My two favorites

I love Alan. I love Elsie. Combined, there is nothing better. Alan is such a patient, loving father to our daughter. He loves to make her smile. He loves to cuddle her. We love to take her on walks and watch her desperately try to not fall asleep. It is a beautiful sight to see them together.

"All things denote there is a God"

Yesterday I was reading in Alma 30, when he testifies to Korihor that all things on this earth testify there is a God. I do know that this earth was created so perfectly, that there is no way it happened by chance. Elsie is just another testimony builder that God and Christ are real. She is perfect, and I know that the gift of precious babies is another piece of proof that our Heavenly Father loves us.

The joys of being a mother

"The love of a true mother comes nearer to being like the love of God than any other kind of love." -Joseph F. Smith

I sit here with my dear Elsie beside me. She is kicking her legs and arms wildly about. Her strawberry blonde hair is sticking straight up in the back, and her beautiful blue eyes are staring at me. She is so sweet and innocent. I love being her mother. I love the smiles she gives while we are laying in bed in the morning. I love how relaxed she gets when we give her baths. I love to calm her cries when I pick her up. I am truly grateful for the divine calling in being a mother, and the opportunity to continue on with Alan in building our eternal family.