Erinne's How to_______

So I feel like I probably have some good advice to share that could be super helpful to someone out there! I am going to try and do a "how to" section once a week on my blog. I think it will be quite fun!

My First How To is going to be entitled "How to feel like a million bucks for $20!" Look for it in the near future!

Thank You Niko

Thank you for carrying, I mean dragging in the groceries for me. Even though it ripped the bottom of the bag and hit the back of your legs and made you cry, it was so thoughtful.

Thank you for pointing out Oscar's poop when you find it. You are the best poop detector ever.

Thank you for taking the trash out with me to the dumpster. I have never known anyone who got more excited than you to throw the trash away.

Thank you for throwing your own diapers away. Best thing ever.

Thank you for keeping me entertained in the long lines at Wal Mart.

Thank you for keeping life simple by showing me how excited you get about picking out a new rock for your collection.

Thank you Niko for being the most perfect little helper.

The Rough thing about Rexburg

The rough thing about Rexburg is the fact that families here are moving away constantly. You get to know one family, and then they move on you! Oh well, I guess that's the way it is when we are at this stage in life/college life.

One of Johnny's friends that he grew up with, Matt Blomquist, moved today and we are so sad! Matt has always been a great friend to Johnny and those two have so many memories together! Matt came with Johnny to visit me in San Diego when we were dating and he has grown to be such a great family friend! And then Matt married Sarah and we love her and baby Maja just as much! We'll miss them.

Smiles, Relaxing, Stressing, and Boys.....

The semester is coming to an end and I picked up my cap & gown earlier today. I tried on the cap and cannot see how anyone can look attractive in one of those things! Oh well, maybe the HUGE smile I’m going to have on that day will make up for that ugly black thing. With the end of the semester being crazy I have still found time to relax which is nice! My friend Char taught me how to make a reversible car seat cover the other day! I will have to post some pictures, but it was fun to learn how to use a sewing machine and make something that looked absolutely adorable! She was a good teacher.

Next week is going to be so great, I cannot wait to have family in town and celebrate a big accomplishment!




Oh and aren’t my boys adorable?

Snoop Dog!

I had the fun opportunity to be Snoopy in the big fourth of july parade in Rexburg. I found out about the opportunity on the BYU I Bulletin Board page where they post tons of random things. They needed someone short,and I was the shortest person who responded so I got the job (woot, first time being short has ever paid off). It was so fun sitting on the float and hearing all the kids cheer for me. I had no clue that the children would be SO excited! We keep trying to explain to Niko that mommy was the dog dressed up, but his little mind can't wrap around that one yet.

There Were No Cherries

Today Niko and I ran over to the Farmer's Market to pick up some cherries (Niko's new favorite), but we arrived too late and they had already packed up their stand! Oh-no! So instead.....

We shook our shoulders and danced to the music they were still playing!



and read.....



and did some modeling.....







(thanks Niko for taking an awesome picture of me, or not)

And then Niko had so much fun and refused to go to bed, so I set up a "quiet place" next to me for him to read books and draw)

For "the dads"

Happy Father’s Day Dad!
I am so lucky to have my dad! I had so much fun with him growing up. He loved buying me pretty dresses and always liked my long dark hair. One of my favorite memories growing up was going on Sunday walks looking at all the pet stores. He knew I always wanted a dog so he’d take me to look at all the puppies. Looking back I remember throwing fits when he’d try and braid my hair when my mom was in the hospital or I’d complain about him burning our steaks. But he really did try hard! Since my dad lives in Japan it’s really hard to get to see him as much as I would like to, but I hope he knows how much I love him and how much I wish I could see him!!

Johnny is the best dad for Niko! Sometimes at night we like to talk about all the amazing things Niko can do and you can tell how proud of him he is. Johnny plays with Niko so much and they are definitely best buds. Johnny is always so focused on teaching Niko, whether it’s how to use the Wii or helping Niko with his alphabet. I love to see the relationship they have together!
Happy Father’s Day Johnny!