Thursday, June 9, 2011

Sunday, we had a Big surprise planned! We told the kids we were going to a very special place...









The kids were very excited to see the temple! They remember going inside the Oquiarrh Mountain and Draper temples for their open houses; the temples have become a very important topic for them. It's amazing to see the spirit witnessing their sacredness to these tiny little bodies!





Zanden has been really interested in watching his "daddy's new work" go up step by step and was very fascinated to compare the building of the temple. He is very intrigued by construction and drawing architecture. He is so smart! I'm excited to see what he'll be when he grows up!






It has been a really neat experience for all of us to watch this beautiful temple come up from the very beginning since it's announcement. I hope we get to see them put up the angel Moroni next!
The temples are very special to David and I as well. I am grateful to be in a place where they are so prevalent! They are a constant, gentle reminder of the great love of God for us and of His promises to us; that all we have to do is our part and He is bound to those great promises! I am eternally grateful for such gifts!

Monday, June 6, 2011



David and I recently got to enjoy a long awaited vacation!



We made... hearts on the beach,



Visited one of the 7 Wonders of the World,



Slept in hammocks,



Swam in an underground waterhole,



and watched the sun rise over the ocean! The best part?...



...We left the kids at home! :)


This is us... real life, black and white! We are excited to share some of our everyday joy with you!

We finally got some recent family pictures taken thanks to a great friend (Thank you, Briar!), 3 somewhat cooperative kids...




... And 1 CUTE husband!