Oh, Summer.

Summer. Such a beautiful thing, and so surprisingly busy. Nannying has kept me busy and sleep deprived at times and family vacations have kept me entertained. Life has been moving on quickly but BYU is coming much too slow. 

Since I've been pretty M.I.A. since the end of June, here's what's happened. 

Cali's Birthday.

The young 'un finally turned 18! We celebrated by kidnapping her.

Dressed like this.

Then we took her to see that fabulous movie, Midnight in Paris, which I am absolutely in love with. All the 1920s culture and authors and artists mixed into Paris? Couldn't get much better.

We then re-bandannaed her and dropped her off with her quote on quote "friend boy" Tate Boy.

Happy Birthday, Clasta! Love ya tons!

My family spent the 4th in Utah. Going to the Oakley Rodeo made me really want to find myself a cowboy up at BYU. They're so darn attractive. We camped up the Ogden canyon and found snow! Yes, snow. I am going to die in Utah during the winter.

The most exciting thing of the summer happened on Thursday night. MY BROTHER GOT ENGAGED! So very happy for him! I adore Sarah and am beyond excited to have her as a sister. I FINALLY HAVE A SISTER. It's the best thing ever!

So very happy for them! 

I worked all last week but that did not deter my attendance to the final Harry Potter, although it almost did. I just worked with two hours of sleep. But let me tell you, I loved the movie and it was so woth two hours of sleep the next day. I cried through the entire movie. Especially Alan Rickman's performance. Heart-wrenching is the only way I can describe it. I love Snape. And I love Alan Rickman. And now all my Harry Potter watching combined with my watching of Pride and Prejudice has put me in a mood to read Harry Potter and Jane Austen and it is quite the odd combination. I don't know what to do about it. But I love Harry Potter so very much and cannot believe it is over... It took us about an hour to leave the theatre because that meant it was really over and none of us wanted it to be really over. It's kind of official now, my childhood is over.

But life is still wonderful.

Love always,

Ems

HP Madness.

I don't know if anyone else has noticed.... But Tumblr is having a Harry Potter Frenzy... and It's making me have a frenzy. I'm dying for some Harry Potter. Here are some of my favorites that I snagged off various tumblrs....

Holy crap. I need to read the books now. In fact, I think I'm going to go do that.... again. Is anybody as excited as I am for the last movie? I cannot wait.

Long Live Harry Potter.

Love always,

Ems

I have a problem... it's called HP.

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I really cannot get enough. 

Not only of the movie, but the books,

the pictures,

the music.

I now have a friend who is a wizard for me.

Just for fun.

I always say I will read just one chapter...

and then I read at least three...

and it's one a.m. 

And my book for English?

It lies untouched ready to be spark-noted.

awesome.

Am I the only one feeling this way?

And aren't Ron and Hermoine perfect?

I just adore them. 

Love Always, 

Ems 

Excitement

Here are two main reasons for excitement:

1. I love Harry Potter, a lot. But even more, I love idolize Hermoine Granger. So, when my awesome friend Zac told me that he saw the 7th movie and Hemoine reminded him of me, I about dropped dead in pure bliss. I really just need my Hogwarts letter to come... Because I know that I actually belong in the Wizarding world....
2. My brother Joshua is coming to town TOMORROW. Do you understand how close that is?! I love my brother so very much and cannot wait to see him! And, guess who else is in town? None other than the Mr. Jake Aaron Kasper.

Yup, this week is bound to be a week of joy and happiness. Anyone care to join my happiness train?

Love Always,
Ems

It's funny....

Cause I will probably post again tonight.N.B.D. But I will do an update NOW. :)

The first weekend of school was a party.

No Joke. 

school started august 11th btws

We all went ice skating

then Bahama Bucking 

(not a real phrase)

and then Just Dancing. :)

Have I mentioned I Love Just Dance?!  

 Becca and I outside Bahama Bucks

JUST DANCE ACTION

 I swear this was candid!!!!

hehehehe. Curtis.....

There was a girl pile on the couch.... of course. :)

 

And yes, this is how we play Just Dance....

We ALL play together! 

 

 I was missing Cody Hunt one day...

So I 'held his hand' on the choir wall :)

 

And kissed it....

NBD

JOHN MAYER CONCERT
absolutely amazing. 

like wow.

I love him.

Nough said?
 I think so!

 

These are our 'excited' faces

 

Definitely we got free upgrades from lawn to seat tickets...  Thanks Saron!!!

It was the best thing ever.

Did I mention Zack was with us?

He missed the picture opportunity because he was flirting...

go figure. haha

Then last weekend....

GNO!!!!
We ate at CPK and then watched

My Best Friend's Wedding

at Caroline's.

I most definitely cried....

I forgot how sad that movie is! 

We are all Julia Roberts addicts!

And Meg Ryan. :)

Best Chick Flick people EVER!!!!

Alex was doing her awkward pose.....

 

They were pretending to be ASU fans....

It was a pic spot at TTMP

We couldn't resist. :)

p.s. TTMP= tempe town market place

 

We are soooo pro at self-timer on appetizer plates! 

joke. 

And don't worry...

The camera probably only fell down about 50 times...

Becca joined us later.....

 

We were pretending to be like the 'party girls'

at the table next to us...

we thought we were REALLY funny

with our lemonades....

hahaha.

Maybe a "You HAD to be there" moment. 

:)

So in other exciting news, 

I GOT ASKED TO HOMECOMING!

By none other than Mr. Austin Flake!

 I am very excited to go with him!
I would share pics but my mom has them all....

so that's coming in the future.

Along with sugar cookie baking from tonight. :)

And I fell in love with.....

 

  again.

i am an addict.

And I wish I was Hermione Granger

 

And that Hogwarts were real.... 

 

 the end.

Have a fantabulous night/day/afternoon. :)

Love Always,

Ems