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Marlee in Daddy’s cowboy hat.

Gilbert Temple Open House

I’m so grateful that we had the chance to take our kids through a temple open house. Not only did they get to see the beauty of the temple, but it helped them understand the importance of temples.

Unfortunately, the pictures aren’t that great since they were taken with our iPhones and it was dark. We went to a late night tour.

Our cute kids before the tour began:

The inside of the temple was amazingly beautiful. Porter loved the agave designs throughout. It was neat to show them things and answer their questions.

I love my eternal family:

We ran into the Morris family while we were there. Regan and I are both pregnant and due a month apart. It was fun to see them.

The fountains are so pretty.

I’m holding my aching belly and hoping not to go in labor at the temple;)

Daddy’s girl

I’m so bummed this picture is blurry of Laun and Porter flexing, they are so cute.

Oh how I love Porter’s sweet face.

Seriously, look how tall Clayton is getting! He’s almost as tall as me! I’m curious to see if he passes up Laun in height. What a handsome boy he is and I can’t believe he will be 12 soon!!!

I can’t believe how big Marlee is in Laun’s arms now.

I love to see the temple.

There were so many people there to see that temple, that we had to park in a dirt lot a decent ways away. Laun went to get the Tahoe so that I didn’t have to walk so far. Normally it wouldn’t be a big deal, but since I was having contractions I decided to take it easy. I’d rather not have a baby a month early.

By the time we left the temple it was almost 9pm and we decided we better eat dinner. We went to Texas Roadhouse. I can’t believe how fast my kids are growing up. What a great night. The only downside is that it’s a school night and we won’t be getting home till super late, oh well.

fun day with Marlee

Pretty soon Marlee won’t be the youngest anymore. I have mixed emotions about this, as I’m sure she does, too. So today we had a special day together, since the baby will be coming soon and life will have many changes, I just wanted to spend quality, un-rushed time with her.

I picked her up from preschool and we headed to Wendy’s for lunch where we met up with Laun.

Then I took her to the mall to the Build-a-Bear store to use the gift cards Kami gave us. Kami gave us 2 cards, one for Marlee to make a bear for herself and the other for her to make a bear for her baby brother that will be here soon. I thought this was such a sweet idea. Kami is so thoughtful.

Marlee picked out the two bears and then she got to help stuff them by stepping on the pump.

She’s having a great chat with the lady who’s helping stuff the bears, you know about princesses and stuff:)

Then she put a heart in each of the bears.

Then she got to clean off the bears. Kids love this stuff.

She’s was super excited about her pink princess bear and to give the brown bear to her baby brother soon! She’s going to be a great big sister.

Then I took her to the Disney store. She got to pick out a doll because guess what…Marlee no longer sucks her thumb!!!! All the dolls from the movie Frozen were fresh out, so she picked Pocahontas. I told her we could come back for the Frozen doll, but she wanted a doll today. I’m so proud of her for earning this doll, it wasn’t easy for her, but she did it.

Time to go get brothers from school with her new treasures in hand.

I love my baby girl.

She told me several times how fun it was to hang out with just me. I feel pretty blessed to be her mom.  She crashed tonight with her new bear by her side.

baby shower

My sister Laura and my mother threw me a baby shower and my other sister Rachel hosted it at her home.

The invitation was so cute.

I love my Grandma Turley.

My cousin Laura, Grandma Turley, the prego lady and my Aunt Ginny.

Bonnie with her cute baby girl.

Laura made so many cute things for the shower. I loved the woodland creature theme.

I also loved the pictures she took:

Laura is so creative, she made all the décor. I especially loved the pom-pom garland, spray painted gold plastic animals and the sticks in mason jars that she glued flowers on to. I should be bugged that my sister is so overly talented, but I greatly benefit from it:)

I loved the little squirrel.

Mom’s Christmas décor- wooden deer even came out of storage:)

The food was delicious.

The “mushroom” cupcakes looked similar to the one on the invitation. Seriously, this girl is amazing!

I got to see some ladies that I haven’t seen in a very long time, it was so great to visit.

My sister in law Richelle and niece Savannah were such a big help with setting up for the baby shower.

Marlee and Kenley were great gift helpers.

I love my angel mother.

Sister Westover made this amazing quilt. Which was among the many other awesome presents.

Myself, Laura, Mom, Rachel and her littlest guy Nathan.

The preggo ladies- were only 2 months apart! Next baby shower will be for her little guy on his way.

The kids always have fun in Rachel’s big yard.

I sure felt loved today.