three special experiences with faith and family

Last weekend we got to enjoy three special experiences with our faith and family.

1. We attended the Draper Temple Open House last Friday (Feb. 27). It was really beautiful and a wonderful experience for our little family. The kids did really well and in the end all the walking was as hard on me as it was on them. Kimee could really feel the Spirit in the temple and asked more than once if we were going to see Jesus there. More than the cookies afterwards, the kids liked riding on the bus. Audrey cried when we got off the bus and got into our car. She cried for quite a while about the bus, but she was really tired. We were just grateful that she waited until we were on our way home to let it all out.

2. On Saturday (Feb. 28), we attended the baptism of our niece and cousin, Abby. We were glad to be there and be a part of her special day. It is only a couple years until Kimberly turns 8 and she is getting excited.

3. Last Saturday night we had a big family party. My brother and his oldest daughter, who we don't see very often, flew in from Boston for the baptism and to spend time with the family. We had a super fun Mario Kart tournament and of course yummy food. The best was hanging out as a family and letting the cousins play together.