Field Trips and Peter's Last Day of School

Saturday, May 28, 2011

Field Trips and Peter's Last Day of School

Not only was I able to join Peter on his field trip, but my Grandparents came too!

We toured the local baseball stadium.

My grandpa used to play baseball in the same league that our local team is in.

He played 70 years ago - can you believe it?

When I mentioned how long it had been for him, people thought I was doing my math wrong.

But this amazing, sporty looking man turned 91 just days after the field trip.

Peter was thrilled to have his great-grandparents there.

We looked at the field, specifically walking past center field where Grandpa used to play.

We checked out the suites.

We even got a look at all the supplies that go into keeping the grass properly cared for.

It was a fun afternoon and I'm glad I was able to be there with Peter.

A few days later I attended Ammon's field trip.

His class went to Red Butte Garden.

Neither of us had ever been, but we both want to go back.

Ammon was adorably interested in all the plants and his class moved at too fast a speed for his taste.

He would have enjoyed more time to meander through the gardens.

We went through the herb garden and were given plants to eat.

We went through the medicinal garden and learned about a couple of plants there.

We also enjoyed the beautiful smells of the aromatic garden.

(Although I don't think that's what they called it - I don't remember.)

After looking at several of the gardens we sat down and had a lesson.

We learned all about the different parts of flowers.

Each child was given their own flower to dissect.

Then we spent a little more time wandering more of the gardens.

We left much unseen and definitely need to return.

Later that week, Peter had his last day of school.

We all loved his teacher Ms Emily, so we were glad to get a picture with her.

He's enjoyed his first year of school.

The last day was simply a party with food and fun.

I still remember how nervous but brave he was on his first day.

Peter conquered this school year and is already looking forward to the next one.

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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.