Crepe Amour!

Mitch's only request while we were in DC was that we stop by this little crepe store he spotted in Georgetown before we leave. It was our last meal, and probably the best, right before we rolled out of town! It was as yummy as it looks! I need to learn to make crepes like this! I attempted them on Christmas.... They were good, but didn't even come CLOSE to how good these were!

Just around the corner from the crepe store in DC Cupcakes. I've never seen the show, but caught a commercial for it on TLC at the hotel, so then I had to try one! Mitch has not caught on to the whole cupcake craze, but even he admitted they were really good!

Arlington National Cemetery

On Sunday, we visited Arlington National Cemetery and our dear friend, and neighbor, Phil Grooms. Walking the grounds was so peaceful. We left rocks on top of his headstone, so everyone would know that he was loved, thought of, and visited.

Meli's Baby Shower!

While I was in California, Cynthia Cooper, a sister from Amelia's ward, hosted her baby shower. It was so fun! She got a ton of cute things for her little future missionary.... Like this cute onesie!

Our matching baby bumps!

One of her friends made this amazing cake that tasted as great as it looked!

With some serious help, I managed to make these cute receiving blankets as part of Meli's gift. For my 1st ones ever, I think they came out pretty awesome! This one was our favorite:

And these two were Bex's favorite:

Although she couldn't make it to the shower, Liz made sure Amelia still got her shower present: "The Gas We Pass" & "Everyone Poops" (which Emily & Madison made clear it was LIZ'S idea to get) & the cute monkey bag!

All in all, it was a great time! Miss you Meli! Glad I could be there!

Peek-A-Boo!

Bexley turns one in just a couple weeks & we're so excited Granny Garcia will be in town for the party!

Until then, we'll just keep playing her new favorite games: Peek-A-Boo and blowing kisses & waving to every car that drives by our living room window!

Mommy & Me

We finally got our family portraits taken! And not a moment too soon! A couple days after, Bexley busted her lip open on the new stove, then bopped her head at church and got a big bruise that's STILL THERE! (Yes, Lizeth, I'll try the butter thing! Anything to help it go away!)

When we got our pictures taken, Mitch asked our photographer to focus more on Mommy & Bexley... Since I'm always the one behind the camera, he figured it was a great chance to get some pictures with her I could be really proud of.... I love them! So does Mitch... and Grandma, and everyone else who sees them!

This is the first time Bexley really stood on her own! Can you believe a photographer was there to catch the moment! This picture is already enlarged and in her nursery! I love it!

What's Cooking? OUR NEW STOVE, that's what!

Today Bexley's temperature of 102 finally subsided! Poor girl has been in a lot of pain from teething this week..... That, and Tuesday she bashed her mouth on the new stove and busted her lip! There was SO much blood that I was convinced that she had bitten straight through her lip and needed a stitch or two. So off to the Emergency Room we went, where two nurses helped me assess the damage. Since the wait was long, one suggested I'd be seen faster at my doctor & that I'd only need to come back if Bexley needed stitches. The other nurse said we should just stay and wait; she was convinced by the blood & swelling that stitches were a given. I decided the faster, the better.... So off to Bexley's Dr's we went. To make a long story short, no stitches needed. Her lip looked like there was a huge grape INSIDE it! By the time we got home, she just wanted to sleep...

Unfortunately, Bexley bopped her mouth on the stove less than an hour before our friend, Martin Ramirez, was supposed to come install it. He came over later, and did an awesome job. I love our new stove! Especially the part where I don't have to worry about it randomly shutting off while I'm baking or beeping loudly at 2am for no reason! Since Monday, I've already baked Zucchini Bread & Peanut Butter Cookies,... & cooked dinner every night.... which Mitch will tell you is a rarity in our house! But who wouldn't want to cook on this thing! I feel like a chef!

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Cantina Garcia is open for business!

My sisters and I finally opened up a website to collect all our favorite recipes! Don't know what to cook for dinner? Check out our site for suggestions!

www.cantinagarcia.blogspot.com

Utah State, Hey Aggies all the way!

On our way back from the family reunion, we got to stop at our old stomping grounds at Utah State! It's amazing how much Logan has grown! It was nice to talk to see some of our old friends and all the new buildings.

Since I've never really been a made a "True Aggie," Mitch took the honors.... I think it counts just as much at high noon as it does at midnight.

We only bought one of these hats.... can you guess which one???

Vikings & Dragons

This post is "Under Construction!" Just put them up for Mama Michele to get a look at the party! I'll fix it later, enjoy the sneak peek!

Circle of Love..

When Bexley fell asleep today on my bed, I didn't want to try to move her but I knew I couldn't leave her there alone... She crawls in her sleep! So, I took every pillow we own (literally) and made a little bumper for her. Yes, I've become that Mom.

Hello Face, Meet Floor

Poor Bexley, she lives in a house covered with hardwood floors! Trying to go from sitting to crawling, she slipped a little and POW- she fell face first on the floor! What a tough little girl! After the initial shock, she went right back to her giggly, happy self!... It happened while we were on Skype with Granny Garcia- I think she was more traumatized than Bexley!

For better or worse....

Whenever I go to weddings I reminisce on my own wedding day.... Several things did not go the way they were supposed to; Mitch forgot his white shirt for the temple and had to take the one off his brother's back, a massive, tragic car accident hindered the arrival of our friends & family (and added two hours to the trip for some!), the DJ played a Cyndi Lauper song for my dance with my Dad instead of the song we wanted, the sparklers for our exit were forgotten, and the hall saved the top of our cake-when we asked them NOT to-and lots of people didn't get cake because of it. And my favorite: My Mom, bless her heart, said she'd order a limo for us but didn't because, "They only had black limos, and black limos are for funerals."

But none of it mattered, I was marrying the love of my life.

On Memorial Day weekend, we made the trek to St. Louis, MO to see my cousin Alvin marry his wonderful fiance; Beth. Before the wedding I gave Beth the same advice Mitch's aunt offered me on our wedding day. I said, "Regardless of what happens, just remember, the cake, the party, none of it matters, only the promises you make to each other do."

I wonder if that advice ran through Beth's head when she found out the fly on Alvin's tux was stuck permanently in the down position & there was no way to fix it ... or after his wedding ring didn't fit his finger when they exchanged vows. Maybe she reflected on it for a moment after her limo caught on fire or when she found out her wedding cake collapsed before the reception even began. Either way, Beth smiled and laughed through the whole day.... and I know why!

She was married to the love of her life.

Congrats you two! We love you!

Hope the honeymoon was more relaxing than the wedding!....

At the church, lighting the Unity Candle

Now we know why people use bubbles instead of bird seeds! These two were picking bird seeds out of who knows where for days!

Baby Bex & Tia Ivee

They're both so cute, I couldn't choose!

Tia Meli & Baby Bex bustin' a move at the reception

Mom in a photo? No way!

3 Generations of Gorgeous Garcia Girls