Lots to Celebrate!

Well, I just wanted to drop by and let everyone know what is new with us! This last week, Matt's Grandpa died. I got to see Grandpa Smith just one time before he passed away. He sure has made an impact on my husband though. Grandpa Smith's first name is Alan, which is Matt's middle name. I was very excited to meet the man my husband was named after and am sad I didn't get more time with him. But we do have the assurance the that Gospel gives us of knowing he lived a good life and that we will all see him again, and when we do, he won't be muddled down in the not so efficient body and mind of an 86 year old. I feel mostly sad for his wife and how different her life is going to be now. But she still has the rest of her family and a testimony of the great plan of Happiness. The gospel is such a great comfort in all of this.
Secondly, Matt and I went on our first date on October 12, so it has been just over a year now that we have been dating. That was very exciting for us to remember. Also, our 7 month anniversary was yesterday as well. 7 whole months! Plus during 4 and a half of them, I have been pregnant. My husband is such an amazing man to put up with me. I haven't been all that pleasant, especially when I get tired! I am just plain grumpy. But he puts up with me and gets me the things I need and ask for.
I also just have to add a plug here, because he went above and beyond last night. I went to bed around 10:30 after having had a late FHE and then family prayers. I was tired and again, quite grumpy, I crawled into bed and asked him if he was coming too and he said that he was going to read his scriptures for a while first. I was fine with that since he often does that right before bed. I fell asleep before he finished. (Matt thinks it is amazing how quickly and deeply I fall asleep) When I got up this moring, I wandered into the kitchen and noticed that the kitchen table had been cleaned off, I turned my head and saw a new clean load of dishes sitting out as they air dried through the night and then I went into the family room and saw folded blankets and pillows where they are supposed to be. Basically, he cleaned everything but the bedroom and the bathroom. I was so excited that I ran back to the bed and gave him a hug and kiss. Who could complain with a husband like this?