Monday, May 09, 2011

Highlights From the First Half of April

Pictures taken between April 01 and April 11, 2011

In April, Andrew was sick.  A strange occurrence indeed.
He ran a fever and had chills for several nights.
He finally asked for a priesthood blessing.
I told him to get some sleep because the rest would do his body good.
He insisted that he was too sick to sleep.
After the blessing, however, he quickly fell asleep and was better from that point on.
He had scheduled the following day off of work as a sick day.
But when he woke up he felt well and decided to go in.
(Had it been me, I would have still stayed home...)


Andrew got a new bike.
One day I randomly saw my neighbor carrying her camera.
I asked what she was taking pictures of.
Turns out, she was taking pictures of this bike to post it for sale.
I asked her about it and wondered if Andy might be interested in buying it.
As it turns out, he couldn't have been more thrilled with it.
So we were able to acquire a bike he loves in just the right price range!


Peter had fun helping with the laundry.
Sometimes I forget how much these little people can do.
They love to be helpful, and although sometimes it takes extra patience,
there are times when it actually makes life so much easier.
Ammon is also a great laundry helper and does vacuuming as well. 


We spent the Saturday afternoon session of General Conference  with Jen and her kids.
Until Jen rushed off to the hospital, that is.
One moment she was smiling and having a good time, the next she was in excruciating pain.
I think she spent an entire week in the hospital and ended up with surgery.
Over a month later, she still has much recovering to do.


I stayed with the kids until her parents relieved me that evening.
After that, I went on my traditional outing with mother-in-law Peggy.
Andrew and his dad attended the Priesthood session together.
As is customary, we met up for dinner.
Then we went back to Jen's house and spent the night with the kids.
The kids enjoyed their time together.
Peter and Sophia "picnicked" in the  garage...



The boys share a bedroom, but we often find that putting them to bed in separate rooms works better.
Peter falls asleep in my room while Ammon goes to sleep in his own bed.
Ammon LOVES to snuggle, though, so often times this is what they look like.
Sometimes Ammon gets permission to go in with Peter.
Other times we are surprised to see him in our bed when we go to move Peter.
Either way, I'm glad he loves his brother.
I'm always happy to find them together like this.


Ammon and Peter both love chess.
I am not a fan of the game, but often find myself playing.
I can still win, which tells me that Ammon isn't very good at it YET.
But I think it's adorable that he wants to learn and he's willing to keep playing.


I don't have anything to say about these pictures.
I just love looking at this kid!

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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.

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