Well, we finally found it.  It only took us a WHOLE YEAR (almost) to find a replacement for Black Beauty.

Just in case you didn’t know, my husband researches EVERYTHING.  I am not saying it bothers me, because I value the time he spends finding really specific details.  When we decided to replace BB (Black Beauty) the research began.  He soon became an expert on his favorite options.  We considered handfuls of makes and models, and finally found the one that was perfect for us.  It’s not brand new, but it’s new to us!  Zach’s just glad to have an air conditioner that works!

And no, we haven’t decided on a name yet.  It’s kind of a funny tradition that cars get their own specific name in Zach’s family.  He used to call his white Jeep Whitesnake (not unlike the 80’s rock band).

Don’t worry, the research hasn’t stopped…now he’s moved on to guns.  Great.  Hopefully when we have babies he’ll be all into researching for that!  What?  Can’t a wife dream??

This weekend has been stressful.  I had a baby shower, bridal shower, and my father-in-law’s Birthday dinner – not to mention I had to teach the lesson in Relief Society  – not to mention I am helping three people with their wedding inviations.  Luckily, my full-time job has slowed down a bit.  And at my friend Amy’s bridal shower, I got to see some of my friends and this sweet face…

So maybe not THIS exact face (turns out she doesn’t LOVE ice water like her mom)…but the baby girl in general!  And at dinner with my family for my father-in-law’s birthday I got to see all the adults and chat with them.  It is a rare thing when ALL of us can be together and I love it.  Zach has an amazing family.  And his Dad, Mark, got to eat his favorite Split Pea Soup…

Later that day I got to attend a baby shower with my mom for a neighbor who FINALLY has the amazing opportunity of becoming a mother.  What an emotional day – to see her so happy to be carrying a healthy baby girl.  Such an amazing blessing.  We are so happy for her.

So today it was my turn to teach the presidency message in Relief Society, and I chose to speak on “Looking for the Good”.  If you haven’t read this message in this month’s Ensign, it’s definitely worth reading.  Short and Sweet.  (Turns out preparing a lesson on a message that is SHORT and sweet is a lot harder than you would think.)  I shared this experiment, and I love it!  Want to improve your attitude towards others are yourself?  Try this:  EXPERIMENT

After my lesson I felt so relieved.  When I got home I showered, put some fresh sheets on my bed, and we took a Sunday nap.  From 1:00 – 5:00 pm.  I can’t remember the last time we did that.

I’m overwhelmed with happiness.  I’ve always felt happy and SO lucky.  But these last few weeks, my blessing have hit me like a ton of bricks.  I have the best husband in the entire world.  He supports me in everything, without even a flicker of hesitation.  He gives me priesthood blessings.  He prays with me.   My two amazing families who make my life more enjoyable.  Some of them I’ve only known a couple of years, and I love them just as much as my blood relatives.  A calling that has helped me grow.  I love the ladies in my ward.  I pray for them and my heart breaks for them when they struggle.  For the first time in my life I have a realization of a “ward family”.  They are my sisters.  I would feel so ungrateful if I didn’t express my love for all of the people in my life, and most importantly, the gospel.

I hope you all had a great Sunday….

I like hearts.  I do.  But only in certain applications.  I love them at Valentine’s and I love them tastefully in jewelry.  But sometimes hearts can be used terribly, TERRIBLY wrong.

I have been asked to help a girl design her wedding invitations:

Her colors?  Light Pink (Also not my favorite)

Her one request?  Hearts.  IN LIGHT PINK.

Being an interior designer/graphic designer would be incredibly easy if you could design everything the way YOU wanted to.  The challange is that you have to take parts and pieces that you may not like (or hate even) and make them….beautiful?  Or at least….acceptable.

They still aren’t my absolute favorite, but I am learning that if someone ELSE loves it…

Then I’ve done alright.