Its Officially.....A GIRL!!!!

We had our ultra sound the Friday before Christmas so we decided it would be fun to open it as one of our "gifts". We gave an envelope with the picture in it to both of our parents and then called on Christmas morning and we all opened it together. It was really fun! Jason and I both felt like it was a girl anyway, but its nice to have it confirmed. My kids aren't shy about who they are. :D Its not hard to tell. So her name will be Aliya Grace. (pronunciation is "uhh-lee-uhh") We're very excited to welcome her to our home!!

A little comic relief....aka Joshua's new words to an old song

As we were eating breakfast this morning, Josh turned on my Harry Connick Jr. Christmas CD. He loves the Rudolph and Toy Parade songs on it...but a new favorite (most likely because of the drum beat) he asked Jason and I if we liked the song "Rub a bum bum". We both just started laughing...even as I'm typing this I'm still laughing. Oh, how he makes me laugh!!! I love this little guy in my life! Hope you enjoyed a little comic relief yourself.

Okay Everyone...I need your help!

In preparation for the musical fireside, I would really love for anyone/everyone to leave a comment about a few things: #1 A short story/or comment about what the Atonement means to you or an experience that you've had in how the Atonement has helped you. (All aspects of the Atonement. (if you don't want to leave it on here you can email it to me at jason.melanie.crane@gmail.com) #2 Favorite Artists/songs about the Atonement. They can be hymns, or hymn arrangements, or newer artists and their songs.

If you don't want to share a personal experience, that's Ok, but if you could atleast think of music that has moved you or helped you through the Atonement would be fabulous!

Thank you all in advance. I really appreciate it.