Our new little beauty!!!!

Our sweet little girl arrived February 17th!! We are ecstatic to have her here! The last month of pregnancy was really hard for me. I did not feel well and thought I was in labor constantly. In my mind I kept thinking she was going to come early, little did I know!!! I had to be induced the day before my due date!! I never expected that in a million years!! Here are a few of my favorite photos!! I am sure there will be many more to come!

4 weeks to go(or maybe a little less)

I can't believe this pregnancy is about over and I have not blogged this entire time. Where does the time go anyway? I have felt amazing up until about a week ago(which is completly expected with my past experience being taken into consideration). I have started cramping and contracting pretty consistently which makes it hard to sleep. I went to the doctor this morning and he said I am doing great and measuring right on schedule. I have to go back in 10 days now. I really don't think I will make it to my due date because I already feel like the babys head is pretty low. I am getting excited and anxious to hold and get a peak of this little girl! Jeremy cannot wait to hold a newborn again! He is sooo excited!! The kids are very anxious as well. Detmer loves to rub my belly and asks frequently if he can touch the baby and is very soft with my belly(its so cute). He rubs it while saying in a sweet, soft voice, " Hi baby". Halle asks me every night if she can hug and kiss the baby goodnight. I love how enthusiastic they are. Rilee has probably been the least concerned. He is too busy doing other things to take the time.

I feel so blessed to have such wonderful pregnancies. The Lord is truly aware of me and my needs. It is an amazing blessing!

Our New Addition....

Beautiful Halle!

The Big Day!

Wow. Wow. Wow!!!

I will do my best to put this wonderful day into words.

Our sweet little(ok- I still think of her as being little)Hal-bug got BAPTIZED!!!

I can't believe it! I really can't believe it.

We have an 8 year old.

I mean really....I have an 8 year old.

Crazy.

The time is flying by at lightening speed.

Halle has been anticipating this day for months.

I have never seen her so excited for something.

I will some this day up by saying...that is was perfect!

You may not know this,

but Halle has one of the best school teachers in the entire world.

That's right!

This is Mrs. Tuddenham.

Can you believe a school teacher would take the time out of her busy Saturday

to go to a baptism for a student that she all ready sees 5 days a week?

AMAZING I TELL YA!! AMAZING!

It was awesome to see you there Mrs. Tuddenham!!

Halle loves you!!

Halle and Chloee!
Two peas in a pod!


I love this picture!
From left to right
Halle's Grandpa and Grandma Pearce,
Halle's Great Grandma and Grandpa Pearce,
Halle standing below Great Grandma Pearce
Halle's Grandma and Grandpa Maddock
Thanks to each of you for coming!
I can't describe how good it was to have you share
such a special day with us!

Halle you are beautiful!

I can see the light in you!

Got to have a family picture!

Proud mama and papa!

Daddy and Halle!

Daddy and Halle at home before leaving to the church!

Mom and Halle

This was truly a wonderful day.

There were sweet little moments(tender mercies)

I experienced that are too sacred for me to share,

but they are a confirmation of the importance of the simple ordinance of baptism.

I know that baptism is necessary to return to our Heavenly Father.
When the day came to a close,

I couldn't help but think about the next

ordinance she will experience.

I know it will be glories and wonderful beyond comprehension.

I pray every day she will hold fast to that iron rod

and focus her sights on the temple of the Lord.

I know it is where her Heavenly Father wants her to be.

We love you very much Halle.

I am so proud of you and the

decision you made to be

BAPTIZED!

Drummmmm Rolllll Pleaseeeeeeee!

I really can't believe I am posting about this!!!!

My little halbug decided to get a major haircut!

She had been begging me for weeks and finally I gave in and let her! It turned out very cute!!

You are growing up sweet girl!

We love you very much!

We Seek After These Things

The snow caped mountains
The crashing oceans
The fiery sunset lighting up the sky

The sound of laughter
A childs wonder
Heaven captured in a newborns eyes

Music filling you
The Spirit teaching truth
Gazing at a million stars in the sky

Our mighty God
Has given us so much good to find
Theres just no room for darkness in our lives
If there is anything thats praiseworthy
Anything thats virtuous or lovely
We seek after these things

The birds gliding through the sky
Rain on the roof at night
The morning sunlight breaking through the clouds
Helping one in need
Knowledge growing as you read
Working hard as you feel your heart pound

Claiming what we know
Love burning in our souls
Praying in secret and singing outload

Dancing, flying, running, smiling
(sharing, loving, teaching)
The blue, blue sky, the mountains high
Green grass beneath my feet
The wind blowing through the trees
Feeling peace inside of me
We seek after these things

Jenny Phillips/Tyler Castleton