SPRING...

Just some photos of our spring here in VA...

Tulips that we planted in our flower bed.

Cherry Blossom

Hope you have been able to enjoy the beautiful weather!!

Christmas and a New Year!

We (Mr. Reed, Little R, myself and my parents) ventured up to the state of Pennsylvania. We were looking for some snow, and a cabin with a fireplace. We got each of those things just in a different kind of way. The snow was man-made while we experienced tubing for the first time. And the cabin was a time share "tree house" with a fireplace only for burning fake logs. The vacation turned out to be a lot of fun, good amount of relaxing, some game playing and movie watching.

New Years was celebrated in our dreams! We started off the new year with organizing and re-arranging our apartment. Now that we have a mobile little girl we had to move things up high. I have a few goals for the year and have decided that I will make them short term goals to be sure to stay on top of them! Let's see if it really works! Pictures to come soon... :) Happy New Year!!

Private

We have decided to start another blog in addition to this one. We will keep this blog public but will have a private blog about the munchkin. So if you would like to be added to the private blog let me know. Thanks!

Moving on...

Due to Scott's employment we have been relocated North to VA. I am not sure if I have the worst timing possible but the week after Eric passed away we were scheduled to move. My parents helped out so much, as well as lots of other very dear friends. We could not have done it with out their help!!

So we have been here for about 2 weeks and are still getting use to the area.

Here is what I have learned about our new stomping grounds:

• We live on a peninsula.
  
• It rains almost daily and when it is not raining it looks like it is going to rain.
• You must allow yourself 15 mins. just to go about 5 miles.
  
• Having Target as your front yard is helpful when you need something last minute.
  
• Our neighbors are very friendly.
  
• A super small washing machine could have been the best idea ever for someone like me that hates to fold clothes. You can only put in a small amount so you have to only fold a small amount at one time. So far clothes are getting put away when they come out. AMAZING! I know.
  
• Stairs and an infant are no fun (good workout though).
• Having friends and family so close by back home is missed more than I ever thought possible!

Here are some photos enjoy!!

Little Bean's Nursery and Crib!

Washer and Dryer

The family

My heart is full...

As I was scanning pictures on my computer I came across this photo. To some this picture may not mean much, but when I see this photo my heart is full.

In the back ground of this photo is the temple in Washington DC, which we were sealed as a family. The sealing that took place gives us the opportunity to be a family forever.

A week ago my brother passed away unexpectedly. Now the sealing power of the priesthood means so much more. The opportunity to be a forever family is a wonderful gift that I could not be more grateful for.

I have had to lean on the knowledge of the gospel, the comforter (Holy Ghost), and the love of our Father in Heaven a lot these past couple of days. I miss my brother, more than words can describe. Though, I smile knowing that he lived a great life, was loved by many and has now gone on to serve the Lord again.

Until we meet again!