictures. There on there way.

Chuck E Cheese!!!

2007-10-08T11:55:00.000-07:00

Blaise's Birthday Party!

Blaise had a Awesome Birthday this year. He is now 4 years old. Man he's getting old. We went to chucke cheese for his birthday. He and his cousins had a blast! We were all there except for Uncle Nick, and Uncle Kyle, they had to work. Aren't we a good looking bunch! We ate some yummy pizza. And got to play all the fun games.

We even got to see Chucke Himself. The kids loves that. Blaise got alot of cool presents.James got him the coolest Ninja Turtle Movies. Blaise just loves them. Thanks James your the man. He got a rad remote control truck for the Fredinburg fam. Thanks guys. He loves it. Elena and the girls got him some Ninja Turtle toys. The bad guys, so now Blaise can fight the bad guys with his Ninja Turtles. Nana and Papa got him the Party wagon for the Ninja Turtles. It even shoots out pizza. Blaise got a kick out of it. He also got a cool Power ranger transformer. He's always messing around with it, thanks Dustin and family. And we can't forget the cool presents he got form Grandma and Grandpa Bob, and Uncle Jeremy. He got some cars, a cool tire case, and a remote control helicopter. Thanks everyone. Man it was like Christmas all over again. He hasn't had a birthday party like this ever. So thanks family, for coming and for the presents. and for making this party one to remember. He'll never forget.

Make a Wish Blaise! I asked him later that day what he wished for. He said "Nothing".

Yummy Cupcakes! Brogan had a blast. He was loving it. He insisted that he eat the cupcake all by himself he wouldn't let anyone help. Oh brother.

WOW! What did you get Blaise?

Cool Ninja Turtles. He loves Ninja Turtles. And now thanks to everyone he has the whole set, even some bad guys, and accessories. How fun!

Blaise!!!!!

2007-10-05T14:19:00.000-07:00

Did I have the scare of my life last night or what? Yesturday I took my mom downtown to go shopping. We had a crazy time with my kids, but that's expected when you take them shopping all day. We had just finished and we were on our way home when my mom decided that she wanted to stop at T.J. Max. So we stopped. We were there for a good hour when we finally made it to the dressing rooms. My kids were trying on hats left and right and showing Nana their picks as she was changing. My mom was finally done so I told the kids lets go. Of course Brogan ran the oppostie direction, so i went after him as my mom got all her clothes together that she was going to buy. My Mom and I headed out of the dressing rooms, and on the way out calling for Blaise. My Mom started to panic, "Blaise he's not answering" I told her oh, it's fine Blaise is probably trying on more hats. So we looked by the hats. No Blaise. So my mom and i split up and are yelling "Blaise" No Answer. A good 3 minutes pass by, so now some of the ladies that work there started to help. Then out of nowhere a lady asks me if I'm looking for a little boy. I said YES. She told me that she had seen a little boy wearing a hat outside in the parking lot not too long ago. We all ran outside and started yelling for Blaise, again no answer. At that moment i was terrified. What if Blaise was taken, what if he got ran over by a car, what if.. what if.. what if.. was running through my head. I eventually make it over to my car, when i see Blaise's little face pressed against the window. I threw open the door, and realized not only did he leave without me. The little cowboy hat that he had tried on was placed under my seat. That child, boy did he get it. He had a hard lesson to learn that day. Don't leave the store without your mommy, and don't steal. Ahhhh, looks like we surived another day barely.

Nanny 911 Tip #1

2007-10-05T14:06:00.000-07:00

Tip #1 Put yourself In Time Out.

I know sounds wierd , but it works. When you have just had it with your kids and are frazzled, put yourself in timeout. Tell your kids that YOU have been mean to them and that you are going to timeout. They'll be in awe. Go somewhere in the house where you're alone and take a minute to yourself, to whine down and relax. It really works,I tried it, and Blaise got a kick out of it.

Yummy Cookies

2007-10-03T14:38:00.001-07:00

HAPPY OCTOBER EVERYONE!!

It's a yucky day outside so we (Blaise, Brogan and myself) decided to make halloween sugar cookies today. Aren't they cute?Blaise was a big help stiring the batter and spreading on the icing. Brogan just ate the frosting and cookies. Thanks Bro's. We made ghosts, pumpkins, moons, and bats. We're going to deliver them to our cousins once they cool off. Yummy!

Nanny 911

2007-10-03T08:58:00.001-07:00

Last night my mom came home late from shopping. She was showing me all the nice clothes she had just purchased for great deals, when she pulled out a book she got for me.
NANNY 911 is what it read. ( Is she trying to tell me something) No, we all know my kids are handfuls. No surprise there. So i started flipping through the pages and ended up reading 70 some pages. There was alot of useful tips. So this morning i woke up at 7:00 AM, and let me remind you Iam not a morning person at all. So woke up really early made my husband and kids breakfast, and started my day. Kids have been in time out atleast 5 times today, and it's only 9:00 am, today is going to be a long day, but so far so good. I love my kids life just wouldn't be as sweet without them. To NANNY 911, thanks for all the great insights, and knowledge. Now it's all up to me to use what i have learned. Wish me luck!

Oregon Our New Home

2007-09-29T17:03:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone!
The Pearson Family is now in Oregon! We moved here in the middle of June. Wow time flies, feels like we just got here. We are staying at my parents house. It's been fun, most of the time. I'm sure my parents want us out, but they won't have to wait too much longer. We found a house not to far from here. We're actually going to live within a mile, of my brothers and sister. Kinda weird, but at the same time it will be really cool. We move in, at the begining of November.
So we still have a good solid month with my
parents. Hopefuly we can stand each other until
then. Hee Hee. My poor parents with my kids

Speaking of the kids. Blaise is Great. He is almost 4. Blaise is so independent. He doesn't need my help for much anymore. He can put in a movie by himself put his shoes on by himself , go to the bathroom by himself. play video games, he's a big boy these days. And when he wants, he can really be a big help. Blaise absolutely loves it here. I ask him once in a while if he wants to move back to Utah, and he always responds the same NO! He loves his cousins.

At Nana's house you can hear if someone is coming up the driveway, so Balise will run to the door to see who it is, and if it's his cousins He'll scream MY COUSINS ARE HERE! It's really cute. He couldn't be happier.

Now Brogan on the other hand. He is almost 2. That just speaks for itself. He is everywhere. He leaves a little trail of where he's been, which is in every room in the house. It's just one thing after the next. Pouring the dog food in the water. Putting the whole roll of toilet paper in the toilet and flushing it, spilling whatever you give him to eat or drink then jumping on it. AHHHHH!

He is cute though, once in awhile. He tries to be just like his brother. Whatever Blaise is doing, Brogan has to do the same. He loves his big brother. They are two pees in a pod.

Steve is working for the big man. My dad. Steve isn't a man of many words, but i think he likes it. The goal is to work with my dad for the rest of the year, and learn the tricks and trade of the business. Then next year he can have his own truck. And eventually when my dad retires Steve will become more of a part owner. So hopefully all works out. When Steve isn't working he likes to snowboard.

We've been having alot of fun while we've been here. The
kids and i have gone to the zoo, the OMSI museum, we also went camping at the Oregon Dunes. We had such a blast

We went to the Zoo with Dustin and Deon's Fam. Had a awesome trip at the zoo. Aren't cousins great!

The Boys had so much fun at the dunes. Neither one of them ever wanted to get of the quad. They are true boys through and through. They're just like their daddy.No Fear.

The kids had a great time at OMSI.

I am always the one to take the picture, so i thought i would take one of myself. :)