Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I was so blessed this year. So many things happened. I wish I could count all of my blessings. But some of the most important are my beautiful daughter Piper Elizabeth. I want to snuggle her all day long. Everywhere we go, we are constantly being stopped so people can talk to her, and hold her hand, and get her to smile. I think this is a blessing, because sometimes people need the unconditional love from a child so very innocent. She expects nothing from you, and still loves everyone, no matter what.

She is such a good baby too. If I hand her to someone, she looks at me, then gives her full attention to whom ever is holding her. And people LOVE to hold her. I think she gives off a special spirit that people are drawn to. Of course I am her mother, and I am bias... But I truly believe in the innocence of a child, and the healing powers they have. I know I feel much better and more complete with her in my life.

This one might sound odd, especially coming from me, but I think it is a blessing Dave lost his job. Even though we are struggling, and have almost no money now; he gets to spend more time with Piper. Something he didn't have the opportunity to do when he was working. Piper barely knew her daddy, and I know it was hurting him deeply, even though he would never admit it. She is a momma's girl, but now she gets to know her daddy a lot better, and gets to see him often enough to know that he is her daddy. Which is SO important in a little girls life. She needs to know her daddy. So we are praying for a job where he gets to keep his bond with his little girl.

Another blessing is my parents. They are in a position where they could take us in, and allow us to live with them until we are back on our feet. Rent free. Plus they are feeding us. Not many people have that luxury. I am so grateful and blessed that we do. I know if Dave's parents lived closer, than they would have helped us as well. We are grateful for the help they do give us from so far away.

And last but not least, for being able to see so much family this last month. I have 2 new nephews, Jonas, and Wyatt. Our family is growing, and I couldn't be happier. My brothers and sisters in law are all so amazing, and they all have such great kids. I have 12 nieces and nephews, and I love every last one of them. I feel so blessed to have the family that I have been born into, and the one I married into. I'm not sure if I did something right in my life I am living, or if I did something special in the pre-earth life. But I am so blessed beyond words. Heavenly Father has been very good to me, this year, and in years past. I can only expect such great blessings for the future.