The Temple

The Temple:

So much of my faith and my belief is based on my feelings. And that is why the temple, out of anything else in the LDS church, means so much to me. I never feel more love, support, peace, joy, excitement, and comfort than in the temple. Yes, I believe my knowledge and understanding helps that. But I cannot deny how I feel inside so I cannot deny its truthfulness. I KNOW with ALL my heart that the Indianapolis Temple as well as all the other dedicated temples by proper priesthood authority are literally "The House of the Lord". And when I go, I feel His presence and my Heavenly Parents presence and I'm happy. Oh how I cried with gratitude a few times as I held Tyler walking through the temple. I also cried (sobbed) when I tried to explain to Jaxson how significant the alters in the temple are to me. "That is where Daddy and I were married (sealed) for time and eternity with the promise that you and Tyler would be with us forever as well. We get to be together FOREVER jax!!! I wouldn't want it any other way." If you have an opportunity to go to the a Temple Open House. Go!! It's Heaven on Earth. 

Landon

Spent all day on campus yesterday finishing up his research project! Yay. He has 1.5 more study days for his big test next week. He seems so calm. Much calmer than Step 1. I'm okay with that. When I think about the time he was taking Step 1, I shudder. 

Becca 

This quote really hit me this week when thinking about motherhood: The writer Marcel Proust said, “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.”

Sometimes the insides of motherhood isn't beautiful. But with new eyes? Yeah it's probably the most beautiful landscape of all. Oh and Landon and I ran 11 miles this week. Running is amazing AND hard to get back into shape for. Love it 

Jaxson:

Finished soccer camp! Is so patient with and forgiving of me. His definitely the MVP of this new family change. Though Landon has definitely had many saving moments.

Tyler: 

Is doing so much better. He has the cutest smiles and coos. He is our miracle and we love him!!! 

Water. So Much Water.

Indy has had so much rain this week, month and summer. We've loved it. With the rain, swim lessons and hour long baths Jax loves to take, Id say most our days are full of water. 

On Monday the boys and I went to the grocery store. At one point I thought the roof might cave in the wind and rain was so bad. I was grateful for the cashier who helped us get to the car in the down pour. Ty was the only thing that made it through dry. By the time we got home are power was out. So we hurried and threw all the groceries in the fridge and freezer and hoped they would stay cold enough. My phone ran out of battery about an hour into the power outage. The next four hours were the most productive hours of my life. My phone. It is such a huge distraction and such a big blessing. One day I'll learn self control. 

Friday night was the most insane. I went driving to around to see some of the rain fall. That was a bad idea honestly. I've never been more afraid driving in my life. Snow has nothing on huge huge puddles, streams, lakes of water, down pours. I now understand flash flood warnings. Cars were floating. Krogers parking lot was a swimming pool and its roof caved in too. Such a fun experience. But I can say that cause we experienced zero damage. Phew!!

Lando: 

Clinic. Research. Step 2 studying. Missionaries. Helping me. The normal. He finished Charolettes Web with Jax the other day. He cried of course, when he finished he said to me "Charolette is one of the most incredible characters ever." The things you appreciate when you're older. Jax just loved the animals. They are onto Mr. Poppers Penguins. Landons good friend, Patrick, and his little family stayed with us over the weekend. It was so fun! They are such good people. 

Becca 

I went on my first run since December this week. I was so happy. 7 months of workout DVDs almost drove me crazy. I love running. I also am loving watching the youth get ready for the cultural celebration(Its a beautiful celebration the night before the Temple is dedicated.) What an amazing experience they are a part of. 

Jax

Finished swim lessons. He's improved so so much!! He is naturally cautious and even in the bath wouldn't lay down so we could rinse his hair out. We've always had to pour buckets on him. Now he can go under water for 8 seconds (yes we counted and he was so happy.) Jax is such a morning person. He's loud and happy and excited about everything. I almost have to protect Ty from his happiness :). He is such a good good boy.

Ty:

Is the best little night sleeper. It's been such a blessing. He gets tired pretty quickly and is only awake for about an hour at a time. That includes feedings. But I'm remembering and learning (thanks Maddie) that's normal for Tys age. I still think he has some tummy pain. But if I stay on top of sleep he's much better. He got his two month shots. He recovered quickly, but man did he scream. He is in the 50 percentile for weight and height but his head is in the 92 percentile. Seriously? I felt bad for Jax but at least he had a big body to support his big head. Ty, he has nothing, haha!! How we love him. And are so happy he is a part of our family!! 

Ps. My brother and sister in law sent us a BYU package. I planned to take a picture but Jax was too excited about it all so it never got done :). Thanks guys! We heart you so much.