We had "church" at home today due to the first major snow storm we have had since arriving in Illinois. Now I am not a lover of cold weather, but I have to admit, today was beautiful: the snow quietly falling upon the wide and white expanse of the icy Mississippi River. I told Nina last night that a snow storm was coming. She asked me what it was and if it would be noisy. As I explained to her what it would be like, I realized how much I missed the quiet of falling snow. We spent the day snuggling our little ones, singing primary songs, playing ponies, reading books, and eating our Super Bowl subs (even though we didn't actually watch the Super Bowl). For our Sunday lesson, Chris talked about love...or in other words, charity, which is the pure love of Christ...a love that never fails. He encouraged us to show forth more love this week...to each other, to all those around us, and to our Heavenly Father.
My love for my family has grown so much over the past year. After all we have been through, I am so grateful for my dearest Christopher and our little ones. They are my treasures. Every day, when I hold Lucia or snuggle with Weston, or sing to my girls when putting them to bed, I feel so grateful and happy for this life...it is so good. I think, if this was my last day on earth, there is nothing else I would rather be doing than holding my children.
This past month has been so crazy, but so wonderful. I love, love, LOVE having Lucia home with us. I love the spirit that a newborn baby brings to a home. She arrived home Christmas Eve, making it the best Christmas ever for our family! Two weeks later, we packed up and moved to Illinois. Crazy, right? After worrying about this upcoming move for so many months, I am so grateful it is over and that everything went smoothly: no accidents, no delays, no one getting sick.
We have been staying in a vacation rental with the most gorgeous view of the Mississippi River. Nina and Weston have loved playing in the
snow, but Miri has not quite shared their enthusiasm. After falling in
the snow several times, she commented, "I think I don't like Illinois
so much."
But for the most part, all is well, and the Mee family adventure continues!
