On a personal note..

Layla just fell asleep for a little nap and I have so much I need to get done, but I thought I would type up a quick post.  I have a personal confession, ever since I had Layla and probably some time before that I have not been consistent at my personal gospel study.. I know it is a basic principle for happiness and I know I am a better person when I do it, but for some reason I have not been consistent.  I have been really trying for the  past week and I have to say, I'm so grateful for what the Lord has reminded/taught me as I have taken this time.  Last night I read Elder Uchtdor's talk called "The Love of God" it is amazing.  The part that I needed was the following:
Why Does Heavenly Father Love Us?
Think of the purest, most all-consuming love you can imagine. Now multiply that love by an infinite amount—that is the measure of God’s love for you.
God does not look on the outward appearance. I believe that He doesn’t care one bit if we live in a castle or a cottage, if we are handsome or homely, if we are famous or forgotten. Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God’s love encompasses us completely.
He loves us because He is filled with an infinite measure of holy, pure, and indescribable love. We are important to God not because of our résumé but because we are His children. He loves every one of us, even those who are flawed, rejected, awkward, sorrowful, or broken. God’s love is so great that He loves even the proud, the selfish, the arrogant, and the wicked.
What this means is that, regardless of our current state, there is hope for us. No matter our distress, no matter our sorrow, no matter our mistakes, our infinitely compassionate Heavenly Father desires that we draw near to Him so that He can draw near to us.

What a powerful message!  Now that I have shared that, here are a few new pictures of Layla for our friends and family so far away!   We love you!

P.S.  The bath time photos were taken by Layla's Aunt Jenna- Thanks!