Blessed

Our camera batteries are dead, so I haven't taken pics in a few days. I thought I would just post a quick update on our week. We had a lot of fun this week. Tuesday we went to my mom's and spent the night. It was fun to spend time with them. Especially Bekah, since she will be leaving soon, (tears, happy tears). Wed. we all went to the zoo. Vanessa and Chloe joined us too. It was really fun. But, of course my camera's batteries died so I didn't get a single picture. I think the girls' favorite part of the whole day was the train ride. After being at the zoo in this hot weather all day, with the kids, I needed a break. Thank goodness for girls night out! We went to Pizza Factory and then Cold Stone and it was not only delicious, but a lot of fun. I did bring Justin an ice cream filled with a ridiculous amount of chocolate, that even had a chocolate and M&M dipped waffle cone. Gross! But, he loved it and did a wonderful job with the girls while I was gone. Thursday was our ward summer party at the park, it was a hot dog roast. The weather was so nice and we had a great time relaxing with our friends. The kids had a playground to get there energy out, so last night they went right to bed when we got home, it was great! Today we were so lazy. Okay, I was so lazy. I cleaned a little, but other than that we just played and relaxed. I did a lot of thinking today and I had an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for all of my blessings. I feel like the Lord has been so good to our little family. I have three beautiful children, another one on the way, a wonderful husband who loves and respects me, friends, a home, so much. I feel so blessed. I try not to take any of it for granted. I have been trying to enjoy every moment. Especially when the kids are really hard. I try to think about the fact that they will one day grow up. I am sure I will miss these times when they needed me so much. I am so grateful to be a wife and a mother and I feel lucky to feel completely fulfilled in these roles. I know women who have a hard time with this and I feel for them. I know my family is the most important thing in the world and my responsibility to my family is why I am here. I am so blessed. I will post new pics of the girls soon!