Great day!

I have had an awesome day!  I feel really lame that I haven't felt this way for a long time.  Not that my days are bad, they just aren't AWESOME!  But today was great.  Jonny and I have been praying for a long time, he fasted (my pregnancy prevented me), and he went to the temple (I would rather go when I won't be fainting on the alter)...all for a special purpose.  This is a private thing, just between us.  However, I felt like writing my feelings about how this made me feel.  I have rarely felt a prayer so directly answered.  The first thought I had was that Heavenly Father really does know about our situation, and He has been there all along.  I felt an outpouring of His love for us, as I heard the great news from Jonny over the phone this morning.  It was everything we had prayed and hoped for.  I want to express my gratitude for our Father in Heaven.  He knows me personally, and loves me as His daughter.  This knowledge is real.  How can I have a better day?  (well...now that I think of it...I'd really like all of my family and friends around me, from all over the place, to share in my joy)...but they wouldn't really know why I'm celebrating...so I will have to humble myself and keep saying the quiet prayers of gratitude to my Father.

On another note...
the pregnancy is going great!  Max moves all of the time, and at the most inopportune moments...such as when I'm trying to sleep.  However, it is so fun to know that he is growing perfectly, is active, and reacts to loud sounds.  Little things like that help me feel how real this lil' guy is!  I have scheduled to induce on the 2nd of April at the AF Hospital.  So, if any of you would like to come visit, COME!  But please do not bring your children.  I am going to be much more protective this time, due to the crazy RSV Chanel had when only a couple of weeks old.  I know it's such a great experience to bring your kids to see a newborn.  But I don't think it's worth the weeks of sickness and sleepless nights that follow.  Even if your kids are "well", I'm so sorry!  We just want to keep his as healthy as possible.  Okay, I'm off of my soapbox!!  Thanks for reading!

Last thing:
I am so excited!  Elizabeth and Gary Little are coming tonight with their kids for Family Home Evening!  I love my cousins so much, and Elizabeth is no exception.  She's an amazing friend, mother, and example to me.  I will post some pics soon of our fun night!  xoxo