my nephew number two

Welcome to the family perfect new baby!!! My big sister Rochelle and her husband Matt finally had their little guy last week. Daniel Dean Welker is an adorable 8 lbs 21 1/2 inches, and even though I haven't met him, I am already absolutely obsessed with him. I have been assured that even though Daniel and Danielle are awfully similar names my new nephew was not named after me. Deny it all you want Rochelle and Matt. Dani & Danny forever.

Ahh! Just look at him. I was never baby obsessed until I saw my sisters' kids, but I am dying to hold this little guy and to kiss his tiny nose. 

James came right between my mamma and papa's birthdays. My sister gave them another grand baby for their birthday...I gave them 30 min phone calls. Gosh Rochelle way to one (or one hundred) up me. ;)

I absolutely cannot wait to see my nephew's this summer. I am almost surprised at how incredibly bummed I am to be leaving Provo for the summer at the end of this month, but spending time with  James and Daniel is pulling me home (well, and some trips I am planning on taking to visit my friends interning along the East Coast, you'll hear all about those no worries). 

And just so James doesn't think that I've forgotten about him with the excitement of another nephew here...

I HAVE THE CUTEST NEPHEWS THAT EVER HAPPENED

......but just wait till you see my kids one day

peace. love. and baby Daniel.

my random list of stuff

I just don't even really know what to post about this week, so I figured I would just share some stuff that I have been lovin' on recently.

1. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros "That's What's Up." Not only do I love this song, but this music video could not get anymore precious. Kudos on making me smile Edward Sharpe.

"You be the bird, I'll be the feather. We'll be the best of friends forever" 

2. Foxes. Hardly a new love of mine. Foxes have been my favorite ever since I saw Robin Hood the first time (best Disney movie ya'll). Anyways, foxes are my spirit animal, if you think about it, it suits me perfectly. You are probably now thinking that I am crazy cause I just told you that I have a spirit animal, but whatever I know you are just trying to think of yours now too. I was thinking about this recently cause over the break me and some friends had a conversation about what animals best represent us (aka our spirit animals). Obviously I didn't even have to give mine thought.

3. "Moonrise Kingdom." I know this movie came out over the summer, but I didn't really make it to the Cinema too much living in India, so I have slowly been catching up on movies. I finally saw this one over the break after a lot of waiting, and I did not feel cheated by my excitement for it. For sure very on the quirky side, but a real gem. (If you want a watch, this movie is currently in Red Box)

4. French music. I am a huge lover of all things French and I've been listening to a lot of French music recently. This is probably mostly because it was just about a year ago now that I began my adventures of living in Paris. I miss taking walks on the Seine, riding around on the metro, sipping hot co at side walk cafes, and just being in the most magical city in the world. Listening to that old style French music takes me right back.

5. Babies. I swear I am not baby hungry (I'm only 21 why would you even think that!!!) But, ever since I got the joy of being an aunt I find myself loving kids just a little bit more. I just about died laughing yesterday when Hil and I were out to brunch (cause you know, we do stuff like go get brunch), and the most darling child came up made a funny face at us in the window and then just started cracking up. When in life do we realize that that is weird and stop doing hilarious things like that?? 

Well, those are just a few things that I love, so naturally I think you should love them too. 

peace. love. and a bunch of random stuff. 

my new nephew

Just call me Auntie Dani!!! My sister Diane had a cute little baby boy, James Royce Kendall, and I couldn't be more excited to meet the little guy when we all go home for Christmas.

I mean just look at him...

 I facetimed with the cutie the day he was born and helped the new grandma and mamma sing happy birthday to the little guy. Thank goodness for iPhones so that my mom and sister can keep sending me precious pictures like these. Clearly the first time in a car seat was not so wonderful for James, but he still looks adorable anyways. I guess Diane was excited that his going home outfit matched his car seat.

The new mom and the precious baby. Really can't wait to see the two of them!!!

But, even with all this exciting news I am still stressin' out folks!!! I have 1 week left of classes (which involves me turning in a bunch of essays and assignments, so that's super) and a week of finals. Woof. But, as a final get together of the semester all the girls, really though ALL THE GIRLS, got together for a dinner at CPK. It was fun to catch up with everyone, especially since there are so many going on missions and getting married soon. 

Love every single one of these girls, and so lucky to call them my friends!

Well, wish me luck on those papers, assignments, and finals. Goodness knows I need it. 

peace. love. and nephews.