Marriage has been getting a bad rap in the media and stuff. I don't think people generally don't believe in happy marriages anymore. On TV Dr. Phil is constantly counseling estranged couples and then you hear that your favorite Hollywood couple just broke up, etc... Marriage is scary!
However, I believe and have hope in this quote from President Spencer W. Kimball:
"Marriage can be more an exultant ecstacy than the human mind can conceive. This is within the reach of every couple, every person."
And this one from President Gordon B. Hinckley:
"It is not going to matter very much how much money you made, what kind of house you lived in, what kind of car you drove, the size of your bank account--any of those things. What is going to matter is that dear woman who has walked with you side by side as your companion thorugh all the years of life and those children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren and their looking to you...with respect and love and deference and kindness.... The only things you will take with you, when all is said and done, are your family relationships."
I don't mean to downplay the difficulties that come with marriage--because they'll surely come! But I hope that people will begin to believe in marriage again.
To end, I'd like to show how much Dave must love me through this madlib. I created it, Dave filled in the blanks (the red words).
Once upon a time, Dave met the most bouncy squid in his life. Her name was Lindsey. One day, Dave squished off a cow. It just so happened that Lindsey was dancing by. Dave yelled, "Ow-ow!" Lindsey asked, "Do you need help over there?" Because Dave was only holding on to the cow with one frenellum, he said yes. So Lindsey reached out her orange hand and helped him up. It was then taht Dave cooked into her impressive eyes. He suddenly wanted to run her luke-warm lips. And so he did. The End.
A Cold, Autumn Day
A Summery, December Day
A Happy Day
Sophie enjoyed being a choo-choo train for Halloween. Her costume was amazing. We even took her to Pennys to get some "professional" photos, but I wasn't very happy with the outcome.
Sophie is a silly girl that likes to do what her Mommy does.
She loves her Daddy. Daddy time is play time!
I don't have any news to update you on other than Sophie is learning lots every day. Oh- and we had a Binky Weaning Day. It failed. However, Sophie really likes to say "No more binky!" while wagging her finger. We've talked about it a lot, but it's easier to say than do!
I hope you enjoy my own original Knock, Knock joke. If nothing else, maybe your kids/cousins/nieces/nephews will like it.
Here is Dave with his new friend, Paul. We met him at this side-of-the-road hamburger/hotdog and fishing stand.
Dave, Lindsey, and Brigham Young.
The Melvilles. She's having a baby though you can't tell from the picture (or in person for that matter.) I hope I'm allowed to say.
Sophie & Kennedy. Yes, Sophie is eating her shirt.
We spent A LOT of time with some of our cousins this past summer. One cousin in particular has taught Sophie the word "Mine!" Soph uses it often. :)
Dave, Sophie, and I are glad that the temperatures have been dropping. We've been taking advantage of this with lots of nice walks. We love the desert and all it's surprises --Including cactus flowers and fruit.
