Just some more fun pictures

A cute picture of us at Pinnochios pizza in Cottage Grove
Anthony loves posing for the camera
Yes, Zachary likes wearing my headbands
Gimme the camera mommy
A pool dip last summer. Tony wanted to test out Zachys new pool toy
Uh oh, am I not supposed to be playing with this?

OK OK here's some pictures

This is one of Haylee's ultrasound 3-d pictures. How cool is that?

Daddy and Anthony

A somewhat blurry picture of the two boys. Sorry.

Someday Adam will show me how our scanner works and I will put in some more. For now these are from my phone. LOL

Awesome

Ok, I did it. I finally went and saw twilight. I don't usually like to go do the popular thing just because everyone else likes it, but it was worth it. I must say, everyone should have an Edward in their lives, and the special powers are just a plus. LOL
Adam went with me, and I think he thought they were gonna let her turn into a vampire till Edward saved her. I think he wanted her to turn! Either way the movie was good. A question though. Is this just the first book that they covered in the movie? Or, did they cover some of the second? I haven't read them yet so I wondered. I might consider it though but I don't want to start on the second one if they covered that one in the movie.

A tag from Carina

I've never been tagged before but this one is easy thank goodness.
What is your husbands name? Adam

How long have you been married? 4 years, 4months

How long did you date? 1 month before getting engaged, 3 more months before we got married

How old is he? 27

Who eats sweets? We both do, but he tells me to stop sometimes when I have too much, especially when I'm pregnant.

Who said I Love you first? We kind of said it at the same time, I don't remember who said it first, probably him

Who is taller? Adam

Who can sing best? I can, but thats probably cause I have had more experience in it than him.

Who is smarter? Adam is really a logical smart, and I am more of a creative smart. As far as school smarts go we are about the same.

Who does laundry? Me but he helps out

Who pays the bills? We pay everything together

Who sleeps on the right side? It varies but me at the moment cause its closer to the bathroom LOL

Who mows the lawn? Adam

Who cooks dinner? Both of us

Who drives? Adam 90% of the time

Who's first to admit when you are wrong? Hahaha. We admit we are wrong when realize it

Who kissed who first? Oh, Adam kissed me first. He tried a few times and failed cause like my dear friend Carina I thought I was waiting for a missionary.

Who asked who out first? Adam asked me out at like 9:30pm after FHE one night after I had already gone home. I said yes even thought I had only had like 3 hours of sleep and had to work the next day. It was fun and it turned out all right.

Who wears the pants? I would have to say for the most part, Adam does. He lets me win sometimes though.

I tag Jennifer, Tiffany, Sarah, and Melissa. Be sure to tag 4 people at the end of your post.

Another update

So we had a little scare on Tuesday. We were told that the baby was at an elevated risk for neural tube defects so we went in today to find out if that was the case. Basically it is an opening in the spine, brain, or abdomen which can lead to spina bifida, brain damage, or things not being where they should. So, we went in and talked to a genetics counselor for a half an hour for her to tell us about it all and what we would do if it were to come out that the baby did have any of those things then we went in and did the ultrasound for 30 minutes. Well, turns out the baby is fine and the test was just wrong so were happy. Also some good news is, we found out sooner than we were supposed to that we are having a little girl. Yay, its exactly what we were hoping for and we couldn't be happier. We have a first name picked out already; Hayley (adam spells it Hailey) we haven't decided how to spell it yet. We are still working on a middle name, but so far we have Kay, Lynn, or Jean. Just thought you would all like to know. Pictures will be here soon.

More updates

So, we had a doctor's appt yesterday and everything seems good. The baby's heartbeat is over 150bpm which was must faster than my boys were. :) We scheduled the ultrasound for November 13th which made me happy because my boys were both discovered on the 14ths of the month. LOL Can you tell we are really hoping for a girl? The c-section is going to be scheduled on March 31st if that day is available and if not if will be March 27th or April 3rd, but I'm pretty sure that since he is scheduling it so early the 31st should be available. I really like my new doctor much better than my old doctor. Anthony is getting excited to meet his little brother/sister. Everytime I tell him I am going to the doctor he asks if I am going to get the baby out. LOL.

Update

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who helped me figure out the baby gadget thing. I finally figured it out. A little update, we got to hear the baby's heartbeat last week. It was 150 bpm which is much faster than the boys was. I'm hoping thats a good sign that it is a girl. Everything seems to be getting better. I'm not as tired and I am having more good days which is a big change for me. Tony is excited to be a big brother again, but he keeps telling me he wants another brother, not a sister. Either way I guess God knows what we need.

New medicine

Well, I went to see the doctor today and after telling him about my nausea taking over my life, he prescribed me a new medicine. It seems to be working but the only side effect is that it make me really sleepy so I will have to figure that one out. They say to take it at night, but I felt crappy after seeing my dinner for the second time last night...4times so I took some today and took a nice nap. Luckily my mom kept Zachy and Tony took a nap with me so it worked out pretty well. So, hopefully I will be able to sing with Carina in two weeks and not feel sick LOL.

Baby Update

So we went in to do an ultrasound to find out our due date and found out we weren't as far along as we thought. Either way it was ok, but we are around 6 weeks along and my due date is April 5th, which is a little scary since we have to do it a week early, and my sons birthday is march 26th as well as my husbands birthday is march 10th. So, Zachy may be 2 by the time he becomes a big brother, but he also may be sharing a birthday if the baby is born close to that day. Oh well, at least we know now.
Just so everyone knows and no one can be mad at me, I am very sick to my stomach pretty much all the time, very tired and sometimes cranky. I always get upset when people tell me that they don't even feel pregnant when i feel like crap so anyone who feels like crap right along with me is alright with me. LOL

My mom sent this to me. I couldn't help but share.

Because I'm a man, when I lock my keys in the car, I will fiddle with a coat hanger long after hypothermia has set in. Calling CAA is not an option. I will win.
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Because I'm a man, when the car isn't running very well, I will pop the hood and stare at the engine as if I know what I'm looking at. If another man shows up, one of us will say to the other, 'I used to
be able to fix these things, but now with all these computers and everything, I wouldn't know where to start.' We will then drink a couple of beers and break wind, as a form of holy communion.
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Because I'm a man, when I catch a cold, I need someone to bring me soup and take care of me while I lie in bed and moan. You're a woman. You never get as sick as I do, so for you, this is no problem.
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Because I'm a man, I can be relied upon to purchase basic groceries at the store, like milk or bread. I cannot be expected to find exotic items like 'cumin' or 'tofu.' For all I know, these are the same thing.
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Because I'm a man, when one of our appliances stops working, I will insist on taking it apart, despite evidence that this will just cost me twice as much once the repair person gets here and has to put it back together.
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Because I'm a man, I must hold the television remote control in my hand while I watch TV. If the thing has been misplaced, I may miss a whole show looking for it, though one time I was able to survive by holding a calculator instead (applies to engineers only).
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Because I'm a man, you don't have to ask me if I liked the movie. Chances are, if you're crying at the end of it, I didn't...and if you are feeling amorous afterwards...then I will certainly at least remember the name and recommend it to others.
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Because I'm a man, I think what you're wearing is fine. I thought what you were wearing five minutes ago was fine, too. Either pair of shoes is fine. With the belt or without it, looks fine. It does not make your rear look too big. It was the pasta and potatoes and Margaritas that did that. Your hair is fine. You look fine. Can we just go now?
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Because I'm a man, and this is after all, the year 2008, I will share equally in the housework. You just do the laundry, the cooking, the cleaning, the vacuuming, and the dishes, and I'll do the rest. Like wandering around in the garden with a beer, wondering what to do.
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THIS HAS BEEN A PUBLIC SERVICE MESSAGE TO HELP WOMEN BETTER UNDERSTAND MEN.

Moving

We found a house and are moving back in to Santa Clara 3rd ward. I can't remember if anyone I know is in that ward except my Aunt and Uncle. Hope to see some friendly faces there in a few weeks.

Surprise!

So it has been confirmed so I can post here. I am pregnant with baby number 3. We are so excited and I think we are ready. All we have to do now is find a bigger place. Carina, if we get the place we were looking at we will be really close to you guys again. LOL we can watch each other get fat. J/k. YAY

memories

My friend Sarah did this on her blog, and I thought it was neat, so I'm gonna do it on mine!
Here are the rules:
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I (or you and Adam... or both!) had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember (as long as its nice)!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

Aren't memories fun! Can't wait to see...

3 years later

Well, 3 years ago yesterday (the 5th) I was in the hospital giving birth to a beautiful baby boy. It's hard to believe he is 3 but he is. Anthony had a little party at papa's pizza with his cousins and some other family members. Kids grow too fast.
We are all doing good for the people that actually read this. My little brother Daniel is back visiting for a while, my grandma is having some health issues, but I think she will be ok. Anthony was sick for a few days last week and we thought we would have to cancel his birthday but he got better. We did miss the rodeo though, dang it. Anyway we are all good.

7reasons not to mess with children

7 reasons not to mess with children.

A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small. The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible. The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah". The teacher asked, "What if Jonah went to hell?" The little girl replied, "Then you ask him".


A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, "I'm drawing God." The teacher paused and said, "But no one knows what God looks like." Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, "They will in a minute."


A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to "honour" thy Father and thy Mother, she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat one little boy (the oldest of a family) answered, "Thou shall not kill."


One day a little girl was sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly noticed that her mother had several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head. She looked at her mother and inquisitively asked, "Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?" Her mother replied, "Well, every time that you do something wrong and make me cry or unhappy, one of my hairs turns white." The little girl thought about this revelation for a while and then said, "Momma, how come ALL of grandma's hairs are white?"


The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. "Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grown up and say, 'There's Jennifer, she's a lawyer,' or 'That's Michael, He's a doctor.' A small voice at the back of the room rang out, "And there's the teacher, she's dead."


A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run into it, and I would turn red in the face." "Yes," the class said. "Then why is it that while I am standing upright in the ordinary position the blood doesn't run into my feet?" A little fellow shouted, "Cause your feet ain't empty."


The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray: "Take only ONE . God is watching." Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A child had written a note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples."

Small and simple

It is amazing how much little things can mean to a family. We have recently acquired a dog. His name is Sammo and he's a 9 year old black lab mix. Great dog, a little neurotic but a sweet dog and good with the kids. Anyway we have started a nightly ritual of going on walks with the kids; and now even though he hurt his paw we've gotten so much into the habit of it we still go together, we just leave him home to heal :(. While that is sad it is good that our family can do more things together. That has led to us playing baseball in the backyard among other energetic activities. Before we thought we really didn't have much to do outside. Yet because of one thing (small and simple?) it has led to us doing a lot more together. It probably helps that our sons are getting bigger, but it amazes me what a 2 yr old can do with a bat and a ball. He is so creative, sometimes he uses it like a gold club. He can bat really well too already, sometimes better than me LOL. Kids are great, they love looking up at the stars at night, and Tony loves the moon. Anyway thanks for reading my ramblings. LOL

Cute babies

Just some really cute pictures I thought you baby lovers would enjoy. Lanette said she wanted more pictures of the boys. I'll get some updated ones on here soon. :)

Happy Birthday Zachary (A picture of Zachy last year) I need to get some updated ones on here.

Today Zachy turned 1. He is such a good little boy. Never really makes a fuss and almost always goes to bed when he's supposed to. The sweetest baby I think I've ever met. So happy. He does like to eat though. Zachy out eats his big brother Tony daily. I just know to give him twice as much. He weighs in at around 25 pounds and Tony only weighs about 33. LOL He is really healthy and I couldn't wish for a happier healthier 1 yr old. So happy birthday Zachary Ryan.

Easter 2007

This is a picture of the boys last year at Easter that I thought was cute. I figured i'd put it up until I got the pics of this easter from Adam's mom. Enjoy. Zachy was about 2 weeks old and Tony was about 22 months old. They just look so adorable. :)

A pic of me with Tony.

He was so excited to be a big brother. I think he is still pretty happy now although he probably misses the "good old days." This was a little over a year ago. :)

My babies

Zachary about 3 months
Anthony 9 months

This is a picture of Adam and Anthony and his 2nd birthday party with a panda cake I made. I thought it was cute. Not professional I know but I had fun making it. We had it at a park across the street from our house. It's nice cause his birthday is the 5th of July so it is always a nice day for a barbecue. They are so cute.

Fairytaletown 2005

This is an old picture of Anthony but it is of one of my favorite places. We took a trip down to California in March of 2005 and stayed with my aunt and uncle. This is him sitting on a big bunny at fairytaletown in Sacramento. This was a very fun day. We went here and then to the sacramento zoo. We had lots of fun and Tony had his first taste of cotton candy. He was about 9 months old.

Brandi's blog

This is my first time blogging here, so I guess I'll just say a little about myself. I'm 23 yrs old, my name is Brandi Clark, formerly of the Johnson variety. I've been married 4 yrs in June to Adam Clark. Our children are Anthony 2 1/2 and Zachary 1. I am a stay-at-home mom and I love my job. :) My husband is working on getting a degree in construction engineering management. Don't ask me to explain exactly what that is cause...I'm still figuring that part out. We live in Oregon, but long to move somewhere else, just haven't figured out where yet. I hope to meet up with some old friends on this site and maybe some new ones. I'm friendly so talk to me. LOL