Clone Wars

Not that there was any doubt, but it is pretty obvious whose kids Max and Mae are.

Max Steven

Mae Maureen

Emily Jeanne

Sons and Sisters

Sometimes having a son is way better then having a sister. As the youngest of three, when I was allowed to play with Suzanne and Krista, I was usually relegated to to role of Boy or Villian. Never was I allowed to be the princess, (Suzanne)or even Sidekick (Krista.) Well, that has all changed. With Max I am number one! Max informed me this morning that he was Obi Won Kenobi. I asked if Mae was Princess Leia, and he said no. I then asked if Claudia, (his main squeeze,) was Leia. He thought about it and quickly decided that No she wasn't either. "You Mama, you are Princess Leia!" VICTORY AT LAST! Sons are great.

Also it should be noted that Jeff is Anakin Skywalker and Mae is R2D2.

Spiritual Block

I am suffering from a spiritual block. It is like a writers block but instead of not being able to write, I am not able to compose a talk for next Sunday. I have never had such a hard time with giving a talk. For the past week and a half I have been struggling with absolutely no success or inspiration. Giving talks is not my favorite thing to do, but I have always found the experience to be deep and rewarding in the end. This time I am stressed to almost collapse. I am not sure why I am having such a difficult time. I have tried everything, (including not worrying about it,) and it almost feels like something is physically blocking my brain from working. So...any thoughts on 2 Nephi 31:20. Yeah, I know right? It's like the whole purpose of life and the Gospel in one scripture. What more is there to say. Maybe I should just get up there and read the scripture and bear my testimony (It may come to that!) So everyone in my ward who reads my blog can now look forward to this Sunday in a "Lets see what kind of train wreck Emily's talk will be," way. Special shout out to Katie G. who reads my blog and whose husband gave me the assignment in the first place (Not that I blame him, not at all, and I am so not going to start my talk with an ultra lame story of how "I avoided his call" or one of the other moronic things so many people say to make themselves feel witty in a cheap attempt to pander to the audience's dislike of giving talks. Those so Must Go!) But shout out none the less in a maybe they should prepare and add a really long rest hymn.

Help Me Obi-Won-Kenobi, You're My Only Hope!

Max has been a bit obsessed with Star Wars Clone Wars lately. As with all his obsessions, they start strong, last for a few weeks or months and then begin to fade into another obsession. We are deep in the middle of the Star Wars obsession. He has Star Wars jammies, toys, and loves to watch the cartoons and play Lego Star Wars. I think the cutest part of this current obsession is that for the first time he is pretending to be one of the characters. Often Max will inform us that he is, "Obi-Won Kabobie." It is so stinking cute. This has also helped in his potty training. Star Wars merchandise has been useful for bribes. But the key to our success has really been firm sticking him on the toilet and not letting him move. He finally caved, and ladies and gentlemen....MAX IS POTTY TRAINED!!!! Our prayers have been answered after over a year of training. He has seen the light. Two days now of no accidents and life is grand.

Mmmmm....Rice Cereal!

Cause nothing says yum like bland rice mush. But hey, at least she's taking something since she is not a fan of the bottle. Notice how her hands are fully grasping mine, she would not let me move to reload the spoon. Finally I had to relinquish the spoon to her.

Things That Must Go X

In honor of my 10th edition I have a special twist- words and phrases That Must Go!

1. "We're Trying": as in people are trying to procreate. Really? Do you need me to leave the room? How about we are "hoping" to start a family instead.

2. "Strip your membranes": I am not exactly sure what this involves (not looking for an explanation so don't post one,) but it is something that can be done to a pregnant woman to hasten the arrival of a baby. But it sure does sound graphic and nasty. Things down there shouldn't be scraped.

3. "Take out your endowment": This one is for my mom, she hates it when people say this. "Where are you taking it?" Is her go to response. Receive your endowment is the proper term.

4. "Opportunities": Jeff wanted me to post this one, lately at work they have been calling things "opportunities" when what they really meant was mistake.

5. "Tender": In the 10th grade I had a classmate who described everything as tender. Everything! Totally ruined the word for me for no good reason.

I know there are so many more, so I will be adding to this but here is the list for now. Please feel free to add.


*No meaning behind the picture just more Max goodness.

Fatty McThunder Thighs

Just more of her to love and squeeze!