Incredibly grateful

I am so grateful today to my Heavenly Father, my family and my wonderful friends (you). I feel so blessed to have the gospel in my life and a testimony of my savior, Jesus Christ. I am thankful for quiet moments where I can be at peace and recognize all that the Lord has done for me.
Life isn't always what I want it to be, and when it's not, it's usually because there is something better in store. This week our loan fell through and so we will not be buying a house. I was really disapointed for about 30 minutes, but then I realized that this is probably a blessing in disguise. I am sometimes tempted to complain about having to stay in this house and how it feels smaller and smaller every day, or how I don't like having to manage Crown, but I am trying to do as Elder Wirthlin instructed this last conference and "love what is." We have been given much, a very unique opportunity where I can work from home. I am thankful for this place that we have to live and the blessing it is for us.
I am thankful for all my friends and loved ones that fill my life with such joy.

Benjamin's Big 2nd B-Day!

We got Benjamin two kittens: Thumper and Shi Shi. He adores them.

Here are the boys in their Halloween costumes:




For Benjamin's B-day we went to Cornbellys at Thanksgiving Point.

This is my brother in law, Dustin riding "the Bull."

Benjamin laughed soooo hard on the giant jumping pillow
They had this HUGE rocking chair:


This is Emily and Dustin and their 3 week old baby girl, Tayra.

His birthday was great and life is good. We should be closing on our house in about 2 weeks (what a process that is!) I am still waiting to hear back from the agent about "Skywren" and have another agent who is interested too, if that one doesn't work out.
I've recently started doing data entry from home and having great success with that. The extra money is such a blessing, especially now that we won't have free rent!
Ben has partnered with the owner of Lane Heating and Cooling and is sucessfully increasing their business. Hope you are well. My the Lord bless you with wealth and abundance!