"Flop Mode"

I got to meet my mommie half-way in Temecula this week. When I'm with my mom I go into, what I like to call, "flop mode". I am just so relaxed, because I know that when I'm with my mom I don't have to worry about taking care of myself, she'll take care of me. Its SO nice to flop once in awhile.

My flop day with my mom included lunch at Rosa's Cafe, Ensign Bookstore, Target shopping for "essentials", mall shopping for other summer "essentials", an entertaining and totally inappropriate movie entitled "Dance Flick", and we topped it off with CPK. My I felt SO spoiled on many different levels. My mom just says that I'm "well taken care of". But really I just lucked out in the mom department.

Oh Poor Baby Husband

My husband is so healthy...in the morning. He makes us delicious healthy smoothies that contain "everything your body needs for the whole day." He makes me a "girl one" and then adds some broccoli and makes himself a "boy one". They are delicious and include:
-frozen berries
-yogurt
-spinach
-carrots
-milk
-oj
-flax seed
-emergen-C
-honey
Yes, I actually eat this...and it doesn't taste like vegetables (it definitely does with the broccoli). I love it and I love that he makes it every morning. But a couple of days ago he had a little accident....oh poor baby! The smoothie went all over our kitchen and he had to start all over. I thought it was HILARIOUS!






Side note...when I neglect to cut Brett's hair this is the result....annoying hair twisting...URKKKK!!! I have learned my lesson...shorter hair, more frequent hair cuts. :)

TEAM Brett vs. TEAM Krystle

Everyone,
Thank you all for your heartfelt comments about what do to with MY blog address. I was amazed at how many people had some sort of opinion about it. It was great to hear all your thoughts, on this heated topic.

Brett was surprised at how many people were TEAM Brett. He was sure that the results would be skewed in my favor, but it really was pretty 50/50. So, thank you for him...even though he will never be able to thank you, because he NEVER blogs!

We were just debating again about the blog and he said that I shouldn't be allowed to put "The Montgomery's" at the top of the blog, but instead should just put "The Montgomery"...this isn't a blog that represents both of us.

So here is MY final statement: This is the blog about our little Montgomery Family though MY eyes.
(And a statement from a friend: A blog address is not equivalent with a temple sealing...so funny and so true!)

So, if you were TEAM Brett my condolences.
If you are TEAM Krystle congrats, you will NOT have to change my address on your blog!

Funny Side Note:
(Brett just read the blog and saw that I decided that I won...he said fine he would start his own blog, that in NO way represents me. Below are some of his ideas that were semi-appropriate enough to post publicly).

www.man-who-does-not-design-or-have-estrigen.blogspot.com
www.male-blue-eyed-guy-who-surfs.blogspot.com
www.guy-that-plays-basketball-and-fixes-things.blogspot.com
www.brett-does-not-have-female-genitals.blogspot.com

Nice....
So, look for one of these coming real soon...or not :)


(This picture, just because its funny and Brett is "sad" about this decision)

Happy Mother's Day - To MY Mommie!

(I made this for my mom...and was SO proud all weekend and considered being a florist)

We were lucky enough to go to the desert this past weekend and be spoiled by my parents (And hopefully we were able to spoil my mom a little, since it was Mother's day). We relaxed by the pool...and I even got in, which is a rarity (but not to far of a leap when it's 100 degrees outside). We went to dinner, watched things like "the best of Amy Pohler" etc.

BUT the main attraction was the voice of my little brother. Yes, we got to hear his sweet voice all the way from New Jersey. Brett joked that my mom wasn't even going to notice that we were coming home because she was SO excited for Trevor's call. Partially true...the sibling that lives far away and can never calls home, does somehow end up being perfect and the favorite. But, i'm ok with this, because i know that once I start pumping out grand kids I will once more retain the title of favorite *(note).

LOVE YOU MOMMIE!!! (Even though I might only be your 2nd or 3rd fav right now :)


*(note)Brett and I are NOT planning on having children ANY time soon.



(Brett does have the nicest bottom in the world...but please don't come up to him randomly and pinch it, that would be awkward)

How about a little good news?

I was just watching Oprah...and there were all these stories about people working hard, fulfilling their dreams, and other people opening their hearts to help others fulfill their dreams. It was truly INSPIRATIONAL!

I thought right now, especially in this "economy" (it seems like we here that word ALL THE TIME) it is SO refreshing to hear stories of people not giving up on dreams, serving others, and helping to make this world a nicer place for all of us to live. I am finding it so easy right now to get bogged down with "what if this bad thing happens" or "oh no, that bad thing DID happen"...I am in desperate need of a little GOOD NEWS for a change!

So my idea is this:
Wouldn't it be great if there was a website that was purely dedicated to inspirational and motivational stories and just some random good news?!?! I say YES it would be fantastic. I would love to get a little pick me up throughout the day and get my attitude back on track. A little hope and dream fulfillment never hurt anyone!

My first bit of good news:
I live 10 minutes from here....



So, if anyone has some GOOD NEWS feel free to share...I promise to LOVE it! And it might inspire others to think of OR create their own good news...

PS: I found these "Good News" websites. They seem to be on the right track :)

www.happynews.com
www.goodnewsnetwork.org

Do The Montgomery's NEED a knew blog address?

Brett has been telling me for several weeks now that "designing woman" just doesn't quite represent everyone in The Montgomery Family.

So...To change our blog address...OR not to change?

Brett's reason's for WANTING a change:
-He is NOT a woman
-He does NOT design things
-The current address in NO WAY represents him or his personality/traits

Krystle's reason for NOT WANTING a change:
-It is a pain for ALL our friends and family (approx. 3-4 people) to change the link to our blog
-I'm used to this address, it might be hard to get used to a new one...I have a real difficult time with change.
-Brett doesn't blog
-Those are pretty much it...summary - its a pain for me and everyone linked to me!

So, what our your thoughts my 3-4 viewers...to change or not to change?

The Avery Story....

So the other night Brett and I were laying in bed, chatting it up like little BFF's, like we do most nights. And I turned to Brett and said, "Who gets Cass and Chad's kids if they die."

I know its a horrible thought...but it was on my mind because of the other adorable kids I was watching, while there parents were away (below).

Anyway, Brett turns back to me and says, "I don't know, what made you think about that?!"

I said, "I don't know, I was thinking about how much I love Avery."

Brett bursts out laughing, he thought this was pretty hilarious.

Then, to humor me, he starts naming the possibilities for the adorable Hawkins kids.

Then, I chimed in excitedly, "I think we're at least in the top 5 options, to get the kids."

Brett mockingly responds, "Well there are really only about 6 options, so that's not that good."

Then, we commence a heated debate about who would get OUR kids. And it REALLY got heated. Then, Brett brings us back to reality, "Babe, we don't even have kids,"...me,"oh, yeah, right, ok."

I love this man...and I apparently LOVE Avery!

4 Kids...4 Days of Fun

I braved the "winter storm" in Utah to go babysit some the cutest kids in the whole world! My aunt and Uncle went on their anniversary trip to Costa Rica and I got to spend some serious time with my little cousins. It was SO fun...but i won't particularly miss the 5am wake up calls from cute little Cate...But she is SO darn adorable!

Cate...laugher/talker/tough chick




Brynn...the little princess/chef/learner



Anthony...the comedian/gamer/independant






Brady...athletic/helpful/obidient


Hanging out with the kids was really am amazing memory making experience:

-I loved having a movie night and watching Bolt with all 5 of us cuddled under one blanket
-playing candy land at least 23 times
-making sure cate always had her blankie and bob-el
-playing like i was a kid, at the park
-having Cate laugh at everything I said (such a self-esteem booster)
-having Brady say to Anthony "You need to OBEY!"
-watching a couple barbie movies (surprisingly entertaining)
-Having my 6 year old cousin Anthony say "Krystle will you lay by me"...he's going to be older soon and will probably NEVER say that again!

SUCH PRICELESS MEMORIES!!!!

I fondly call this the Sexy picture....

I actually look quite weird in the picture but, my husband, he looks scrumptious! I don't know how I got so lucky to marry someone with an incredible profile like this???

Vacation ALONE with my husband...OH YEAH

Well, Brett and I went to Cancun for our very first vacation alone...also known as a honeymoon. It was incredible! Hot, tropical, very little clothing, adventurous, everything you one could want in a honeymoon! We of course got them to upgrade our room, because it was our special vacation, we ate out every meal and lounged by the pool. I even got a bit of sun...pretty remarkable for me, and Brett added to his great bronze-ness. However, we have both been peeling for weeks, which we feel is a very small price to pay.

We also even ventured out of our lovely resort a couple times. We toured the possible Nephite ruins of Chichen Itza...which was of course awesome. But, my favorite part of the trip was when we were so STINKING HOT that we got little Mexican Ice Creams. Brett and I chose which ever one appealed to us and we began eating. I was done in 5 SECONDS!!!! By this tme Brett's wasn't even HALF WAY gone (and we eat about the same speed)!. So I took a few bits, because he was nice to share with me. Then he STILL had several bites left. So the picture above of Brett with ice cream depicts this moment. I was laughing so hard, out of disgust and anger at my ice cream decision. So the lesson is NOT all Mexican goodies are created equal!!!

3-21-09....We Tied the Knot!!!!

(My mom's friend (and mine) Becky Jones, made this collage of the day, i thought I would steal it, to give you the flavor of the day)

We had SUCH an amazing day! Everything turned out beautifully thanks to my mommie. Thanks mom!! I loved my colors (brown and kelly green) and everything was just what I hoped for...I LOVED it! But i loved the groom more! I mean really, I felt like I was marrying James Bond, Brett looked SO darn handsome.

Thanks to everyone who came and traveled far, it was really wonderful to have you all there to celebrate our special day!

*Please see my "mommie" link for a slide show of pictures my BFF took the wedding day.