D&D TravelEng: Spring Break in UT

This post is very over-due. And, despite my love for the English language, it cannot describe the feelings you have when spending time with love your loved ones.

There is nothing in the entire world that can bring so much love and so much pain / hurt / craziness like family. But, I wouldn't trade it for the world. Vacations used to be picture perfect weather, mountains of food, and laziness. With age (yes, I did say age- the front number of my AGE did change) the meaning of "vacation," slowly changes to being with the ones you love. And so off we went to Utah. 

Let's be honest- I went to see this little bundle of chubbiness. Although, he is starting to stretch out and is losing his chubbiness (not cool wee one), he's still so adorable!!!  You're supposed to stay small, little boy!! Gracie dear, I need another niece or nephew soon!

 I may be a biased Auntie, but I really don't think any baby can be cuter than this one.

Saturday morning bliss- eating, chatting with the BFF and baby boy! 

 Bro and Rachie prepping for the big party! 

 Happy Birthday Harrison! Can't believe it's been a year (and more) since you joined our family. You bring so much happiness into our lives. Wish I was closer to spoil you.. I pray that you continue to grow strong, healthy, and become a faithful and worthy man that serves God.

 Walking around the grounds of our alma mater. Oh how this place brings a flood of memories of our days at BYU.

* Note: I found out that those that were born in 1996 are attending BYU. WHAT THE EFFF? I can still remember the day I received my acceptance letter like yesterday. Time, you are a scary vicious thing! 

 Skeptical Harrison at the Duck Pond - a.k.a the place all the Mormon families hang out after church. 

 All Choi siblings minus the youngest. Siblings--you can't live with them, can't live without them. 

 My beautiful mommy and my beautiful /conceited self.

 He literally discovered *SWEETS. Crazy mom of his deprives him. Don't worry baby boy, when it comes to sugar, Auntie has got you covered! 

Oh how I missed snow. Real snow- white, fluffy, and powdery S-N-O---W!!!

 Our friendship consists of food. And sometimes laughter. 

 New Provo Temple in downtown Provo.

Salt Lake City Template- Conference Weekend

My loves. 

 Friends and babies. Lots of babies--  Welcome to Utah. 

Sundance, Utah

David and I (especially I) often think about "our children." I am physically unable to bring children into this world but I do know my children are out there somewhere- maybe not yet born into this world but I do know they are there. And I pray that I am becoming the mother they deserve. 

There are times I strongly oppose having children because I am afraid of not only bringing them into this scary world of ours, but raising them into worthy children of God. So much responsibility and accountability I am not yet prepared to tackle. How can I be responsible for such a tiny human being that has such a precious and innocent soul? I think of our Father in Heaven-- He knew and knows what the world will throw at us and will continue to throw at us. He knows of the temptations we will face, the evil that lurks behind every corner of our lives. He knows that life will continuously challenge us... But because of his tremendous love for us,  He gifts us with a life on earth.

 Again, when I am in doubt, I think of my Lord, my Savior, my Redeemer, my Shepard, my King.. And suddenly I feel as if I can tackle anything. Lots to think about tonight. 

This crazy family of mine-- minus my daddy and baby brother.