It has almost been a year, but I am back!

So life is wonderful. I am happy. My daughter is happy. My husband is happy. My house is clean.

We are so blessed for everything that we have been given in this life. I am so content in life right now. These last few weeks have been especially wonderful for me. I have grown so much closer to my Heavenly Father and felt His love and Spirit so much.

On March 11, I had the opportunity to hear Sister Elaine Dalton speak and she was truly inspirational. The Young Women of the church are so lucky to have her. Her spirit was radiating and her message was touching. The next day I heard Troy Dunn (The Locator) speak at youth conference. His message was so great. He said that in order to know what we want in life, we have to know what we DON'T want. So true. I know that I don't want unhappiness, drama or to not have the Spirit with me, so I will live my life to make sure I am happy, drama free and full of the Spirit.

On March 13 I went to a fireside with Elder and Sister Groberg and since "The Other Side of Heaven" is one of my favorite movies I felt so blessed to be in their midst. Their messages made me feel so special as a woman in this church. Elder Groberg said that as women we underestimate how important we are in the lives of Priesthood holders. He is a living example that the love of a good woman can save a life. I was touched to hear them speak. It was so cool. I felt that I was amongst two of the greatest of Heavenly Father's children.

So, Lacey will be two in just 4 weeks. Time sure does fly. She is very smart and says nearly every word that she hears. She expresses herself like she is 5 years old. She loves to wear tutus and she thinks that she is a princess. Although Belle is my favorite princess, Tiana has won Lacey's heart. She loves Prince Naveen. She says her Uncle J even looks like him.

Here are some new pictures from the last few weeks. Hope you enjoy.

XOXO,


Shawna