Striving to be a little better

So those who read this blog have probably already seen this video on my Facebook wall, but today when I watched it I wanted to write so much more than I did on Facebook. I had to watch this for my child development class, and it was amazing how it came at a perfect time in my life. These Mormon Messages for youth are some of the best video's I have ever seen AND are some of the most motivating.

When I watched this video (which you can watch below) I started wondering how I could be like this young man, who could I serve and develop a love for in such a powerful way? I started thinking about big things I could do. Then later in the day, the Spirit taught me a lesson about not doing something big like this, but looking at how I can serve those people in my life. I am so grateful for Ashley and everything that she is going through right now with being pregnant. She is going to be an incredible mom and I realized I could just work on doing the little things to help her. "By small and simple things are great things brought to pass" (Alma 37:6). I know that the Spirit will teach YOU what small and simple things you can do to bless the lives of those you love and serve. He told me and testified of the truth of this scripture.

Keep the Faith,
Drew

announcement.

As most of you probably know... Drew and I are Expecting! We couldn't be happier! I took a Pregnancy test on December 31st 2011 and we got the good GREAT news! {Happy New Year!}

After that, we pretty much kept it our little secret until the end of January when my Mom's birthday came along. We were asking her about how her birthday went and what she got for it. Then I told her that Drew and I got her a present too... but it wouldn't be here until September! To say she was excited would be an understatement. Both families couldn't be more excited for us. We are so blessed to have families who show us so much love and support.

A few days after spilling the beans to both sides of the family we had our first ultrasound! I honestly couldn't believe I actually had a little human {looked more like a gummy bear} growing inside of me. It all seemed so surreal! It still does a little bit...

Our cute gummy bear

 The Doctor said our little gummy bear is absolutely perfect! It was such a cool day to go and see our baby moving around. I'm a momma! :)

About 4 weeks later we went to another appointment and we were able to hear our sweet baby's heartbeat! I don't even know how to describe how incredible it was to know our little one has a heartbeat! He/She is alive and cookin!

I have had a fairly easy pregnancy so far. I have only actually gotten sick a few times and I only feel nauseous if I  don't have enough food in my belly. {this baby likes food!} The only difficult thing so far is NO food looks good. So i don't want to eat, which makes me feel sick and it is a never ending cycle. As long as I force myself to eat, I do ok. Don't get me wrong, Everything about this pregnancy is totally worth it! (Even if it means becoming a huge blueberry when I am not even 14 weeks along!)...

13.5 Weeks

13.5 Weeks!

13.5 Weeks!

And that pretty much brings us up to date! As i get further along, I will be sure to post more pictures and tell more stories. Drew and I are so grateful for this time in our lives. We look forward to when our sweet baby (girl OR boy) comes and we can cuddle them in our arms. We can't wait to be parents!

Simplfy your Life

Take two minutes to watch this powerful message from a Prophet of God and then follow his counsel.(It might be hard to see it all. You might want to make it full screen.)

One Year

525,600 minutes, 365 days, or one year. Yes, it has been one year since the best thing in my life happened.

What was that event that would become known as the beginning of happiness?

While playing the Wii, on this very couch, it all began with two connected hands. These connected hands would become a symbol of connected lives. 

Thank you Ashley for the best year of my life so far. I love you. Can't wait for another "best year."