The Giving Season!

I am getting really excited for this season. There are so many reasons. Its been interesting to see the change in how i feel about it.

Yes, I didn't really like Christmas. Most of it had to do with a certain person in my house growing up that got us up way before we needed to be to open presents. I need my beauty sleep. It seemed I was always sick and therefore I was a MEAN MEAN person.

My mission was a wonderful Christmas and I met my best friend there. It is a place that I will always remember and will always hold in my heart. It was also the first Christmas that I was no with Family. It was a hard adjustment but I had been in the ward for a long time and I felt at home. I learned so much about the Savior that Christmas. I learned so much about Christ, giving and the real reason for the season.

The Christmas before I was married I spent up in Logan alone. My parents came up that day but could only stay for a bit. I didn't mind being a lone. I knew they loved me.

The first Christmas we were married is one that makes me really understand how amazing it is to have family. Dallas and I were not rich. We had little money but we had each other. And we had walked through a long journey and had OUR FAMILY.

When we brought Tyler home I was so glad to have him with us in our home. He truly made us a family. I have been waiting for the day that he would be excited about it. That is how it is this year. Its Fun!

We have been working hard this year and I was so excited to get my list and start looking for things for Tyler. We have thought hard to provide presents that we think will be enjoyed by our friends and families. And most important, we are so excited to share and give!

Today, I am grateful for the season to share, give and to be with our Family.