A little of this, a little of that!

Life has settled down a little bit (for the time being).  A lot of big changes are coming into our lives in the next few months.  First of all, Emma starts Kindergarten on August 8th.  I am really excited for her, but can't help but feel like my little best friend is being taken away from me.  As she matures and has learned to help me and talk to me on a different level (because she is not a baby anymore)...I really enjoy her and I hanging out and having girl time and "girl talks" at night before bed.  She is such an awesome daughter and I am so thankful to have her and be her mommy!   Her humor and wit catch me off guard sometimes.  She always makes me laugh.  A couple recent things she has come out with:

In the car one day, I said "Emma, why are you so cute?"  And she says "Mommy, I'm not cute, I'm PRETTY."  Seriously?  haha.  I think I tell her she's pretty quite a bit.

Another thing she said strolling into the bathroom one day while I was getting ready is: "Helllooo ROCHITT!"  lmao.  This CRACKED me up!!  It's an inside joke within family and my sister Lindsay calls me "Rochitt"...but to hear Emma say it just cracked me up.  I love her silly smile and face expressions and cheeks and mannerism's.  I think I am just obsessed with my child.  Nothing wrong with that right?  

I LOVE MY BUG!!!

As Emma heads off to Kindergarten, perfectly timed (but not at all on purpose) is the entry of baby boy Caellum into the world.  Due date is currently September 22nd, but I think I will not go that long.  Pleeease don't let me go that long.  As much as I am beyond grateful for being blessed with children and being a mother...this summer has been KILLER for my last trimester.  Let's just say I am sweating in places I did not know I could sweat.  Enough said.  

After being settled into our new place I have been hard at work on preparing baby Caellum's room.  We have it painted and the crib all set up!  Accessorizing his bedroom will come along in a little while (my favorite part!!!)  But because we will have him in the bassinet in our bedroom for a few months I am trying not to rush.  REALLY TRYING!  You see, I like to have things DONE.  And sometimes I can get a little impatient.  My father always told me patience is a virtue.  I am trying to improve on this, and luckily I have a very patient husband (very lucky).  Here is a picture of Caellum's crib and the rocking armchair/ottoman in his room (theme is mod owls):

And while I am on pictures of the new place, here is princess Emma's room:

Aaaannd here are the bookshelves I refinished.  Painted and antiqued with asphaltum glaze:

So that is that.  Okay, another thing that occurred recently was the celebration of Emma's 5th birthday on July 1st!  We had some family/friends over and went swimming/ate pizza (Emma's favorite), had cake and ice cream and obviously opened presents! Here are a couple pictures from the celebration:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMA LOU WHO!

David and I also celebrated our 1 year anniversary on July 21st!  No pictures, but my sis Linds and her hubs Scotte watched Em while we went to dinner and a movie!  We saw Spiderman and it was actually really good.  Oh, and David got me roses.  It was nothing extravagant, but simple.  Life is good simple. :D

Among the many important events coming up is the MOST IMPORTANT.  David, Emma, and I will be sealed for time and all eternity in the Mesa, AZ Temple at 6pm on August 3rd.

Words cannot describe how excited we are for this sacred experience.  All of David's family is flying in to Arizona and we are so thankful for all the love and support we have from them. xo

David starts back at school on September 4th.  I am really excited for him!  He has officially deemed me his assignment/study time scheduler.  Seriously?  haha.  That's okay.  I am a pretty organized individual, and I figure when the time comes that he finishes PA school (4-5 years from now) we will feel like it was a major team effort.  Love you babe!

And since this is the longest blog ever, I figure I will squeeze in some other little memory that I don't want to forget.  That is enjoying watching David play with Em.  Specifically... their  game called "THE POOP QUEEN."  Don't ask.  haha.  I don't really know what the game is about.  All I know is David and Emma go around with pink headbands and fake wands...taking turns being the poop queen.  Very interesting.  I think if someone could be a fly on the wall within our home they would be dying from laughter.  We are all pretty weird, but I love it that way!  I love these two so much and am so happy I have the opportunity to be with them forever.