Christmas!

We had a wonderful Christmas at home! Haili's favorite part was opening the presents. She loves her new baby stroller and the My Little Pony(with accessories) that her Uncle Jacob and Aunt Ashlee gave her - she won't put them down! We are grateful to have our family in good health this holiday season. We truly have so many blessings. I'm teaching Relief Society on Sunday and the lesson is on the talk that Pres. Monson gave entitled "Finding Joy in the Journey". What an incredible talk. Studying it has helped me remember what really brings joy in my life. It isn't the expensive gifts, it isn't all the beautiful decorations, the Christmas tree, the stockings, the treats... right now my joy is in my family. The miracle of having Laurie with us, the miracle of life and the little things. I remember at the hospital when I would get so excited every time Laurie tolerated an extra cc of milk in a day, or when she would try to breathe on her own when she was on the ventilator. I was esctatic when she opened her eyes for the first time after being fused for about 3 weeks. Joy is in the little things. Joy is in our family and knowing that families can be together forever! We are grateful for the Savior and the miracle of his birth. Merry Christmas everyone!