Catching Up on Last Week

Monday, March 30, 2009

Catching Up on Last Week

Back in the good 'ol days when we thought Spring had come, Ammon and Peter had fun riding their bikes outside. Until Peter decided he was big enough that he should get to ride Ammon's bike too. It's a bit of a joke to have Peter graduate to a big bike since he still hasn't learned how to peddle his big-wheel, but Ammon was patient and they had a good time together. 03/18/2009

When Andrew headed home from work one day, we had walked over to the park so he came to meet us. Peter was excited to see him (he always is) and ran to greet him. 03/18/2009

It's so fun to see my three guys all snuggled up together. Ammon and Peter so adore their Dad and Andrew just dotes on them. 03/18/2009

One of the days was spent with a luxurious few hours at the park. Here is Peter with one of his cousins on my side of the family and one of his cousins on Andrew's side of the family. It is fun to have so many cousins nearby. 03/19/2009

Ammon had a special date with Grandma Peggy. She came to pick him up which made Peter terribly jealous as they drove away. They headed to the Gateway Mall where they watched a movie on the Imax and got Ben and Jerry's Icecream. Sounds like a fun date! 03/20/2009

Peter and I spent a day visiting Ammon's school. My camera died after taking this picture so even though we were at Ammon's school, I didn't get any pictures of him. But Peter had a fun time sitting at the tables and exploring the different activities. This was the snack table and it was his favorite. Yes, even as children, the best way to a man is through his stomache! 03/23/2009

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AndrewMarch 30, 2009 at 10:15 PM
What a fun week of spring it was. Maybe spring will come again...
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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.