Sick Little Boy

Logan got sick this week. It is a rare occurrence for him. When he isn't feeling well, he rarely complains. I was laying by his bed and talking to him, and he started to cry. He asked me, "Why did heavenly father make it so our bodies can get sick?" He was so concerned about how long he might not feel well, how much school he would miss, and the thought of throwing up again. I knew that this little virus would come and go quickly, but he didn't. 

As I talked to him about how some pain, suffering, and discomfort is part of this mortal experience, I wondered if our Heavenly Parents feel this way about us when we feel so desperately concerned about her circumstances. Knowing that the things that trouble us will pass quickly, and wish that he could take our worries away? Does he, and his wisdom, allow us to exercise our faith and trust in him, all the while having an assurance that things will work out, but still longing to comfort us?

Birthday Waiting

Stockton is going through a phase where he gives very unnatural smiles on command, which I thought was important to document for posterity.  

He is excited for his fourth birthday, which is coming up in a few days. Yesterday, when we were sitting in church, he found a few small toys I threw it in the bag to entertain the kids during the meeting. He enthusiastically exclaimed, much to the delight of the ladies behind us, "Mom! Did you bring these for my birthday?! Can I keep them?! I smiled and told him yes. He was thrilled at my thoughtfulness. 

I am enamored and a little exhausted by his zeal and energy. 

Happy birthday, buddy.

Happy 6 Month Birthday

Baby Lillian has been an absolute joy. Tonight we took her to a 2 1/2 hour movie, and she didn't make one peep the whole time. She has a calm and sweet disposition. She cranes her neck so she can look into the eyes of whoever is holding her. Sometimes when she realizes it is not her mommy, she screams her head off. 💕 she has brought a calm and peaceful feeling to the house. We are so grateful she is here. We get the sense that she has been with us, waiting to come, for a long time.

Goodbye Water Day

Sitting outside at the end of a beautiful fall evening... and saying goodbye to irrigation day for another summer. Hope it isn't the last one. I'm so grateful to live in this idyllic beautiful little corner of the earth.