Sweet Thoughts

Yesterday after coming home from church, Garrett and I decided to take a nap. I absolutely love Sunday naps! As we were lying there in bed, I couldn't help but think about how wonderful my life is. I had Garrett curled up next to me on one side, and Grayson sweetly sleeping next to me on the other. I could feel Garrett's warm body next to me, and I could hear my little boy madly sucking his fingers. I couldn't help but think...I've got my whole life right here with me. What could be better than having my two greatest loves sleeping next to me? Later that evening as Garrett and I were getting ready to go to bed, I lay curled up next to Garrett with my head on his chest listening to the lub-dub of his beating heart. It reminded me of two things. The first is how precious life is. It's so precious and fragile, and I should take full advantage of the time that I have to spend with loved ones. The other thought that came to my mind was a memory. It was right before Garrett left on his mission and we were sitting in my dad's kitchen late at night. I was sitting on the counter and Garrett was standing between my legs. We were talking about him leaving, and I was getting emotional. At some point in the conversation, Garrett told me that everything would be alright. He took my hand and placed it on his heart and told me that his heart would always be mine. Luckily, he was right :). One more thought, and I'm sorry because I know this is so scattered. We were reading The Book of Mormon last night in Moroni. We were reading about how "charity suffereth long" and talking about it. We talked about how no matter what comes our way, we are in this life together and we are going to persevere through whatever is dealt to us. I know that we will hit hard times. I know that life won't always be easy, but I'm grateful that I have someone to go through it with. But, despite all of those hard things that are bound to come our way, I just have to say...life is so sweet right now.

MY LIFE

My Top 30 Favorite Songs--In No Particular Order

1. Sting--Fields of Gold (one of the most romantic songs, I believe)
2. Indigo Girls--Power of Two (memories of my lovely sisters)
3. Indigo Girls--Leaving
4. Mana--Rayando El Sol (thanks to Dave @ The Lion House for making this song memorable)
5. Eric Clapton--Lonely Stranger (so relaxing...)
6. Coldplay--Viva La Vida
7. Collective Soul--The World I Know (by the way, pretty much every Collective Soul song rocks--LOVE them!)
8. Collective Soul--Perfect to Stay
9. Collective Soul--Untitled
10. Goo Goo Dolls--Slide
11. Jack Johnson--Better Together (great for bumming around the house)
12. James Taylor--Something In The Way She Moves (love singing along with this!)
13. Kalai--On My Mind (thanks Sara F. for introducing me to Kalai!)
14. Lifehouse--Somewhere In Between
15. Marc Cohn--Don't Talk To Her At Night
16. Marc Cohn--Walking in Memphis
17. Michael Buble--Everything (reminds me of Katie's dating life :), and I've created a few memories of my own as well)
18. Michael Jackson--Beat It (can I just say...DANCE!!!)
19. Silverchair--Straight Lines
20. Nine Days--If I Am (sitting @ Katie's dads house)
21. Norah Jones--Feelin' The Same Way (love it. perfect fall-time music)
22. Rascal Flatts--Like I Am (this one is for Garrett)
23. Tracy Chapman--The Promise (also reminds me of Garrett)
24. Shawn Colvin--Never Saw Blue Like That (so sweet...)
25. Billy Joel--Lullaby (yes Liz & Scott, Billy Joel made the list)
26. The Starting Line--Playing Favorites (fell in love with this song when Garrett was on his mission in Cali--it made me think of him)
27. Keane--Somewhere Only We Know (so great to drive to)
28. AC/DC--You Shook Me All Night Long (what else can be said???)
29. Dave Matthews Band--Old Dirt Hill (I envision Jed dancing to this song on the way to the concert)
30. Frente--Accidently Kelly Street (memories of my childhood)