Sunday, July 10, 2011

Patriarchal Blessing

Well today was a pretty great day.  

I'll back up... the last little while Shawn has been debating on getting his patriarchal blessing.  Well two weeks ago he went to the Bishop for his interview.  The Bishop and him decided that he is ready.

Well we called the Patriarch and he decided that today was the day.  Well we talked a lot about what it is.  Then today in sacrament I found some lessons on what a patriarchal blessing is.  He read those.  He fasted.  He prayed.

He was scared to death.

I am not sure why.

Well I got my blessing when I was 18.
Steve got his when he was 24 (and we had Shawn & Alyssa).

It was pretty cool to be at both of ours.

But WOW! 

To be at your little boys (ok so he is not so little anymore) patriarchal blessing was one of the most amazing things.  He had some really great things said in his.  Some really great promises.  I have always realized what a great boy I have but after hearing his blessing... 
it just confirms it.

Well I know this isn't really important to everyone reading this but I didn't want to forget how I felt today.

Shawn you make your Mom & Dad proud.

Monday, July 4, 2011

Family Photos

 So a couple of weeks ago we had our family pictures taken.  We just got them back and I am pretty excited about them.  
 Aren't they awesome!
 Um ok so when did she grow up?  Boys... she is only 13.  Isn't she pretty though?
 I can't believe this is my baby!  She is so cute.
 He is so dang awesome!  And handsome too.
 WOW! 15 years old... he'll be dating soon.  I'm not ready for girls to think he is as cute as I think he is.
 All of this because two people fell in love.  I know cheesy, but sometimes I can't believe they are all from us.  I just don't feel old enough.  
When I asked our kids where we should take pictures, train tracks was the most requested place.  I am not sure why, but I really just love them too.