About 3 months ago I stumbled across THIS blog. This beautiful couple has a daughter, Preslee, who died at 18 months after falling into a canal and drowing. The great thing about Ashley is her positive yet realistic attitude, and her faith in our Heavenly Father's plan. I love stories like this of people who show courage and faith in times of great trial, and yet, it is the faith we all should have. I read a quote a few weeks ago that said something like "Courage doesn't always mean roaring loudly, sometimes it just means having the strength to get up and fight another day."
I am very grateful for her example of always getting up to fight another day, for showing gratitude in a time of adversity, and for having faith in Heavenly Father's plan for her.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Family Pictures
My fabulous mom took some family pictures of us up in Huntsville. Our sweet Elsie was so enthralled with her surroundings, she didn't smile for one picture. Luckily she was all sorts of happy for her 6 month pictures 2 days later. I may be a bit biased, but isn't she stunning?!Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Best Girlfriends
I have always been an on-the-move girl, so the adjustment to staying home with Elsie has been a little difficult. I was frustrated with being cooped up at first, but as she is growing and learning, I am finding much joy in our time at home. We are getting to be best girlfriends, and actually have a lot in common.
* We love doing pilates and "feeling the burn" together.
* We visit fabric and craft stores and bounce style and decor ideas off each other.
* We both have a serious addiction to all things pink.
* We could sit at the piano for hours playing and enjoying sweet melodies.
* We love to cuddle and take naps together
Sorry dad, but this is one loop you're out of. I am so thankful Heavenly Father gave me a baby girl to play with and laugh with, who helps me feel the spirit every day.
Monday, August 9, 2010
two years and a baby later...
8*8*10-- Can it really be that two whole years have past since I married my true love in the Bountiful Temple? Four moves, 137 spaghetti dinners, 4,985 kisses, and one baby later, I am ready to take on anything with our little family. Being married for eternity is a greater blessing than I ever could have imagined. I am thankful to have someone by my side to laugh and cry with, who will always lift me up when I am down. Alan is the patient, kind, hardworking, humorous man of my dreams. His not only puts up with me, but loves and accepts me with all of my flaws. He is so wonderful with our daughter and I look forward to many great years to come. Bring on graduate school, another move, more babies, and everything else! "We may not have it all together, but together we have it all."
** Elsie is getting to be such a chunk, so my mom to a few pictures so I can always remember her fabulous rolls.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Family Picnic
Monday, July 5, 2010
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