The Blue Wrap

My sister made this blue wrap carrier for me, and so far it works really well because it tucks Amy's legs up and keeps her real warm close to my body. It almost looks as if I'm pregnant, except her heads popping up through the hole.

My Best Friend

I keep reaching points where I think I couldn't love Ryan more, and then he surprises me again. I feel so blessed to be privileged to spend my life with my best friend. The other night I had some intense pain, and though Ryan couldn't do anything to take it away, he spent the entire night holding me, even though it meant that he would be dead tired the next day at work. The lyrics to the songs I had on our wedding video apply more every day I'm with him:

"When I see you smile, I can face the world...you know I can do anything"

"When I see you smile, I see a ray of light, I see it shining through the rain."-Bad English
Ryan does bring comfort and sunshine even when it seems things are rainy, and for that I am so grateful.

Ryan...

makes me feel like I can do anything: be a great mom, sew, sing, be a scholar, make a difference in the world, or whatever I want to do.

makes me smile when he holds his baby girl and talks to her.

makes me feel like the best version of myself.

He makes me...

feel safe and secure...he's my protector.

cinnamon rolls on Sundays (well, used to till my gallbladder started acting up and I have to shun butter...now he hides the goodies in the house from me so I'm not tempted too much)

drool when he gives me back massages.

I love the way he...

supported me in my schooling and read my history books aloud in crazy accents.

kisses and hugs me.

likes hanging out with little kids. He longs for the day he can toss Amy in the air I think.

Ryan...

strikes poses without even knowing it sometimes, which always makes me smile.

makes my life sunny.

In a nutshell, I am grateful for this amazing friend and husband! I'm so grateful we can be sealed for time and all eternity.