This is our time.

Yesterday, I felt many different emotions but among them all, a feeling of sadness was the most overwhelming.
Not because my life is at all bad, because really, I love my life. But maybe, because my hubby is at work (I hate those 8.5 hours of the day), or maybe because after a month of vacations over and done with I feel I have nothing to look forward to. Maybe just maybe because of the sink full of dishes that I choose to hand wash because I can't stand letting a few sit for days to have enough to fill a dishwasher. Maybe the laundry that needed to be folded and the huge bags under my eyes from being so wiped out that if the public saw would probably be wondering what scary movie I was from.

I literally wanted and would have loved to sleep many hours if not the entire day. I anxiously waited for Kyren to fall asleep so I could nap along with him...beforehand, I quickly scrubbed the dishes, folded the laundry, and picked up what I could just so I could nap with my little snuggle bug. Before I quit my job, last January, I just knew I would be the 'all-time-best-wife' Having the house clean; with not one thing out of place, one speck of dust on the shelves, and all the pictures hung perfectly straight. Dinner on the table, brownies baking in the oven, with all the grocery shopping done. Unfortunately, not only did this NOT happen when I was pregnant but it's definitely NOT happening now. #epicwifefail

Last night, while the little babe was sleeping and the husband next to me watching the RSL game, and toys were scattered around me...I was feeling so blessed. I'm so thankful that Jace works so hard for all of us, that he provides for us both physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I'm so thankful for his willingness to make my dream to be a stay at home mommy possible!

There will always be laundry, there will sadly always be dirty dishes. But will there always be "Mr. Monkey", the bouncer, the rattles, and baby books? Sadly, no. Will there always be these moments of frustration that quickly change to a melted Mommy heart? I'm afraid not. Oh I live for those precious moments. I scroll through my picture feed each night and I couldn't count 'my favorites' even if I had twenty three pairs of hands. Today, I learned something new. Something meaningful, something I write down to help me remember. Today, I've learned that the piled up laundry, the stinky dishes, and all other messy things can be put on hold. I feel my baby growing up, getting bigger, getting stronger, getting more independent, and needing me less and less. I know in my heart that growing up is a part of this life. I struggle deeply knowing naps with Ky, nightly feedings (which always include the biggest of biggest smiles), the sweet sweet baby giggles, and even the hardest mommy moments where I just have to lay him down and walk away, for just a minute, will come to an end. I hate that it has to end, but as we've all heard all endings also mean new beginnings.

Within the last year and a half of my life. I've come to see, how quickly these new beginnings really start. I've seen how fast my marriage has gone, and how fast Kyren has grown from being my little 6 lbs. 10 oz. baby to over doubling his newborn size. I've seen how quickly he stops doing things I love..Like the sigh after his little aaaachoo, or ALWAYS cuddling morning day and night have turned in to bouncing in his bouncer, tummy time, or biting his little bottom lip..also all things I love.

The other day someone said, "The days are long, but the years are short". So Today, I am choosing to 'let go', to loosen the reigns, and let 'it' be. There is no way to capture every moment, laugh, or milestone except for in our memories. So here's to making our memories; big or small and minute by minute. This is our time!

Let's get away.

Good afternoon my reader darlings,
A little Monday post for all of you.

Our little family recently journeyed down to Sunny St. George, Utah.
It was a much needed vacation with Jaces side of the family.
We went down and stayed at his Aunt and Uncles place in Leeds.
Have I mentioned how beautifully spectacular their house is?
Just see the pictures below if you don't believe me.

See. I told you it was beautifully spectacular.
(Not even one third of the house is pictured above)

We went swimming, played some golf, went on a beautiful hike through some water, went four-wheeling, ate some yummy food,
spent time around the fire, swam some more, and enjoyed each others company.

This is his newest thing.
and it's adorable!
He loves to bite that little bottom lip of his.

This little guy was a champ. And a BIG one too!
He doesn't seem to like car rides anymore.
Fortunately though he slept the majority both ways.
Lucky us!

Such a gorgeous view. One of my favorite hikes I have EVER been on.
I loved loved loved crossing the little rivers..even though,
it was definitely some cold water.
Wanna know a secret? Jace had ran to Walmart earlier that day.
He had bought one of those little baby carriers.
We forgot it. Therefore, we carried this little trooper.
He fell asleep twice.
It started raining so the three of us turned around before we made it.
We enjoyed as far as we got though, and enjoyed
the outdoors without cell phones, ipads, and escaping from our everyday lives.

Hahaha this little cutie calls Uncle Jace "Jace-eee"

Because no view is greater than when he is in sight!
Love every single piece of him.
...But he is super Heavenly when he's sleeping.

St. Geezy was a success once again!
It's now back to reality;
work, dishes, no sleep, laundry, grocery shopping,
going to bed early, waking up early, and
making it through one day at a time.

I love to see the Temple.

I love to see the Temple.
I'm going there someday
to feel the Holy Spirit
to listen and to pray.
For the Temple is a house of God.
A place of love and beauty.
I'll prepare myself while I am young.
This is a sacred duty.

I love to see the Temple.
I'll go inside someday.
I'll covenant with my Father;
I'll promise to obey.
For the Temple is a holy place.
Where we are sealed together.
As a Child of God,
I've learned this truth;
A Family is forever.

Lucky for us
we had the beautiful privilege of entering
the Ogden Temple before it reopened.
Not only once, but twice.

I'm not sure there are words for it's beauty.
It's stunning, dazzling, pretty, and exquisite.

The first time we went with Jace's fam-bam.
The line was so so long.
and when I say long..I mean it!
But was it worth it?
Absolutely.

These two people pictured on the left.
Oh for the love.
You guys, my heart almost bursts out of my chest
because of the love I have for these two.

I cannot imagine a life without them both.
I am thankful for a man
who loves both Kyren and I.
Who puts us before himself,
and is always a strength in our lives.

I cannot imagine a life without our son;
our perfect, handsome, wiggly son.
He gives our lives meaning
and brightens every day!

I cannot imagine a life without the Gospel.
A gospel of
love, peace, comfort, wisdom,
and happiness...oh the happiness.

I cannot imagine a life without Temples.
a life without blessings beyond compare.
A life without beauty, and peacefulness.
A life without Eternal Families
is a life without these two.

Because a life without
these special humans
wouldn't be so special.
I am grateful for each and every one of these family members.
I have always loved them.
But as I've grown older,
I have come to realize just how much I not only love them
but need them.
<3

Unfortunately, we made the mistake of leaving the camera in the car.
So this is the only picture we got of all of us.
We'll have to settle with a phone pic.
<3

Thankful everyday that these two raised me in the Gospel.

The beautiful Lemmons :)

Chris, Tatti and Nash. Isn't he so big?

My Eternal Family!

Thankful everyday for a sister who is also my BFF.
Love you!

My two very favorite men.

I am thankful I can be forgiven for my shortcomings
impatience, and silly temper tantrums.
and for a loving Heavenly Father who knows when I need him.

Grandparents and Grand kids.

I think it's more than safe to say this Grandma loves her Kyren babe.

Okay guys, I seriously am so obsessed with him and his cute-ness!
<3 <3 <3

I couldn't agree more with Jeffery R. Holland
Heaven truly would not be Heaven
without my husband and Kyren.
I find great comfort in knowing
I can get cozy with, enjoy their company,
and have them with me not only in this life
but the next!
<3

Kyren's Baby Blessing

Oh it was a beautiful day.
A beautiful day for a beautifully handsome baby!
A day that I as a Mommy
will never EVER forget.
It was just that special.

It had been a very stressful week;
Trying to find the perfect
little outfit for our little man.
Trying to figure out what to serve, how to serve it, where to get it, and the usual worries.

You guys, he's SO small.
We had the most difficult time finding something that would fit him.
It got to the point that we didn't care anymore.
Honestly, I was tempted to throw him in a onesie and add a tie.
We didn't give up though and
he looked rather dapper at the end of the day.
Thank you to both of Kyren's Grandma's
for buying him the cutest get up!
My Mom took it in, and it was still too big.
Thanks mama! :)

Sacrament Meeting was at 9.
We barely made it to church on time as it was.
Okay, let's be real.
We didn't make it on time. ever.
That morning was stressful.
and I just know I was super bossy.
Thankful for a very patient husband.
Nonetheless we made it, and early too.

Jace gave him the most beautiful blessing.
I wish so much that I could remember every word.
It was sweet, sincere, uplifting, and touching.

I can honestly say there are
far and few things better than
listening to your hubby give your son a blessing.
It is the BEST thing in the world.
It warms your heart and pulls every string within.

I am thankful for the Gospel.
I am grateful for Jace.
That he has the Priesthood not only in our home
but everywhere we go.
That he was able to give our son a name and a blessing.

Even though his clothes were two sizes too big.
and a very stressful, tiring week.
We made it through.
and at the end of the day everything was perfect!

Picture overload coming at ya.

Oh I feel so extremely blessed.
Blessed to be a wife.
Blessed to be a mommy.

Growing up I always knew I wanted to be a
Mommy.I
But I didn't know why.
And then I became your mommy
and I now know why.

Oh I love every single inch of him!

So many wonderful people
came and shared this special day with us.
We're blessed to call them family!
Kyren is blessed to have each of you surrounding him.

Grandma and Grandpa Ropelato

Grandma and Grandpa Gray

Love love love these two women.

A HUGE part of my entire world in one picture.

My beautiful baby sister and best friend.
(so sad that we didn't get a pic with Jackson)

Kaylee and Josh's little sweet family.

Gorgeous Aunt Shelby.

Aunt Shelby and Uncle Kyle :)

The cutest little family; Blake and Mary's family.

Great Grandma and Grandpa Miles.

Love these Miles'

What a sweet and incredible group of girls.

We may not have it all together.
But together we have it ALL.
Thankful for this family of three.
and very grateful we can be together forever!