Testing a New Commenting System

We're testing a new commenting system. It should add some cool features to comments on new posts. Tell us what you think. -Ryan

Three Peas In a Pod

Well, Beckett has his two immediate cousins here with him now! Alexis was born two weeks ago and Max was born on Saturday, Sep. 19!

Who are these children coming down?

Coming down like gentle rain through darkened skies?

With glory trailing from their feet as they go?

And endless promise in their eyes?

-Saturday's Warrior (and yes I do love Saturday's Warrior)

It is absolutely astonishing to me to ponder how Beckett just came from our Heavenly Father. He's been here such a short time but he is still just as innocent and pure as the day he was born. Max was just born yesterday and to think he is the most recent one from Heaven is a beautiful thought. I love having little Beckett in our family. He is the biggest blessing Heavenly Father has given me since the day I was married. I'm so grateful for the gospel and the knowledge I have that we can be a family forever.

These pictures are of Beckett and his best girl cousin, Alexis, and his best boy cousin, Max. What three beautiful blessings they are!!

Sweet Baby Alexis

We went to Idaho Falls this past weekend because my brother, Mark, and his wife, Ginger, had a baby girl! She is so beautiful and wonderful. Congratulations!

Sweet Baby Alexis

Uncle Ryan with Alexis

Aunt Cecily with Alexis

Beckett was so happy to have a cousin! My mom bought him this cute little frog costume. He is so adorable. We just love the little guy.

Four Things That Make Me Happy Today

1. I have officially lost 45 pounds of the weight I gained while being pregnant. I have met one of my weight goals so now for my reward I am going to buy some workout clothes!!! I am SO happy with myself!!

2. Looking at adorable Beckett. Yesterday he just stared at me while I was on the computer. Every time I would look over at him he got this humongous grin on his face. It melted my heart again and again.

3. Era uma vez um homen de neve. (There once was a man of snow). I have learned my first official song in Portuguese! When we went to the DI the other night, we found the Children's hymns in Portuguese. I now know "Once There Was a Snowman". Ryan is a great teacher and the CD is a great supplement. When Beckett starts primary he will wonder why everyone is singing the wrong words to the songs.

4. We have started planning what we will do to celebrate five wonderful years of marriage. I am so happy I married Ryan. I still remember how I felt the day we were married. I felt (and still feel) complete pure joy that I finally got him and could be with him forever and ever.