Incriminating Evidence

I cannot believe that I am posting this but I don't ever want to forget it, so up on the blog it goes.

Don't judge us too bad.

Jason always gets picked to go up on stage and do things. The problem is, is that he HATES performing in front of people. The poor guy has gotten picked for everything our whole married and dating life. Twice on our honeymoon, and just about every time we go to a show, comedian or vacation.
Our trip to Punta Cana was no different. We only had one scheduled dinner with everyone from Jason's Company there during the whole vacation. They had a merengue couple come be our entertainment for the night. After they danced a little they selected 5 couples that had to perform in a dance off. Of course we got selected as one of the couples. Then they showed us a one minute example of the meringue aggressivo and then told us to do what they just did. It is quite a sexual and aggressive dance so it was embarrassing to have to copy it in front of everybody, not to mention I am 4 months pregnant. Jason won't even dance with me at home so this is a dance I don't ever want to forget. Even though he hates doing it my husband COMMITTED to it. So awesome. And even though we were rather horrible at attempting a real merengue aggressivo we won the competition:) Our prize was a bottle of rum. Love that they awarded a pregnant lady with Rum.

So with all that said here is our very short dance that will always make me laugh. Incriminating evidence? I think so:)

Princess Tea Party

Brooke's friend Brooklyn had a princess Tea party for her fourth birthday. It was so cute! All the girls got to have their makeup, hair and nails done and then they dined in style at their tea party. It was so fun watching the girls and seeing how they acted after getting all their beauty stuff done.
Here are some great shots that Shane got of the day -
 

 

 

Punta Cana Dominican Republic

It has almost been a month since we left for this trip so I guess I better post some pics about it.

Jason and I got to go to Punta Cana with his company The Ensign Group since he met his goal for last year. It was a lot of fun. The best part was getting to hang out with my hubby for a week and just relax with him.

We had a few adventures along the way. We missed our flight that everyone else from his company was on and we ended up having to fly to Puerto Rico for one night and then arrive the next day in Punta Cana. It was pretty crazy. The worst part to me was flying in a tiny propeller plane from Puerto Rico to Punta Cana. I thought i was going to die. It also started to rain right after take off. Awesome. Thankfully we survived!

We stayed at the Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe and never left the resort because they told us it wasn't very safe. We played tennis, golf, miniature golf, swam in the ocean, did paddle boats, talked and got to know a lot of people in Jason's company, and ate a lot of very gross food. 

When in rains it pours...I have never seen rain like I did there. It was pretty crazy how it came down in sheets. We almost got stuck out on a paddle boat in the ocean right before this down pour happened. 

The menu's were one of my favorite things to read. They tried so hard but clearly didn't have any one who speaks English edit them. Read the Chicken Cacciatore it says "Chicken cut in chunks attacked with mushrooms and fetas of bacon." I love that the mushrooms are attacking the chicken and that they used fetas as an adjective instead of a food item.

I was horrible at taking pictures the whole time. We did so many more things but I was camera lazy. It was a great relaxing vacation!

 

Big Boy Bed

My little man is officially out of a crib. He loves his big boy bed and has had no problems sleeping in it. Now he just needs some bedding:)
 

Overwhelmed

I am at a loss for being a parent right now. I have been feeling so overwhelmed. Everyday has been such a struggle. Brooke cries and whines ALL day long over and over again. (This is new since we got back from vacation.) She never eats anything. She just begged me to take her to a restaurant and have a lunch date so we went to IN-n-Out because she was so excited to eat a hamburger and then she refuses to even take a bite even though she is starving.

Her and Preston fight all the time. They love each other but they also hurt each other constantly. She has taught him so many bad things that I feel like my sweet boy is ruined.

The hardest part is that Brooke is a grump and cranky all day long. She has turned into a little 4 year old monster that I just don't want to be around.

I feel horrible for feeling this way but each morning I wake up to crying, fighting, disobedience, and try to be happy and change the vibe in the house but after a few hours I am as bad as they are.

Parenting an overly smart child is HARD! So many people I feel don't get me on this. Seriously I am parenting a teenager mind. She challenges everything I say, she never takes no for an answer. To her it is just a word that means try to manipulate me a different way. She gets life so much but she also challenges everything that goes on.

I don't know what to do. I am a very consistent parent. I don't let my kids walk all over me but I also offer  second chances and lots of love. I feel like I can't give Brooke second chances anymore because she takes it for granted. As soon as she tests and does something she knows she shouldn't and I go to give her the consequence she begs for a second chance even though I just told her what the consequence would be if she does what I am asking her not to do.

I know some days are harder than others but today I just want to run away. Please pray for me because I feel my sanity is already gone.