My Boys

I LOVE being a mama and auntie of boys.

Yesterday, Braxton hung out with Mama at work.

This kid is a hoot!

He got us Cafe Rio for lunch and cut his finger nails with the sharpest knife I've ever seen.

I'm not sure why these things surprise me anymore!

I will miss my kiddos coming and hanging out with me.

I will miss their boy-stuff that they do, i.e. cutting finger nails with a super sharp knife.

Asher is 23 months old! 

He turns TWO this month.

That actually makes my heart break a little.

I LOVE his auntie kisses and his naughtiness!

Anson is 20 months old.

I LOVE his snuggles and cuddles and giggles.

I love when I get to the house and he grins SO big to see Auntie!

Colton is like a dang star shining brightly.

This kiddo is so happy.

He loves to take selfies with Mama.

He also loves getting his Starbucks coffee once a week!

Last Saturday morning, he and Kaydon got up at 5 am and went to the Bountiful Temple to do some baptisms.

These are MY kids.

How did I get so blessed?!

Kaydon was able to do quite a few of the baptisms.

This boy right here is LOVING Chile.

He is happy, healthy, safe and full of love and joy.

He is missing peanut butter and American food.

But, he is SO good.

I am just the luckiest!

Jackson's Temple Trip

Friday, Jackson went through the Bountiful Temple.

Rest assured, I have zero pictures of him.

When we got there (while the sun was in the middle of the sky and lighting was perfect for pictures), he exclaimed that he didn't want pictures until after.

I should have fought that!

When we left the Temple, it was dark.

Very, very dark.

The only pictures taken: T and I. 

Seems fitting!

The Temple was beautiful.

It was my first time doing a session there.

But, fun fact: this is the Temple where Jackson was sealed to his father and I.

Papa, Pops, Nana, Uncle Brandon, Aunt Carrie, Randy, T, Bishop Krum, Sister Krum and BJ Redford were all in attendance.

It was more beautiful than I could have imagined.

My boy is a stud.

Afterwards - Randy, Jackson and I went to R&R for dinner.

I didn't get any pictures there either.

I was too busy eating!!

He's Going There Today

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has a Primary song that I LOVE.

I often sing it to myself when I'm struggling emotionally.

"I love to see the Temple. I'm going there someday. To feel the Holy Spirit, to listen and obey. For the Temple is a House of God, a place of love and beauty. I'll prepare myself while I am young. This is my sacred duty."

Well today, Jackson is going there.

He is going there to make promises with God. And himself.

He is going there to clothe himself in the holy garments.

I have been taught that the garments protect us.

I testify that they do.

Physically, spiritually and emotionally.

Our dearest friends, Kelly and Corissa, took Jackson to get his garments and Temple clothing on Tuesday night.

Last night, he and I packed his Temple bag.

Today, he and I will drive to the Temple.

We will meet loved ones there:

Papa, Nana, Pops, Uncle Brandon, Aunt Carrie, T, Randy, and other loved ones who choose to come.

I will be wearing extra setting powder to keep the makeup on my face as I will surely be crying.

These will be tears of joy and peace and pride.

A good kind of pride.

I look forward to being in the sacred halls of the Temple with my oldest boy, who I love so much.

Uncle Brandon & Aunt Carrie Temple Night

Friday night, while Colton and I hung out at the ER, Uncle Brandon and Aunt Carrie took Bubba, Peanut, and Buddha to the Bountiful Temple to do baptisms. Uncle Brandon baptized and confirmed each of them. They then got to go to Nielsen's for frozen custard. JEALOUS!

I am so grateful that my boys have such great examples and such loving aunts and uncles.