Griffin's Perfect Day

Each member of our family has their own temple.

Ben's is Seattle.

Mine is Idaho Falls.

Eli's is Mt. Timpanogos.

Blake's is Provo.

And now Griffin's is Draper.

On Nov. 27 we took our little family to the Draper Temple to be sealed to our baby Griffy for eternity. Ahhh. It was a truly wonderful day (aside from the freezing cold temps and ridiculous wind) and we were surrounded by people we love. Our families and some close friends came to help us celebrate the littlest man. We are so grateful to those that traveled to support us.

The big boys were so excited to go back to the temple. Eli told his teacher, friends and everyone else he knew that we were going to the temple so Griffy could be our baby forever. I have never been prouder of them. They were so reverent and happy.

As Ben and I waited in the Celestial Room I looked at him and said

"I love you and the day we were married was wonderful, but this is better"

He said

"I know, because our whole family is here."

Can I tell you how much I love him. He understood exactly. It was one of my favorite moments. Ever.

I am so blessed to have him and our three boys in my life. When Eli, Blake and Griffin walked into the sealing room, sporting their new matching white suits, my heart grew three sizes. It was perfect. I was so overwhelmed with love and gratitude. My testimony of the gospel and the temple was again confirmed. It is true.

I know Griffin was meant to be part of our eternal family and I cannot adequately express the love and thankfulness that we have for his birth parents. They are amazing and wonderful and selfless. They brought us our baby. We love you Nichole and Troy. Thank you.

My heart is full and my life complete.

our three marvelous, miracles

blake was winking at the photographers.

both of our families. we are so grateful to those who came.

did i mention the wind?

ben's entire family.

my family that came.

grandma jan and aunt hailey.

the wall women.

my parents and boys.

ben's parents and eli

grandma jan and eli

**thanks to lucy, valeri and my dad for the fantastic pictures

That Sunday Ben gave Griffin a wonderful blessing. It was the perfect end to our weekend.
We were especially happy that Nichole (griff's birth mom) and some of her family were able to come to the blessing! Love you!

both families

my entire family

aunt hailey and griffy