I love to see the temple...

We had the opportunity to go to the Seattle temple today and both Brady and I agreed that we were definitely spoiled in Salt Lake City. I guess it's pretty easy to take good things, like only having to drive 15 minutes to get to the temple, for granted when they're right in front of you. Trust me though, today we realized just how awesome we had it and how grateful we should have been.

But let me tell you, the drive was worth it. It was SO worth it.

Whether you're a Latter Day Saint or not, I think there's something we can all find to appreciate about a temple.

Like the beauty of the building's structure...

...or the flowers on its grounds.

Today we NEEDED the temple. 

Remember here where I talked about change and how hard it can be? One of my desires for this blog is for it to feel real. I don't want it to just seem like there are rainbows all the time or that our life is perfect.

So, lets be real for a moment. 

This is hard. This is stressful. And we're scared. 

But today, despite all of the unfamiliarity we're facing and uncertainty we're feeling, we knew exactly what to expect when we went through those doors and we knew exactly how being there would make us feel. That was certain and it was familiar. 

It can be so comforting to know that no matter where you go, what happens in the temple will ALWAYS be the same. 

Also, have I mentioned how excited I am to be a mother? 

Because I am :)

Have a happy weekend!