Brothers in the Bounce House

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Brothers in the Bounce House

Pictures taken June 11, 2011

On Saturday we went to the West Jordan City Park where the county library system was putting on a grand 'ol party as an opener for their summer reading party. I emphasized to the boys that I wanted them to stay together, and they did a marvelous job. My heart swelled with pride and joy as I watched my children standing in line side by side and sometimes hand in hand. They waited to get on the bounce house where people were being allowed on one at a time. In their most sincere efforts to be obedient, they arrived at the front of the line and told the person in charge, "We're brothers." Fortunately she was able to translate their meaning and asked, "Do you two want to go together?" They grinned really big and nodded that they did. These two are so independent of each other in so many ways that it is just precious to me when I see them playing with each other so flawlessly.

We were later joined by my sister and her three children. The playground there contains a really fun castle structure that the kids love. They enjoyed running around and had a great time. We also stopped by several booths, one of which provided us with some great coupons for Famous Dave's, where we had never been. Since we had planned to go out for dinner anyway, we decided to use them. We LOVED that restaurant and had fun trying something new. It was awesome that Ammon and Peter both ate free and that our meals were discounted.

After dinner Andy dropped me off to do some clothes shopping (something I NEVER do) and took the boys home. Peggy (MIL) came to pick me up and she and I headed to a Scentsy party at Rebecca's new apartment. (It was the first time I've been there.) I was planning to just ride Trax home, but Peggy insisted on driving me after the party was over, which was very nice of her. It was a great day and the only thing that could have made it better was finding a shirt to go with the new skirt I bought. But I'll work on that this week.

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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.