Family work...

Aaron and I had the opportunity to perform some of my grandfather's family history work last night. Nothing world shifting happened to us but as we sat together in the chapel overlooking the font awaiting our turn, the last bits of daylight shining through the immaculate opal windows, it occurred to me that though this event wasn't world changing for us it was for the people whose names we held in our hands. They have been waiting so long for these saving ordinances to be performed in their behalf. I know that as my grandfather's granddaughter that these family members knew him, knew me, and knew exactly what was taking place for them. I'm so grateful to have a knowledge of the truth! I'm grateful for a worthy priesthood holder that walks beside me and will continue to hold my hand through the eternities. I'm grateful for loving grandparents who entrusted me to perform this sacred work for their loved ones who have passed on. I'm grateful for the legacy that gets left by our fathers for each new generations. I'm grateful to look in the mirror and know with out a doubt that the face I am looking at comes from someone, from people past. I love this very real work!

A long update!

Holy cow!!! In the last 7 months, what hasn't happened? Well let's try and start off from my last post. I miscarried last August and that pretty much started off what would be some of the hardest months of my life. I never could have comprehended just how painful an experience like that could have been. I was barley far enough along to talk about it but it doesn't still mean the pain wasn't there. In October we found out we were expecting again! We were overjoyed!!! This pregnancy has kicked my trash though. I was far sicker with this one than I was with either of my girls. But for 20 weeks we all chugged along and the last several weeks have been glorious! I finally cleaned my house after being sick for so long. I just gotta say my incredible hubby is a trooper!!! He picked up all the slack and truly I don't know what I do without him!!! He is my lifesaver! In December we had a good little scare. During our trip to Vegas I became crazy sick and we actually thought for a couple days that .i was miscarrying again. Our hearts were broken. Come to find out I had actually just hemridged. Thank heavens! In February we started the closing process on a sweet little home in Utah county but after much prayer we decided that there were just to many squirly things going on with the sellers and we backed out. No worries though. Decided to wait out the pregnancy and get our sweet little BOY here before we acted on a house. A house and a baby is almost to much for a single year. So for now the house hunt is on pause and our little man will be here in 15 weeks or less. My tummy is just starting to poke out of my ribs and at times my stomach looks like its alive. Haha I forgot how much I love this stage!!! Nesting and a very real human growing inside me. So this is where we are right now. Aaron is doing great! Still just working crazy hard and waiting on an apprenticeship to open up in the company! He is the strongest most incredible person I have ever known and I feel truly honored that he picked my crazy butt to spend eternity with! Oaklee is growing like a weed and can write and draw and recognize basic words. This child is truly amazing and gifted! Maisy is obsessed with her sister and follows and copies everything Oak does! She is speaking full sentences, singing songs, and counting. I am so proud to be the mother of these little girls. I will keep my postings more current.

Summer Part 1(picture overload)

Summer so far in a nutshell. Brady reunion, Gpas 90, blessing dress and accessories, Hogle zoo, 24th celebrations, home cooked goodness, bridesmaid and wedding decor, Utah fairs, warm roadside veges, lots of traveling, lots of visitors. Good ole family time! I think I got it all. I have no idea what order the pics will post in but enjoy.

Wednesday

Got the house cleaned today. Oak and Mais are walking all over the house holding hands and playing together. They are precious! Can't wait for Aar to get home so I have someone to run with. Starting to make a blessing dress for a sweet little baby that my beautiful friend p is carrying. Going to the Gateway tomorrow to see my sister/friend try on a wedding dress. This weekend is the Brady Family reunion and grandpa's 90 birthday celebration. Talking in church on Sunday and mom and step-dad are coming to listen. Fabulous week and beautiful day!

Update Post Photos

Life

The world is hot. My babies are growing and life is peachy. It breaks my heart a little bit to see my girls getting soooooooo big but I know that this is the natural cycle of life. Babies in the house, wrinkles, babies grow, wrinkles, babies gone, more wrinkles. Oh man do I love my precious little girls and I am starting to feel another little one knocking on the uterus, so I guess it is coming about that time. I am still on my depression medication and the pre and post birth blues are still very real but there has not been enough testing on pregnancy and depression meds to justify uncertainty. So right now I am winging myself off and it has been wonderful. I am strong and the thought of another little Aaron running around this big world makes me feel stronger. I love my family. Oak is learning number and letter recognition and also how to write numbers and letters. She can draw shapes, color in the lines, and read books from memory. She is so smart. Mais is learning more and more everyday of how to be a pain in her sisters butt. Holy cow she is a pistol but so cute. Aaron is working hard and doing great. He finished his schooling not long ago so we are looking hard for jobs and trying to make our way down south a bit. We are excited for a new adventure but all in due time. I started kind of a journaling blog. If you feel like reading more, take a look. Bradyinreallife.blogspot.com. I am still trying to figure out how to post pics from the iPad. When I figure it out, you will be the first to know. So there ya go. I will update again soon.

Precious...

Laying here in bed alone because Aaron fell asleep with Maisy on the couch. I can hear him breathe and shift position to get more comfortable because a fatty like Maisy takes up a lot of space. Oaklee loves it when I tickle her tongue with her toothbrush while brushing her teeth. She thinks it is all in fun but little does she know, I do that to get rid of her sometimes stinky breath. The window is open and the mountain air is cool and crisp. My favorite kind of atmosphere to sleep in because I pull the covers all the way up to my chin and stick one foot out of the blanket. Perfect amount of warmth and chill all at the same time. My mind is at ease but my heart sings listening to my Aaron breath, knowing he is cuddling my chubby baby, Oee has clean teeth and fresh breath and her giggle is heaven, and I am wrapped safe and warm in this haven that my best friend and I have created. My beautiful life and the precious things that fill it.