GRATITUDE

I'm very happy to be married to Brent. He is the best thing that could possibly happen to me. He is smart, supportive, creative, spiritual when no one is looking :), funny, a good cook, charming, and interesting, to name just a few qualities.

I'm grateful to have a baby on the way. I am totally bonding with this little child already, even before she is born. I love to feel her move and kick.

I feel like I couldn't ask for a better family. I love the family I grew up with. I have good relationships with all of my siblings and my parents, even though we don't always wholly agree with each other. :) I love that I can have fun with them and have good, meaningful discussions. I get a lot of support from my family, which is so nice.

Similarly, my new family (Brent's family) is absolutely wonderful! I feel like I have good relationships with all of them, and I like hanging out with all of them! You always hear horror stories about the in-laws, but mine have just been a comfortable, natural addition to my family.

I really am grateful for my knowledge of the gospel. It has brought me so much peace and happiness in my life. I truly believe that I have become a better person than I could have otherwise because of the gospel. Hopefully I will continue to become better, as I learn more.

I love nature! I love all the seasons! Most people will tell you that people get really tired of winter in January / February. I start getting antsy in those months because I usually feel like I haven't made the most of winter. I usually feel the urge to go snowshoeing, for example. But I have to say that I really prefer the season that I am in, and this time of year is no different. How can you not love fall, with the changing leaves and wind and rain and the interesting weather?! When it gets dark and gloomy outside I get excited and want to go for a walk, or curl up with soup and a good book.

I'm really happy for modern day conveniences. Our standard of living is so amazing compared to historical times, and really how a lot of people in the world are living right now. I am blessed to have a warm and safe home, good transportation, and creature comforts like running water and microwaves. :) Life is just really so much easier that way, and I can spend more time doing what I want.

I'm grateful for my health, now more than ever.

I'm excited that I can be in a symphony orchestra and continue my piano talents. If only I could find the time to practice more...

I'm glad that I have a good job with co-workers who are my friends.

And there is more, but I got busy at work. I love life!

To name...

So, how do you go about choosing a person's name? This is the name that will make or break that person for the eternities. Not like there is any pressure or anything. The other question is...how many names can you possibly look through before you go insane?

Is it okay to pick old girlfriends names? (you happen to like the name...not to name after the girl you've forgotten about...)
Is it okay to pick names of people you didn't like....but always liked their name?

Maybe it's time to pick one out of a hat....