Thursday, December 14, 2006

With a Baby

I just read this touching (and true!) quote sent to me by my brother-in-law John. Thanks John!

"At the focal point of all human history, a point illuminated by a new star in the heavens revealed for just such a purpose, probably no other mortal watched--none but a poor young carpenter, a beautiful virgin mother, and silent stabled animals who had not the power to utter the sacredness they had seen. Shepherds would soon arrive and later, wise men from the East. Later yet the memory of that night would bring Santa Claus and Frosty and Rudolph--and all would be welcome. But first and forever there was just a little family, without toys or trees or tinsel. With a baby--that's how Christmas began.

"It is for this baby that we shout in chorus: 'Hark! the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn King! . . . Mild he lays his glory by, Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth' (Hymns, no. 209)."

(Jeffrey R. Holland, "Without Ribbons and Bows," New Era, Dec. 1994, 6)

I am so grateful for the knowledge that Jesus Christ lives and that He is our Savior. What a wonderful thing to reflect upon, especially this Christmas season as we celebrate His birth! (-Jocelyn)

Monday, December 11, 2006

The Question


Yesterday was Robert and my two year engagement anniversary. That's right . . . two years ago yesterday (on December 10, 2004), Robert took me on a special date to Park City and eventually popped the question. And I of course said yes.

We've started a fun tradition (started it last year, continued it this year, plan to keep doing it in the future) on our engagement anniversary. Sometime during the day, I hand him back my ring (ensuring that he has a safe place to put it--usually the box he actually gave it to me in). It is then his job to sometime that day ask me, once again, if I will marry him. Yeah, yeah, it's cheesy. But I think it's a fun tradition to celebrate the fact that knowing what he knows now . . . he would still ask me all over again. And knowing what I know now . . . I would still definitely say YES! (BTW, in Robert's defense, this cheesy tradition is in fact my idea . . . and it was in fact my idea to share this bit with y'all. He was a bit embarrassed that I told people about it, so tag ME as the dopey, cheesy one. Robert's definitely the cool one.)

I love my Robert. He is such an amazing husband and inspiring person. I really do know that I am better today--more thoughtful, less likely to take offense, more faithful, more optimistic--because of his good influence on me. I am grateful for such a wonderful best friend and eternal companion. Hooray! (-Jocelyn)

Tuesday, December 5, 2006

One Word Meme

Rachel tagged me . . . so here we go!

Is anyone reading this thing anymore? Oh well, I like to hear myself talk. And I always make Robert read it at least! (-Jocelyn)

one word meme
You can only type one word. No explanations.
Yourself: pregnant
Your Partner: sexy
Your Hair:
brown
Your Mother:
poet
Your Father: optimist
Your Favorite Item:
pillow
Your Dream Last Night:
sad
Your Favorite Drink:
milk
Your Dream Car:
RRover
Your Dream Home: big
The Room You Are In: cramped
Your Ex:
past
Your Fear:
failure
Where You Want to be in Ten Years:
settled
Who You Hung Out With Last Night: Robert
What You’re Not: anarchist
Muffins:
blueberry
One of Your Wish List Items:
massage
Time: noon
The Last Thing You Did:
TV
What You Are Wearing:
nightgown
Your Favorite Weather:
snow
Your Favorite Book:
BofM
Last Thing You Ate:
Eggo
Your Life:
happy
Your Mood:
ditto
Your Best Friends: cool
What Are You Thinking About Right Now: this
Your Car: surviving
What Are You Doing At The Moment: typing
Your Summer: hot
Relationship Status:
wonderful
What Is On Your TV: plant
What Is The Weather Like:
cold
When Is The Last Time You Laughed: morning

Monday, December 4, 2006

Nine Weeks and Counting

Yay for my newest little niece, Hannah Kay, born November 30. Isn't she adorable?

Yep, only
nine weeks until the official due date arrives (February 9, 2007). It's pretty crazy that there are only nine weeks left . . . just a little more than two months. I am way excited to see and hold and love my little baby boy, but I am definitely also scared for him to finally be out of the womb. (That means I'll actually be a real parent, not just an almost one, and I'll be in charge of an entire person! Daah!) I think Robert and I are ready, though, so I know things will go okay, despite the growing pains that we are sure to experience.

Our baby room is almost finished. I've been saying that for the past month or so, but really, we just have a day or two more of working on it, and it will be all organized and ready. We live in a small two bedroom apartment, so it's actually our office-slash-baby's room, but both parts are coming together. I can't wait until it's done!!! Then the major baby prep stress will be over and I can just wait for labor to come . . . wahoo?

This is a very "rambly" blog, and I don't really have a point. So I'll wrap it up. As a side note, we are loving A Christmas Carol (we opened on Thanksgiving weekend). Just being in a show again is so great, and I LOVE this show! I have it memorized (thanks to being in it last year and this year), and it still makes me cry. Seriously! And it's not just the hormones, I promise. I'll do a post sometime about my favorite lines and such, but for now, I'll just say that I love the show and I'm so grateful to be performing in it again with Robert. Yay for grand opportunities and our last theater "hurrah" before the baby comes! Love to all! (-Jocelyn)