November Pictures 2014 (12-30)

Thursday, January 01, 2015

November Pictures 2014 (12-30)

Usually sucking her thumb means she is ready for nap time.

11 months old and my heart still melts snuggling her.

The world is beautiful!

The fun playground in Craig, AK.

Andrew and I enjoyed a nice date night thanks to babysitting provided by the Ericken's.

I never feel like I am moved in to a new home until I have made Fudgy Oatmeal Bars.
Laurie helped initiate our new kitchen.

Another beautiful day!

The boys did a pottery activity at the Rec Center.

Peter made his favorite animal - a cat.

We had fun attending a volleyball game between Craig and Klawok.

Laurie was so tired she fell asleep.

Sunday is best with lots of family game time.

Ammon came home with a new instrument!

He did a great job sharing with Peter and teaching him how it works.

Andrew wanted to figure it out too.

Laurie is growing up!

She had her first big-girl bath in the regular sized tub.

She loves her brothers and looks up to them!

I love my baby!

She didn't love the car ride out to Thorne Bay with Sister Maloney.

Rose ended up sitting in the back seat with her for pretty much the entire ride.

Family pie-eating contest.

Ammon was the winner!

I promised Ammon a game of 5 Crowns.

I promised Peter a game of Phase 10.

Somehow they decided to collect at the same time.

And while we were playing, Laurie stole my popcorn and ate it under the table.

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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.