Let's get away.

Good afternoon my reader darlings,
A little Monday post for all of you.

Our little family recently journeyed down to Sunny St. George, Utah.
It was a much needed vacation with Jaces side of the family.
We went down and stayed at his Aunt and Uncles place in Leeds.
Have I mentioned how beautifully spectacular their house is?
Just see the pictures below if you don't believe me.

See. I told you it was beautifully spectacular.
(Not even one third of the house is pictured above)

We went swimming, played some golf, went on a beautiful hike through some water, went four-wheeling, ate some yummy food,
spent time around the fire, swam some more, and enjoyed each others company.

This is his newest thing.
and it's adorable!
He loves to bite that little bottom lip of his.

This little guy was a champ. And a BIG one too!
He doesn't seem to like car rides anymore.
Fortunately though he slept the majority both ways.
Lucky us!

Such a gorgeous view. One of my favorite hikes I have EVER been on.
I loved loved loved crossing the little rivers..even though,
it was definitely some cold water.
Wanna know a secret? Jace had ran to Walmart earlier that day.
He had bought one of those little baby carriers.
We forgot it. Therefore, we carried this little trooper.
He fell asleep twice.
It started raining so the three of us turned around before we made it.
We enjoyed as far as we got though, and enjoyed
the outdoors without cell phones, ipads, and escaping from our everyday lives.

Hahaha this little cutie calls Uncle Jace "Jace-eee"

Because no view is greater than when he is in sight!
Love every single piece of him.
...But he is super Heavenly when he's sleeping.

St. Geezy was a success once again!
It's now back to reality;
work, dishes, no sleep, laundry, grocery shopping,
going to bed early, waking up early, and
making it through one day at a time.

I love to see the Temple.

I love to see the Temple.
I'm going there someday
to feel the Holy Spirit
to listen and to pray.
For the Temple is a house of God.
A place of love and beauty.
I'll prepare myself while I am young.
This is a sacred duty.

I love to see the Temple.
I'll go inside someday.
I'll covenant with my Father;
I'll promise to obey.
For the Temple is a holy place.
Where we are sealed together.
As a Child of God,
I've learned this truth;
A Family is forever.

Lucky for us
we had the beautiful privilege of entering
the Ogden Temple before it reopened.
Not only once, but twice.

I'm not sure there are words for it's beauty.
It's stunning, dazzling, pretty, and exquisite.

The first time we went with Jace's fam-bam.
The line was so so long.
and when I say long..I mean it!
But was it worth it?
Absolutely.

These two people pictured on the left.
Oh for the love.
You guys, my heart almost bursts out of my chest
because of the love I have for these two.

I cannot imagine a life without them both.
I am thankful for a man
who loves both Kyren and I.
Who puts us before himself,
and is always a strength in our lives.

I cannot imagine a life without our son;
our perfect, handsome, wiggly son.
He gives our lives meaning
and brightens every day!

I cannot imagine a life without the Gospel.
A gospel of
love, peace, comfort, wisdom,
and happiness...oh the happiness.

I cannot imagine a life without Temples.
a life without blessings beyond compare.
A life without beauty, and peacefulness.
A life without Eternal Families
is a life without these two.

Because a life without
these special humans
wouldn't be so special.
I am grateful for each and every one of these family members.
I have always loved them.
But as I've grown older,
I have come to realize just how much I not only love them
but need them.
<3

Unfortunately, we made the mistake of leaving the camera in the car.
So this is the only picture we got of all of us.
We'll have to settle with a phone pic.
<3

Thankful everyday that these two raised me in the Gospel.

The beautiful Lemmons :)

Chris, Tatti and Nash. Isn't he so big?

My Eternal Family!

Thankful everyday for a sister who is also my BFF.
Love you!

My two very favorite men.

I am thankful I can be forgiven for my shortcomings
impatience, and silly temper tantrums.
and for a loving Heavenly Father who knows when I need him.

Grandparents and Grand kids.

I think it's more than safe to say this Grandma loves her Kyren babe.

Okay guys, I seriously am so obsessed with him and his cute-ness!
<3 <3 <3

I couldn't agree more with Jeffery R. Holland
Heaven truly would not be Heaven
without my husband and Kyren.
I find great comfort in knowing
I can get cozy with, enjoy their company,
and have them with me not only in this life
but the next!
<3

Kyren's Baby Blessing

Oh it was a beautiful day.
A beautiful day for a beautifully handsome baby!
A day that I as a Mommy
will never EVER forget.
It was just that special.

It had been a very stressful week;
Trying to find the perfect
little outfit for our little man.
Trying to figure out what to serve, how to serve it, where to get it, and the usual worries.

You guys, he's SO small.
We had the most difficult time finding something that would fit him.
It got to the point that we didn't care anymore.
Honestly, I was tempted to throw him in a onesie and add a tie.
We didn't give up though and
he looked rather dapper at the end of the day.
Thank you to both of Kyren's Grandma's
for buying him the cutest get up!
My Mom took it in, and it was still too big.
Thanks mama! :)

Sacrament Meeting was at 9.
We barely made it to church on time as it was.
Okay, let's be real.
We didn't make it on time. ever.
That morning was stressful.
and I just know I was super bossy.
Thankful for a very patient husband.
Nonetheless we made it, and early too.

Jace gave him the most beautiful blessing.
I wish so much that I could remember every word.
It was sweet, sincere, uplifting, and touching.

I can honestly say there are
far and few things better than
listening to your hubby give your son a blessing.
It is the BEST thing in the world.
It warms your heart and pulls every string within.

I am thankful for the Gospel.
I am grateful for Jace.
That he has the Priesthood not only in our home
but everywhere we go.
That he was able to give our son a name and a blessing.

Even though his clothes were two sizes too big.
and a very stressful, tiring week.
We made it through.
and at the end of the day everything was perfect!

Picture overload coming at ya.

Oh I feel so extremely blessed.
Blessed to be a wife.
Blessed to be a mommy.

Growing up I always knew I wanted to be a
Mommy.I
But I didn't know why.
And then I became your mommy
and I now know why.

Oh I love every single inch of him!

So many wonderful people
came and shared this special day with us.
We're blessed to call them family!
Kyren is blessed to have each of you surrounding him.

Grandma and Grandpa Ropelato

Grandma and Grandpa Gray

Love love love these two women.

A HUGE part of my entire world in one picture.

My beautiful baby sister and best friend.
(so sad that we didn't get a pic with Jackson)

Kaylee and Josh's little sweet family.

Gorgeous Aunt Shelby.

Aunt Shelby and Uncle Kyle :)

The cutest little family; Blake and Mary's family.

Great Grandma and Grandpa Miles.

Love these Miles'

What a sweet and incredible group of girls.

We may not have it all together.
But together we have it ALL.
Thankful for this family of three.
and very grateful we can be together forever!