Kids say the darndest things No. 1

The joys of having a little one roaming around the house, with her cute little child comments. Let me explain...

Sunday after church I was lying on the bed admiring my sparkling ring in the afternoon sunshine. When in walks my 7 year old munchkin sister. She plops down beside me and intently stares at me till I decide to pull my eyes away from my sparkles to look at her. 

She asks "Aerika? Why do you always wear that ring Curt gave you?" 

I answered "Well it's my engagement ring it means we're getting married."

Munchkin: "I already knew you were getting married but tell me why you always wear that ring."
Me: "It tells everyone that I am getting married and that I am off limits and I won't date anyone else. It is a symbol of Curt's love for me."

Munchkin: "But you don't wear it when you're at work..."

Me: "No, I don't because I don't want anything to happen to it or for it to get dirty."

Munchkin: with apparent concern on her face  "Well does your boss know you're getting married"

Me: "I am the boss. But I work with another boy in the morning."

Munchkin: *gasps* "Does he know you're getting married?" 

Me: "Yes he does and he has a girlfriend so its ok."
Munchkin: "What about the owner? Does he know you're getting married?"

Me: "Yes he does and he is married too."

Munchkin: obviously satisfied leans back on me "Oh good because Curt would be very sad if anyone didn't know he loved you and you were engaged and getting married in the temple and they tried to take you. But that won't happen." 

She smiles,  pats my arm, hugs me and leaves my room.

Out of the mouths of babes. I love my little munchkin sister. She says the funniest things and I am so glad that she is here and chose to be in our family never a dull moment with her around ;) I love her 

ENGAGED!!!... Say what???

Yes it is true :) I am engaged!!! :) I got proposed to October 1st, 2010 :)

First off it was a big day anyway... My Oldest Brother Joshua came home from his 2 year mission South Korea :) That morning we went to the Salt Lake Airport to pick him up. Aunt Dee Dee, Aunt Shirley, Uncle John, Kayleen, Katlyn, his old roommate Brett, and our whole Family :) (including my now fiance ;))

His flight got in at 11:10 but we didn't get to see him till 12:00 roughly because of customs and everything he had to go through to get his baggage and stuff :)

We were all so excited to have him home :D We stopped at Papa's to get pizza for lunch :) We talked for hours and heard lots of stories :) Joshua powned Dad and T.J. in Ping Pong :) Then Joshua had a Missionary Reunion that night so my parents took him to it.

While they were gone Curt came and we went for a Picnic. We went and got Olive Garden To Go and went the the Amphitheater across from the Mount Timpanogos Temple. We ate and talked and then he said it was getting late and if we waited to much longer they'd close visiting hours to go see Leslie and Joey's new baby. So we got up to leave and he hugged me and walked me backwards to the trees behind us so that we were hidden from the other couples walking around. He asked about my last name and how I'd like to be Newman and I said "No thanks I'd rather stay a girl." He said "How about a New-wo-Man?" and I said "Well that won't work your last name is NewMan not New-wo-Man." He said "We'll work something out." Got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. I was so terribly confused I couldn't figure out what he was doing. Then I realized, only one problem he had a hold of my right hand. So I pointed it out by saying you have the wrong hand. So he quickly switched hands and I said yes. We then went and saw our newest nephew, and showed the ring to his mom, sister-in-law, and brother. Then we went for ice cream with his Dad and Step-mom. Then we went back to my house to show my family. Long day :P But sooooooo Great!!!

 

So I am soon to be Mrs. Aerika Celeste Larsen Newman. :) On March 4th, 2011 in Mount Timpanogos Temple to be sealed for time and all eternity :) I'm sooooooooooooo incredibly happy words cannot describe the Love I feel for my Handsome Man :)