Temple Sealing

What a day.  Today our boys were sealed to us for time and all eternity in the Columbia River Temple.  The feeling was unbelievable.  Emily and Brian even drove up from California and Oregon to be here for our special day.  It was so great to have our family here.  When I was married I didn't think I would feel anything so amazing, and then our boys were sealed to us.  What a spiritual experience to know we have these kids with us forever.  I am so grateful for the sealing power and for the knowledge that we are together after this life.

Jon and I had to be there early to do paperwork and stuff, and so my dad came with us so he could watch the boys before they had to come in.  My dad escorted the boys to help them get dressed.

It was able to wear my wedding dress even being 8 months pregnant!!

Everyone that was there for us

After the sealing we went with Jon's Family to Texas Roadhouse for lunch to celebrate.  We had such a good time, and it allowed the boys to be able to get to know Jon's side more.  We don't get to see them as often as we would like.

We had such a wonderful day.

Maternity shoot

I decided to have a maternity photo shoot done since this might be the only time I will be pregnant. I was a little leery of doing one at first but so many people told me I would regret if I didn’t get one so I did it. I’m actually glad I did. I got some pretty good family pictures as well. Here are a few of my favorites.

 

Kindergarten

Malachi had his first week of school this week.  They had the kinder kids go a couple days early for a couple of hours, to get used to the school and the rules without the rest of the kids at the school.  Malachi looked so cute when he was finding his place to sit.  His teacher is Mrs. Roberts.

I was shocked to see what they would be able to do by the end of the year.  He will be able to read, write and do basic math before he is out of Kindergarten.

Nesting

I am getting into the final month of my pregnancy and I am definitely nesting.  I want to get the baby's room done before she comes so I asked some members in the ward to come and help paint her room.  I have a great idea for decorating, but I am ready to have it done.  So the Holden's and the McKee's came to help paint.

I absolutely love how this turned out.  We have a few more coats of paint we need to put on the crib and changing table then add decorations and it will be done. I can hardly wait to see the finished product.

James is 9!

James was baptized on Friday night and Saturday we planned a swim party and BBQ for his birthday.  Unfortunately, James wasn't feeling very well.  He ended up having a fever and so we just did something small.  We did give him his gifts to open, and rescheduled his BBQ swim for next Saturday.  Happy Birthday James.  We love you.