Sunshine.

The last couple weeks have been awesome! I've had the opportunity of meeting so many new people.

The week of conference I had the opportunity of meeting with the General Young Women Presidency. This was one of the most spiritual and neatest experiences I've ever had. The light of Christ radiates from these women and I couldn't help but want to soak it all up.

Conference weekend, I went to our annual ladies night with my mom and my sisters. But this year my Ford sisters got to join us as well. It was so much fun having all my sisters around!

We met Stephanie Nielson. Aslo an inspiring woman-check out her blog

One of the greatest things about blogging is that their are so many awesome people that you can meet. Whitney Blake has become one of my very dear friends through blogging. I had the opportunity of FINALLY meeting her and her cute family! She just adopted one of the most cutest babies-ever. Her blog is super inspiring, and you should go over and check out her miracle story.

Jessica and Kris just had their baby...which means, ladies and gents-we have a niece! She is seriously an angel. Steve and I can't get enough of how perfect she is. It's amazing the feeling that is surrounded by newborns. We already love her so much!

Steve and I are so lucky to have Carson, and now Averie (Ava) in our lives.

First time meeting/holding her

Just a couple days old..She's sleeping with her hand on her face

And...I know this isn't technically a person..actually not at all. I have new glasses and I love em'!

Life is good. I can't complain!

Break and then some..

First off..Take a look at this sunrise. One of the many benefits of waking up early and going to work. Seriously. This right here made my day. (I took this on Friday)

Last weekend Steve had his spring break, which consisted of Friday-Monday off. Not exactly the ideal Spring break, but we will take what we can get!

So, we had a nice long weekend together. Sunday, we went and visited with grandpa and grandma Ford for grandma's birthday. We just love them and it was so nice to spend some time with them.

In the evening, I had the opportunity of going to a Janice Kapp Perry fireside. By far one of the best fireside's I have ever been to. She is such a fun and inspiring lady! Her cute husband came with her and they both are not only inspiring but super funny!! We were able to sing a medley of all of her primary songs. I didn't realize she wrote all of my favorites-I love to see the Temple, A Child's Prayer, As Sister's in Zion/Army of Helaman.. etc.

She said a lot of things that I needed to hear. It made me realize my love for music. I used to sing and write songs..but as I got older, it didn't seem important to me to continue doing it. I really felt that I needed to start that back up again. Not that I'm going to be publishing any music..haha but just because that was one of my talents, and I know that I've lost a lot of it because I simply stopped doing it.

The fireside was uplifting, inspiring and funny! She really is such a wonderful woman, and I'm grateful for her testimony.

Monday, Steve and I spent the day in Park City. The weather was perfect. Sun was shining-what else could you ask for, right? We walked around the outlet stores and then went to the Olympic Museum. It was soooo nice to spend time with my sweetheart. A much needed break together. I loved.EVERY.minute. of it.

Well, Steve is now back in the swing of things-studying that is. He has his top 200 drug test tomorrow and then a test of Friday on Pharmacokinetics. <---Pharma what? yeah...

I've been keeping busy with work and of course with the Young Women. Wednesday we had an 80's party! I was probably more excited about this than the girls! haha. We all dressed up in our best 80's get-up. We played pin the glove on Michael Jackson, Twister, Spoons and had a dance off . The girls had a blast and all of us leaders had a great time too!:)

St.Patty's day was great! We woke up and had green blue berry pancakes and then Steve and I went to the Young Women basketball game. I was super grateful Steve came to support me and the girls (since he needed to study).

The girls made it to regions!! The game was really good. They were losing by 8 points and they ended up winning by 8 points!! So there next game is Thursday. The luck of the Irish were with us! ha.;)

I made chocolate chip cookies and turned them green...Somethings are meant to not be other colors! I almost gagged rolling the dough..it looked like... BUT the cookies were good!

To end the night Ellen made a St. Patrick's day dinner with lots of green food..mmm. It was delish!

And to end this week we went to Todd and Larissa's baby blessing. Elle looked like an angel. She looked so pretty dressed in white! It was fun to see our friends and be able to support Elle on such a special day.

Well, I'm going to go cut some fabric! Can't wait to sew!! It's been way too long since I've made something.

Jessie's Baby Shower!

We are SOOOOO excited for our little niece to make her appearance come April!!!!:)

We've been featured-again!:)

Though I've never met Kenna, she is such an inspiration to me. She is such a kind and thoughtful person- ALWAYS looking out and helping other hopeful adoptive couples.

She also writes a very cute, touching and truthful blog of everyday life. Stop by and take a look at our blog post but stay awhile to check out the rest of her posts!-Her blog is here.

THANKS AGAIN KENNA!!!

My Sweetheart.

I'm so lucky steve is my sweetheart.

I remember when I was younger I couldn't wait for Valentines Day. I couldn't wait to see who I might get a valentine or rose from. I looked forward to the day every year.

When Steve came into my life I realized that Valentine's day is a great day to celebrate, but it's not that great. Let me explain.

Steve treats me with love and respect EVERY DAY of the year. I love the fact that he doesn't have to have a holiday to make me feel special. To show his love for me. To make me know that I am cherished.

Steve is constantly showing me and telling me that he loves me. I love that he is always doing small and simple things to show his affection for me.

For instance, every morning he gets up early just to scrape my car windows. That may not seem like a big deal. But it is a big deal to me. He knows I hate the cold more than anything. And just the thought that he also cares about my well being, to make sure I can see outside the windows.

I love that we hold hands still and get mistaken as newly weds after 5 years

I love that he helps me with the house chores and that I don't ever feel that I'm on my own on something. That we are in everything together.

I love that we laugh together and can have a great time!

Steve, I'm grateful that your my sweetheart. Not just on Valentine's Day but every day of the year!

I love you!

Giveaway WINNER!

First of all, I wanted to tell everyone THANK YOU! Seriously. Thank you for going out of your way to help spread the word for Steve and I. It means the world to us that we have support from so many family and friends!

And the winner of the apron is.....

Let me know what you want the three colors to be!:) I'll get it made for you soon!

Dinosaur Museum 2.

Little man and I spent the day together.

It was so fun having a buddy with me while Steve was busy studying.

Carson was so excited running up to each exhibit and telling me the names of all of his favorite dinosaurs. He is getting so dang smart. I still can't believe he's already 3.

When Steve and I took him last year, Steve took a picture of Carson and I on the dinosaur together-on this post. As soon as he saw it, he said this is the dinosaur we got our picture on, huh Keira? And then he jumped on it, for his picture.-SO cute!!

It was nice just the two of us. on our little play day together. I'm sure grateful for my little nephew.