Random thoughts~

This post will seem so random, I just have so may thoughts as of late.

I am in love with this time of the year--I always have been since I was a child. I loved Christmas and all the fun traditions that go along with it. Now that I have a child it seems so magical. I love seeing how Ryder is so excited and as each day passes it is so hard for him to contain. Rick and I have decided to stay home this year. I had mixed feeling at first just for the simple fact I have always been home ( that is my parents home) since I was a child. We both wanted to start our own family traditions with Ryder. I had a hard time letting go of being at home with my parents. I thank my parents for creating such wonderful memories for me to always treasure. I am also looking forward to Rick and I creating those for Ryder. 

Life sure has been full of some unexpected heartache and also surprises. Rick and I honestly thought we would have more kids by now but that is not the case. This will someday be a different post. I just like to keep my thoughts on this close to me for now.  

I was just called to be the Primary President and I am so nervous but yet excited. I feel so blessed to be at the point in my life where I am now. I truly feel that the gospel helps me to be a better person and that Rick and Ryder help me want to be a better person. It feels good to be in a good place. 

I am looking forward to a fun filled holiday!

Ryder's Birthday

It sure has been a crazy but fun birthday week for Ryder. I remember as a child how fun it was when it was time for my birthday. I wanted to make sure that I created those same memories for Ryder. I really enjoyed planning and getting everything put together for him. At times I think I was more excited for his birthday than he was. :)  He had pre-school on the day of his birthday so I was able to bring an all about me poster & treats for him. Rick and I had decided to have his friend birthday party on the day of his birthday. It is crazy to have 10 4-5 years old all at once, but it sure did make Ryder's day. I had decided to have them decorate their own cupcakes & then play games. 

We had Ryder's family party on Saturday. It was a packed house but it sure did touch my heart to look around and see all the family that comes to support Ryder. Ryder has been blessed to have cousins around his age. He sure does love each of them. 
I come from a really good family, whom I love so much. I was also blessed to marry into a really good family. At the birthday party I looked around and thought how blessed and lucky Ryder is to be surrounded by so many good people. My main concern in life is to make sure that Ryder is raised to be a good boy. I know that the people that are in his life are very good people and that he has a good foundation to start on.,

Rick and I were told that it was a miracle that we were even able to get pregnant with Ryder. So as we celebrated his birthday this week it makes me very thankful for the Lords tender mercies.