Best of 2016

1. Moving into our new house

2. Scarlett getting into Smalley

3. Alice starting preschool with all her friends

4. 3 amazing weddings (Clarah, Caity, and Chloe)

5. Visiting Banff, Canada and Newport, CA

This year my heart has been filled gratitude. We moved to the most perfect house in the best area. We all feel that this house was meant for us and that this area of town was just where we were supposed to be. I feel so at home here and I have not missed our old house or ward for 1 day (despite loving our old area and ward). My biggest fears with moving was that I would 1. not be happy with the house or area 2. feel homesick for our old house 3. not know why we had to wait and wait to move. None of those fears have come true. I know why when we tried to move in the past it didn't feel right...we were waiting for this house. I feel it every day that this house was made for us, it just needed to become vacant so we could move in. I go running almost every morning with dear, dear friends and I think, as the sun rises over the valley, "our corner of the universe is so, so beautiful!!" I thank my heavenly father for answering my prayers and blessing us with wonderful area to raise our family.  

It has also been a trying year as we have lost many beloved grandparents. Nick lost his grandpa and grandma Strobelt and I lost my grandma Woodbury. They are greatly missed but we think of them so often. I feel my grandma so close to me in my times of need and I know she is with me. I love this gospel and the wonderful plan of salvation. They are but a moment away and I know I will see them again.  

Some of my Favorits from 2016