normal

Or whatever.

Just wanted to post something since it's been so long. We're doing well. The day to day just kind of takes over, but it's a good day to day. The holidays were wonderfully hectic. We love spending so much time with family and being immersed in the season. Now we start the blah months of January and February. Sorry, never been a fan. In March things pick up, not just because it's my birthday and Jayson's but also because often you start to see the first signs of spring. And that means Easter.

Sorry to be more nostalgic than informative, but I think you all know what I mean when I say there really isn't that much to report. The wonderful small moments are what I've begun cherishing. I think that's always been something I've tried to do, but my life is such now that it allows for that much more. It's the random laughter and another project conquered that brings joy to my life. Admittedly there was a time when I thought that kind of life was unimportant and even pitiable, but I was naive. I have never felt more complete or more peaceful in my life.

Before you imagine my life to be all buttercups and pearls there are very serious moments of doubt, discouragement, and even loneliness. But those moments are just as fleeting as the happy ones filled with kisses and loves. For me it's a beautiful way to live. I feel so blessed. And I know the scriptures say that all our blessings are given because of the commandments we obey, but I must be the exception. I fall short every day of the things I know I need to be but still I find myself waking up to this beautiful life. One I didn't imagine for myself.

I should never write a blog post after 5 pm. This is what happens. Super sappy and probably too much information. I hope you'll indulge me. It's a post of my thoughts uncensored.

Sara