She's here!

Ava Adelaide Swensen

born May 18, 2009

1:00 p.m.

8 lbs. 8 ozs.

18 inches

Gift of Prophecy

Yesterday, we learned about spiritual gifts in Relief Society. It was a really good lesson (even better since I got released and didn't have to teach it.) One of the spiritual gifts was the gift of prophecy. It was explained that we can have this gift when we receive personal revelation. Well, it seems that Mackenzie has this gift and can receive revelation for not only herself, but for our family as well. Today, we were talking about how dogs can scratch behind their ears (we were watching 101 Dalmatians.) Here's the rest of the conversation--

Mackenzie: I bet when we have a dog, it will scratch behind its ears.
Mom: Yeah, someday we might have a dog. Maybe in a few years or so.
Mackenzie: Well, what about after the baby comes.
Mom: How about after we have a baby boy.
Mackenzie: You're not going to have a baby boy.
Mom: Why not?
Mackenzie: Because Jesus isn't going to give you one.

Personal Portrait

Yes, this is me--the big, miserable pregnant one. I guess the picture is missing one thing-- my big swollen feet. I really want to have this baby now although I am so not prepared. I need to get so much stuff organized and cleaned. With Mackenzie, I think I was ready months in advance. But, with #3, I may be ready by the time she turns 10. Poor child.