As Seen On T.V.!!!

Today while walking at the beach with Nicole, we saw this guy:

I saw him and thought, "Hey, I know that guy..." and then all a sudden I realized it was Lincoln Burrows from Prison Break!
We are obsessed with the show. And no, I did not talk to him. I wussed out. I tired to take a picture but right then he turned around! I almost got caught!

My MANLY man

One of the things I love about Matt is how hard working he is. Here is a list of all his jobs that he has had since he turned 16. Some he did for only a day, some a few weeks, and some for a few years. I think he has really learned what hard work is, and it has helped mold him into the person he is today.

Dishwasher at Back Forty (two months)
Pizza Maker at Papa Murphy's (two months)
Telemarketer for Fortune 800 (three months)
Plumber for Roger James (3 weeks)
Picked up dead people at a Mortuary (One day!)
Janitor for Blue Ribbon Temp Agency (One day!)
Missionary in Chile/Texas (two years)

Landscaper (3 months)
Cleaned truck racks for Blue Ribbon (one day)
Air Conditioning Specialist/Maintenance for BYU-H (two years)
Sales Representative for Alliance Marketing (door to door) (four months)
Skills Trainer for children with Autism, Care Hawaii (one and half years)
Limo Driver for Dave (one day)
Delivery Driver for Dominos (six months)
Substitute Teacher for Kelly Services (one day)
Pogo Stick Assembler for Bruce Spencer (two weeks)
Unloaded trucks full of boxed for Blue Ribbon (two days)
Husband (since Aug. 2006)

Personal Banker for Wells Fargo (one year and a month)

Account Manager (almost 2 years)
Dad (since May 2008)

Favorite job: Skills Trainer, and the one he has now, husband and dad
Least favorite job: all his temp agency jobs! (obviously)

Dr. Laura had an email send in by a lady who said that her husband was a true man. He had been let go, or resigned from a high paying, glamorous job, and while job searching for a couple of months, stocked shelves at a grocery store. She said that he put his pride aside and did what he needed to do to support his family even though he was highly qualified for a much better job. He got his dream job after a few months, but those months he stocked shelves he proved his manliness to his wife.
'Nuff said. I have a real man.

it is coming....!

nine months

(Love this photo because it is such a true "day in the life of" Kate moment. When she plays, she is a leaky faucet, so she usually wears a bib, she has her blocks, and doll, and she is just...happy.)

The Bug, Kate, is 9 months today. What? I have a 9 month old?! Who am I?

She is my best little friend. She makes me smile and laugh all day long. I love teaching her and watching her learn and grow.

She is obsessed with her tongue. She can flip it over in her mouth. So talented!

She is out of her cradle (sniff, sniff), and in a pack-n-play. With all the new found room, she has discovered the amazing-ness that is sleeping on your stomach. (We are buying a crib for her this week!)

She pees out of her diaper every, single, night.

She is a marathon sleeper. Yesterday went like this:

Wakes up at 7:30am

Nap from 9:30-12:00

Nap from 2-4:30

Bed at 7:00 pm

Wakes up this morning at 8am! 13 hours?! How could I not love this girl?

She says: Dada, Mama, Nana, Baba

Loves her blankie

She clucks her tongue

Loves her books

Plays with her doll all the time, she pokes her eyes, and sucks on her hands

Loves her Yogurt Melts, Puffs, and anything else that goes in her mouth

She is no longer nursing, (I am still trying to accept it)

Loves to be out and about, especially at the mall, park, grocery store or beach

No teeth yet!

Love my little Love Bug.

L.O.V.E.

I created a font from my handwriting, typed up all the reasons I love my cute hubs, and left the little notes all over the house, and gave them to Matt through out the day, wherever we happen to be. The last one for the night was tapped to the switch on his lamp. It was definitely a hit. It was fun to see him light up each time he found one and opened it.
We spent the whole day loving on this little girl. It was the best Valentine's Day yet.


Stay tuned for my project I worked on allllllll last week. It should be arriving tomorrow. Think...more of our personalized fonts, pictures, and a good love story. I can't wait for tomorrow to come!

The sugar-high is on it's way down.

Just thinking about how yummy this short bread was...melt in your mouth good.

For the Record...

These are my two Valentines. I never thought my heart could be capable of being this full.

Girly Girl

Kate loves anything that is NOT a toy. She could keep herself busy for a long time playing with my makeup. She usually lifts the top up with one hand, and carefully picks an item out with the other. She inspects the item, tastes it, and then carefully puts it back. This time she figured out she can dump the whole thing out.
I love that she watches me while I get ready. She smiles when I put on my powder, and then wants to play with the brush. You should have seen her face when I was curling my eye lashes. It was classic. Her eyes were huge. No smile. Pure shock. I guess it is kinda a strange thing...

This Year I loved...

Meeting my baby girl
Watching my husband become a "Dada"
Learning how to put someone else completely before myself
Little notes from my husband
My magazine subscriptions
Blog comments
Burt's Bees chapstick
Watching Matt give his first "Father's Blessing"
Working on my photography
Learning to sew
Getting my 3rd nephew
Serving in the Spanish Branch
Getting to spend more time with my mom and dad
Getting emails from my missionary brother-in-law
Discovering Google Reader (it is the reason I am bad commenter, sorry!)
Working on my skillz in kitchen
Going to the beach whenever it is sunny, even in the winter
Shopping for a baby girl
Learning to be a mom
Watching my baby grow and learn
Becoming an even stronger team with Matt
Strengthening my testimony
Clean and Clear Moisturizer
Teaching the gospel
MoJo
Finally fitting into old jeans with out a HUGE muffin top (just a small one)
Sunday naps with my little family
Creative inspiration from design and photography blogs
Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, The Office, and The Bachelor
Twilight
Our first family roadtrip (and last!)
Hearing Kate say Mama and Dada

And most importantly:
Being loved by my sweet, and handsome husband
Being loved by my Munchy

Nothing better than that.

Happy Valentines Day,
-a

Today I love...

Kate's chubby cheeks and dark sparkly eyes.

How yummy Matt smells, fresh out of the shower, kissing me good morning.

Peek-A-Boo Baby

I meant to post this awhile back. This was over New Years when we were in Oceanside. Kate and Matt were playing Peek-A-Boo, and Kate was doing an excellent job hiding.

All over the weekend...

1. Kate said "Mama!" I thought I was going to burst with happiness. It was the sweetest thing I have ever heard! (we also accidentally matched on Sunday!)

2. This is Kate's last night in the cradle. We caught her pulling herself up. Sad.

3. I put Kate's hair in a little pony tail on top of her head with a rubber band. I feel like a real mom now.
(Is there anything more precious than a sleeping baby? She is OUT seconds after we get in the car after church)

4. She moved up a diaper size. My chubby girl now wears size three!

5. I folded and organized and put away all of her clothes that are too small. I have a huge 0-3 month bin full of teeny tiny clothes, burp cloths, and blankets...I might have shed a few tears. But I now realize how you crazy people have more than one baby. You miss having a tiny baby! (no, I am not pregnant, and no we are not planning on being pregnant anytime soon.)

6. Kate is soo over nursing. Saturday she didn't want to at ALL! Today she nursed for like 30 seconds. Why do I even keep trying?

Why is it so hard for me that she is getting bigger???

Kate has a new habit. For the past week she has woken up at six. That is 6:00AM people! Way too early for me. However, after she has been fed, she will go back to sleep until 9:30ish. Which is amazing.
BUT, before this week she was sleeping from 7pm-7:30am/8:00.
What is a girl to do?
Also, she learned how to turn onto her tummy in her tiny cradle she still sleeps in. She hates it and wakes us up screaming.
Oh little Kate bug.
She is currently supposed to be sleeping, but is singing in a teeny tiny voice about her Dada: “Daadaaaa Daaadaaaaa!”

On my mind...

Love "The Bachelor"... Melissa is a Mandy Moore look alike and Naomi looks like Eva Mendes.

Last week I tried a new recipe for every meal. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was really fun! I am doing it again this week.

I am in a hair rut. Want a new look, but I am a chicken.

I like that my laundry loads are now divided into whites, darks, lights, and PINKS. It makes me smile every time I sort laundry. 

I need a new book to read. Suggestions?

I got some new lip gloss at Victoria's Secret. It makes me feel sassy. (But Matt won't kiss me when I have it on!) 

I can't give up nursing. I only nurse her twice a day now, but only for like 3 minutes. She doesn't dislike it, but she doesn't love it either. Why can't I just feel good about stopping?!

I am totally lost with "Lost", what is going on?!!?

Why are diapers so expensive? 

I might go on a shopping spree with my birthday/Christmas money tomorrow. I have been saving it up for a new computer/CS4. But I realllly need some clothes. It would be fun...

Watermelon flavored gum knocks my socks off.

I am missing Matt who is at a Hockey game, and Kate bug who is sound asleep in the room next door. 

Mommy Questions:

At what age did your baby crawl?! I want her to start, but know all the extra work it will require. But still anxious for the next milestone!

Am I paranoid? I still break everything into teeny weeny pieces. 

At what age should I start signing with your babies, (if you did)? What are the most useful words?

Is it possible to love a second, third, fourth, etc...child as much as I love Kate?! I am obsessed with her chubby cheeks and kissy lips.