President Hinckley

How strange and sad that he is gone. We're so glad he is with his dear wife now, but how we'll miss him! We're so grateful we have prophets on the earth again.

For those of you who do not know who President Hinckley was, visit http://www.lds.org/. For more information about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (or the "mormon" religion), visit http://www.mormon.org/, or--of course--ask me! :)

Super Women

Talking and emailing friends lately and reading their blogs has reminded me how amazing the women I know truly are. So many of you are struggling with various things--health problems, kid problems, loss . . . Many of you are moms. Some of you are single moms. Some of you are new moms. Some of you want to be moms. Some of you are pregnant. Some of you are sick. Some of you are pregnant and sick. Some of you have lost children. Some of you have sick children or hard children or not enough money or not enough time (especially for yourself). Some of you are going through divorces.

Many of you deal with a lot of the above all at once. And these are just things I can see or pick up on. I'm sure there are so many hidden things that never come to my, or anyone else's, attention. You all deal with these things so beautifully. Yes, you do.

I'm lucky to know you.

New Year's

Seth and Keeli and the kids came for New Year's. We had a great time playing in the snow. Seth and Keeli went to see the ball drop in New York City--a long, but once-in-a-lifetime experience. Adam, the kids, and I made yummy New Year's dishes, watched movies, and played. The kids went to bed at 7:30, and Adam and I watched movies--my kind of New Year's. We loved having them here. They're all so adorable.

Christmas

Shelly, Kendall and the kids came over Christmas day. We had a wonderful dinner and a great time being lazy.

Cute kids, eh?

Baby coming soon

Not long before our little king has to make room on his throne for a littler sibling. Feb. 10 is coming up fast!

Our Friends in Rhode Island

In just 6 months in Rhode Island, we met some of the most wonderful people. We wanted to tell you all how much we love and miss you. We'll be back to visit after the baby's born so we can show him/her off. Thank you for being such wonderful, giving, welcoming friends! We miss you!

My hubby

My husband, Adam, is amazing. He is all of the things he should be: giving, fun, self-sacrificing, spiritual, hard-working, loyal, honest, loving . . . and so much more. He is a wonderful husband and a fabulous father. He cooks and cleans and works so hard for Ian and me. I know he'll be a wonderful father to the new one that's almost here.

He's really sick today, and I hate seeing him so tired and wasted. He's usually got so much energy. Anyway, I thought I'd tell the world how much I love him. He's my best friend, and I think I'm just about the luckiest girl in the world.