one year of twins.

So let me just start this post off with a little background story.  Well hello my name is Emily and ever since my sister's wedding day I was waiting and begging for her to get pregnant. Literally every time I saw her I would nag her to start having babies. There was honestly nothing I wanted more than to be an aunt. Well I had to wait like four years for them to finally get pregnant, but it was defiantly worth the wait because they got two little blessings instead of one. I probably cried like everyday of her pregnancy because I was just so happy. I was so creepy and overly obsessed that I would take pictures with her growing belly every time I saw her and wouldn't even want her to be in the picture because I only cared about the babies. (sorry Karli)

example...

The babies were finally born, and we all of course fell completely in love with these little boys. 

Well that was one year ago as of yesterday! The twins are one, and I can't believe it. It has been such an amazing year, and I have loved being an aunt more than anything. If you follow me on Instagram your probably are so sick of all my posts with the babies, but sorry I can't help it. I can't even imagine how obsessed I'm going to be with my own children...watch out social media. Yesterday they had a cute little pool party with some family and friends. While I was in Oregon in July I went to Powell's Books and found some really cool vintage Disney books from the 60's. The artwork is old-fashioned and I loved them, so I got one each for the boys and wrote a little message on the inside. 

I think they liked the books, because they both gave them some sweet kisses. 

fish and monkeys.

Breaking news...Caroline and I are now parents. On Labor Day we bought ourselves a beta fish, and I know all fish owners say their fish is the cutest, but ours really is. He's a light lavender and cranberry color, and he either does a lot of drugs or he's just extremely hyperactive. We named him Judy after our tennis coach, Scott Judy. Coach Judy made Caroline and I doubles partners our Junior year, and that's how we became best friends. We figured the only real way to thank Judy for our friendship was to name a fish after him. So there ya go Scott...hope you feel honored.

On Wednesday I drove down to Salt Lake for the night to go to the Arctic Monkeys concert. Even though I had to drive down there from Logan and then wait in line for four hours, it was so worth it. There's honestly no better feeling than being front row at a concert, feeling the music in your chest, and screaming so loud your throat hurts. If I could spend every night at a concert, I seriously would.  If you've never listened to the Arctic Monkeys before I would suggest you do that, probably start off with Do I Wanna Know? or Fluorescent Adolescent. 

Also, last night was USU's Institute opening social. Can I just say that I already love institute. I loved seminary, but institute is even better. I'm taking a class called Teachings of the Living Prophets, which is pretty much just studying past conference talks. It is really awesome (despite the fact there are only three boys in our class and one of them is married). I love getting the opportunity to learn more about the gospel and feel the spirit with my peers. The opening social was super fun. They had food, games, movies, a dance, and lots of new people! I feel very lucky to be apart of a gospel that creates such a positive and happy environment.