Scott is such a hardworking, sweet papa and husband. He is doing a wonderful job as the new manager for the Sherwin Williams in Gearhart, OR (we moved to Seaside, OR in May). His personality is well-suited for working with people, and he has done a great job with turning the store around since previous management. He loves listening to audio books and the world news whenever he gets the chance driving for work, and he is an absolute pro while gaming with his buddies on the PS4 at night. It's a great chance to relax at night for a bit and connect with friends from a distance. He paints Infinity figures (strategy game) occasionally as a pastime, and he likes to sit down and write whenever he can snag a moment. He is much better at creative writing than I am, and I enjoy listening to the ideas he comes up with.I'm doing really well. This pregnancy hasn't been too bad as pregnancies go; I've discovered that fall/winter time is a more comfortable time for me to be pregnant because of my allergies. Baby girl is due April second, and we are so excited to meet her! I promise to post pics of her soon, and I might even throw in a pregnancy photo. ;) We are tentatively thinking to name her Diana. There have also been some exciting career-related developments in my life lately. I have been offered a contract to teach English 106 for the Pathway program online for BYU-Idaho! This has been a goal of mine since I graduated, and I feel so blessed to have achieved it sooner than expected. It's going to be a growing experience, and I'm a little terrified of baby girl coming right around finals time. But, I'm so excited to dive into this new adventure. Besides this recent news, I love being a stay-at-home mom from cooking to crocheting, and it's such a joy to raise our son Asher. Any trials or struggles I have are made sweet through the refining fire/growing process.
Asher is such a sweet boy with a personality all his own. In just a month, his language development has soared, and he is talking up a storm. It was amazing for me to see him start forming sentences in a matter of days. I love seeing our sweet son develop and grow. He also has his moments that are not so sweet, but it's always a great learning experience to guide him through the next stages in life. Disciplining is no piece of cake, but it's so worth it. He is obsessed with cars (including the movie) and is in love with Curious George and Barney. He loves getting outside and discovering new things. The park is a great place for him to have his little adventures and is a great respite for mama. He's also started to sing occasionally, and lately he hasn't been shy about it at times. At Grandma and Grandpa Garrigues' home, for instance, he decided to plop down beside my mom and sing his little heart out repeating the word "away" over and over again. I was so amazed and touched. Sometimes children bring pieces of heaven into our lives that reminds us how close they are to the spirit. Mom and I were cracking up afterwards at how serious she looked in the movie we recorded. She was trying so hard not to ruin the moment. :)
As I close this Christmas letter, I think of the conversation I had with my sweet mother tonight. She's been such a great comfort and strength to me through this move. We were talking about how important it is to let the Savior ease our burdens and fill us up with happiness. The frailties of man may bring us sorrow occasionally, but He will always be there reaching out in love for us to come unto Him, be healed, and be perfected in Him. I'm so thankful for my sweet family, and even as I write this, I realize how very blessed I am. Merry Christmas, everyone! We love you!
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