Awkward Encounters

These are too good not to share:

The other day while at the grocery store check-out, I made the decision to push Jake through the right side of check-out stand, rather than the left-cart-grocery-loading-side because Jake was trying to climb out of his buckled seat to stand up in the front of the cart.
I was only getting a couple of things, so I knew it wasn't a really big deal to throw the couple of grocery bags in the back on the way out the door...
So, I explained myself to the cashier--telling him that I didn't want my little boy trying to climb out of the cart without me standing there to regulate; to which he replied, "That's okay... you don't want him falling--then you'd have yourself a retard." {Um... are you serious???!!!} I tried to "politely" laugh it off and not make eye contact with this dude, but he kept on going on about how falling can turn a kid "retarded." {I totally hate this word, by the way.}
Wow. Thanks, cashier man.

The other night I was trying on a cute cardigan at Downeast Outfitters, and was trying to decide between two sizes.
When I tried on the bigger one, the sales-girl asked me why I was doing so. I told her I just didn't know which one looked better, and she said, "Definitely the smaller one. It makes you look pregnant instead of just fat."
{HAHAHA... for real???!!! Who is this girl?}
I think she realized how she sounded because she started back-pedaling like crazy, "I mean--not that you look fat--I just didn't know how to say it--um--sorry..." I politely laughed it off and told her we were cool.
It was actually pretty funny and I really wasn't mad about it. It just made me laugh.

The other night {same night as "fat" night}, Blaine, Jake and I were strolling around Gateway Mall...
We were approaching a couple and I noticed that the guy was lingering back a little from the girl. I then watched him stick his hand and arm {like--elbow deep!!!} down his pants to adjust himself, then quick-stepped to catch up to her.
C'mon, dude... there's gotta be a better way to adjust your junk so I don't have to see it.

All in all... hilarious.

Jake, Lake and Daddy

"Welcome to Girldom"

So it's official.
"Girl World" is real and it's fabulous.
My adorable friend, Allison just dropped by today with her two girlies to say hello, (seriously, I love this girl and it's been waaaay too long...) and to give baby Sarah and me her very first tutu.
I love it--
and kind of want one in my size.

Pretty

Another Year Older and Wiser Too?

Little Sarah Dress

I still can't make up my mind if I should lose the ribbon or not...
But I'm pretty happy with the outcome.
Thanks, Elizabeth for the pattern. I love it!

My kid... I like him

Baby, baby, baby

I have the greatest cousins.
The Kempton, McConkie and Lee girls got together last weekend to bask in baby glory. Debra had her beautiful baby girl, Claire, I'm pregnant with baby Sarah, and Kristin is pregnant with a baby boy and a girl!-- that's right people, she's pregnant with twins, is due within about a week of me, and is as tiny and cute as ever.
P.S. Debra looks awesome too. As usual. :)

Kristin and me.

I love these girls. I still remember the moment we first became buddies and bonded over "The Beach Boys". I was in heaven when they finally moved to Utah and we could be friends for real. E.F.Y., Senior trip, roomates in college... Karin and Kristin are the greatest.

Mesia and Seni.

Isabel... I think Laurel needs to buy this toy for her.

My beautiful aunt Joan with baby Joseph, Seni, and Mesia.

Pretty Laurel and Debra.

Kindred Spirits

You know what's awesome?...
When you really love your husband's friend's wife.
I love this girl.

Thanks for a great brunch, Christy. It's really too bad I live in Salt Lake and you live in Germany. I just know we'd be perfect neighbors and even better friends.

Birthday babies

Our nephew, Jack (Brent and Markelle) and our niece, Isabel (Laurel and Jason) share a birthday. We love celebrating both birthdays--even though I anticipate it being a little tricky in years to come... we love these kiddos and really love watching them grow up.

First stop:

Jackson Brent Carter

Age 2

January 31st

3:00 pm

{Sadly, none of the pictures I tok with my camera worked out very well... I'm still trying to figure out all these settings... but I stole these cuties from Markelle's blog.
Check out Jack's adorable shirt. Markelle made it!}

"I'm two."

Opening presents.

Best buddies.
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Second stop:

Isabel Lee Richardson

Age 3

January 31st

6:00 pm

{I took pictures with my camera for Laurel at Isa's party... luckily, I was smart enough to change my settings back to "dummy standards" so they would turn out... check out the birthday cake. Laurel is amazing!}

Happy family and birthday cake--complete with Barbie.

I like these guys. Brad, Blaine, and my dad, Dave.

Back together again. I love these people. They really are my best friends.

Another cake picture. Isabel wanted Amanda in the picture with her.

Jenesse and Robby.
Love this couple.

Kaiya is one funny girl... she was jealous of all the Isabel attention, so I started taking pictures of her. She is such a little poser.

Now, that's a handsome boy.

Michelle and Kaiya.

The birthday girl in all her glory.

I had to put this picture on here to show off Laurel's handiwork. She made this crown for Isabel to wear on her big day. So adorable.

Here's the best present ever... Michelle and I got Isa this super-cool pop-up princess tent. I kind-of want one for me. I can just see myself going in there to drink my morning diet coke everyday.