HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I've come to a conclusion... I've thought about a New Year's resolution, but who HONESTLY can say they have FAITHFULLY kept theirs ALL YEAR long? I sure haven't.. So I've decided to just make a list of things I WANT/NEED to work on.. that way if they fail, its OK!!

*Be a better example.

*Be more patient (Michael will appreciate that one)

*Be more understanding.

*Be less negative.

*Don't stress over the little things.. (I have a HUGE worry problem.. ask Michael)

*Be more healthy, but not deprive myself of the things I enjoy.

*Keep a better Journal.

*Continue to show my love towards my family.

*Spend Less, Save More.

*Do things for myself once in a while

*Be a better friend, keep in touch with those who have moved away, and with those who are still around.

*Have Date Night with Michael.. I need to take advantage of all the willing babysitters I have.

*Be VERY Thankful for BOTH my jobs.

*Be Thankful for what we have, and for the blessings we receive daily!

*Visit family more often.

*STOP BUYING CLOTHES FOR KAMRY...(ya right) we have NO where to put anymore!

Our Christmas Story....

Well another Christmas has come and gone, but this one was pretty special being Kamry's first!! Christmas Eve we went to Grandma and Grandpa Bonzo's for Chili and for Erica's Birthday party. That night we stayed at my parents house, and played games and had a lot of fun... Christmas morning Erica had us up at 6:30, we finally woke Kamry up around 7. Michael got his gun he has been wishing for, clothes, new scriptures. I got a digital photo frame, clothes, shoes, and some jewelry and stuff.. and Kamry was very overwhelmed with clothes and toys, after about an hour she was ready for a nap... Grandma and Grandpa Bohn had us over for Breakfast that morning, then we were off to the Bonzo's again for more gifts... that night we had a huge snow storm, and got stuck at my parents again, I didn't mind!!!! The power went out around 7:30 and didn't come back on until around 11:00, but it was ok, we played phase 10 under candle light and flash lights! Good times!! all in all we had a wonderful Christmas!!!

Happy Birthday Erica & 4 Month Check-Up

Erica will officially be a teenager tomorrow! I remember 13 years ago we got the BEST Christmas gift EVER!!! a new baby sister! (Christmas Eve) Erica is such a special person in my life! She has the biggest heart, and would do anything for anybody! She holds a very special place in our family!! Thank you for being you! and for being SO good to Kamry, she adores you!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND WE LOVE YOU LITTLE MISS!!!!!





I took Kamry to the Dr. today for her 4 Month check up.. and to get her ears pierced., YA DOUBLE WHAMY!!!! Shots and Ears on the same day!!
She weighed 12 pounds 14 ounces! and 25 inches!! She does new things everyday. She is amazing and such a blessing in our lives. We Love you Kam!

Christmas Baby!

I decided it was time to get some Christmas pictures of Kamry.. She was a pretty good little sport, and I can't believe how strong she is! She is pretty photogenic... We LOVE our Santa baby!!

Thanksgiving / Christmas Tree

Thanksgiving was awesome this year, we went to St. George with my side of the family, Dayne, Cortney and Kadyn came from Ogden and stayed with us, and we loved having them.. Everyone but my cousin Justin (who lives is Canada) and Caitlyn (who lives in Kentucky) were able to make it, it was so fun to be with everyone.

I've been back to Sizzler one night a week since Kam was about 3 weeks old, not a big deal, I actually enjoyed it, but 2 jobs?? I dunno if I can handle it. I started back to work full time Monday and it was SO hard to leave her behind for 8 whole hours. I miss her so much.. She has been sick the last few days with a cold, she had goopy eyes, and was congested she couldn't even breath and made it harder for me to leave her , well that night she started running a fever, so I stayed home from work yesterday and took her to the Dr., Our poor little girl had an ear infection, they put her on an oral antibiotic, and eye drops. So hopefully she will snap out of it real soon. I hate seeing her miserable!

Kam at 3 months..

This is Aunt Alene.. she is actually my Great Aunt and Kamry's Great Great Aunt. She is truly AMAZING!!! She is 93 years young, 94 in March. She just adores Kamry, she dips her Binky in her coke and pretends that I don't see, we visit her as much as we can. She has a heart of Gold. And we love her SO much!!!

So a week ago yesterday I CHOPPED 11 inches off my hair, I've been wanting to cut it for awhile but never had enough guts to do it... Well I got brave one day and did it..... what do ya think??

My parents have been in Vegas at the NFR since Saturday morning, So they put me in charge of Weston and Erica.. I have been staying with them and loving it! We attempted to put up the Christmas tree... YES a real one, and of course we couldn't find the tree stand so I ran to the store to get one and some candy canes.. The tree was HORRIBLE!!! I sent a picture to my parents and they didn't believe that was our tree.... So we tore it down and put the stupid fake one up.. BAAHUMBUG!

(it really does look A LOT worse in this picture.. it was a TRUE Charlie Brown Christmas Tree)

A few things..

We met with our Bishop last night, and Michael is going to be ordained a Priest on Sunday.. YAY!!! I'm so proud of him, and he so excited!! We are getting there.....

Baby Kam has a cold :( her poor eyes are running like a river, and she can't stop sneezing! But don't worry she still smiles all over!!

I'm SUPER excited for Thanksgiving tomorrow!!! We are going to St. George to Todd and Lorie's House. It will be nice for everyone to get together!!!

*A few things I'm thankful for......

*FAMILY
*Michael & Kamry
*The Gospel
*Friends
*Food :o)
*Holidays.. (It gives us a good excuse to get together with family and friends)

I...

I am- Calm
I have- So much to be thankful for
I wish- I had NO bills.
I miss- My friends who have moved away.
I fear- The dark and being home alone at night
I feel- Loved
I smell- Dinner cooking!
I crave- Pumpkin Cookies
I search- For Crafty Ideas
I wonder- What I should do productive this week
I regret- Nothing, I have learned from my mistakes.
I love- Family, Friends, Shopping, Deals, Rain, Music
I care- About everyone
I always- Worry WAY to much..
I am not- Perfect
I dance- to make Michael laugh.
I sing- terribly
I don't like- the cold
I fight for- What I believe in
I write- Michael and little note at least once a week.
I lose- my mail key way to much..
I win-never.. worst luck!
I never- want to hurt anyone
I listen- to everything.
I can- Try every day to be better
I am scared- of the dark
I am happy- With what I have

Family Pictures

Halloween/Kamry's Blessing

On Halloween, Weston had a baseball tournament down in Mesquite all weekend, so we started our day down there.. Kam was dressed up like a cute little pumpkin.. After we got home we visited both grandparents then hung out with my family and carved pumpkins, you all know how I am with pictures, so I got a BRILLIANT idea of putting her IN the pumpkin.. she didn't think it was so fun, but we did!!

Saturday night we had a get together with our families and Sunday Kamry was blessed, We were honored to have my Uncle Todd bless her, he did an amazing job.

Thanks to all of our family and friends who was able to make it

More Pictures

So sitting home all day, you could expect me to get bored, so poor Kamry gets attacked by the camera daily! She hates being positioned and re-positioned, dressed, re-dressed, then undressed, pink bows, black bows, white bows, no bow... well here are the latest..... ENJOY!

Who...

What's your husbands name? Michael William Duff

How long have you guys been married? 1 year 9 months

How long did you date? 4 years 4 months

How old is he? 22

Who eats more sweets? Michael for sure!!

Who said I Love You first? He did..

Who is taller? Michael is way taller! he is 6'2 I'm 5'4

Who is the better singer? Michael actually has a really good voice... when he is serious

Who is smarter? depends on the subject

Who does the laundry? we both do..

Who pays the bills? Me....., Michael tried to write a check once.. Never again!! haha

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Michael

Who mows the lawn? I wish I had a Lawn to Mow!!

Who cooks dinner? Me always.. and if I'm not home.. he will eat Cereal!

Who drives? usually me

Who is the first to say they are wrong? Me

Who kissed who first? Michael kissed me.

Who asked who out first? He asked me out first!

Who wears the pants? haha I would say me!!

Boo to the Deer Hunt!!

Any other year I would be looking forward to this weekend.... But when everyone was putting in for tags this year, I just figured I would pass because I would of just had a baby.. Are you kidding? I could of went hunting the next day!! So I'm a little disappointed that I didn't put in.. SO.... Instead, I'll be working, and hanging out with my Mom and little Sister, and Kamry of course!! We will still sneak out to deer camp we can't pass up the out door food, and home made goods!!

Michael didn't draw a rifle tag this year, so he bought a bow tag, and got a nice buck over by Panguitch.. He still takes advantage of the hunt and is taking his sister Lisa out to kill something, she is 5 months prego, and still out hunting, I swear nothing stops her!! She's a trooper!! GO WEEDA!!

My Mighty Hunter!! 4x4 27 inches (bow hunt)

2 Month Check-Up

So about a year ago, I worked for Premier Pediatrics as a Medical Assistant and LOVED it... Well our trip in today wasn't so lovely.. Little Miss Kamry had her 2 month check up, and SHOTS!! I guess it's a whole different ball game when it's your own baby getting the shots, it never seemed to phase me when I gave them.. she did shed a few tears, but got over it pretty quick, she is a tough little cookie! The worst part was for me I think.. Michael couldn't leave work, so I toughed it out on my own, and help from Erica.. On a better note, she is a perfect, healthy little girl, she weighed 10 pounds and 6 ounces.. and 21 1/2 inches long..

A Day Out.

After being home for 8 weeks, it's always nice to get out of the house, but it was time I got out of Cedar for the day, So my Sister in Law Lisa, my Nephew Hunter, Kamry and I, went to St. George for the day, and met up with my other Sister in Law Vickie, we went out to lunch and did a little shopping, we had so much fun together!!









After we got home, Lisa and Hunter stayed the
night with us, we had alot of fun Hunter was
determind to help bath Kamry, it was so cute,
she just layed there as patient as could be.. Thanks
My Little Hunter Man!!!

Sunday

I must say that I LOVE Sundays...

We have church at 9:00, and even though its kinda early, I love it, it makes my day so much better.. Michael and I are both making great progress... Michael will be ordained an Elder in the next couple of months, and shortly after that will be going to the Temple to be sealed together and to our beautiful little girl! Words cannot express the excitement I have, I've been waiting for this day for a long long time, I'm so proud of Michael and that he finally has the desire. I knew he could do it!..

Family

We took advantage of the nice day and went up Cedar Mountain to get some family pictures
it was a little chilly and had to keep Kamry wrapped up until the picture was snapped, but she was a trooper!!

6 Weeks

Kamry is officially 6 weeks old today, we love her big blue eyes!






Kamry and Great Grandpa Bonzo

Is this possible!?

Another update on Kamry, seems how that's what our life consists of these days.. She will be SIX weeks on Thursday, it seems so crazy to think she is getting so big! We have been anxiously waiting for her 2 month Dr.'s appointment October 16th, to see how much she weighs, because her little cheeks are plumping right up! I love it!! she out grew the preemie clothes and is FINALLY filling out the newborn clothes, Yesterday I had to go to the Health Department to get her Birth Certificate, while I was there I couldn't help but notice the baby scale in the room next to the desk, So I HAD to ask if we could weigh Kamry, so I stripped her down to her little diaper, expecting to see maybe 7 or 8 pounds...... Well when I saw 9 POUNDS 2 OUNCES pop up on the scale I about fell over.. I said "is this right"... SO our little Girl that "WAS" 6 pounds 9 ounces is now getting big! It must all be in her cheeks, because she still looks so little to me?









(not sure about the date on the picture?).....
This is her denim dress she wore to church on
Sunday, she looked SO cute!! Please notice the
the cheeks in this picture.. Did it happen over
night?

Another Day...

Our little Kamry will be 4 weeks tomorrow, we did take some new pictures of her today, so enjoy!! (she scratched her face today and left a dandy scratch under her right eye.. Poor thing)