Mony Mony Ride That Pony

Monique came to visit again! She is such a good friend! We had a good time in the heat (didn't want her to be missing AZ), went to a musical up in the mountains, and, following tradition, set her up on a blind date :) It was really fun! I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get her to move here.

Thanks for coming Moniech!

Bye Rian!

Rian moved! She felt that natural pull we all feel to beautiful Idaho Falls. But before she left, Rian, Melissa and I got together to mourn her loss at Red Robin. We are all 3 pregnant and due right in a row! (this luncheon was also celebrating Melissa's first solid meal in several months)
I was hoping Kate and Berkley would entertain each other during lunch, but their interaction consisted of Kate scooting ever closer to Berkley, touching her, or just staring at her, and Berkley edging away in obvious discomfort. I think Kate is going to be really good at making friends.

The Mother Zucchini Has Landed

While we were moving, I kind of neglected my garden and everything got really huge! (especially the weeds)
I have Kate carry a large squash around throughout the day to build up her endurance. This way she will soon be strong enough to help me with chores around the house, like bringing in groceries and mowing the lawn.

Kate loves her Bright Music. There are songs about bubbles and marching and animals, it's great. Her favorite one is called "See Me Run" during which she runs around in circles.

We run around in circles a lot.

Mike's Birthday!

We had a picnic in the park for Mike's birthday. Mike didn't know anyone else would be there, and as we walked over to the tables he kept noticing people he knew....
"Hey, look at that, Laura and Ryan are here. And I think that's Scott and Jaime over there. That's weird... wait a minute..."
So it was hard to turn the lights out in the park so everyone could appropriately yell SURPRISE! , but Mike was still surprised to see some of his buddies there :)
We had a really good time, and got to talk to Emily on the phone during the party because she had her little boy Drew! So now Drew and his uncle Mike share birthdays!

Kate and Luke liked to steal other people's food and drinks while we were busy gabbing. Luke was SO cute with Kate. He showed her how to roll down hills and would hold her hand or put his arm around her everywhere they went.

In case you were wondering where Mike was in the first picture.
Are we surprised?

I Am With Child!

My tentative due date is December 25! How about that, huh? It will be a busy month. I haven't had an ultrasound yet, I just got this picture off google. I am almost 8 weeks along, and so is this little baby! It is incredible that there are already toes and fingers and everything! I'll have an ultrasound done in a couple of weeks, and then it will be determined if I am carrying the baby in my stomach or in my behind (because only one of them is swelling, and it's not my stomach).

Bangs Are Back

It's true. My student stylist, Kylee, told me so. Bangs are making a comeback, and I want to do all I can to help.

Family Togetherness

Last week was wonderful! Michelle, Marshall, Aaron, Jen, and Christopher all came to visit! I feel so lucky that I married into this family. They are loving, accepting, and hilarious. We had a great time playing games, golf, and eating lots and lots of food. Can't wait for the big reunion in August!

Michelle trained us in the art of Disc Golf a couple of times. It was really fun! Much more challenging than regular frisbees. Michelle bought several discs just so we could learn to play. I made sure to keep mine clean by throwing it into the water as often as possible.

Auntie Shells gave Kate this little Care Bear/Bunny and it has become her new best friend. She eats and sleeps with it, and carries it all over the place, giving it occasional little kisses. It's so precious :)

Marshall keeps climbing the ranks of Kate's favoritism. He has definately surpassed me and now only competes with Dad and Grandma for her affection, often coming off champion. His secret? Muscles. Yes, Marsh's muscular arms seem to be able to push Kate on the swing for hours on end, and continually lift her to look over the fence at Grover.

Poor Christopher and Michelle, totally unaware of the two enormous lizards above their heads, poised and ready to attack.

This was such a great day!! We went out to eat at a Thai restaurant, but that's not even the best part! Aaron and Jen announced that they are expecting! I'd have to agree with Christopher that the world may not be ready for so much cuteness. But ready or not, I can't wait!