A couple weeks ago Josh’s boss surprised him with tickets to a Jazz game. It was a Monday night so we made a family home evening out of it. J It was really fun to go to the game with Josh. This was only my second Jazz game ever (my first was last month with my work) and I really had fun. Oh – but the nose bleed seats can be taken very literally. I indeed got an actual random nose bleed while sitting there. HAHA
Well a couple weeks ago when we had the girls we planned a ton of fun things to do and hoped that the girls would think it’s as fun as we did. I found a ton of Easter crafts and Josh and I prepared supplies to make our own piggy banks at home. First thing first though… Josh had an eye doctor appt. His doctor is in the vision center at Wal-Mart – which turned out to be a blessing for the girls and I because we were there for two hours! We wandered the toy aisle, the clothes section, the Easter stuff and the pet department before going to check on Josh. He still hadn’t been called into his appointment. Well, I got some Easter browsing done and got an idea of what the girls were interested in getting in their baskets! On Saturday we headed up to mom and dad Jackson’s house and were able to spend some time with the family. Tiffany and I took the girls shopping for a new dress for Kim, while Josh helped his dad fix the wood machines. After we got back we got ready and went over to Heidi and Jordan’s house for a BBQ. We had a great time all together and even got to watch New Moon!
Well, I had better post about my experience this past weekend before I forget all the things I felt going through the temple for the first time. I pretty much was a nervous wreck all the way to the temple and while we were waiting to go in. I don't know why. Maybe because I was scared I would say or do something wrong and they would toss me out. HAHA. But we made it on time and got all of my paperwork in order. The ceremony itself was beautiful. People always say it's not what you expect. And so I tried going in with an open mind and such. Yeah, didn't help - it totally was not anything like I had imagined. HAHA. But it was wonderful. And the spirit was glowing all around us. Josh's sister Heidi was my escort so she was there helping me, and other temple workers too. The whole experience was very very wonderful, and I only fudged one part that got me a little embarrassed. But again, it was great. I was so lucky to have so many family members there to experience it with me. Most of Josh's family were able to attend, including Heidi and Jordan, Darin and Chandra, Jamie and Jake, his parents, his grandpa and his aunt Sherri. My grand parents also were able to attend which was very special to me. I didn't know my grand parents well when I was younger, but in the last 6 years or so we have become close, and I am very grateful to that. I think the church is something that we have in common that brings us closer together. One funny thing did happen while in the Temple. There was a man whose tummy must have been upset. The guys were all choking on the fragrant air around them. Josh ended up burying his nose in his sleeve and it got too warm and he got a bloody nose. YIKES! We will need to bleach his temple clothes. HAHA. Overall, my first time going through the Temple was amazing. There are so many blessings and I am so grateful for the opportunity to be there and have those blessings received. When we came out it was a blizzard, so I will have to take a picture the next time we go. :)
