I'm Not Made For This..

So Ty and I were asked to be den leaders in our ward. As usual we gladly accepted but I made it very well known that I was out of my element. 

8 year old boys? 

Really? 

We attended our very first Pack Meeting last night and it was about as noisy and overwhelming as I expected. Not to mention we played Capture the Flag, which is not my fondest memory from elementary school, and I single handedly made a little boy cry not even on purpose. 

So I guess we're off to a good start right? Here's to hoping it gets better and I look super fly in my scout shirt. 

*As whiny as I sounded, I'm happy to serve and know this will definitely be a learning experience.

Oh just some pics..

 I never take many pictures with my camera but when I do, it's pure gold. 

{Lil P playing with the felt make up kit I made her for Christmas}

{Jessica and Ash Ketchum "Christmas" morning. They waited til the 26th to celebrate with us.}

{Mumzy and I made Ash Ketchum a blanket but she wanted in on the action too}

{The sister and the niece}

{Their cute little fandamily}

{Oh just the last time I saw my bff ever} 

 .. Until the next time I empty my camera :) 

"My little baby is growing up and saving China!"

Which is exactly what the 7-year old version of this boy said when he and the Mumzy dropped me off for my first day of middle school. And now I should say the same about him. My parents, Ty and I dropped Little Brother off at the Missionary Training Center on Wednesday.

I thought I would be okay with it because back in October we dropped the sweet Matty boy off there too. But I guess something about living with a human for nearly two decades just pulls at your heartstrings like nothing you could imagine. It was emotionally straining and made me temporarily hope that we never have boy babies and maybe never have babies in general just {General Just *salute*} so I never have to send them off.

That being said,  I know that despite how hard it was for me and {especially} my parents to see my baby brother  and  their one and only boy child leaving us for two whole years, the sadness we feel will be matched over and over again by the joy he brings to the people in Texas as he shares the true Gospel of Jesus Christ and His Eternal Plan of Happiness.

I'm so happy for him and proud of his decisions. And I can't wait til I get used to the fact that he's not around anymore. Until then, just don't mention him or I may erupt in a sobbing mess.

Husbandisms 7

Getting ready to clean the house.. 
Em: What do you want to listen to?
Ty: Now that we're married, we're totally out of the music scene.
Em: You're totally right. So J. Biebs?
Ty: Sure.
Em: *starts dancing.. and not cleaning*
Ty: So is that a zumba move?
Em: *hangs head* uh yes.
Ty: Guess we're out of the dance scene too



This one has some explaining. Ty got his hair cut so he was itchy from the hair cut so he took his shirt off. And then he put an apron on to do the dishes. I was busy trying to finish up a lesson plan for my final and I hear the water turn off and Ty says, "Kitchen accomplished!" But I didn't really look up from my FINAL that was due the next day so he repeats himself, "Kitchen accomplished. Did you get that? Kitchen. Accomplished. Emily. Kitchen accomplished!"

Proud Parent

Surprise! We have a two year old. Just kidding :) But she's as good as ours. She photobombed mine and Tyler's picture during the family picture sesh and gave us the best smile of the day. 

(Sorry Josh, she just loves us more than you) Pictures will be forthcoming. 

Either way, this is her fish face that I taught her and I couldn't be more proud. 

Don't worry Ash Ketchum, Uncle Ty and Aunt Emy will take you when your parents have had enough.