The Book Thief and Pigtails

So in an attempt to get more involved and meet more people here in Flagstaff I decided to read the book for the ward book club this month which was: The Book Thief.

I actually have never read for personal enjoyment a book like this. I had no idea what it was about before I started it, I thought it would be a small book (which it's not... 560 pages) and the authors style of writing is WAY different than anything I've read, but I actually really really liked it. There's not a whole lot of suspense in it I guess cause the narrorator pretty much up front introduces a character than says "too bad he doesn't make it in the end" or something to that effect, which I thought was funny, but it ended up having a different effect as you were reading cause the whole time you're thinking...hmmm when are they going to die, how sad. It's set in Nazi Germany. Anyways I really enjoyed it and am kind of interested to see what another one of his books are like. If anyone has read any of his (Markus Zusak) other books let me know :D

So yesterday when I finished it I decided to make Weinerschnitzel for dinner and German potatoe salad :D I know I'm a dork...but it was delicious!! I had my own little book club celebration :D

And in other news we gave side pigtails for the first time this last week. Pretty funny and cute :D

If anyone has any other book suggestions I'm up for it!!!

DOC??

So, we've always had a little joke that Emrie's hair reminds us of Docs from Back to the Future...But this night while eating dinner she really ruffled her hair making what little fuzz she has on top stick down and the long fine blond blond hair on bottom stick out and this is how it turned out:
DOC:


AND the Imitation:
She looks a little scary in the above so I had to throw a cute faced one in there :D

I've really been trying to make sure I'm brushing the top to stimulate some growth, but not much change yet, guess that's what happens with a very fair daddy and a mommy who didn't help out either :D Hopefully it comes soon, until then, she is very cute version of Doc I think.

Little more than cousins???

Ha ha, just kidding. Emrie LOVES to give out hugs and kisses to every little kid that she walks by, but I do think that she has a special infatuation with Graham :D She used to all but maul him when we'd first walk in. They are so cute together (don't get me wrong they still stole each others toys and such) but we had such a fun summer doing things together with the kids. We are really going to miss getting together at least once a week. Here's a little playback.

Can't wait until we go visit!

Happy Birthday Chad!

I'm a slacker wife and didn't post a happy birthday yesterday for Chad, but that's okay cause now I have pictures :D So, HAPPY 26th BIRTHDAY CHAD!! At Chad's request I made this delicious cake, which we now have the whole thing (minus 2 pieces) in our fridge :D Guess it's going in the freezer for little chocolate fixes!

We have learned how to use our timer! YEAH :D

Oh, can't forget the brownie chunk ice cream, that's his favorite!

AND, on a side note, these are just a few pictures from the other morning at a park. Emrie LOVED this dinosaur thing. She was kicking her legs and gritting her teeth, going crazy on it. It was pretty cute and we got a couple funny pictures of her....She's kinda giving her version of the dinosaur face I guess :D

Flagstaff, here we come!

We are officially moved as of this last Friday, thanks to both our families and all their help with packing, loading and watching Emrie during the chaos. Goodbye #2102, we will miss you! Already miss El Dorado Ward. We were really spoiled living here.

Oh, and thank you Emrie for helping me with the last minute clean-up. I can tell she's going to be a good cleaner :)

We are now at NAU in Flagstaff, AZ for Chad to attend their nursing program where he will get his Bachelors in Nursing. So, we will be here for at least 2 1/2 years.

Emrie already loves having her own room. She sleeps way better....all the way through the night from 8:30-6-ish. And a couple times has actually come up to me and said "Ni Ni" for bedtime. The other day after nap when she woke up she didn't want out, just pointed to "Elbo" on the floor, which I gave her and she happily sat down with her dolly and read in bed. Her personality is really starting to come out, she's so sweet.

We went exploring and on a walk yesterday morning. I will say the temperature is AMAZING! Thinking we would find a park with grass and a playground, this park far exceeded our expectations:

With mountains, pines and fields of wild flowers. It was beautiful.

Oh, and you can't forget Rocks! That was one of Emrie's favorite parts.

Miss the family, but excited for our new adventure!

Thank you Thank you

Thanks Kenna and Jason for helping me save my blog :D It looks much much better! Pictures to come soon :D

Four Years Ago....

On a SWELTERING Arizona August morning I married this Handsome Stud!!! I can't believe it has really been FOUR years! But at the same time it feels like we've never been apart. Funny how that is. Grateful for my sweet family, and can't wait for everything else life will bring us. Love you Honey!!!