Amazing people

I am constantly amazed at how much other people love and help me. I am not one to ever ask for help, but when I am desperate there is always someone there. I have been proven time and time again that people are not always out for themselves in the world. I grew up with many fair wether friends, but in the past few years have met some truly amazing people.

Last night my car broke down on the way to work and without hesitation they guy at work said it was not problem if he had to wait a little longer, Noah came to rescue me, and my neighbors came over (even though they are teachers and up and out of the house very early) to be close to my sleeping baby. I hate feeling out of control, but its so wonderful to know there will always be people there for you... just like last week when my friend Elise said it was no problem watching Savannah at 6am, when her own baby would still be sleeping. I don't feel worthy enough to be around such amazing people.

This weekend my wonderful friend Amy coming into town, and she is one of those amazing people. Someone who was one of the first to prove to me what a true friend is. I am so excited to continue to have the opportunity to surround myself with greatness. I hate to think what the world would be like without these people.

Just another quick example. Noah and I have been talking about ways to strengthen our marriage, because there is always room for improvement. I just got home after working all night and getting the car fixed, to find a dry erase board he bought and wrote on. He split it into 8 boxes and wrote the days of the week and upcoming events. In each square were goals and things we had talked about. Its so wonderful to know that we are both in this full hearted and that little things, like being better at brushing our teeth at least twice a day and saying family prayers more often, written on a board can show how much we want this to work forever.

Not too much to report... but I can always leave a little

Life is pretty much the same as always. We are loving our time together and really excited that we will be taking a short drive to Park City, UT this weekend. My very generous parents have given all their kids a week to divide at a resort there. Noah and I will be the first to stay a few nights. I think I am most excited for the change of scenery and to spend some time together. I have been very emotional since weening Savannah and I think my hormones are all out of balance. Poor Noah has to deal with the slightest things making me cry... just like the entire time I was pregnant, so I think this weekend with fresh air and quality time will be very good for us.

Its crazy to think we have been married for 2 years now. So much has happened since then and its so wonderful how much better life can get. For the first time in our marriage I really feel like we are home. That may sound odd, but it feels like we are finally in the right place, at the right time. I know we wont be here forever, and someday I would love to not be renting, but for right now we seem to just fit. I love the friends that we have here and the close family. It will only get better when my parents move out here. Noah and I have for the first time in our marriage actually made friends together. We love all our friends, but there is something different about those you knew before and your spouse met, and people you meet as a couple and decide to spend time with. Savannah is making friends too! Noah and I had work schedule conflicts last week and luckily my friend Elise saved us by watching Savannah for two mornings. Savannah and her little boy played so well together and Savannah was so excited to see him again yesterday. I love this state more than I ever thought I would and am so grateful for the opportunities that brought us here.

Hopefully we will get a camera, or get ours fixed so we can have pictures from this weekend. Its amazing how much Savannah has grown up. She is 14 months now! Crazy!

Voting Day!

Today we are going to teach Savannah about being politically aware and civic responsibility. Who knows how long the lines will be, but when Noah gets home from work any time now, we will be heading to the Elementary School to vote. I am excited as this is only my second presidential election I can vote in, and the first Savannah is alive for.

Everything else is going well. Savannah loved Halloween. She got the concept of holding out her bag for candy quite quickly. Sadly our camera is broken so I did not get pictures, but it was fun. There is nothing else really going on, other than going to cornbelly's with my sister and my nephews. Savannah liked the train ride, but the kids were a bit to young for the David Archuleta corn maze... wow, you don't hear that too often.

Life is good. We are excited to see family and friends in the coming months and I am looking forward to black friday to buy a camera. Hope everyone goes out to vote!