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Monday, December 27, 2010

Snuggle Time

Peter loves to snuggle.

He can usually sense it when he's not sleeping next to someone.

We wake up with him in our bed WAY too often.

Even when he falls asleep on the couch we have a hard time sneaking away from him.

But sometimes, just sometimes, we can.

Daddy's Little Helper

We are a family that loves to cook.

Andy and I have interests in cooking different things.

The boys are usually happy to help us with whatever we are making.

Peter is at a real "helping" age.

I have so many pictures of Ammon at this age cooking with Daddy.

And here we are, three years later, with tons of memories being made for Peter.

It warms my heart to see our little father/son teams.

They are my life!

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

Jack-O-Lanterns

Pictures taken October 26, 2010

We told Ammon that we couldn't do Jack-O-Lanterns until we were within a week from Halloween.

And so, exactly one week before the big day, we were cutting into our pumpkins.

Poor Andy was sick.

He would have preferred to wait at least one more day.

But he's an awesome dad and did what it took to make his boys happy.

And boy were they happy!

Our designs are simple - figure it out as you carve.

But Ammon and Peter were delighted with the results!

Peter even brought people to our door the next day specifically to show of his final product.

Just goes to show that a little family fun can go a long way.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Sleep

Picture taken October 20, 2010

6:30 on a Wednesday night.

I was jealous.

Speaking of sleep -

Later that night Andy I received this note from Ammon

as it was thrown into the hallway:

It says:

I can't sleep.

I need a story and a lullaby.

Dad, tell me a story.

Mom, tell me a lullaby.

Love,

Ammon.

Well, that cute little boy got his story and lullaby and blissfully went to sleep after that.

Family Proclamation

The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

We, the First Presidency and the Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children.All human beings—male and female—are created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of heavenly parents, and, as such, each has a divine nature and destiny. Gender is an essential characteristic of individual premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and purpose.In the premortal realm, spirit sons and daughters knew and worshiped God as their Eternal Father and accepted His plan by which His children could obtain a physical body and gain earthly experience to progress toward perfection and ultimately realize his or her divine destiny as an heir of eternal life. The divine plan of happiness enables family relationships to be perpetuated beyond the grave. Sacred ordinances and covenants available in holy temples make it possible for individuals to return to the presence of God and for families to be united eternally.The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God's commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.We declare the means by which mortal life is created to be divinely appointed. We affirm the sanctity of life and of its importance in God's eternal plan.Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. "Children are an heritage of the Lord" (Psalms 127:3). Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the commandments of God and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wives—mothers and fathers—will be held accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations.The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. Children are entitled to birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared by a father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Successful marriages and families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, work, and wholesome recreational activities. By divine design, fathers are to preside over their families in love and righteousness and are responsible to provide the necessities of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners. Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed.We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.

This proclamation was read by President Gordon B. Hinckley as part of his message at the General Relief Society Meeting held September 23, 1995, in Salt Lake City, Utah.