Finals are here!

Dan is almost finished with classes for the semester and will be starting finals week tomorrow! As stressed as he is about his finals, and mostly his projects for studio, I know he is glad there is a light at the end of a much shorter tunnel. His largest final being his studio final. As a graphic design major, they have to complete their usual projects which are ridiculously time consuming, and then he has a 14 project aptitude test that will be part of his final, and the main part of his application to the graphic design program. Applying to the program is a big deal, and only happens once a year. He has shown me what he's working on, and I have decided that graphic design is definitely not for me -- there is no way I would even know what they are talking about!

Emmy is such a funny little girl, and is growing up so fast. She is talking so much now, and even putting words together in almost sentences. She is still such a bookworm, she reads books all day long. She is finally at the stage where she will read the book out loud to herself, it is hilarious to watch!


Me, well I'm just trying to hang on until Dan is finished with school. I know once finals are over we will have a little more time, and my schedule will have a bit more flexibility. Right now I am still trying to squeeze everything onto my already full plate. It is for a short time though, this too shall pass.


This past week we had family pictures taken. Those of you that know me well know how much I hate having my picture taken, so when my sister said she wanted to take them, I was reluctant. Celeste is so good with pictures though, and I love how they turned out. Of course I hate that I'm in them, but she did such a good job catching Emmy's cute faces and smiles. She picked the perfect location as well. It was fun to take the pictures. Here are a few of the good ones. I love the ones of Emmy and Dan especially. She is starting a photography business soon, and I know she will be very successful, she has a great eye for pictures.

Sorry its been a while since I last posted. I have been extraordinarily busy these past few weeks. I don't know how it all necessarily started, but it was crazy! Emmy was sick for a few days, running a high fever with no apparent cause and just not feeling well. She was tired and didn't want to eat, but there was no tell tale puking, nose running, cough, or anything else. At first I thought it was just teething, but a teething fever shouldn't be at 104 degrees for two whole days! Anyway, as soon as she got to feeling better, I was running a fever! I think the lack of sleep and worrying about her constantly made me more suceptible to whatever bug she had. I missed a night of interviewing at work, and just felt like crap for a few days. This has been a busy time for me at work as well, I've been at the office every day to sort through a neverending pile of paperwork for the summer camp I'm in charge of coordinating. Sometimes I really think an entire rainforest is chopped down just to get the kids registered for my summer camp!

Dan has also been busy with school -- finals are approaching, and he has to apply to his program at the end of the sememster. He is busy with tests and projects and keeping up with work and his calling at church. Life has been extra stressful lately as our busy times are overlapping. Sometimes I swear I only see him long enough to give him a high five and instructions on what Emmy needs for the evening as I walk out the door to work, and by the time I get home he is asleep, sometimes I get home at 1:00 a.m. from the office. (seriously, that much paperwork)

We are both excited for school to be over and to be able to go on a trip in May with Dan's family. We are headed to Disneyworld! Dan's family members are big fans of the d-world, and we are so excited to be going and taking Emmy. Dan insists that she must grow to love the place as much as he has!

Emmy has been growing by leaps and bounds! She is such a chatterbox some days! I swear - sometimes she never stops talking. She also loves her books, even books like a road map of the US and a book of Sudoku puzzles Dan has. She points and talks and blabs about each page. Our little one is so active too! She runs everywhere, and loves to try to climb anything. We go to the park at least once a week, and she loves to climb to the highest playground and run back and forth on the bridges.

I don't have any cute pictures of Emmy to post, I really need to get a new camera -- when are the economic stimulus check coming? Here is a shot of Dan and I on our last Disney World vacation - three years ago. Until next post!

Happy Birthday to Dan!!!

This is a post to my wonderful husband Dan. Today is his birthday, and I hope its a good one for him. He is such a wonderful husband and father, he deserves the best birthday. He is so busy, and accomplishes so much in school, church callings, as a friend, father and husband. I appreciate him so much, and just want him to know it. I am not the best at telling him how much I appreciate him, or at thanking him for all he does. This is a hard time in our lives, we are both gone so much just trying to make the ends of our student loans meet :) I know this is a temporary stage, and I know it will end, but really I feel we are enjoying it despite its challenges.

Thanks for being wonderful Dan -- We love you -- Bekah and Emmy

Happy Easter!!!

This morning we woke up to a house infested with Easter Eggs!!! Thankfully our little exterminator was more than willing to eradicate the problem and enjoy the many tasty treats that was hidden inside them.

Emmy had such a fun time looking for her eggs as they were hidden on top of the tv, on the couch, in mommy's shoe and in Emmys high chair! She did such a good job at finding them too as she loves too find things (especially when its daddy hide-n-seek
time.) Here are a few pictures of todays events, and more later as we have more adventures at Bekahs parents house.










More importantly than finding eggs, our family is especially grateful for the Savior in our life. We are thankful that his life is the perfect example to how our lives should be, and I am blessed to have our little families goal to always live to his standards and let everything we do be influenced and touched by his guiding hand. Easter is a good day to remember Christ and his atoning sacrifice for us, but not including Easter, there are 364 days left in a year that are just as important to remember his love for us. I hope that everyone has a safe and awesome Easter Day, and keeps the Savior's life mission in mind and heart. ---Dan

I've been tagged by Alana!

What is his name- Daniel
How long have you been together-Almost six years
How long did you date- 2 & 1/2 years!!!!!!
How old his he- 27
Who eats more- He does
Who said I love you first-Him, I think.
Who is taller- him
Who can sing better- me, but once in a while he shocks me with his sing-a-long to Elliot Smith
Who does the laundry- Usually me, but he helps when I've had it.
Who pays the bills-I do, we won't elaborate on that.
Who sleeps on the right side- If you are looking at the bed, he does
Who cooks dinner- I do most of the time, but he is always willing to help out.
Who kissed who first- Him --
Who proposed- He did
Who has more friends- Probably me, although he has lots of people he knows on the bus.
Who is more sensitive- He is, I am usually more easy going.
Who has more siblings? I do, three sibs
Who wears the pants? Both of us, but as he would say, usually I am going to do what I am going to do.

A short trip through Bekah's TV habits ..............

Okay, so maybe I'm just bored, or maybe I'm just in a weird mood. But -- I think I need to give some credit to my favorite shows. The past few weeks I have really been entertained by my television in my spare time (in other words, really really late at night).

First, PROJECT RUNWAY -- I love love love this show for some reason. I know not everyone does, but especially this season -- Christian is so FIERCE -- I just loved watching his personality -- he is hilarious! Seriously, how can you not love him?!?Next, the Office always keeps me laughing. The quipping between Dwight and Jim, or Dwight and anyone. Tonight I was watching reruns, and they still make me laugh. It has been sad to not have new episodes for a long time, but I am sure the ones for next season (or when ever it starts again) will be great. Here is a short quote from tonight:

Jim: Why doesn't Dwight run the meeting (Women's Appreciation Meeting), he plays with dolls.

Dwight: They are collectible action figures and they are worth more than your car.


Top Chef on Bravo is a great reality show. I love watching people cook, and this show has some great dishes! Their season starts tomorrow (Wednesday) -- and this year its in Chicago. There is always something interesting going on, and Dan actually likes this show too.

Last, and maybe least, LOST -- which by the way I am so lost on! If that is their whole point is to make their audience lost, then they have succeeded, and they can stop making new episodes -- or just let us know what the heck is going on! This season is crazy confusing, there are so many plots going on. But, nevertheless, I am still watching most weeks, if I have time. I must say because all my friends disagree, I can't stand Sawyer -- he annoys me and I think he is gross and slimey. Eww!!! What was Kate thinking?

Ahh, my favorite show of all time is definitely Gilmore Girls, and I miss it so much! It used to be the only show I watched, but sadly they are no longer on air. I still love the reruns whenever I can catch them on tv. I love their motto : " Life is short. Talk fast." These two gals were the best friends I never had, but miss terribly since their show ended. Seriously, I was obsessed with this show!!!

Ostrich Festival

Last weekend we went to the Ostrich Festival with our friends Peter, Rebekka, and Lena. The Ostrich Festival comes to Chandler once a year for one weekend. It is basically a miniature state fair -- lots of fried food and dangerous looking rides. We had so much fun walking around the event. Emmy loved the ostrich races we watched. She thought the ostriches were so weird looking (they are), and loved seeing the other animals (horses, emu, chickens, etc.). We also saw a concert, remember the band Vertical Horizon? They had one big song in the 90's, well they played, and it was fun. Here are some pictures of us at the event.