deck the halls

Our Christmas was nothing short of wonderful. 

We got to talk to our two missionary siblings whom we love & miss dearly and spend time with our families! 

Sadly they called at the same time so I had to talk to Brandon via FaceTime. 

also, this big belly is 30 weeks...

It's hard to believe time has flown by so fast. Let's hope we can get everything ready before he makes his big debut!

Beyond grateful for this guy. I couldn't dream of anyone better. Seeing him being a dad is going to make me weak in the knees all over again. 

{ so thankful }

I have been struggling with the idea of including all I'm thankful for into one list. It just isn't possible.

So this year I'm going to mention one thing we have come to realize is our biggest blessing, our little peanut! Words cannot express how blessed we feel to have been able to create a child. 

I know so MANY struggle with infertility and my heart breaks over and over with each family member, friend & even stranger who faces this challenge daily. I don't have answers as to why others have this trial, but I do know we have a loving Father in Heaven who has a specific plan for each one of those families. 

It's been hard when I've felt sick & completely exhausted not to complain. It's human nature. But when I sit back and think how truly LUCKY we are to be given this opportunity I am in complete awe. and lucky doesn't even cover it. 

So to those who are struggling, don't give up. I know there is a special plan for you & your family. 

And to those of us lucky enough to bear children... Count your many blessing, count them 100 times over and over! 

Our little life has already changed dramatically in the best way & I'm sure this new year will bring a whole new meaning to the saying "changed for the better"

SPRING in photos...

Happy Easter

"Because Jesus walked such a long, lonely path utterly alone, we do not have to do so" -Jeffery R. Holland

love day

happy love day. we're off to sunshine. i am the luckiest girl in the whole wide world.