What I Believe

This past weekend I had the privilege of listening to General Conference. For those of you that don't know- I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Every 6 months we get to hear talks from our church leaders. It's such a great opportunity to hear what our Heavenly Father wants us to hear and it always touches me greatly.

I always feel so uplifted after watching conference. One of the speakers talked about sharing with more people about what we believe in, so I thought I might get started. One of the things I believe in is eternal families. Of course, since I am about to be a mother, this principle hits home a lot more now. My husband and I were married in the Draper Temple. Marriages that are performed in temples are for time and all eternity- instead of just until death. I love my husband very much- and wouldn't have had it any other way. I want to be with him forever- not just in this life. When you are married in the temple you aren't just sealed to your spouse for eternity- but any children born to you and your spouse are sealed to you as well. That means, that my little girl that will soon be joining our family- will be my little girl forever.

What joy fills my heart when I think of this. I already love her so much! Being a mom has been my goal for as long as I can remember. I even remember when I was growing up and teachers, etc would ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up. The only thing I really ever wanted to be was a mom. Now that dream is almost a reality- and I am so glad that I get to be with my daughter forever and not just in this life.

Motherhood is a divine calling and I look forward to this new journey!!
If you would like to know more about what I believe, please don't hesitate to ask me- or you can visit the church website at:
http://mormon.org/

32 Weeks Down and only 8 More to Go!!

 Well I am now 32 weeks along!! I can't believe how close we are!! I am getting really excited to bring home our baby girl!! I am also getting a little nervous. It's all becoming really real now! Baby girl is moving around so much - and has taken over my body. :) She makes herself at home- even if it means kicking me in the ribs or bouncing on my bladder. But thats okay. She's probably just running out of space since she's getting bigger!!

I added some decals to the nursery wall