{One Day}

One day.... I will learn what it means to keep a blog updated on a regular basis. I mean, seriously, it has been two months... maybe a little more. I am so bad at this. However, I long to be really, really good at it.

Quick Update:

1. I am back in Ruston as of last Tuesday. I am glad to be home... However, really sad to leave Jordan.

2. My parents have sold their house and are moving around the corner into a newer, smaller house. This was all a great blessing from the Lord that everything worked out smoothly on selling this house and finding the new one! No worries Ruston, my parents are not leaving yet!

3. Wedding Planning is just coming along smoothly. All the guys have their suits; I made the flower girl dress; All the bridesmaids have their dresses; I am meeting a florist on Monday. Man o Man... I love planning!

4. I begin Student Teaching and the last 9 hours of my Masters degree on Sept. 9th! I am excited to see where I am placed and the children I get to hang with.

As for this blog, I hope to all my wishes that I will be better. I can't make promises because lately on this thing I have not kept them! So here is to hoping and wishing :)

In Him,

Emma

{Sweet Callen}

My days in Iowa are filled with some relaxing, sewing, wedding planning and babysitting! Mandy is allowing me to take care of her Sweet Callen one to two days a week! I really enjoy my time with him; he is nonstop fun!

O and he already says my name :)

In Him,

Emma

{Biking Fun}

At the Bradley's home in Ankeny, Mrs. LeAnne found Asher (the future nephew) a new bike! Jordan decided to have a little test run!

O goodness :)

In Him,
Emma

{Save the Dates}

They are complete and in the mail! Get ready family and friends, our Save the Dates are headed your way. They were designed by the wonderful groom himself and we were able to get them printed on an online store for a great price! They are truly unique for our wedding which makes me love them even more. We spend last Thursday, a semi rainy day, printing the return addresses and the fowarding addresses on them at Jordan's house.


Jordan was finishing up the last ones.

The stack of finished Save the Dates!

We went the the post office when the weather cleared up. We didn't count them because we thought that the post office would run them through a little machine labeling them for us. However, we were completely wrong. So, we guess a large number, and bought stamps. The great part is that they only had Polar Bear [post card] stamps! They are an extra funny treat!

The polar bears are hilarious!

Well, they are complete and in the mail! It was a large relief to get them done! They were quite a bit of work. I am only imagining what the invitations will be like!!

Also: Our wedding website it complete!!! So, go check it our jordan-emma.com!
Let me know what you think :)

In Him,
Emma

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.
{Inspired by SouleMama.com}

my favorite breakfast

consists of blueberry muffins and strong coffee... Can't beat that!

I'm in Iowa!

To begin, it has been a long time since I updated! Man, how time flies when you are finishing school, being in a wedding, fiancée coming into town, and then I move to Iowa for 3 months!

Me at Rachel's and Ryan's wedding!

Whoa, are the words that come to my mind.

May 24 - 27: Jordan and I went through my entire closet, getting rid of 50% of the objects in them with 25% of that being old binders that do not get used anymore. Technically, I went through the closet while Jordan sat on my bed figuring out what could be sold online or not. Quite amusing if I say so myself.

Jordan slept only a little bit while I drove. I have to admit... he drove most of the way up :)

Jordan packed my trunk perfectly full!

May 28: Jordan and I decided to leave a day early since I was done with my job for the year and most of the stuff we needed to go through had already been done. So, on May 30, Jordan and I left at 7 a.m. on the 15 hour trip to Ames. We made it to Ankeny, IA to his paretns home at around 9:45 that Friday night. It took a bit longer than his usual trips mainly because we made more stops on account of having to use the restroom (having a small bladder is not helpful on such long trips!)

May 29: Jordan and I spent the day at his parents. Jordan helped his dad with several around the house jobs and I spent the day relaxing and reading the fourth book of the twilight saga! (I'm such a nerd, I have come to terms with it now...)

May 30: Jordan and I got up a little early and went to church at Cornerstone here in Ames. We then unpacked the car, which was quite a haul if I do say so myself. I got myself moved in and met the girl I am subleasing her apt room for the summer. I also met Leah in real life who is my lovely roommate for the summer. Then, we spent the evening hanging out with some friends. Another relaxing day.

The Summer Apt:

The door that leads in the apt. It is on the second floor is a very safe building!

The living room space. Leah and her real roommate, Esther, have decorated quite nicely and I know I will enjoy lots of time in this room... like now :)

My room or really Esther's room she is letting me rent out and use her furniture!

My closet. hahahahahaha

Until next time, In Him,

Emma