A few things to love...

Thanks to Eryn, I was inspired to share a few things I love...

• I love having things out of place at my house- I actually hate it, but it's a reminder that I am blessed to not have to live alone.
• Being loved by the best little family that there is.
• Everyday conversations with Dustin on his lunch break.
• The new Kohls, Paradise Bakery, etc that is not too far from our house- a reminder that good things are coming!
• I hate to admit this, but the new Filibertos- you were right, babe! :)
• The soldiers that are willing to fight for my family's freedom , knowing that they might not make it back to their families.
• Wednesday nights- our small group is awesome!
• I know this is crazy, but I absolutely LOVE how it smells like swimming pool and pavement here. (as apposed to smelling like Round Valley???) I LOVE THAT!
• The new Hobby Lobby. That place is my new Heaven!
• Hearing Ashlynne's little voice- my favorite thing she says is " I love being your Ashlynne!" Or her new phrase- "partament" which translated is part of it...I don't know how she got that, but it's still cute!
• Everyday talks with my Grandma, and the reminder that life is fragile, to treasure each conversation.
• I love watching airplanes fly overhead- it makes me feel like traveling.
• Laying on the trampoline and watching the stars with Dustin- I love our star gazing chats!
• Calendar spotted with opportunities to be with people I love
• Watching Ashlynne learn. I love watching her think, play, sleep. She's like a little sponge- it's our job to help her soak up everything she needs to live life to the fullest. I love that responsibility.
• Ashlynne's dance class. I love the way she does her toe-tap and chauce! so girly!
• Ashlynne's honesty- Honesty is my favorite character trait. You may not always like what people have to say, but when they're 110% honest, I trust them completely. So far, she is brutally honest. I LOVE the way she will tell me that she's going to disobey, or do something she shouldn't. I LOVE the way she instantly confesses what she did when we were gone, be it good, or bad. I hope she never looses that.
• Sharon Burrell- Love you girl. You're my inspiration. I love how you haven't let devastating things get to you- You always have a smile and a hug for others. You remind me not to complain, which I am terrible at. YOU ARE AMAZING!
• Dustin- for showing me what love is. To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides. I love how you make me laugh. I am so lucky to be your wife!

Absolutely Perfect!!

So! This is Ashlynne's Dance Recital Picture. Could she be any cuter? NEVER! I will try posting the video of her dance recital- it was cute. Imagine two year olds, and only one of them NOT shy!! Yes, it was Ashlynne. Much to my surprise, she does not have ANY stage fright whatsoever. She caught on very quickly that the more people clapped and laughed, it meant to keep doing what you're doing, and do even more. Keep the applause coming, whatever you do. And, she did, too. She was quite proud of herself, afterwards, she even spread her arms out and announced to the entire auditorium "I did so good!" She was all smiles, and we laughed until we cried. She acted like she was the only one on stage.

So Smart!!

I wasn't feeling well, so I told Ashlynne that Daddy was going to put her to bed. She said she wanted me, and I told her I wasn't feeling good. She asked if she could pray for me- and I got all proud! She knows who is in charge! Anyway, she prayed the cutest little prayer that went something like this: "Lawwdd, I just, heal mommy, and just (murmur, murmur,) and just safe, and just amen." So, she rubbed my face and said so sweetly " Mommy, do you feel better?" That child-like faith! So I couldn't let it down, so I answered that I think I do! I did not see the response coming. She asked so intelligentally "Good. Can you take me to bed now!" DUH!! I should have known! At least she thought to pray, right?!!

I'm just thinkin' about...

Ok. Sooo much has happened lately, and my life has been a complete blurr. Over the weekend, we went sledding with some friends, and Uncle RaRa and Kyle met us up there. Ashlynne got cold and was done, so Kyle, Ashlynne and I sat in Grandpa's truck with some other friends. I had told her not to touch any of the buttons- everything is "buttonized" in Grandpa's truck, and Ashlynne is the queen of buttons, so it was a HUGE temptation for her. She plopped her little self down in the front seat, and I asked what she was doing. To my surprise she answered " I'm just thinkin' about disobeyin' you." I replied that she had better obey, and do the right thing, and she responded " I know. I'm just gonna think about it." She gave it about a minute, stood up and said " I'm gonna obey you." I was shocked. For two reasons, that she weighed it out, and that she made the right decision. I figured with all those buttons, and the time to debate if she should do what she wanted, she would pick to push the buttons. But, she didn't, and I was so proud! That's my girl!!