Joy!

The word "Joy" is frequently used to describe this season: the joy of the news of the Savior's birth and the joy of knowing that God sent His Son to fulfill His plan so that we can not only be saved from sin (if we continually repent) but also be resurrected to be able to live with God and our families forever.

This year, the word "Joy" has a whole new meaning to me. Being a mother to such a sweet little girl has brought me so much joy. I literally have woken myself up because I was laughing in my sleep. And every time I wake up and see this little angel in my arms (she usually sleeps on my stomach or in my arms these days) I can not believe how lucky Jeff and I are to have her. It's so weird to me because I was so happy before her; I have the best husband ever and we have so much fun together...I never thought I could be happier. But Ginger has proved me wrong and I feel like happiness is just radiating from me. I know Jeff feels the same. When he is watching Ginger, I hear him just laughing the whole time. What a privilege it is to be her parents.

McKeown family (the ones Ginger has met)

Johnson family

Ginger

Life has been pretty good these first few weeks.
I've gained a whole pound already.
I spend most of the day eating.
I only like to sleep when I'm in someone's arms--or at night on my mom or dad's stomach.
I do not like baths!! and, although at first I was hesitant, I'm getting used to the carseat.





Here is the first time I met my Grandpa McKeown.












I have a mom and dad that love me a lot.