Sixty-second Passage

April 20, 2013 was a good, good, day, and one that I'd been looking forward to for a year. David and I were sealed at 8:45 in the morning. We took care of all the necessary permissions and cancellations, and made it happen. It was a special experience, and one I'll forever be happy I had. Because I get to have my David forever! What's not good about that?

The children were at the temple too, so they could be a part of it. They were just in the waiting room, of course, but afterward we all took pictures together. 

These are many of the people who came to see the sealing, but not all.

I don't know if Morgan had to go to the bathroom or what, but there were a couple pictures where he's standing like a flamingo.

Lydia was all over the place, and ran a circle around these tulips while counting, "1,2,3,4,5,6,9,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,2..."

After the temple, we went to my parents' house. We had invited several people over for a party, and so we had lunch, chairs, tables, and decorations to get ready. We didn't have as much time as I'd thought, so started a bit late. Many of our guests weren't able to come anyway. 

A lady in my ward volunteered to make me a cake, and she did a beautiful job! And she wouldn't accept payment, either. I had expected a one layered cake, but she went above and beyond. I love it! Isn't it pretty?

After we ate, David and I sang a song we wrote together. I'm not an excellent singer, and I don't know how to sing loud, so sorry if you can't hear the words. David wrote the music, and we both wrote the lyrics. 

Lyrics:
Tilt your head forward, 
look at me over
The top of those glasses 
tell me you love me so.

When your eyes meet mine, 
and you smile at me,
My heart starts to swell 
so I tell you I love you so.

Search my heart with those pretty blue eyes 
I want you to know that I'm yours for all time.

I See forever when you speak my name, 
so say it again, 
and erase all my pain. 

Beautiful, wonderful, 
lovely too
patient and kind
I'm in love with you.

Thoughtful and strong, 
handsome too,
you own my heart 
and I trust it with you.

So sacred I'm serene, 
this one moment that we share.
So precious in God's sight, 
Angels will be there.

In heaven I would be 
lonely, if I weren't with you.
My heart explodes with Joy knowing, I'll be yours there too. 

Kneeling across from you 
your right hand in mine 
you are looking so beautiful 
all clothed in white

Inside the mirrors, 
together we stand 
our image of love 
Can forever extend. 

It was a lovely day outside, which was very fortunate, because all the days surrounding it were much colder, rainier, and windier.
I love David so much, and I'm so happy to finally be sealed to him.

Post-it #90

My Lydia is a loud child. She mostly yells or screams. But she has started singing lately, and it's always in a sweet, quiet voice, and I just love it. I got this cute video of her singing for me the other day. I love her arm motions.

Post-it #91

These kiddo's are lucky to have such a wonderful daddy. And I'm lucky to have such a wonderful husband! 

Post-it #89

For Christmas we got Lydia a little pack of princess fingernail polish. It's the child kind, so it washes off easily. Anyway, it's probably Lydia's favorite Christmas gift. She loves having her nails painted.
But lately, having them painted, just didn't satisfy her. She wanted to do the painting herself. I let her.

Isn't it lovely?

Post-it #88

It's dandelion season! We have many of them. The other day the boys started picking some, and I told them that I would give them a penny for each dandilion they pulled. They religiously pulled dandelions for a few days, (there are still soooo many!) and I doled out probably about $8.00 between them all.

Sixty-first Passage

Easter Sunday, after church and some home time in the afternoon, we went to David's parents' house.The kids got to have another Easter egg hunt. I didn't really get many pictures of it.

In these pictures they are checking out their spoils.
We had another lovely dinner, and did a lot of playing outside again. We even roasted marshmallows and ate s'mores.
Before leaving, the boys all piled onto Nana's lap, so I tried to get a nice picture. None of them had everyone looking or smiling, but what do you do?

Sixtieth Passage

Ready for some Easter posts? First we'll start with Saturday. No. We'll start with Friday. Friday night after the kids were in bed, David and I played the Easter Bunny part. Growing up, I always got my Easter basket the day before Easter. We did the fun egg, bunny, candy, traditions on Saturday so that actually Easter Sunday could be reserved for focusing on the real meaning of Easter. I like the tradition, so decided to continue it.
We left this on the bench in the kitchen before going to bed.

And upstairs we left a note on a baby gate in front of the stairs, instructing the boys to wake up Mommy and Daddy before going downstairs.
They did. Too early, too...
Everyone got a basket of treats and toys, and basically the same things. But the boys got a couple wii remotes to share, (now four people can play at the same time, rather than just two) and Lydia got a dress.
Later that day we headed to my parents' house. All the cousins were there. We did a big Easter egg hunt for all the kids. Here are some pictures.

 We made it fair for everyone. We numbered the eggs, and each child was assigned a number.  So, Owen only could put the eggs with number 4 in his basket. They all got the same amount and the same candy and prizes. But there was one competitive aspect.  There was a super carrot hidden, and whoever found it, got it. In it was the game pick up sticks. Matthias found it.

It was a fun day for everyone, I think. It was lovely outside, so we spent much time out there. Board games, boche ball, dinner, etc.