From Mommy

My dear sweet Taelyn-

I can't wait for you to be born! I have never been so excited for something in my whole life. I have prepared my whole life to be a good mommy to you. I was the towns baby sitter, I was the girl at the family party who always had a baby in her hands, I was the one who offered to change diapers, the one who liked the smell of baby throw up, the one you worked at Primary Children's for one purpose, and the one who would only marry someone who loved and wanted kids. Now your daddy and I couldn't be more excited to welcome you into this world. We are as prepared as we could possibly be. We hope to not only raise you to be a healthy girl physically, but spiritually too. You are so lucky to be born into the gospel of Jesus Christ like your daddy and mommy were. It is such a blessing! I can't wait to teach you all about the gospel.

 I was really really sick the first 20 weeks you were in my belly, I threw up almost everyday, sometimes all day. After about 20 weeks it all went away, and I could finally see you start to grow. I had a great pregnancy, you are well worth all the sickness. I didn't mind a bit, it made me feel like everything was working right in my belly. I soon got bigger and bigger, and now I'm at the very end and have gained almost 30 pounds with you in my belly! I now am getting swollen ankles, and my blood pressure is going up so you better come this week. I can't even describe the emotions I have when I think about seeing you for the first time. I have waited for this moment my whole life. All I have ever wanted is to be a mom. Nothing else matters to me...well of course besides finding you a dad. :) Which by the way I can't wait for you to meet him, I think I did a pretty darn good job. He has so much love to give you, and I can't wait to see it. I hope you are growing ok in there sweet girl. I want you to know that we love you already, and we will do the very best job we can in raising you to be healthy and happy. We may make mistakes here and there, we may have arguments along the way, you may not think we are always right, we may sometimes do things that bother you, but I will promise you one thing Taelyn we will love you more than anyone ever could love forever and ever and we will ALWAYS be there for you no matter what. I will see you soon sweetheart. I love you!

Love, mommy