Make-up Artists

Yesterday Addison and JT took it upon themselves to help make mommy beautiful. JT had gotten out my make-up brushes to paint the wall with. Addison decided that it would be a better idea if they did my make-up for me. I'll I have to say at this point is thank goodness for their vivid imaginations. My pillow case and duvet cover served as the perfect make-up pallet with its variety of color. Every time that I would ask if my make-up was done I'd get a response of, "No, your not beautiful yet." Addison was very delicate as she placed the "black" eye shadow on my eyelids and then the "green" cheeks, chin and "burgundy" lips. JT just loved the idea of shoving one of my blush brushes hard onto my nose and then cheeks, the more mommy wiggled the better. When I was finally finished Addison pipped in and said, "Mommy your beautiful now." Silly me I thought that meant that I was done, instead Addison ran in and opened my pink eyeshadow, drowning the brush, and went to paint my eyes. I quickly explained that it only took a little bit and offered to let her wear it instead. So, Addison got to wear pink eyeshadow and bronzer yesterday. I had to stop her though when she wanted the charcoal gray and explain that little girls didn't wear that color yet. JT also thought that he needed to follow in his sisters footsteps but he got no make-up. I think that these are the things that help to brighten my days and give me hope.

Sad News

So, I have some sad news to share with everyone, I broke the digital camera the other day and so all of my really cute ideas are now put on hold. I know that many of your are probably wondering, How if not Why I would do something like this. Let me share the tragic story. I put it up on a cabinet and totally forgot that there were pixie stix's up there and it fell smack dab onto my nicely clean floor. BAM! It broke and I found myself laughing because I put it up to keep it out of the reach of the children so they wouldn't break it. Thank goodness for an understanding husband who smiled at me when he found out and said, "That's okay, I'll buy you a new one." Other sad news is that everyone but Dave has some type of a cold. Addison started in with a cough last Tuesday, JT followed the next day and it moved into his eyes, Payslei was next to follow suit and now it is my turn. Talk about bad luck all the kids are sick and so is the mommy. Just in! Dave is reading over my shoulder and says, "That's good for me!"

JT

I just thought that everyone would like to see just how cute JT has become lately. I was going through the family pictures and found a really cute one of JT and his daddy both posing for the camera. As you can tell JT won and daddy got cropped out. I thought that since I was posting this way hot picture of JT I would fill everyone in on some of the latest adventures, mishaps, as well as one misjevious act. He has now had his 4th concussion all before the age of two, he has received his first summer/spring mishap of scraping his elbow today (Addison took this to be a great photo opportunity). "OH MAN!, and "Dude" are his latest new phrases to say, Biting is now a last resort (Hallelujah!), the phone rings and automatically its Grandpa calling for JT and its time to go no matter what. Payslei is now one of his favorite people and he loves to hold her, kiss her, and call her name. Dumping out all of the detanglar in the front room was his happy playtime yesterday until he slipped and fell, bumping his head and getting his shirt all dirty. Happy news for JT is that he is getting his last two teeth on the top right now; lets all say together, how sad for mommy. He is all boy and a running trophy for all of his accomplishments and mishaps. We are all so grateful to have JT as a part of our family and we love him beyond words!

Tornados and Hurricanes

Have you ever wondered the power of 2 toddlers and an 8 week old?.....It's a tornado of messes, a hurricane of excitement, and all the noises that are associated with them. I am quiet sure that the reason why tornado's and hurricanes have names is due to the simple fact that a mother or father is in the office where it is first reported. So, announcing and might I add be on the look out for....Hurricane Addison, Tornado JT and Hurricane Payslei.

Here are some examples of damages already done and occurring daily:

• Folded laundry already in drawers, not any more, its dress up time!
• Happy Baby in swing....Not now JT just climbed in on top or decided to swing it with all his muscles as fast and hard as possible
• Satisfied with drink, WRONG it's on the floor
• Lunch time includes screaming, fighting, tears and occasionally some hitting, scratching, and biting
• Nap times, never long enough
• Freshly cleaned rooms disappear in a millisecond, Literally
• Tantrums a daily occurrence
• Causing more than one mess at once
• Exhausting the storm chasers
• Sleeping baby not anymore someone has rocked the bassinet a little to hard
• Toilet training, I hope that it is just spilled water....

While many of you I am sure think that they are cute and such well mannered children let me reassure you that yes from afar they seem cute and innocent but, up close and personal you may find yourself within the danger zone and experience the damage and devastation first hand. Just like most storm chasers I find myself quiet intrigued, loving them, and admiring the devastation that occurs in their presence. I also find myself trying to figure out how they all begin and what may posses them, almost drive them at times.

Payslei at Six Weeks

Adventures of Payslei's Blessing Day

This is just a small glimpse into how tired we all were by 7:30 that night. Dave and I woke up, after having hardlee any sleep the night before, at 7:30. Payslei had been restless most of the night, I think that she must have known that the day would be all about her. Dave and I got ready and quickly got the older two ready, as quick as one can mind you they are toddlers. Unfortunately, JT's shoes were at his Papa's and Gram's house and we couldn't mind a mate to one of the other pairs. Addison got ready pretty much without a hitch she was excited to be saying the opening prayer in Primary. I then proceeded to get Payslei ready. PANIC!, where is her slip!!! Luckily I finally found it and put it and the dress on and we all ran out the door. We arrived at the church during the opening hymn. Dave preformed the blessing and it went well. My favorite part was when she started screaming during the middle of it and wouldn't stop. We stayed for all of church and then proceeded over to my parent's house for the party. All I have to say is thank goodness for a best friend like Melissa who put the Lasagna into the oven and baked the two cakes for the celebration. I do not know what I would've done without her. The party was a blast everyone had a great time. Infact Kameryn and I played for a couple of hours game after game and one coloring book after another. I tried to see if she wanted anyone else to play with us but the answer was, "No, dust Auntie Dina." After everyone had pretty much left JT tripped and fell receiving a concussion. It was a battle to keep him awake and convince his Daddy that he couldn't sleep, even though he had not had a nap. Pictures were taken not long after that and we headed home at 7:30 exhausted. Unknown to Dave and I that we would be kept up all night with a baby who had an upset stomach. No more Lasagna for me for a while.

California or Bust!!

The weekend of 15th-21st of February found us traveling to California for a Surprise 50th Anniversary for Grandma Mere and Grandpa Milton. We left Thursday on our way to meet up with the caravan of cars, that left ahead of us, in Winnemucca. We should have known that we would be doomed when the vehicle started having a hard time climbing a hill after Windover but, we pressed on. The next morning before we all left Dad, Steve, and Dave found themselves looking under the hood and even running the computer to see what would cause the engine light to come on and off, but to no avel nothing appeared that would cause the problem so off we went again. We had not been on the road long when Addison exclaimed I need to go to the bathroom, we pulled off the next exit that had a bathroom and in we ran. With the bathroom crisis solved we were ready to go again and try to catch up to everyone. Not long after getting onto the freeway we started in with problems again while climbing a hill. We told everyone of the problem and that we would meet them in Boomtown needless to say we didn't make it that far into Reno before are fate was sealed....stuck in Reno. We tried to make it on surface streets but nothing seemed to work. Steve, Alyssa, Mckinley and Dad all turned around to come to our aide. All I can say is we are truly lucky that Dad, Steve, and Dave know things about cars and more importantly that Steve brought his tools with him. We love having a mechanic in the family! After many phone calls back and forth to James (Steve's boss) he said head to NAPA I have a friend who is a mechanic there and they will let you use whatever tool you need. After stopping at NAPA and thinking that it might be the fuel pump and NAPA needing to order the tester we drove to a mechanic shop and they were not only kind enough to test it but to also replace it. In the meantime the Bowen's and the rest of the family was still sitting in Boomtown waiting. After the shop had ordered the part we contacted mom and told her the good news. We also decided to go to Circus Circus, eat and watch the show. Mom got lost coming to where we were and by the time they got there they were lowering the vehicle back to the ground we were fixed! So needless to say we never made it to Circus Circus but drove through and stopped to eat in Auburn. I should clarify that Dave and I both told them many times to go on with out us, that eventually we would follow but that was in vain, Mom and Dad would not go on without us.
Needless to say the trip to California was full of adventure and learning experiences. Dave's comments over the two-way radios, Steve's Garmin and slow driving, Bowen's lack of sleep, and finally arriving sometime around midnight to waiting open arms. Great news is that we all had a wonderful time creating memories and all made it home without a problem, might I add in 10 hours including stops.

Addison and JT want to be like their daddy

As I am sitting here reflecting on the past two weeks I keep seeing little stunt devils in my memory which so foundly reminds me of their Daddy and his stunts as a little boy and now an adult. (I use that term very loosely) Let me share a few....On the 3rd we all went over to my parents house and JT proceeded to Long Board all by himself, I should clarify that he was standing upright and actually doing a pretty good job at starting and maintaing his balance. We were all so proud including his uncles. Little Addie could not be out done so on Sunday she tried to Long Board as well, not such great results; She and Grandpa collided which made her eat it and earlier she received a grip tape burn on her forehead, check bone, and nose while trying to ride. Being the trooper that she is the next morning she woke up to tell me that her and JT need smaller skateboards, "a pink one for me cause I'm a girl and a blue one for JT, oh and one for Grandpa cause he's not very good and I need to teach him." If we could all be as forgiving as a 3 1/2 year old. Next event was one that JT preformed by jumping from the back of the couch onto the couch cushions and then found himself doing a front layout landing on his head and then feet flopping to the ground. OUCH!!! Lastly I would like to share the incident that happened just this morning while I was pre-occupied with Payslei, all of a sudden heard the hum of a razor. JT had decided that he wanted to use his daddies electric razor and shave just like him. I quickly jumped up from my seat and ran into his room where he was carefully "shaving." I was just grateful that it was an electric razor and not the hair cutting buzzers. At this rate I'm not sure these two children will survive to their teenage years let alone into adulthood. In fact, I'm not only surprised that they live through these events but that their Daddy lives through all of his "bright and exciting" adventures and stunts.

Family Photo Shoot

Yesterday Alyssa came over and took some much needed photographs of our family. While I was finishing getting ready Dave took the opportunity to have some taken with his kids. They all look so cute in them. Oh yeah, I absolutely love our family picture too.

Second child syndrome

JT still loves his little sister but is now wanting to be the baby and center of his mommies attention. His latest antics include pushing over the bassinet when the proper attention is not coming his way, climbing into the bassinet, stealing Payslei's blankets and Nuk, and jumping upon his mom when she is feeding Payslei demanding, "Hold me peas." He still is a huge help, as much as a 1 1/2 year old can be, but thank heaven that Grandpa is close by when he wants to play or be a little to helpful.

I'm da Man

Tonight as we were looking at our family blog together. We went back to look at a picture of JT and asked him who that was. His response was, "mine." I told him to tell his Dad, "I'm the man." His response was so cute, he put up his hands in fists and as he shook them said, "I'm da man." Which of course sparked a friendly argument of who the man of the house is between his dad and him. Next thing you know he was telling his dad to bring it and that he was going to knock him out. These two boys are the cutest things!

Sometimes toddlers help a bit too much!

So let me start off by saying just how much I love my older two children.....More than words! But, sometimes they can be just a wee bit to helpful. For instance, yesterday was the first day I was left on my own with all 3 children and needless to say my clean house is no longer. Here is how yesterday and today have gone so far. Dave left to work at just before 6:00 am and unfortunately could not take JT, who was already up and wanting to play at 5:30, with him. I was left to try and feed Paslei while keeping JT from waking up Addison. Also since JT is a growing boy he thought that he was hungry at that hour which then lead to being thirsty as well. Luckily, help arrived in the form of sleep when JT laid down next to me and fell asleep but to no alas, was woken up at 7:30 by Addison coming into wish all of us a "Good Morning!" I had just made waffles for breakfast when Leslie and Phill showed up, lucky for me the kids wanted to play but they helped to feed them while Payslei ate. When the kids were done with breakfast and Phill and Leslie left I finally sat down to eat around 11:00. Meantime I should tell you was spent trying to keep kids away from a sleeping baby. When I finished with breakfast I got into the shower and put Paslei in her infant carrier inside with me so she would not be killed. While in the shower the real fun happened outside the bathroom door. Addison and JT dumped their shoes all over Addison's striped bed and a toys all over the room, mind you it was clean when they started. They striped the covers off of my bed as well, dumped toys all over JT's room and the Front Room. Did I mention that I love my children? When I got out of the shower the two of them got into the bath and were having a grand old time. I thought that I was safe to feed Payslei again but while doing so I heard Addison yelling at JT, "No, don't put those diapers in the bath!" I couldn't do anything but wait to see the damage done when Payslei had finished. 10-15 diapers had been lost in the soaking up of the bath water. At that point my dear sweet husband called to see how things were going and when I told him he asked if he needed to take more days off work. As for today so far they have pulled JT's mattress off of the bed and striped the sheets. Normally I would put it back on by myself but can't so it will have to wait for their Dad to come home. On the bright side they did pick up most of their toys in the Front Room today and have been MORE than helpful with their new baby sister. I Love My Kids!

Payslei

Payslei was born Thursday, January 18th at 2:47 in the afternoon. She was a whopping 8lbs 5oz and 18" long, the biggest in weight but not in height. Her siblings are so excited that she finally came out and her mom is totally relieved. As you can tell she looks like a Wurtz baby but got her long fingers, carrot shaped if you ask her mom from her. Payslei also has dark brown hair but will probably fall out and turn blond.

I can waddle like you mommy

Addison is so funny lately. One of her favorite things to do is take the tape measure and measure my stomach and then tell me that I am too fat and that I have a huge belly but not to worry because when the baby comes I'll have a flat tummy again. Well this morning while I was on the phone she says, "Mommy look I am waddling just like you. You waddle like a penguin." I think that she has heard her Grandpa and Uncles teasing me and has picked up on it. But hey, not to worry that will also stop according to her when the baby comes. Sometimes kids say the funniest things.

Baby Jesus was cold

Gram's reminded me of something that needed to be posted for all to enjoy the other day. On the 16th we arrived at Gram's and Grandpa's early to help set up for the annual cousin's Christmas party. Gram greeted Addison and told her that she had an important question to ask her. Mommies first reaction was Oh No what did they do this time. When Gram's asked Addison if she knew where her baby Jesus was mommy panicked. Addison quickly responded yea, he's in there, pointing to the stable. Addison the proceeded to explain he was in there because he was cold. Gram's stated , well that would be why all of the people were crowed around the small window with their backs showing. Addison said that they all still wanted to see him but he needed to be warm. Mommy quickly got the stable down and eventually got the baby out. She is to cleaver for her own good. As for the cousin's party it was heaps of fun. I think that JT's and Addison's favorite part was the pinata. I know for a fact that it was JT's. He carried the bat around long after it was broken and hit any candy that he could find on the floor smashing it to smithereens.

Daddies friends are so nice!

Last night we had to follow Dave up to Midway Auto to drop off his car for maintaince before he goes back to work on Saturday. We stopped off at Mom's and Dad's to get the Mini Van and off we went. Not long after we got into the canyon Addison say a Utah County Officer that had pulled over a vehicle. Addison exclaimed, "Look Mommy it is one of Daddies friends, he is so nice look he is flashing his lights for me. I'm going to tell my Daddy." At that point I just laughed and wondered what she was going to think when she got older and daddies friend really was flashing his lights at her.

Christmas Trees and Time Out

Well Addison is home now and the kids have already started into full swing. "He hit me, mommy spank your bum, go to your mommy, and my favorite....NOOOO!" of course followed by screaming. These two rugrats seem to think that the place to play is right around the Christmas Tree redecorating and undecorating all of the glass ornaments. So much for me thinking that they would be okay with them like they were last year. Addison has found it fun to rearrange all of the presents under the tree and stack and then unstack and place stickers on them as well. I am to the point now where I just laugh to myself and realize why my mother never put gifts out until the wee morning hours, kids like to destroy all of your hard work. Gram's wondered how JT and Addie would react to her coming home, she says that Brittany almost tackled me when I got back for California with excitement to see me. Well, no such luck! Addison got home late Sunday night after JT was in bed. She fell asleep in our bed with her Daddies understanding to "put me out on the couch by my tismas tree. Tants Dad." Maybe if we were lucky JT woke up an hour later that is if we were lucky. You see he stayed up screaming until 5:30 the next morning. Was anything wrong? Who knows at this point, all I know is that I am extremely sleep deprived (Addie up at 7:00 and JT at 7:30). So needless to say our children ended up in time out quiet a few times yesterday. In fact, Addison is learning from Kami and if JT even enters her room while she is in time out it is a catastrophic event. I think she likes her alone time as well at least from her brother. Hopefully they will get along better today or they might just start living in their bedrooms.

Letter from the Commander

Yesterday Dave received a letter from the Highway Patrol and handed it over to me before even opening it. He thought that it was something for me regarding his job and I usually take care of all of the mail and appointment related things. This letter though brought a smile to my face and reminded me just how lucky I am to have a great guy like him for my husband. You see his Commander had received a letter from a gentleman that Dave had assisted on U150 back in October. I should back up by saying that most letters that are written are never nice but usually written when people are upset about a situation that they were involved in sometimes by choice and sometimes not. Never the less, this gentleman took the time to write a letter stating his gratitude for Dave and his "professionalism" in handling his crash. His only regret was that he couldn't of met him under different circumstances. His Commander in turn then took time to write Dave another letter of appreciation for how he had responded to this gentleman needs. He said that Dave had not forgotten "how traumatic these events are for our citizens." He ended it by stating that he was a credit to their department and their "proud reputation for service to the public." When I finished reading the letter I called Dave back into the room and asked if he knew anything about this letter. He said "No, what does it say?" I made him read it himself and as he walked into the other room you could see the smile form on his face. We all know when we perform our jobs we do it because we need to but sometimes its nice when it goes noticed by others. We are all so proud of our Trooper Wurtz!

Peace and Quiet

It's Sunday afternoon and yes the house is completely quiet, clean NO, but quiet yes. This weekend has been pretty different from the normal day to day activity. Addison left to Arona on Friday morning and JT has been an only child. He has seemed to love being the center of his mommy and daddies attention and is playing it up for all its worth. This morning as we were leaving to church he insisted on taking off his jacket and taking his "bankee pease". As I was walking through the parking lot carrying him he exclaimed how cold it was and pulled the bankee up. I almost think that he started to talk more this weekend because he didn't have his older sister telling what to do or what he wanted. As for my house it is a disaster Christmas is being put up and an ornament mess is in need of being cleaned, laundry to be done, and bedrooms to clean up. Unfortunately, the one who created the messy bedroom by helping pack and put away her clothes isn't here hopefully though she is on her way home. The quietness has been nice but also brought a bunch of loneliness into the house. Hopefully they will arrive soon, I know that all of us are looking forward to her being home again.

Addison took a break from helping bag leaves to take a rest and play a little. She is just like her mommy, daddy, and brother; they all love to be outdoors.