Thank you everyone for all of your blessings and prayers. How very blessed we feel to have such amazing people surrounding us!
What a joy it was to see all of you gorgeous women come support Alyse and I as the big day approaches. I think we are set on everything she could possibly need! Thank you, Thank you!!! I love you all so very much!
First and foremost, the wonderful women who I could not imagine my life without. I love you Ma and Sar. You will always be my dear, dear treasures.
My dear, sweet running girls. Oh, how close we grew together! Late night talks, two-a-day practices in the scorching heat, 365 days a year. What a beautiful sight to see! Thank you so much for coming!
The Terrific Trio...my sweet sisters who have been through it all with me...The thick and the thin of things. I love you! :)
What wonderful sisters I have!
These are some of the cute pictures Janet took for us while we were in Idaho. Thanks so much, Janet! Now we have some Maternity shots for Alyse to see when she comes!
This is my sweet friend, Lacy who has been such a dear treasure. I love how the Lord brings people into our lives to help us at crucial times...even when we are stubborn and won't listen. He always finds a way to work his magic! Lacy was my Visiting Teacher for a short time, and is also about to have a baby girl. She is two weeks behind me. So we have been enjoying the journey together! :)
We just stopped to enjoy the view after a hike up Big Cottonwood Canyon. What a blast! We were huffing and puffing a bit, and getting some strange glances from passers-by...but I sure enjoyed a beautiful day in the mountains!!!
Caylee and I got to celebrate our birthdays together at Education Week again this year. What a bucket filling experience that week was!!! Thank you so much,Love for letting me rejuvinate my spiritual tank! And Caylee, thank you for being so in love with learning like me! This week has changed my life forever. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! I am still "rinsing and repeating" all the wonderful revelation we received!
Here is a simplified version of the week diluted to my life mission:
Attitude of Gratitude
• Be grateful in everything. See every trail gratefully as a way to better myself. I will see miracles unfold.
Simplify by Serving
• It is more noble to give yourself completely to one individual than to labor diligently for the salvation of the masses. –Dag Hammarskjold
Heartfelt Prayer Carried Always
• “Make of me a Temple, Lord.”
Live to Love Every Moment
• Will I choose to see the distain or divine design?
Endure Well
• Declare my life to be sacred. To be devoted to God every day.
Yearn for the Spirit Daily
Oh, Ashley! How does your garden grow???
One thing to keep in mind...miracle grow DOES indeed work miracles!!! Our tomatoes and squash are taking over the WORLD!!! Anyone need any zuccinni or summer squash?!?!
Two of the most wonderful years of my life. Thank you, Love for such a joyous journey. I can hardly wait for the adventure to continue--with my very best friend right by my side.
The family reunion was yet another great highlight of the summer as I basked in the sunlight and listened to wind on the water every morning. Waking to warm breakfast, wonderful company, and beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you Mom and Dad for such an enjoyable get-away. That's exactly what my soul was yearning for! (Even if I ended up going to sleep at 8 most every night... :) )
Ashley! I have loved looking through your blog, reading your posts, and learning even more about you! You are a very talented writer! It was fun to read your update and see all of your fun pictures. I loved going on a hike with you and have enjoyed our walks together. It has been fun being able to talk to someone and have this amazing journey at the same time. Thanks for everything!
ReplyDeleteYou beautiful woman!! You look gorgeous! You're such a pregnant hottie!! I love it! It's good to hear that you're all doing quite well. I can't believe your little one is due soon. I'm excited to see pictures, hopefully you won't wait too long to post them. I love you, you awesome mama to be!!
ReplyDeleteSay "hi" to papa to be and baby.