Being pregnant has really made me ponder on how fast life is.  I keep thinking about my

childhood, and my fondest memories.  I have also thought about my teenage, and early adult years, and the decisions I have made.  I remember being little and having the example my parents instilled in us how important

family, family prayer, church callings, and the temple was.  As I got older I always could count on watching my grandparents being stalwart, and trying to tell family how necessary these things were to truly be happy. My best memories are Sunday dinners, and always being with the whole family.  It was hard watching my grandma pass, and no one to really hold those traditions together.  I realize how vital the woman's role is in the home.  They are the glue.  When my grandpa went on his mission with Doris I never TRULY understood why, or just how much it would bring blessings to our family.  I definitely know now the example my grandpa has shown by serving so completely has brought me to the best things in my life.  I am so thankful for his constant advice,  his unwavering testimony.

Now I haven't always made the right decisions, I tried to do things my way. I  always knew the things I should be doing.  I always remembered what I felt when I got good guidance from my parents when I was little.

As I have gotten older and been through a lot of chaos, I am so thankful for my dad.  He has been through more then I could ever imagine.  I am so thankful to have been there with him, and I am so thankful to ALWAYS be able to count on him, and his unconditional love for me, and my brother.

He has made me realize that you never stop being a parent.  He is the most unselfish,loving person I have ever met.   I can only hope to be half as good a person, and parent as he is.

Everyone loves my dad, he is the person everyone wants to be around.  

  Over Easter I thought a lot about the atonement and how thankful I am for my savior and what he did for me.

I am so thankful for eternal families, I am so grateful for the gospel on the earth today.

I just can't wait for this little spirit to come to us, and continue this beautiful part of my life.