Four months of bliss

It's official. I've started a blog. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time but just didn't know where to start! Seriously though. I finally decided to start this blog as a way to document and share life's beautiful (and sometimes not-so-beautiful) moments. This is a blog about family, life, and faith. My blog name "Come what may and love it" is from one of my very favorite conference talks ever. It's by Elder Wirthlin and is a must-read! If you've never heard or read it you can check it out here: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/come-what-may-and-love-it?lang=eng. 

Ever since I was old enough to hold a doll I have dreamed of being a mom. Four months ago that dream became a reality. I feel so immensely blessed to have a baby of my own. It's like heaven on earth. So...Instead of going way back in time, I'm going to just highlight the last few months in a photo-history style. Brace yourself. There's lots of pictures... 

Isabelle was born on April 2, 2014 at 8:33 in the morning. She was 7 pounds 7 ounces, 19.5 inches long, and couldn't have been more perfect. 

Love at first sight. 

I labored all through the night so we were all exhausted after she was born! 

My two loves... 

Four generations. My sweet Grandma Harvey loves seeing and holding baby Izzy. 

My sister took some beautiful newborn pictures.

Helping dad study for finals.

Izzy loves to swim! 

Visiting Grandma and Grandpa Van.

Seriously little one, your eyelashes are longer than mine!

This face is too much. 

Justin blessed Isabelle on June 1. It was a sunny and perfect day. 

Twinner girl cousins! They love each other. 

Loving the gorgeous weather at a Salt Lake Bees game. 

I married a crazy man. We had a blast at Lake Powell with my family! 

How cute are my parents?

Sisters and babies. 

Greatest hike known to mankind (...ok well it's ONE of them haha).  

Too cute. 

Precious. 

Oh you know. Just some light reading. 

Little one, please stay this way forever and never grow up.