Growing

Seems like the only time I really post anything is when I go to Utah.  Huh...  It was a crazy week for me.  Worked the entire time while Roux got to play with Nonna and Poppa.  (He starts crying when he sees their picture hanging on the fridge, it is so sad.  He sure loves and misses them.)  Also was able to be there for Syiera's blessing, sort of.  Roux was crying so we were down stairs. (I'm sure I spelled her name wrong, sorry.)  Here are a few pictures with Nonna and Poppa and Sy.

These were taken in AZ at the house.  Roux finished his applesauce and was sucking the cup to his face.  It is so fun to watch all the things he is learning.  Some of them are frustrating but that is part of growing, right?
This is his new play place, under the only cupboard we have.  Good thing there is not a lot of stuff in there.  He likes to sort all of the tupperware.  I always wonder what is going through his little mind.

"Familia Brown"

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Wanted, again.

I found someone who fits this perfectly but he is going through some personal issues at this time.  So, once again, I am looking...

A dead sexy, tall, stunningly handsome, educated, funny, athletic, witty, wealthy (or on their way to it), traveling, adventurous, humanitarian, kind, sincere, motivated, spiritual man.  If this is you or you know of anyone in this category please email gvreber@gmail.com.

Note: Not interested in anyone who has gone to prison.

Note 2:Willing to overlook somethings if you are Brad Pitt himself or look alike.

NO MORE

For those of you wondering whether or not I will be having any more children, the answer is a definitely NOT!  After going through all of the screaming nights the first few months after having Roux and all off the messy diapers and picking poop out of his butt.  Now the tantrums and screaming and not eating and throwing things....I'll pass on having any more.  I love the kid but one is enough.  Kudos to all those who have more than one "perfect" child.  I'll stick with the one very imperfect one I have to go with my very imperfect life that I wouldn't change for the world!!!

cont...

Of course Roux and Poppa had to go for a motorcycle ride.  Roux sure loves bikes, and poppa.  

When we returned from Utah we went to Prescott, thinking it would be cooler up there and it's not.  Next time we go to Showlow or Pinetop.  We went to Gold Canyon Lake, it has a park and play area and is really tiny.  Roux had fun running around and trying to get away from me.  Luckily I run in the mornings so I am not too slow for him.  

 

We were going to go to Cali this weekend but had change of plans.  We'll be going the second weekend of June instead to see some friends and play in the sand.  Then off to Utah again for a week this time.  

I start working at a salon in Gilbert called White Lotus Salon and Spa this coming week as a sub contractor.  I will still work in Scottsdale as well, in fact, I've picked up some great clients.  They work for a modeling agency down the street will get some clients from that and some contract work.  Pretty excited. 

Well, I'm bored of typing.  When ever I finally have time to get on and do this all of my funny comments and blogging has left.  Not nearly as fun as it is in my head.  

Update

I'm kind of over this blog thing, my ADD kicked in.  I am just updating those who read it, mostly with picture because they are worth a thousand words and I sure don't want to write a thousand words.  We went to the Zoo back in April on a playdate with another single dad I know and his son who is just a few month younger than Roux.  Either Roux is way ahead of him or he is way behind.  Of course Roux wanted to play in the splash part there.  I was going to get season passes but he hardly looked at the animals and there are free splash parks all over down here.

We went to Utah for a business and family trip.  I'm liking doing hair up there and making money as well as seeing the fam.  Heidi was mad because I haven't sent her pix yet so here are a few.  Deegan with his new "pads" to protect him that Lars and Lauren gave him for his birthday.  Lars, Lauren and Mom were all great sports and jumped on the trampoline and did D's routine.  It was pretty funny.

Easter

I don't like how the images get uploaded in a backwards order.  I forget to do it opposite so they aren't in chronological order. 

Easter.  We went to Candice's with some other cousins and their kids for a dinner and an egg hunt and let me tell you how much of a pansy Roux is.  They have this little mini white dog, not sure what the breed is, and Roux was scared to death of it.  Every time it would come even 5 feet from him he would scream and cling.  Dude, it's just a dog.  I think, when he was little the gal who watched him on Saturdays while living in AZ, her little dog, was a little too friendly and jump on him.  So now he is traumatized forever, well hopefully not forever, then he would really be a pansy.  After he got over his little tantrum he finally started to pick up the eggs, aka balls, and throw them.  I didn't get him a "basket" of goodies or one for him to put the eggs in because I think it's a little too commercialized, so he just got 5 eggs.  (And we threw everything but the chocolate away because that is all he would eat.)  Some would say I'm a mean mom but I don't think he needs all the sugar and it's not what Easter is about anyway.  

He did get an Easter outfit, thanks to Nonna since we're so poor right now.  That is tradition I will carry on for him since we always got an one, and I always got a hat.  I also remember getting gloves when I was really little, those were my favorite.  And he did get an Easter pop up bug book.  I don't think anyone can have too many books, especially since he reads them all the time.  While at the book store Roux found this stuffed horse (he is holding in the pic) and was playing with it then rubbed his snotty nose all over it so we had to buy it.  It was worth it though because he plays with it nonstop and makes the horse sound.  He also has a stuffed cow from when he was born and plays with them both saying, "nonna, poppa".  He has already associated animals with being at their house.
This is also from Nonna, a "little peoples" barn.  Thanks, he plays with it every day!  I don't buy him toys so he only gets new toys from Nonna or Heidi.
This is one of my favorite pix.  I like the more creative and not so "poser" ones.
Every morning we walk to the riparian and the cactus were in bloom a couple of weeks ago.  Some people like mountains, I like desserts and beaches.  I think this is a gorgeous picture.

I just want everyone to know, being a single mom with no support from the sperm donor is the absolute hardest thing I have ever done.  There are days when I think I have made the wrong choice in trying to raise Roux and I should have done the alternate.  I struggle everyday with what to do and how the best way to raise him is.  I don't think I have ever done anything this difficult in my life.  But, every time I am ready to throw in the towel he laughs, smiles, gives me a hug and it makes me want to try even harder to give him the best possible life I can.  This means a lot of sacrifice on my part and lots of tests from the Lord.  I refuse to work 5 days a week 10 hours a day to have someone else raise him and me just be there when he sleeps.  It's not fair to him or I to do this.  I do know that as long as I am doing my part, the rest will come and we will soon be able to give to others who are struggling and going through difficult times.

So, for all of those who are in a relationship and not being careful about it, I advise you to think again!!!  Don't be stupid!