Isn't she cute?

No doubt where Braden got his mohawk from - and you can see where Connor gets his curly hair at age 3; just like mom. Hard to tell which is the doll, isn't it?

Green Days

Connor is usually a "green day" child - meaning he had a good day at daycare. Sometimes he's yellow, and very rarely is he red. It really bothers Connor to get a red day. He's okay with yellow days and he's always excited about his green days.

Last night - Julie and I were at the gym and had Connor and Braden in the gym's nursery while we worked out. Connor loves this nursery and usually doesn't want to leave. Last night was especially difficult to get Connor to leave. "I'm not going home, Dad." This turned into a tantrum in the nursery, in the car and continued for a bit at home. So I told Connor the green day he had at daycare was turning into a red day at home. He said, "No, I had a green day, Dad". And I said "You had a green day at daycare, but I'm giving you a red day for how you're behaving now".

Connor lowered his chin and said "That makes me sad, Dad".

(Don't worry - we're still best buds and Connor finished the night in a green status.)

Bath time is play time!

Connor's Tumble Time Graduation

Who are you?

Braden loved looking at the baby in the mirror at the hotel room.

Families are Forever

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We just celebrated our 7 year anniversary of our civil marriage yesterday, January 5th. However, this wonderful day was overshadowed by an even greater occasion that happened on Saturday, January 3 at the Salt Lake City Temple. We were eternally married inside the Temple and our family was sealed to be together forever. What a terrific way for us to begin the New Year! We were so excited and are so blessed to know that we will always have each other and our children to be with us. Thank you for the terrific support we received from our families and friends. Thanks to all those who were able to make it to this ceremony.

Connor and Braden looked so cute and handsome in their little white outfits. It was such a special moment, especially when Connor mooned an entire half of the room because his pants were too big and kept falling down. Both boys were so delightful and really made this occasion memorable.

Rich's niece, Edee, and nephew, Sage, both converted this last year. This was a special moment for us to be able to bring them with us and spend a couple days with them at Temple Square; and to have them share in this important ceremony.