The Year Summed Up

As the year comes to a close, I realize what a blessed year we have enjoyed. Steve finished up (and is still finishing) our addition, which has been so wonderful for our family. I was able to attend BYU Women's Conference with my old roomies from Ricks (we're all still quite young!). What a fun time that was! The summer was full of gardening, swimming lessons, yard work, motorcycle rides, the Burley fair, and good intentions of keeping up on reading and math during the vacation. It was also spent anticipating the fourth novel in the Twilight series. The highlight of the summer was the open house of the Twin Falls Temple and being able to be a part of that. It is such a blessing to only have to drive 40 minutes to attend the temple now! We are grateful for this opportunity and hope to prove our worthiness of this blessing.
This school year found me home alone with my two little boys, which has been so fun! They are such cute little friends and love to play with one another. November found me with a new calling as the Activity Day leader for the Primary girls aged 8 to 11. I was released from my calling in the Stake Relief Society after over four years. It was a bittersweet time. I so enjoyed serving with the sisters in that presidency!
Steve and I were able to spend a week on the Big Island of Hawaii. That was enjoyable, except the signs of morning sickness were already manifesting themselves as I basked in paradise.
Overall, this has been such a good year and I know Heavenly Father is mindful of us and knows what we need. Obviously, He feels I need another child, and I'm trying to put my faith in him! I'm excited for the new year ahead and the joys and challenges it will bring!
Merry Christmas everyone! I love you all!! Thanks for your love and support!

Expecting Another

Just want everyone to know Steve and I are expecting another baby. This has come as a great surprise to us, as we were pretty sure our family was complete as is. I guess there's another one. Anyway, I am due July 22 and am feeling the effects of pregnancy already. You know, the nausea, extreme tiredness, moodiness, etc. I'm feeling post-partum depression and I haven't even delivered. I want to have a good attitude, but sitting alone with five kids at church and the thought of adding another baby is overwhelming right now. I pray I will have the faith to make it through!