Nathan is One!

We can hardly believe our lil guy just turned one! He is such a happy guy. He loves to dance, loves playing catch with daddy, loves balls in general, pretty much eats everything and is a great toddler. Oh my.... he is not a baby anymore. We couldn't be happier with our little man!

Mourn with those that Mourn.....

So yesterday was one of those bittersweet days we all have at times. I received a text message from one of my best friends that her father passed away. I was so sad for her loss and was just flooded with emotions and memories of him. He was such a great guy and always made me laugh growing up. I also found out another one of my best friend's grandfather is very ill and probably not going to make it much longer. I cannot help but have a heavy heart for my dear friends at this tough time.

Yesterday my family also celebrated by dad's 57th birthday with a family dinner. I am grateful that I was able to celebrate that milestone with my dad and my family. It was great fun, but I couldn't help but continue to think of my friends and what they were going through. I couldn't help but mourn with my friend as she mourns for her father. As I was driving into work this AM, I was listening to Hillary Weeks (great LDS singer) and I looked to my right and saw the temple glowing on the foggy hill. I was instantly comforted by the Spirit. I know that my family can be together forever. I am comforted by the knowledge that Families ARE Forever and that no matter what, my Heavenly Father will always be there for me.

Now, neither of my friends share my religious views, but I want them to know that their loved ones are or will not be gone from them forever. There is great joy in knowing that we can see those we have lost again. We have a kind and loving Heavenly Father who comforts us and knows what we are going through. I have a great testimony that this life here on earth is just a blink in time as compared to the eternity we have to spend with those we love.

So, to my friends who are having a rough time...I love you! I will keep you all in my prayers.

I love my eternal family.

Families are Forever!

Today

I have chosen this day to start new, fresh, positive and happy.

Things have been going really well for me both personally and professionally. I have nothing to really complain about. I have two beautiful, healthy children, a hard working husband and the gospel. I sit here and I have a hand out from church sitting on my desk...it says "Stop It" as referenced from a talk by Pres. Utchdorf.

 

There is way too much of the above things in the world and in my life. I need to rid myself and my surroundings of all of it and just live for the happiness of living. Each day I tell myself that I will be the best ME that I can be, and each day I seem to get caught up in stupid things that hold me back from truly being happy. I am going to start living each day for just being happy about the blessings of that day. There is so much that I don't do each day that I need to be doing. I need to pray more, read more, be kinder, be more patient and just relax.

 

 

So today is the day that I smile, let the small things roll off my back and look forward to a bright and happy future ahead of me. Besides...how can I not be happy all the time? Just look at the love radiating from this picture! :)

 



Love this video!

Laughter is what makes every day better!

4 Years Old! 6 Months Old!

I can hardly believe that my first born just turned 4 years old this month. Lacey is so amazing. She loves:
books
preschool
friends
playing outside
board games
dancing
Just Dance
singing
getting herself ready each day
her brother
and so many other things!

 

Nathan is six months (in this picture...8 months now). He can sit up, eat solid foods, roll around the floor like crazy, babble, and loves drinking cold water from his cup. He is just the cutest little boy ever and he has the best personality. 

I love my babies!

Music to My Ears

Yesterday I had a doctor's appointment and I got to hear Baby #2's heartbeat! It was simply amazing to be able to experience the great miracle that it is and I am so thankful to my heavenly father for blessing us with another child. Heart was beating strong and baby is doing gymnastics in my belly right now. Motherhood is such a wonderful gift and I love being a mom. My two little ones are amazing!

Golden Gate Beauty

So this weekend one of the groomsmen (Tanner) from our wedding was in town with his awesome wife (Megan) and we spent a little time with them over the weekend. We took them to the Golden Gate Bridge and it was so pretty there! I enjoyed looking out and seeing the bridge at sunset and the ocean behind it. Lacey loved the little beach at Crissy Field and loved chasing Tanner on the sand. Looking at this picture, I am so happy to be Lacey's mommy! She is such an awesome and fun kid and Adam and I have a lot of fun just watching her love life. I realized that I need to blog more and share more of my life with my friends, especially with baby #2 on the way. Well enjoy the picture!

Here is a picture of Lacey from Fan Fest last month. She is so cute! My little giraffe!