Today Harlee had her first dance competition experience. I cannot believe she is competing already. I grew up competing and loved it. I am so excited to share this with her. She did a great job. The dance to "Hey Little Sister". She plays the part of the older sister and Addi was her little sister partner. They smiled and had "attitude" (according to Harlee) and they were awarded first place! So proud of her! Love that she loves dance!
When we were in St. George on our way back from the wedding, Harlee lost her tooth at Costco. She tried to save it in her pocket but it was lost. Joey thought he would compose a letter to help ensure that Harlee would still get her money from the tooth fairy. Such a funny note from their funny dad. Love him! He really makes life fun! And not only did the tooth fairy come- she left Harlee $2! Lucky girl!
After months of planning we enjoyed a wonderful open house for Cory and Holly! We did a drop ceiling with lights and decomesh. We were so nervous that everything would come together but it did! They had a great turn out and were so happy. Their happiness made all of the work so worth it. So excited to have Holly in the family. We just love them!
Tag is such a snuggly kid and I LOVE IT! You can tell that he is the baby when almost every night I welcome him sleeping in our bed! I love to snuggle with him and wake up to his cute face in the morning. He also loves to snuggle with Harlee and I know she loves it too. I just want to freeze time.
What a special, unforgettable day! We arrived at the temple at 10 for the 10:30am session. It was so wonderful to see the sealing room full of people that love Cory and Holly. The sealer had some very great advice he gave them. The spirit was so strong and I was so proud of both of them for living such virtuous lives that allowed them to make an eternal commitment in the temple. After the sealing we took pictures outside and then headed over to the luncheon at Holly's grandparent's home. We rushed back to our hotel to freshen up and then went to the reception. It was at a beautiful golf course and the night was so fun! We enjoyed amazing food and dancing. Such a beautiful day and we could not be more excited for them!
We are leaving tonight for Cory and Holly's wedding. Since their special day will be on Valentine's Day we decided to give the kiddos their gift a few days early. It was perfect because they each got a new movie to enjoy on the drive to California. I had asked Joey to pick up some treats to set out and before he left for work he told me that he had put them in the spare room. As I went in there to get the treats I noticed a little something for me that he had left on the bed. He got me a new swimsuit, a new shirt, and some treats. So thoughtful of him. So grateful to have my best friend for my eternal Valentine. Love him so much! Such a special surprise! I so look forward to being in the temple with Joey on Valentine's Day as we watch Cory and Holly make eternal covenants. I pray that they will be as happy 13 years later as we are. I am so lucky!
On Saturday Harlee made a choice that is one of the first important steps to eternity. Harlee was baptized! I could not be more proud! She is such a beautiful girl inside and out and I feel so blessed to be her mom. I am so grateful that Joey lives so honestly and honors his priesthood. It is so amazing to watch him baptize our children. After he confirmed her, he gave her a wonderful blessing. He reminded her that she has so many people that love her; siblings, grandparents, aunt, uncles and cousins. He reminded her that this was one of the first of many important decisions she can make to help her return to her Heavenly Father. Harlee is truly a blessing to me and I love her so much!
*Harlee was baptized with one of her greatest friends Vanessa. Her mom is one of my greatest friends and it was so special to share this day with them!
Nash has been thinking about getting his patriarchal blessing for a little while now. Harlee told him of how they did a devotional at HXP b...
