Oh hail yes.

One of the many things I love about living in beautiful Show Low is the thunder storms.

I love seeing the lightening and hearing the thunder roll in. It is really so beautiful! The days have been warm here, but as soon as the rain starts to fall it cools down significantly.

 I just love it. 

Rainy days make me happy. 

The other day the rain suddenly turned to hail! Being from the valley it is always exciting to see hail and watch these storms. Of course I had to snap some pictures!

After it started to let up Branden's parents took Jaxon for a bit while we went and played in the rain! We have this wash that runs along the side of our property and it is so fun. It was freezing and muddy, but I think it is beautiful. I can't believe we live in such a beautiful place.

Branden works so hard to make all of this possible. I am so grateful for all that he does for us. We are so blessed and I need to work on remembering that and being grateful for what we do have. Sometimes when it comes to Branden's job I am not always the most supportive. I like to think I am pretty independent and can be fine on my own, but there are just some nights I need to end the night with talking and cuddling with my husband. 

but

This job makes Branden happy.

This job supports our family.

This job allows me to stay home and care for our beautiful son.

I am sure it isn't the easiest on him either. He has to be away from Jax and miss out on some family events. His hours are long and sleepless at times. The hours are spontaneous and rips him out of bed sometimes in the middle of the night. Then he comes home and takes care of me and Jaxon.

Branden amazes me everyday with how positive he stays. He goes to work without complaint and works so that we can live this beautiful life together. 

I am working on being a more supportive and patient wife. I am trying to be better about showing him my appreciation for him and everything he does.

Branden makes me feel beautiful.

He makes me feel loved.

He makes me feel safe.

He is the most amazing and natural father.

He supports me.

He makes me laugh.

I trust him with everything.

He has many Christ like attributes.

He has such a love for the Gospel.

I always know that no matter what is going on in our lives, we will be okay.

So I guess what I am trying to get at is that I am not perfect, but I am so happy and we are so blessed. I am so grateful for Branden and the example he is to me and our son. He is pretty perfect in my eyes and I have no idea what we would do without him. Heavenly Father plopped him in my life when I needed him the most. I will forever be thankful for that. I am so grateful for the love he shows us and the work he puts forth to make us happy and allow us to have this beautiful home in the beautiful place.

So this kind of turned into a Branden appreciation post, but this boy deserves it.

I love you Branden James. Thank you for being everything I dreamed of and more! I couldn't do it without you.

-xo Taylor