Harlow is 6 months old! Lately, when I look at her, I just have flashbacks of my newborn baby snuggling me. When in reality, she is rolling all over the floor, sitting up, playing in her exersaucer, flailing all over the place, jabbering up a storm, and eating big girl food. Time has never moved faster. She is so much fun! She has her happy days and her cranky days, but she is truly a happy girl the majority of the time. She learns so much every day. Being her mom is so fulfilling and I love it so much.
I threw a baby shower for Lauren! She is due on October 3rd and I am so over-the-moon ELATED for her and Josh! They deserve the joy of being parents soooo much and they are going to be so wonderful and I love seeing her so pregnant. Isn't she beautiful?! I just can't wait to meet the sweet babe!
In other news, when we got back to Utah, it was just us and the Lances living her at the 4-Plex. It was AWESOME! I live in the top right apartment, and Steph lives in the bottom left. So, we don't share any walls. Since we have babies, that is so nice, so we don't have to worry about waking up any neighbors when our babies cry. WELL, that didn't last long. Two college boys moved in downstairs. All of my complaints are dumb. They're not even bad neighbors. I was just hoping to not have to share walls. The door slamming, cursing, full parking lot, and worry that Harlow is keeping them up at night is just annoying. Oh how I look forward to owning a home.
And in THE BEST NEWS, my parents received their mission call!!! They will be serving in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Never heard of it? That's because it's just a small island of paradise located west of Fiji. They've had the call for a couple of weeks now and I can't keep quiet anymore! I'm so excited I have to shout it to the world!(I hope it's ok that I share this, mom!) I am so, very proud of my parents. They are sacrificing money, time with family, their home, and so much more to go and serve the Lord. I can't think of 2 more faithful servants. They are both such hard workers and so full of love, that I feel they are going to be Heavenly Father's hands in answering a lot of prayers over there. I cannot wait for the adventure to start for them and to hear all of the updates! And also, I am now saving every penny because seriously... have you seen this place??
Someday... SOMEDAY...
8 comments:
That is so amazing about your parents!!!! I'm so happy for them. And Harlow is so cute as always. How fun that Lauren is pregnant! You are always throwin showers it seems. You are a good friend:) LOve you!
that's awesome about your parents! How exciting. They're so studly. I'm so glad you spilled the beans. Harlow is so cute...her hair looks so soft! Thanks for your comments, you're so sweet.
Holy cow!! How fun for your parents to serve a mission in paradise! They will be so great!
Can't believe our baby girl is six months! It seems like forever ago that you were here. So happy for Lauren and hope all goes well with her. Wow, that picture of Port Vila really does look inviting, I can't believe we are actually going there but after all this prep, we better! Thanks for your support and confidence in us.
your daughter is such a doll! so cute! and congrats for your parents! it is such an amazing opportunity to serve a couples mission and to serve in paradise is even more amazing :)
Oh my gosh- that is so amazing that your parents are going there! I had no idea that they were prepping for a mission right now! They are so faithful and such HUGE examples to all their friends. I am so happy for them and proud of them. Harlow is so cute! It is so crazy how fast they grow. So- what are they doing with their house while they're gone? is someone going to rent it? I need to know this becaues I need to know everything :) ha. love you!
Ok, I'm dying that I didn't see Harlow one more time before you went back to Happy Valley! She is so beautiful and I want to play with her sooooo bad! So remind me again when will you be in Oregon next?????
What a cool picture of Vanauatu you found! Your parents are the bomb. I feel so lucky to be a Jolley!
Best baby shower EVER! So glad I got to see you and snuggle that darling Harlow babe!!! SOOO excited for your parents, too!! LOVE you!
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