So Sweet

I know, I know. I need a new camera BADLY (Mitch and I are working on it), but here are a few pictures I took of Kate yesterday. Isn't it funny how we think our own kids are the cutest? At least I do. I think Marin is the cutest little red-head that ever was, and I think Kate is so dang beautiful (bragging? Yes. Oh well). I think every little noise she makes is so adorable and every face she makes is adorable and I'm sure she's just another baby to most of you, but I think both of my girls are amazingly darling. I guess it's a good thing I'm their mom.



P.S. I moved the laundry basket and tried to take more pictures but by the time I moved it out of the way Marin was "a little too tired of a taking pictures." (in her own words)

His and Hers

LITTLE CARA


LITTLE MITCH


So I guess there's really something to that whole genetics thing. Mitch's genes totally kicked my genes' trash with Marin, but mine got even with Kate. Not only did Kate inherit my freakishly fast-growing and super hard fingernails and long finger-like toes, but she got the ol' double chin smile... trust me, she'll love me for passing that one on. But who better to coach her on how to lift her face to just the right angle to hide it than her mama? I've had years to practice-- if you don't believe me check this picture out....

This was shortly after giving birth to Marin. Notice the oh-so-subtle upward tilt of my chin? That is how we do it folks!

Typo

Ha ha! I just read over my latest blog entry (yes, I read over my past entries) and I noticed that when I was talking about my mom making cinnamon rolls, I said "made by mom mom"-- what I meant to say was "made by MY mom." Just thought it was kind of funny, like I'd have some cheesy pet name for my mom like "mom-mom." Now I have to correct that, not that anyone probably really noticed, but I'm OCD about things like that...

For instance: awhile ago Marin had to have a stool softener added to her milk daily. Well I didn't want the pharmacist to think that I was buying the Miralax for me, so I casually asked,"Is there a kids Miralax or do they just use the adult one?" I know, like she cared but like I said, I'm a dork about stuff like that.

I also had to buy some Head and Shoulders for Kate today. She is getting that cradle cap thing and I asked her doctor about it and he said Head and Shoulders shampoo would take care of it. I had to totally explain this to the checker, a teenage boy who couldn't care less if the frumpy mom in line had a dandruff problem.

And this is my worst one... I hope this is not too much info., but the first time I bought lingerie I actually asked the clerk if my "friend" would be able to return it if "she" didn't like it. I know, lame. So there. Now you know that I don't call my mom "mom-mom" and I don't buy stool softeners or dandruff shampoo for myself and I never buy lingerie for myself, only my "friends".

Kate's Blessing

We blessed Kate on May 3rd and it was quite the weekend! We were so lucky to have lots of family come for the event. Mitch's sister EmRee and her family of 7 made the trek from Vail, CO (9 hours), his sister CaMee and her family of 8 made the trek from Wyoming (8 hours) and so did his parents. His brother AshLee and his family of 5 came from Idaho Falls (2 hours), and then of course my parents came from St. George (6 hours). Oh, and we can't forget Avree and her family who made the long trek from Smithfield (15 minutes). Kate is lucky to be so loved! Marin was in heaven playing with all of her cousins!


Our awesome friends Kyle and Lindy were able to let us use Lindy's family's condo at Bear Lake to house everyone. We hung out there all day Saturday and had a lot of fun, even though it was pretty rainy! The kids didn't let that stop them and they played outside for most of the time. Marin had so much fun and played so hard she fell asleep in her carseat before we were even finished loading up our car to go home. Thanks Arbuckles! We had a lot of fun, and my poor house wouldn't have even had enough floor space for all of us (oh, and since it was USU graduation that weekend there wasn't a hotel room available all the way to Ogden), so we owe you big time!


This is Mitch's oldest sister EmRee. You may notice a little family resemblance...


Here are some of the kids eating lunch at the condo. I overestimated a bit on the food and got enough for a small army! The kids in the Moncur family are quite energetic (am I right Nicole?) A still shot is practically impossible as you'll see in the next picture...


On Sunday we had a big brunch. Our church didn't start until 1:00 and since Mitch's favorite food is breakfast food we had cinnamon rolls (to die for! made especially by mom mom), biscuits and gravy (made my Mitch's mom, also to die for!), scrambled eggs, and tons of fresh fruit and fruit dip. The fruit dip and some juice were the only things made by me--score!

By the way, aren't my tulips gorgeous?


It was a very lovely day. How fun that this a tradition in our church and we get to have a big party every time a baby is born. Both of our families are so supportive and come a long way to be with us. We appreciate it so much! Nicole's family in Alaska and JanaLee's family in Texas were sorely missed! Avree had to be the stand-in for Nicole's family job of copying down the baby blessing in short-hand. Can't wait to see all of these guys in June for another Moncur family shindig!

Reverse Anorexia

I have a little condition that my sister and her friend have labeled "reverse anorexia." It is not in any medical books or the dictionary, but if it were, it would go something like this:

reverse anorexia: noun, 1. The opposite of anorexia. 2. The belief that one is skinnier than one actually is. Note: Women are particularly prone to this condition shortly after giving birth.

You will know you have this condition if you think "Gee, I'm feeling pretty thin. I'm absolutely sure those jeans will fit since they were so baggy before I got pregnant." Then you go to try them on they won't fit over your thighs, let alone zip up. You will know you have an advanced case of reverse anorexia if you actually start to believe that, despite what the scale says, the reason your clothes are tight is because your husband dried them when he wasn't supposed to and they all shrunk... ALL of them!

P.S. Seeing yourself on camera or in photos helps to cure this condition very quickly!

Walk for Bridger

I have a little nephew who is getting a bone marrow transplant soon. He is the cutest little 5 year old and has been a very very sick little boy, in fact, we almost lost him last year. He has Chronic Granulomatous Disease, which is very rare, but makes it so his body cannot fight off bacterial infections. Even small infections could potentially kill him. His ward in Texas is having a Walk for Bridger fundraiser, because as you all know, bone marrow transplants aren't cheap. Please see my sister-in-law Nicole's blog for more information about Bridger and ways to donate to his family.

Nicole's Blog

Miss Kate

Isn't she just adorable? I can't believe how much you can love someone you've only known for 6 weeks!