More Birthday

Here is the clown cake made by Birgit. So cute, so yummy!
and...by the way...
Welcome back, Omi!!
She was in Germany for 3 weeks. Rebecca would ask us about her, and then answer her own question, saying, "German, Annalie, Mehee (Michi), Tristin (Kristin), Berdit (Berit)"
She brought us lots of goodies and it's so good to have her back.

(more birthday posts to come)

Girl's Night

While our husbands were both out of town on business, my friend Corinne and her girls came over for a girl's night! Corinne brought yummy treats and
The little girls got to put on some make-up.
Corinne did our nails...
She's pretty much a professional.

Her girls are so sweet and (obviously) beautiful. Rebecca just loves them!
She was snuggling up to Nicole all night.

So silly!

Thanks for a fun night, gals!

Joel's Got Talent

Rebecca and I visited my old high school to watch Uncle Joel perform in the Prom Assembly. I ran into some former third graders (the first class I taught is now GRADUATING from high school!) and my heart was full of pride, seeing the wonderful young adults they have become. I also felt just a little old!

We are so proud of Uncle Joel!

These two sound amazing!

2 Years of Sweetness!

These are some of my favorite pictures and they bring tears to my eyes. She is so darn cute!

And here she is today, on her official day of birth!

Omi and Grandpa came to spend the afternoon. We had a little party and lots of smiles and laughs with our girl.

Jorg was in Europe on business this week and arrived home today. We're so glad to have him back! But I have to say that I grew even closer to Rebecca this week...if that's possible. Every time I would start feeling lonely for Jorg, it seems like she could sense it. She gave me so many "huggies and tisses". We had a blast together, just the two of us. I couldn't love this little girl more, and I'm so thankful she's ours!

My Mommy

Is
pretty
generous
loving
knowledge-seeking
talented
faithful
giving
and
We love you, mom!

Happy Birthday!

We ate at Iggy's

and went to see Earth. It was Rebecca's first movie and she loved...

The B-I-G television!
She kept saying, "big, big!" We loved the movie and the amazing animals that kept our girl entertained. I took her on little walks and let her run up and down the halls a couple of times. She did really well.

Politeness of a Toddler

P.S. You'll notice it's when she's with daddy that she gets to eat the junk food. Mom was not present for the ice cream movie, nor this one with the chips (chips, which Jorg hides in his car!)...next up: french fries.

The Hunt

We had our traditional egg hunt at my parent's house, the day after Easter. There is a little cash for the big kids {cha-ching!} involved.
The picture top right picture (below) is Rebecca showing her "ouch"es to Kim (Lane's gf). The "ouch"es are very old news. She had some small cuts that healed weeks ago. But she gets that tragic look on her face and whips out the fingers (on the wrong hand most of the time). She'll show anyone who she thinks will give her sympathy.
She makes us laugh!

and finally,
Jorg's Cheeser!
(And we wonder where she gets it?)

Cutest Easter "Chickies"

Pictures taken by Emily at Aunt Kay and Margaret's Easter party.
The precious dresses were from my precious mom!

Caleb Talmage Viveros

My wonderful friend Kimmy had a beautiful baby boy on Easter.
Congratulations, Kim and Chris!

I can't wait to visit in June!

Princess Sightings

Saturday we visited Temple Square. I felt too cheesy taking pictures of the many brides on the temple grounds, but Rebecca was so excited about them! When we could see one in the distance, she would yell, "princess!" But when we got closer, she would cling to me and hide her head.
She was star-struck. It was too cute.

The flowers were spectacular!
It was a walk down memory lane visiting the temple where Jorg and I were married and remembering that special day.
And it was an especially great day to visit the Christus. Being Easter weekend, I was remeinded that Jesus lives and is my Savior. Rebecca knows His name and kept saying it. She noticed the "ouch"es on His hands. I'm so thankful for His sacrifice for me, for Jorg, for Rebecca, for our future children, and for all of us.

Making Stuff

I (Emily) made this pie with my mommy!

Nap Time

Rebecca was supposed to be napping. I came in her room and found this:

And she was winding up the music box. Okay, so it really isn't possible for a human to be the mommy of a pig, two bears, and a horse. But she treats her animals the same way she treats her dolls. She gives them lots of "tisses" and "huggies".
We find this movie clip entertaining. I love it the most how her face gets so dramatic when she is telling me she wants to "PaLay!" She really did get out of her nap that day.

I have no doubt she can get herself out of the crib, but she never does! (thankfully)
Also, check out that crib! It was mine, all my siblings, and my dad's before that. They don't make 'em like they used to...