The Fund Family

Kids Say the darndest things......

2010-09-06T16:03:00.000-05:00

So Me and my daughter Roxi where doing the dishes. She prides her self at being a "good helper" and I usually take the opportunity to teach her various things while we clean. During this particular time I thought it might be cute to see if she could spell her name. This is how it went.....

Me: What Letter is that?(She was holding one of the Magnetic letters from the Fridge.)
Her: Xssssss (she likes to emphasize the "ks" part)
Me: What sound does the X make?
Her: Kssssssssssss (etc.)
Me: Did you know there's an X in your name?
Her: YES!
Me: How do you spell Roxi?
Her: Ummmmm....WITH LETTERS!

I about dropped the plate I was laughing so hard!

I <3 having cute kids! Just thought I'd post this for future reference. :)

*End Rant*

Busy week...

2010-08-20T14:26:00.000-05:00

Me and the kids have been running around Laredo this week. I've been looking for indoor places to take them now that Brewer has developed a sense of temperature. (He asked me last week why it was so hot outside and then preceded to inform me that it shouldn't get that hot. LOL ) We've decided that McDonalds (Ugg) and the play place at the mall are the big keepers for them. I like the Library as well..mostly because it's nice and quiet. Somewhere along this adventure Roxi lost her binki chain. So, I got adventurous and decided to make her a new one. there was some disagreement as to which ribbon to use so I caved and she ended up with not one new binki chain..,but two.

I think it's kind of wonderful (and a little sad) how the kids are developing preferences for things. They both have things they do and don't like and part of me has thought that for a while now. Lately though it seems that they are starting to vocalize those preferences all the time. In some ways it makes my job much easier. Like I don't have to pick out there clothes, or ask them 5 times what they want for breakfast, or make guesses as to what they want for their birthdays. But in other ways it makes it a little more difficult. Like me having to explain at length why chocolate pudding is not a staple for breakfast. But hey, it's not like I have a say in it. They're growing up and no matter how much I wish they'd stay my little babies forever, they won't. I'ts okay though. Because someday they'll be able to do the dishes by themselves. >:D (insert evil laugh here)

Oh! Here are some pictures...

Roxi's new binki chains

Brewer running

Roxi with some new friends

Roxi on the toddler slide.

Brewer peeking at me from between the bars of the play place

mmm....chicken nuggets and hamburgers.

Girls break your...

2010-08-12T11:28:00.000-05:00

I'd say life has been hectic and that's why I stopped blogging, but...that wouldn't really be true. To be honest, I'm not really sure what happened. Other things just kind of took over I guess. Anyways...I'm trying to come back!

So the old saying goes that boys break your stuff and girls break you heart. Up until now I would have said that it applied to my children. Until I walked in their room and saw this....

...only when I first saw it, Roxi was sitting in front of the door crying and holding her back. She's fine..there was no real damage done. To her anyway. What I got from her story was that she tripped and fell into the closet. I'm not sure yet if I'm getting the whole story but whatever happened it broke the accordion closet door. I have to admit that once I found out everyone was okay (I was summoned from cleaning by the crash that it made) I laughed...a lot! For those of you that don't know...I HATE (!) accordion doors. They never work right, the knobs are always coming off, they constantly come off the track, and I seem to (as well as my children) get my finger pinched in them quite often. So, when I saw that we'd had our first tragedy involving the hated doors...I laughed and called it justice for how many times this particular door had pinched or frustrated me. It is going to get fixed and I can't say that I wouldn't rather just replace it but, this isn't really our house. (oh the woes of renting) So...I'll just fix it and keep this picture to remember the vengeance that was taken upon it. xD

Christmas in January

2010-01-15T22:00:00.000-06:00

So...I know I'm a bit late...ok ok...WAY late but we've had some computer issues and yeah...
Anyways this is my CHRISTMAS post.

Christmas was amazing! And although I didn't get the White Christmas I was hoping for ( I know..snow...in Laredo..it's a stretch but hey, a girl can hope right :P ) the day was (except for Benjamin having to work) perfect.

On Christmas Eve we had the Sister Missionaries over for fondue and we all had a total blast! Neither of them had ever had fondue before so it was quite an adventure. After they left we made cookies for Santa and read the "Christmas Cookie" book we got as a gift from my lovely Sister Jessi. <3

Then, as is tradition, we read Luke 2 and the kids opened one gift. We rigged it so that it was their Christmas pajamas. Although, I think that it could have been coal as long as they got to tear the wrapping open. Brewer was especially cute! After we got his pajamas on we reminded him that Santa was going to come and bring him more presents while he was asleep. When we asked him what he wanted Santa to bring him he said "hm..some socks...more underwear..things like that". It was all I could do to keep from laughing hysterically! We assured him that Santa brought more than just clothes for Christmas and then tucked our (very tired) kids into bed.

Then, as vision of sugar plums danced through our children's dreams, we set out the gifts.

(sorry it's sideways)

The next morning we woke up bright and early so that we could get presents done before Benjamin had to go to work. I don't think the kids were to amused. What do you think?

Ok...maybe it was Me that wasn't to amused at the 6 am Christmas but I guess I should get used to it right? :)

(yes, I know the date on the pic says the 24th but my camera somehow got a day off and I don't know how to fix it. hehe) The present opening went fast and the kids were (and still are for the most part) thrilled with their gifts. It was a wonderfull day filled with playing for the kids and reading for mommy. ( I got the first 4 House of Night books. I've since read the remaining 2 and I CAN'T WAIT for the next one to come out! Ben says I'm obsessed but like I told him with Twilight I don't think that it's such a bad thing.) When Daddy came home we had a wonderful dinner. Although we weren't around family on Christmas we got to share our love with them by phone.

So, that was our Christmas and I hope your's was just as good if not better. Even though the Christmas season is over I hope we can still remember what it is all about. Our brother Jesus Christ was born so that he could bring us to our father in heaven. I pray that everyone of us can remember the sacrifices that were made for us by him and let it touch our lives daily.

Also, my birthday last Saturday (the 9th). I turned 28 and it was WONDERFUL. the kids we very well behaved (an awesome gift by itself) and when Benjamin got home we went and got my new sewing machine! yay! If you would have told me on my 18th birthday that I would be happy about getting a sewing machine on my 28th I would have told you that you were having a brain aneurysm. lol But such is life and I <3 my sewing machine. I also got a gift card to target so I get to go shopping for me on Ben's next day off. YAY!

All in all life is good. I really can't complain!

2009-12-12T11:48:00.003-06:00

I saw this on the church website and I love the message that it sends. Sometimes we get so caught up in the decorations, meals, and other novelties of Christmas that we forget (or at least I do :D ) what Christmas is all about. This video helped me to remember and I hope it can do the same for you. **MERRY CHRISTMAS**

2 and 3 going on 15 and 16

2009-11-11T09:10:00.000-06:00

So every once and a while I "catch" my kids doing things that seem a little to grown up for them to be doing. SO....I thought I'd post some of the pics on the blog so you could see it too.

This is Brewer on the computer. Now...it really doesn't show the extent of how grown up he is on this thing. It's not like he just sits there playing the game we turn on for him. If he wants to play he (after getting permission) will log on to the profile we created for him, pick one of the two games that he can access from the start menu (we erased all the shortcuts so he couldn't accidentally get somewhere he shouldn't be) and then proceed to play the game. When he's done he exits the program, informs us he's done and then logs out of his profile. The first time I witnessed this whole process I thought first, that we let him play too much on the computer (lol) and second that my little boy was growing up WAY TO FAST!

This is something both the kids do but it's a little more amazing that Roxi can do it. One day I was out in the garage doing the laundry. I hadn't been out there for very long (maybe 2 or three minutes) when I heard Roxi say "Mommy look at me" this is what I saw when I turned around. She'd climbed up there all by herself. *sigh* My little girl..is growing up.

Ok..so this one is more cute than anything. My kids LOVE to play on the bed after I'm done making it. This particular morning Brewer was somewhere else (otherwise they just jump all over the place and cause a rukus) and so Roxi was pretty calm. She snuggled into the pillow and sighed. After looking around for a bit she reached up and took a book from the bookshelf that's next to our bed. She then settled back into the pillow, opened the book and began to "read" to herself. (She was really just saying "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" over and over again)

So..those are my kids that are growing up way to fast for my liking. :) Although I love the stages they're in right now it's sad to look at them and see the infant/baby/toddler growing right out of them but I guess it's just the way things go right. They're so cute now the way they play together and I love them both just to pieces. They are SUCH a blessing to our family and it is pretty enlightening to watch them grow. So I'll try to enjoy it and make sure to take LOTS of pictures :)

Roxi's 2nd Birthday

2009-10-12T12:12:00.004-05:00

Yeah...Our little girl turned 2 on the 3rd (I'm a little behind and maybe a little in denial :}) We didn't do anything to big. We spent the day watching conference and making her cake.(Although it was my first experience with fondant \o/) Once conference was over we sat around the table and sang to her. The kids were so anxious for chocolate cake that they didn't want to wait until we cut it. You'll see in the pics where they tried to eat the cake whole) Ah, the days when Chocolate cake was enough to make you jump out of your chair right? :) After cake she opened her presents and we played for the rest of the day. (After mommy cleaned up the HUGE mess that we all made making cake, but it was SO worth it) She was pretty much happy the whole day. Then again, she's pretty happy all the time. The only exception being her little "terrible 2" tantrums. (and boy can she holler!!!!) Little Roxi is SUCH a joy in our lives. She is sweet and caring and always ready with a smile and a kiss. she is learning quickly how to wrap us around her little finger :P

Roxi LOVES:

Shoes
Kisses
Pink
Mommy, Daddy, and"Brewer Boy"(probably not in that order though :] )
Going "bye bye"
Greeting people that come in the door
Chocolate!

Roxi DOESN'T Like:

Being told what to do
Going to bed
Nursery (Sad...I know :P)

Ben's Job

2009-09-11T19:01:00.002-05:00

For those of you who want to know what a Border Patrol Agent does here are some pictures of Ben at work.With all the nasty stuff that goes on just across the border in Mexico I have to say that I am very grateful that there are people watching 24 hrs a day 7 days a week 365 days a year. Even if they are busy taking pictures of old abandoned prisons and Mexican goats :P Thank you babe..for all the hard work you do! :D

My Crazy life

2009-08-09T16:35:00.002-05:00

So...for those of you who haven't heard...Ben has been gone for the last 5 months at the Federal Training Academy. He graduated July 10th and returned home to us the next day. since then the Fund family has been on the go. We spent a short time saying our good byes and packing then left UT on the 15th of July. We spent what was a surprisingly pleasant 3 day drive (thanks in most part to my WONDERFUL brother-in-law Jake) to Laredo TX where we were greeted by a beautiful 3 bedroom house with...pause for dramatic effect...our very own BACKYARD. ( For those of you that know my children...you will understand the effect that has on my sanity :D) We have spent the last 3 or so weeks unpacking ( still not finished..eh..oh well :P) and getting familiar with the border town we now call home.
Laredo is an interesting place. Most (and when I say most I mean almost everyone!!!!!!!) of the people speak Spanish and going to the store can be an interesting marathon of the "I don't understand a word you're saying" look as everyone tries to speak to me in Spanish. (So much for the 2 yrs of it I took in HS) Plus.....it's REALLY hot!!!!! I'm not talking AZ 120 F hot...I'm talking HUMID hot!!! The average forecast here is partly cloudy 108 and between 40-60% humidity. YUCK!!!!!!! You walk outside your door and get an instant sweat-bath. There really is almost NO point in any kind of foundation. ( you know me though..i wear it any way >:} ) I have to give Ben MASS PROPS for working out in it everyday...he is an amazing man! I'd die! really!
Other than that it really is nice here. The people (once they figure out I don't know Spanish) are very welcoming and charitable. It's funny how culture shows in how people treat each other. I had to make a trip downtown to get some errands taken care of and I had to take my kids. I was SO stressed. All I could picture was my kids running a muck in City Hall while I was trying to conduct business. Instead what I was greeted with was amazing. Everyone (!) was willing to help and very understanding about my two children running wild. I didn't get even one "control your children slacker" look. (you know...the look you get when someone who doesn't have kids doesn't like what your kids are doing and then thinks that your not doing you job or something :P lol) Also, I have to admit that I was really worried about going to a branch but the people in it are WONDERFUL. It's not a small branch by any means. In fact, Sacrament meeting is almost as full as some Wards I've been to. I've already come to love the women in Relief Society. They all have such sweet and unique spirits and they all get along with each other. Not to mention the amazing welcome they have extended me and the few other women that have moved in recently.
All in all....I'd say I like Laredo so far. The people are nice, my kids are happy with all the extra space, and my husband is happy to be gainfully employed. what more could I ask for right?!?!?! I am grateful that the lord saw fit to put us in this place and this situation. It's funny how things work out right?!?! :)

I love this!!

2009-03-21T23:50:00.003-05:00

Here is a link to a partial Twilight book...unfortunatly it may never be finished. It's bascally Twilight written from Edward's perspective.

http://www.stepheniemeyer.com/pdf/midnightsun_partial_draft4.pdf

It is a welcome additon to the Twilight Saga and I hope SM will find it in her heart to finish it.

The Normal Day to Day

2009-03-12T14:11:00.002-05:00

There's nothing really new to report....Ben is working hard at the Academy and I am working hard at home. I spend my days running around doing chores and playing with my kids. To some people it may seem mundane and boring but to me it's WONDEFULL!!! I love playing with my kids. I love how every time I sit down on the floor it becomes a game of doggy pile with me on the bottom. :) My kids are the sweetest things in the world. (Although I'm sure every Mom thinks that =] ) Brewer's new favorite phrase is "I like you mommy...in fact I love you"....Hello he's 3. Should he be using phrases like "in fact"? LOL Roxi's vocabulary is growing by leaps and bounds and there isn't a day that goes by that she doesn't learn a new word.

So yes, my day to day activities are pretty scheduled and they don't change much but the minute to minute stuff is pretty amazing!! And today, I'm very glad for my life and all the blessings the Lord has placed in it!!!!

My morning reflection...lol

2009-02-26T11:30:00.004-06:00

Today starts Ben's 5 month training in Artesia NM for the Border Patrol and remebering that made me kind of sad this morning. Although I know what he is doing will make a better life for our family we miss him terribly....then I checked my Facebook and a friend of mine had posted this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoGYx35ypus

Now I realize how great we all have it...and although there are things in our lives that we may not like, we live in AMAZING times!! For example I can still "see" Ben via web cam...lol. When else in time could you do something that cool!?!?! I am so grateful for technology...when used correctly.

Laredo, TX....here we come

2009-02-10T18:57:00.003-06:00

Well....It's finally happened, the Border Patrol called and offered Benjamin a position at the Laredo North station. He leaves for the Academy on the 22nd of Feb and will be gone for about 5 months including his language training.(Yes, MY husband is going to learn Spanish...who'd a thunk :P) It is a very good opportunity for our little family. Although we will miss him terribly for those 5 months he will be a Federal Law Enforcement Agent when he is done and with the economy the way it is we are lucky to have any job, let alone a job with Federal benefits. Over all we are very happy! Exited as well, for the next chapter in our lives.

My Birthday

2009-01-10T13:39:00.004-06:00

Yesterday was my birthday (the 9th) and I have to say that I felt VERY loved there were only a few people that didn't wish me a happy birthday in one way or another. (My wall on Facebook was the most popular. :) ) I got a beautiful bouquet of flowers from my parents and brother, a trendy pair of "around the house pants from my family, and I got to make my own cake! I know I'm a geek, I actually WANTED to make my cake. What can I say I love to cook. Anyway....It was a wonderful 27th birthday. Thanks to all those who had a part in it.

Bye Bye 2008....Hello 2009!!!

2009-01-03T14:43:00.006-06:00

2008 has been quite the roller coaster for us. We've had some amazing things happen but we've also had some kinda big trials.

In February, our little boy Brewer turned two. He showed me what the terrible twos were all about...... (Especially since my wonderful little brother seemed to skip that phase entirely!)....Making messes, picking on his sister, and making it very obvious that he can form his own opinions. But in all of that he found time to learn, play and steal our hearts. He can be so sweet with his unexpected hugs, kisses and I love yous... there is even the occasional nice play time with Roxi. We wouldn't change our wonderfully mischievous little boy for anything.

In May, Benjamin got a chance to live his dream! He was finally accepted to OCS. (Again :) ) And this time I wasn't sitting in the hospital so he was actually able to concentrate while he was there. He learned a lot and grew mentally and physically as the USMC pushed and pulled him the way they are famous for doing. Unfortunately, during the 7th week of a 10 week program, the USMC decided that Benjamin was not in the physical condition to lead Marines. So they sent him home. When he got home we looked at other branches of the military but in the end it was not what the Lord wanted for us.

In September, Benjamin got a brilliant idea.....The Border Patrol. He took the first of a series of steps by passing their aptitude test with flying colors and since then it has been quite the journey. It is, however, not over so we'll all have to wait to see how it works out.

In October, our little girl Roxi turned one. It's hard to believe that our little Preemie has grown up so fast! She is so much fun to have in our home and she brings a special feeling of peace, love and joy to our family.

In November, we moved bringing a new chapter to our lives. Although we miss living with Benjamin's family we still get to see them quite frequently. Brewer and Roxi are always so happy when they get to see their Grandma and Papa. We will be forever grateful for the generosity they showed by letting us live with them!

That brings us to now. We are happy, healthy and together. And after all that is what really matters. So here is wishing you and yours a happy 2009!!!

White Christmas

2008-12-26T19:14:00.004-06:00

I hope all of your Christmases went well. Ours was one for the memory books. Mostly because of the foot of snow we got at our apartment between 6am and 1pm. Yeah....apparently you should be careful of the things you pray for. I prayed for a white Christmas and I got a blizzard that almost trapped us in our apartment. Fortunately, my husband has experience driving in blizzards (he served his mission in the South Dakota area) and was able to get us to Christmas diner at his parents house safely. Brewer and Roxi had a wonderful time playing with their cousins and Ben and I enjoyed being with family on Christmas. I love this time of year and the spirit that it brings. Although I am sad to see it go the New Year brings a wonderful opportunity to make goals. (Something else I love to do.) So here is wishing you and yours a Happy New Year!

Ben reading Luke 2 before we opened presents.

Ben showing Roxi the drill.

Brewer has already got the drill down.

Opening her second present by herself.

A cute shot of the kids plus ...you can see a little bit of the storm outside.

We Moved!

2008-11-07T10:45:00.002-06:00

So...it's finally happened. We moved out of our parent's basement and into our own place. Although we are sad to be away from Gwen,Terry,Brady and Jake, it's good for us to be on our own. We have a lot of fond memories about the time we shared a home with the Funds and I will be forever grateful for their generosity. It was also really nice to spend sometime learning about where Ben came from and how he grew up. However, it was time to move on.

The kids are adjusting surprisingly well considering that the house is all they remember. We love our little apartment and are settling right in!! The ward reminds us of our ward in Mesa which is, of course, a very good thing! There are tons of kids Brewer and Roxi's age so they will have a bunch of little friends. All in all it is a really good move and we are grateful.

Also, it looks like we will be joining the Border Patrol. Ben had his Oral board and he passed. Now we are just playing the waiting game. I will keep you updated on what's happening with that later.

So that's what's happening here! Lots of change! I guess it keeps me on my toes right!?!?! :)

So much.....

2008-10-15T23:48:00.003-05:00

First things first...Brewer has been tagged!

Five Things we love about our Michael Brewer!

1~ The fact that he is all boy!! Brewer loves looking for bugs, playing with swords, wrestling, big trucks and construction equipment.

2~ Even though he is all boy he still plays with his little sister. Sometimes I have to remind him that she is just a baby. Like when he buries her in a blanket and hides from her while she's screaming because she can't get out or when he wants to wrestle with her. Yesh!! :) We love him though for being so willing to include her.

3~He is soooooooo social. So much so that we have a hard time keeping him with us during sacrament meeting. Brewer just loves everybody. He thinks everyone is his friend and he has no problem walking up to a complete stranger and saying"want to play wif me".

4~We love that sometimes he just wants to snuggle. At least once a day (especially now that it's getting cold) he walks up to me with a blanket and says "I wanna snuggle you". Talk about heart melting. It doesn't matter what kind of mood I'm in or wha tI'm doing that always gets me!

5~ We love how SMART he is! He picks up everything that goes on around him. He already knows all of his ABCs and most of the sounds they make. He knows his vowels, that they make 2 sounds and when they make those sounds. It's not uncommon to hear him sing "when to vowels go walking, the first one does the talking, O and A say O as in boat and goat." I am in so much trouble!!! But we love it.

Brewer is definitely a challenge but he has taught me so much about myself and the world around me. He has made me a better person in his short 2 and 1/2 years. We love him so much!

Brewer tags :

Preslee Hart

Cody Judd

Avary Fund

On another note....Roxi's birthday was the 3rd. I know I'm running WAY behind but life is crazy! We're trying to find both a second job for Ben (the Army didn't work out) and an apartment. While we apply to the Border Patrol and get ready for the holidays. (Yeah!!! That's my life, but I love it) Our little Roxi girl has all but shed her preemie days and is quite the little go getter! She is walking pretty well now and has 3 times the teeth that Brewer did at her age. She is very opinionated and isn't shy about letting you know. Especially when it comes to strangers. Unlike our little Brew, Roxi hates strangers and has already perfected her "touch me and I'll scream" look. It's actually kind of cute. She loves her Mama and we are like two peas in a pod!

I hope that everything is going well with all of you! I know I don't keep in touch as well as I should and I'm sorry. It's something I'm hoping to work on when I get my head above water! :)

Somethings missing....

2008-09-22T23:49:00.004-05:00

So I had my Gallbladder taken out last Thursday. The surgery went really well which is more than I can say for the recovery! I am very aware that there is something missing. It is amazing to me how taking one little organ out (about the size of a golf ball) can through the whole thing out of whack! My stomach and lungs are not very happy with me and they remind me every time I try to take a deep breath. I guess it was necessary though. I had developed a few decent sized gall stones and they were making life VERY UNPLEASANT!!!

On a completely unrelated note...my little girl is turning 1 year old a week from Friday and I'm getting pretty nestolgic. She is getting so big and I find myself wondering where the time went. I mean, the first year went by fast with Brewer but this is ridiculous!!! It seems like just yesterday I was bringing her home from the NICU. I guess it just means that I shouldn't take any of the time I have for granted. That I should enjoy every minute I can. :)

Funny Funny!!!

2008-09-12T13:31:00.006-05:00

I got these in an email and I had to share them!!! I'm really happy to say that my husband does some of these. I am so lucky to have him!!!

Lemons

2008-09-06T16:57:00.001-05:00

LEMONS and SUGAR
This should probably be taped to my bathroom mirror where I can read it every day.
1. There are at least two people in this world that you would die for.
2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way.
3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you is because they want to be just like you.
4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone, even if they don't like you.
5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about you before they go to sleep.
6. You mean the world to some one.
7. You are special and unique.!
8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.
9. When you make the biggest mistake ever, something good comes from it.
10. When you think the world has turned its back on you take another look.
11. Always remember the compliments you received. Forget about the rude remarks.

And always remember.... when life hands you Lemons, ask for Sugar and call me over!

Bath time

2008-09-02T23:34:00.003-05:00

Bath time in the Fund home is quite an experience and lately Roxi has been showing exactly how she feels about it. So I decided to share it with all of you. This particular night she was involved in playing with a toy that Brewer doesn't let her play with very much so it makes it that much cuter. (to me anyway.:) ) Pardon my dorky narration, and there was nothing actually eaten off of the floor...I checked. :)

New post

2008-09-02T00:32:00.005-05:00

After a short beak from blogging....oh who am I kidding....after being completely MIA from the blogging world :) I have finally decided to make it a bigger priority. Not that I have much to post about. Ben has a new job working for the city of South Jordan. He is also busy with trying to get into the Army as well as a few other government agencies. I spend my time playing with my kids and trying to get Brewer potty trained. (I will be happy to take any suggestions you have!!!) We spend every Wednesday fro 4-7 at a place called "bouncing off the walls" (thanks Mom!!!) It seems to be the only thing in the world that completely tuckers Brewer out. It does a pretty good job on Roxi too!!

Every other day looks something like this.....

Well, I hope that this gives you the information you've been asking for. (you know who you are :) ) I actually forgot how fun this is!!! TTYS

News.....

2008-07-27T12:06:00.003-05:00

I'm sorry it's been so long since my last post. To say that things have been and are crazy is a total understatement. So here's what's been happening.....

After 7 weeks of OCS the Marines decided that Ben wasn't going to be ready to be a Marine in the time he had left. (His Physical fitness wasn't where they wanted it.) So, they sent him home. While it is nice to have him back here with us it's also a very sad time in our lives. We both really wanted this for our family. We are dealing with it the best way we can. Ben is currently looking for a job in both the military and civilian sectors. We have been to the Army recruiter's office and are looking pretty seriously at that route but will go wherever the Lord wants us.

Please keep us in your prayers. Thanks!

7 weeks to go

2008-06-22T23:07:00.002-05:00

I was able to talk to Ben this weekend. He wants me to say "Hi" to all of you. He is doing as well as can be expected. He says that OCS is pretty bad. He seems to be making the best of it though. He has had a cold since he got there so that hasn't helped him much on the Physical Training, but he is hanging in there. He could definitely use all of your prayers! (and so could I) Thanks for checking in on us!

new subject!

2008-06-19T17:33:00.002-05:00

I'm happy to have something new to talk about...Roxi cut her first tooth!!! She's only, say, 3 Months ahead of everyone else in the family. Brewer, Ben, and I didn't cut teeth till around a year and she is only 8 months old. I hope this isn't a pattern that she's starting. :)

On the old subject...leave starts this Sat and that means that I will actually get to talk to Ben. I'll post again then and let you all know how he's doing.

thanks for checking in!

8 weeks and venting! :) Warning...contains mushiness.

2008-06-13T20:40:00.002-05:00

Today has been kind of a downer and I was told by a friend that venting would help...so here it is!

I really miss my husband. I never really realized how much I relied on him until now. Sometimes at night I roll over and expect to feel him in bed next to me and then I'll remember that he's not there. That really stinks.

One of the sisters from the ward at OCS called today and I wasn't home. When I got back my mother in law told me that she had called with a message from Ben. "He's doing great" is apparently what she said. I can't believe that my Benjamin is sending me secret messages. It's so cute and romantic of him, and if you know Ben then you know that he is NEVER like that. I can't believe I missed that call. :(

When Brewer woke up from his nap today he said " I miss daddy. That makes me sad." I about died. I started to cry and Brewer gave me a kiss and said "You feel better?" It is so amazing how fast kids get over things. I wish it were that easy for me but it's not so...what're ya gunna do?

Wow...I actually do feel better. Thanks for letting me vent! I promise I'll have something more relevant and cheerful next time.

8 1/2 weeks

2008-06-09T16:03:00.003-05:00

I have a new found respect for single moms!!!!( and I don't even have to work! ) Holy cow. This last week has been really busy. It's really hard taking care of my kids without help from Ben! Except for the hour I take to go running I have them 24 hrs a day. Not that I'm complaining!!! They are amazing! Roxi is learning to crawl on her belly and she's getting really good. You can tell that she wants to be able to keep up with Brewer. Heaven help him when she can! :) Brewer is still being quite the little trooper despite the absence of his daddy. But you can tell he misses him. And everyday is an adventure!

I got a letter from Ben saying that he is doing well. The communication standards are a little more relaxed than last time. Normally there is No communication what so ever allowed in the first 3 weeks but this time they are allowing letters. So I've already gotten three from Ben and written him 2 in exchange. It makes thing a little easier to at least be able to write to him.

So that's what's going on with us. Hope everyone is doing well!!! TTFN

10 Weeks

2008-05-29T15:18:00.003-05:00

Well, it's finally happened (again). I dropped Ben off this morning at the
Radisson hotel in Salt Lake. He is on his way right now to Quantico VA For the Marine's Officer candidate school. He will be there for 10 weeks. The worst part (for me anyway) is that I don't even get to talk to him for 3 weeks because they're not allow contact with the outside world. To say it stinks is an understatement, but I know that it's what will make him happy in the end. and who knows what kind of opportunities we will be able to have during and after our time in the Marines. All the same.....I really miss him. Brewer and Roxi seem to be handling it better than I am. They're such little troopers.
Please keep our family in your prayers. These next 10 weeks will not be easy for the Fund Family.

Update...

2008-05-21T22:50:00.003-05:00

I know it's been a long time since I've posted but things have been pretty busy in our household. Ben is leaving on the 29th to go to Officer Candidate School for the Marines and we are trying to squeeze in every last minute we can. Also Roxi has been keeping us on our toes with her adventures in growing up. She is starting solid foods and is now pretty good at sitting up. We've even moved her into the "big tub". Anyway I have some pictures that I wanted to post so have fun!

I'm back...

2008-04-23T23:23:00.005-05:00

I'm still having some issues getting my blog the way I want it. (Lyndsie if you're reading this could you help me with my header?) However there are some things that I wanted to post so....

First things first....I have some really cute pictures of Roxi with her first My Little Pony. She loves it!!! Well, to chew on it anyway. :)

The other thing i just kind of wanted to vent about is that I'm getting my wisdom teeth out tomorrow (Thurs. ) and I'm really nervous! I've been hearing all these horror stories from Ben about the amount of blood and pain and can I just say EWWWWWW! Any ways I'm probably just being a big baby but I wanted to get that off of my chest. Thanks! TTFN

Under Construction

2008-04-19T23:10:00.002-05:00

I decided that I wanted to change my background and I didn't have time to figure out how to add all my widgets before "bedtime". :) So I guess that means my blog is still under construction. (Pardon my cyber dust! He He.) If you have any suggestions please let me know.

Lots of news.....

2008-04-16T14:25:00.003-05:00

I'll start with Roxi's 6 month check up....She's doing GREAT! She weighs 15 lbs (25th percentile)and is 25 3/4 inches long (50th percentile). The doctor is really happy with how fast she is growing. She has come a long way from the 4 lb 7 oz 18 inch baby we brought home in October. However She will have to go back into seclusion starting today because the RSV season is still in full swing here and she can't get anymore antibody shots. So that stinks but such is the life of a preemie.

The next exciting thing is our trip to the Zoo yesterday! Brewer had SO much fun! He loves animals and was running all over the place pointing out all the different animals.

This is what Roxi thought of the Zoo.

It was good for her to be out though. :)

Last, but certainly not least, Ben got into OCS!!! yay!!! So he will be leaving on the 29th of May for 10 weeks in Quantico VA. I am so proud of him!!!! He has really worked hard for this!. (again)

Brewer's Latest battle

2008-04-14T11:36:00.007-05:00

For those of you who are well acquainted with our son Brewer you know what a tough kid he is. From the first day he could crawl he has been adventurous and fearless!!!! Well we all knew this day would come..... (although I had hoped we could have avoided it for a few more years)

Brewer's first set of stitches! :(

He was being his typical self and running as fast as he could to get into bed when he tripped and hit his head on the corner of the bed. He ended up with 4 stitches. It was very interesting getting him to stay still for the doctor. They had us wrap him in a blanket and Ben had to lay on his chest while the nurse held his head. I was at his feet trying not to have a break down! He was actually quite the little trooper. And, also in true Brewer fashion, by the time we left he was completely over the whole thing and had totally charmed all the staff of the quick care we went to.(Plus a bunch of the patients.)

On a lighter note....Roxi has her 6 month check up tomorrow. (Time FLYS by!!!) I will post the outcome tomorrow. Thanks guys! TTFN

2008-04-06T22:58:00.000-05:00

Hello all!!! This is our first adventure into the world of blogging. I know....how behind the times are we?!?!? Oh well better late than never right. We decided to start this blog to keep family and friends up to date on what we're doing so here it goes....

Ben is training hard for the Marine corps. He should know by the end of this month whether or not he has been accepted back to OCS. Although his Officer Selection Officer (OSO) has assured him that he has about a 90% chance of getting back in.

Roxi is doing really well she is now in the 40th percentile for weight and length so she is officially caught up to a non preemie. Yeah!!!

Brewer is learning more and more every day! He loves his family and is starting to be potty trained! ( I promise to leave out the gross details! :) ) He is getting so big.

I am in shock with how fast time flies!!!! Any way.......
Feel free to leave your comments and questions. I look forward to figuring this blog thing out! TTFN!