What A Weekend

Funny story. On Saturday we were out running errands and decided to stop and get a late lunch/early dinner. It was at a restaurant we hadn't been to before, but had a gift certificate for. We went in, were seated, and I just couldn't decide what I wanted. More than once we had to ask for a few more minutes. Finally I decided, and we ordered. Soon after the food came, let's just say I found something wrong (and really gross) with my dish. I told our server and she took it back and got me something new. When she brought it out she apologized that it had taken so long, but everything had been turned off in the kitchen, and so needed to be turned back on again. Eric had some Baklava that came with his meal and I wanted to try it. I had never tasted it before and was curious. I went to cut a small piece off from the corner when the entire thing flew off the plate and landed in the middle of the floor right as our server came walking by. I didn't know it was going to do that! Honest. It was so tough that the knife wouldn't cut through it. Maybe that's how Baklava is supposed to be, but how was I to know? So our server went and got us a new piece of Baklava. Finally Eric put it all together and realized that this place closed at 3:00 pm. We had walked in at about 2:45 pm. No wonder they were so anxious to get our order! And then they had to remake my meal AND clean up the Baklava mess. I somehow don't think we were their favorite customers that day. Oh dear.

Today was the Primary program in our ward, which of course was Emma's first one. She did so awesome. She was the only one in the primary to have her part memorized, and I think she's the youngest. She said it nice and loud and clear. And she was singing all the songs so well. That's all she's done lately. Yesterday at their practice I think she was trying to out-sing the kids singing solos at the microphone. She even knew the sign language to Families Can Be Together Forever. Of course, my view was different from Eric's since I was up in the stands on the other side with some other kids. I could sort of see her do her sign language because I was in the front helping the kids on my side with it. In fact, it was practicing with Emma that helped me learn it well enough to even have been asked by the music people to help. Yeah, cause I don't know sign language (except for that song now). It was fun seeing her though.

After church today we drove along the Alpine Loop to see the Fall colors. They were amazing! I don't think I've ever seen them quite so vibrant. Some of the reds were the deepest I've ever seen. We walked along a little trail for awhile and found a nice little spot to have a picnic in. Emma had fun playing with the bugs and taking pictures of all the aspen trees. It was a glorious day, and I'm so glad we were outside to enjoy it.

Seriously Busy

I can't believe how long it's been since I posted anything! I've just been way too busy. Obviously Emma started preschool, so we've had to juggle things around as we added that to our schedules, figuring out the carpool etc. She LOVES it though. She is always so excited to go and so excited to tell me what they did and learned. I look forward to it almost more than anything else. Eric is busier than ever right now, and besides being gone at work each day, he's gone 3-4 evenings a week. He misses Emma terribly those days, because he leaves before she wakes up and gets home after she's in bed. I'm so grateful to him for pushing through, because I don't think I'd be able to be away from her so much. I'm not strong enough.

I've been busy starting a new business. Many of you know about it, but I'm going to be selling lia sophia jewelry. I was introduced to it over the summer and just love it! I wanted more than half the catalog, so I decided to become an advisor. It's also fun to get together with so many people each week. We'll see how it goes, as it's hard to schedule around Eric right now. If you want to know more about it or want to host a party you can call or email me (or I guess comment here).

I have so many sewing projects that I need to finish and get started on!! I was going to make a princessy dress for Emma's birthday, but only started the day before, and so ran out of time to finish. We bought one for her to wear, but I still want to finish the one I'm making. I have some other projects to finish, but I need to start Emma's Halloween costume soon. She wants to be Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. I think she'll make an adorable Dorothy, even if my costume turns out awful. We'll see. I guess you'll know it's terrible if I never post a picture of her in it. =)

I can't wait for the weather to feel like Fall. Fall is my favorite season and it is always way to short here. September is usually still hot, and it usually snows in November, if not sooner. I love October. There are so many fun activities to do. Halloween is our favorite holiday at my house, and our brains are already in full swing thinking about it.

I'll try to post our activities more frequently, but we'll see how it goes. Hopefully things will smooth out and not be quite so frantic all the time.

First Day of Preschool

I can't believe Emma's in preschool! Today was her first day. She didn't go last year because we moved right at the end of August and didn't have time to find a preschool with openings. So this will be her one and only year, but I think that will be enough. I am excited for her to be around so many other kids so often. She'll go 3 times a week for 3 hours each day. She was so excited this morning. She came out of her room dressed and ready to go. She never gets ready for the day that early! Afterwards she was telling me everything they did, and it sounds like she LOVED it. She can't wait to go again.