SAHD

Since blogger is not letting me add new quotes I am doing this QUOTE as a post. :) I don't know if things are funnier when you're stressed but it sure seems like it!

Tom and Sally- So I have been teasing Tom about being a great SAHD (stay-at-home-dad), he does the laundry, cooks, cleans, and when I come home he is still in his pj's!! I love that he totally understands me! So...a few days ago I come home and he is in "civilian clothes" (aka NOT pj's) and I praise him for that. He says, "Yeah, I've been dressed for most of the day!" We laughed hysterically while I teased him..."Glad you weren't naked for most of the day!"

Guess you had to be there...

Church-Couples Dinner-You asked for it!

On Saturday we had a fun dinner at the church. I brought my camera but forgot to take any pictures! I was sad 'cause how can I blog without pictures??? Well, to my happy surprise some fun people took pictures for me!!! Yay!! Thanks to all involved! Enjoy!


Cute Collette and Nate

Aw, Jason and Ryan!

Getting close - Jillyn and Jodi!!!! I love this one!

The food was amazing...and yes, I did indulge!

Sherrie, Chuck, and James. Sher-I loved your table set up- beautiful!!

Um, Jillyn...get a room! HAHA

Chuck and Jodi, so sweet!

Love it! Nicole and Jason, (and Sherrie) you party animals!!

Thanks for taking these fun pictures and letting the night live on forever on blogger! Ha! :)

I LOVE blogging...

Quotables

Sydney- "Mom, why do you like the computer more than us?" (me *gasping*)

Zack- He was pushing on the tip of his nose and said, "This is 'cart-lidge'." I said, "What?" He said, "You know like sharks are made of 'cart-lidge' " I love how he said the word, he's into sharks right now.

Zack- "I can't stop saying words in my head." (me- "what kind of words?") "Like the word man." (Oooo kaaaayyyy.)

Sydney- "Mom, why do we have to drive a van? It embarrasses me!"

Summer and Sal- "It's time for bed Summer." "No it's not"..."Yes. It is." "Fine then I'll never brush my teeth again!"

Ever feel...

I love this picture of my cute nephew, Bodhi. Look at all the ducks chasing him! Good thing he is smiling! I think this belongs in a magazine!

Ever feel like this? Like you have tons of things chasing you...wanting something from you??

Can you come up with a creative caption for this picture?

Draper Temple Openhouse

1/24 We went as a family to the Draper Temple Open house, Becky & James came with us also. It was so fun to see Savannah's face as we went through the doors, she was so excited! The other kids were also, but Savannah could hardly control her excitement, better than Christmas morning! When we came out Sydney said she wanted to get married there, then she went on to say that she was going to have 2 kids, Claire and Seth, and live in a yellow house. I love her mind! It was a special experience to have with our kids. Summer was sick so she didn't get much out of it, Tom carried her the whole time. I am still very happy that we ALL got to go.


The kids

getting ready to enter


Temples are considered "houses of the Lord" where Christ's teachings are reaffirmed through sacred ordinances such as marriage that unite families for eternity. In the temple, Church members learn more about the purpose of life and make covenants with God to serve Him and their fellow man. Temples differ from the Church’s meetinghouses or chapels where members meet for Sunday worship services. (quote from lds newsroom)

These pictures were taken from the church website, I didn't take any inside. And the captions are taken from the Draper Temple pamphlet. :)

In a sealing room, a bride and bridegroom are married not only for this life but also for eternity. As Jesus said, "I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven." (Matthew 16:19)


The baptismal font rests on the backs of twelve oxen, symbolically representing the twelve tribes of Israel. Following the Savior's example of selfless service, we can perform baptisms and other ordinances for our ancestors who have died.


The bride's room where she gets ready- beautiful


In the ordinance room an overview is given of God's plan for His children. Latter-day Saints learn of their premortal and mortal lives and of the blessings they can receive in the next life.


The celestial room symbolizes life as eternal families with our Heavenly Father and His son, Jesus Christ.


Everything in the temple testifies of Jesus Christ's divinity and sacrifice and teaches us to follow His example of love and service.



Tom said it best and simply when he came home one night after attending the Temple,

"It's like going home for a while."