random happy thoughts

I woke up this morning just pondering my life, thinking of my past, present & future. I realized that even though I am not doing anything extremely fun or adventurous at this present moment I feel the happiest I have ever been. Having Greg in my life is the number one reason I feel so blessed. Just being at this stage in our life, knowing we are sealed for all eternity, knowing I have someone to love & love me in return brings such peace.
I feel lucky. I feel that I have lived a good life. I thank my family who has brought me such joy & so much laughter. If there was one word I could use to describe my relationship with my family, I would say "laughter". We can talk for hours to each other which contributes to our close relationship and when we all get together, I think we laugh more than anything.
I think some of my most growing experience would have to contribute to the many father-daughter walks I took with my dad. he is my hero.
And Greg has just added to the joy and happiness I feel each day. I have never felt closer to anyone. He is the greatest best friend I could ask for.
In my midst of my random pondering this morning, I also thought of my mission. I remembered in my "exit interview" with my mission president he said something that has stuck with me. He told me that the four most special days in my life would be
1. the day I opened my mission call
2. the day I returned home
3. the day I was sealed to my etenal companion (that one's my favorite) and
4. the birth of my first child.

It's carzy to think all except one of those days has happened and that the last one is only months away. I get nervous about becoming a mom at times. But thinking of my own family and the husband I have by my side only brings me back to peace. We are so excited for our little angel to come join us. We know she is so special. It's funny how you can love someone you have never met so much. We can't wait to meet her.

my super talented sister in law took some pictures of greg and I when we went home. I will have to post the rest of them soon. Here is one with our little bump for now.