Another Birthday

I am now 24 years old. (: I had a good, simple birthday. We had the missionaries over for lunch, and we bought a small cake. I had Adam and the missionaries sing "Happy Birthday" to me. That was enjoyable. (: Adam and I were able to go on a date. We went and saw the new Hunger Games at the IMAX. That was fun. It was a really good movie. (: and, of course, I got a few gifts. (: So, it was good. 

Thanksgiving 2013

This year I made the turkey. How did it go? You may ask. Well... It didn't thaw out as long as it needed to so while prepping to cook it, we had to thaw out the inside a bit more with hot water to get the neck out. My wonderful husband did that part for me. He thought he might become vegan after that experience. ;) after it was done cooking, we loaded up to go to our friends, the Alexander's, house for dinner. Once we started carving, we discovered that the turkey was, in fact, not cooked through. So, we threw the turkey back into their oven. We decided to start dinner so the other food wouldn't get cold. Mistake. We forgot about the bird. It over-cooked. 

Beautiful isn't it. We still had fun. They have a son who's only a month older then Alister. So it was fun for them. (: 

October 2013

Well to be perfectly honest, we didn't do a lot to celebrate Halloween this year.  But, that's okay. I think part of it not having any place to put decorations. We did however go to our ward Halloween party. Which was also a Chili Cook-Off. That was fun. I was going to enter a chili but I got there 30 minutes late. No biggie though. People still ate my chili and the pumpkin brownies I brought were devoured. (: so that made me happy. Hopefully next year we'll find the Halloween spirit. 

I dressed as a lumber jack with a beer belly. Alister was a little monster. I can't upload those photos yet and I don't have any on my phone at this time. So, I'll try for that soon. We left the hat at church so one of the Elders has it right now. But here's a couple of my beer gut. Which I worked really hard on. ;) I also drew on a beard which is a bit hard to see. But I was told it looked pretty real. (:

Growing A Baby

Okay. So growing a baby has been harder this time around. Many of you know it was hard the first time. But, this time, I have more complications, which has classified me as high-risk pregnancy. This also means that I am delivering early. My due date was January 15th, 2014. But now, it has been bumped up to January 6th, 2014. We also learned that the baby is breached at the moment. So, hopefully he won't be at delivery, otherwise I have to have a c-section. Not something I want to happen... At all. But, what happens, happens. I'm going to work on encouraging him to flip around. Come on baby! Flip!

Blessed from Trial

Today marks one week until Alister and I head home. I'm, of course, thrilled! Yet... it will be much harder to say goodbye to my family this time. Spending this much time with them has allowed us to grow even closer as a family. It has truly been a blessing and an inspired event from Heavenly Father. I love my family dearly and will never be able to fully express my appreciation and gratitude for everything they have done for me and Alister these past few months. But, as much as I will miss them, it is time to go home. It is time to move on with our own lives. And I'm excited to see what lies ahead in Indiana. (: 

I feel that there is so much more I could say, but I feel out of words right now. I'll probably come back later and write them down. 

Until then, listen to the spirit. Follow The Lord. For he truly knows what is best. We may not see it right away, but the reason for everything will one day be revealed to us. So keep your faith high. Keep your ears alert. Keep your heart open. And, perhaps most importantly, keep your spirit clean. Life is so much better that way. (:

Called Away

Alright. Now to tell you where we are moving.

When Adam and I went to the temple, in hopes for an answer, we honestly thought the decision would be left up to us. What a weighing thought. But, to our surprise we each, individually, received an answer.

We had planned on going to the 4 o'clock session. Well we were running behind. We got to the temple around 3:50 pm. A couple of older women stopped us in front of the doors to ask if I could take their picture. I politely agreed, and took their picture with their disposable camera. That felt weird. Anyway. We only had about 5 minutes to make it to the session. We split up with plans to meet in the chapel. Pay attention to the time line. That is important.

Adam made it just in time for the session and sat down just as everyone was told to leave. Adam didn't see me at all and asked some workers to look for me in the dressing room. No one found me. Adam waited in the chapel until about 4:10 pm. Now, when Adam left there were three people waiting for the next session, the organist, and a worker sitting at the pulpit. Adam, thinking he had just missed me and I was in the session with out him, then spoke to a worker and left to do Initiatories. Now it gets weird.

I didn't get in there until 4:05 pm. There wasn't a soul in there. No one was waiting for the next session, the organist wasn't playing music, and there was no worker at the pulpit. No one was in the chapel. I waited around the lobby until about 4:20pm. I then thought Adam had gone into the session without me and spoke to a worker and did Initiatories myself.

Adam received his answer while doing Initiatories. Awesome.  I won't go into detail, because that's Adam's personal experience.  After Adam was done he went up to the Celestial room to wait for me to be done with the session... But I never showed up. So he went and got dressed.

I did not receive my answer until after while waiting in the lobby for Adam. I was looking at a painting of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane, when the smallest voice told me, "Go to Indiana". Not even a minute later, Adam came out of the dressing room. (:

That's right people! We're going to Indiana! Fort Wayne to be exact. When exactly, not quite sure yet.   Most likely the middle of May.  We are so excited to start this new adventure at a family.

I bare testimony that the Lord has a plan for us.  He sends us where we need to be at the right time in lives.  He answers our prayers when we are humbled and ready.  We feel that we are not only being sent out to Indiana for ourselves, but for others.  We can not wait to meet new people and find out what services we get to perform for them and the Lord.  If you have ever prayed for an answer as to where to live in your life and received an answer, you know what a comforting feeling it is to know where the Lord wants you.  It's a different feeling when you have prayed and received an answer with your spouse.  What a blessing.

There is probably so much more I could say on this topic, but my mind is turning to mush.

So... Take Luck!  (;

Easter

Because we moved (to St. George for the time being) the day before Easter, not much was planned. I had planned a dinner a couple weeks before hand so that was done. But other then church, that's all really. We did however get great pictures of Alister. He know seems to know what the camera is, so when he sees you pointing it at him he gives a smile. (: so darn cute! Adam actually took all the ones of Alister, so that's his work. (: We hope you had a wonderful Easter. Always remember The Lord and his sacrifice for us.