Family

So many of our moments in life are about family. Family creates home. Family shares love. Family creates laughter. Family is Forever.

Which is why this last weekend make me so happy. For Easter weekend we got to go witness the baptism of a nephew and visit all of my husband's family. Its the last time that we will all be together for a while, as many of us are headed on journeys far away (or not so far, but at least farther). What a joy it is to be adopted into such a great family. Its amazing how quickly you can feel like a part of something. There's so many jokes about in-laws, but I'll tell you they didn't get mine.

Also, I did get to visit with my Mom, Dad and Brother. Even got to drive my brother to ask his first little prom date. So much fun to try and be a part of each siblings lives as much as I can. This family is already all spread out. We currently have siblings living in 4 different states, soon to be 5 (including Utah). But we still try to keep in contact. Lots of joy with my own family too.

Finally, I'm so grateful families are forever. That is thanks to our Savior, and the resurrection that we celebrated this weekend, we get to live with our families forever. Just as they are here, but not with the far away part. I'm grateful for my Savior for providing that way.

I thought this picture was a fitting representation of what we can become. My little daughter is perfect and Christlike right now. I hope that she will see the Savior always in her life, always right beside her, just like this picture.

Back to Blogging

So, If you notice its been almost exactly a year since I have posted on this blog. And now officially I reenter the blog world. It was something I determined was not what I wanted to spend my time on. But now I think it is.

Year in review:

Matt - went to the police academy, graduated as the valedictorian of his class, spent forever looking for a job, did lots of temp work and whatever to keep us afloat, finally actually got his old job back and just a few weeks ago landed a police job in Rock Springs, WY. He starts in two weeks.

Me - Piano studio began booming. Had up to 22 students at one time. Also started teaching preschool music class. Love it! Learning to be a mom. Love that too, except when child should be sleeping and isn't. That happens often. But I really truly love my daughter and watching her grow. Moving and sad to leave my studio. Also, had the new years resolution to eat something different for dinner everyday of the year. 3 months in and I've done it. May not be able to keep it up with the move.

Annalee - Grows and loves and is happy. Had a severe skin condition, which we discovered was food allergies. Lots of issues with that. Now she doesn't eat wheat, eggs, soy, peanuts or other nuts and she is much better. She loves stuffed animals and making animal sounds. She also loves sesame street, curious george, and backyardigans. She loves playing in the backyard and most of all she loves being with mommy as much as possible.

I will write more another time, but there's my year sum up and I've started. Anna is awake now, so off I go to be Mommy.