We love UPS

So, it has been pretty boring around here lately--you would think that I would be busy packing--but no, not yet--I'm delaying that until the last possible minute. Instead I have been doing some online clearance shopping (with free shipping--it's the only way).

I have discovered a new store--The Land of Nod--it is the best thing ever! And the icing on the cake is their outlet/80% off section. Yes, I had myself a hay day.

I found new lampshades on sale for $4 (yippee!)--they are so cute and I was so excited, so I hurried and snatched those up (before they ran out--that has happened before and it was devestating...) And why do they wrap lampshades in cellophane?? That stuff is such a pain to get off!
I also got that cute paper doll picture for Kennedy's room. Love it!!!!


Here she is modeling her new lampshade. But in my haste to buy something on clearance, I failed to notice if the lampshade would actually fit on my lamp bases. Does that make sense? Some lampshades screw on top and some fit on underneath the lightbulb. Well, unfortunatley I bought the wrong kind of lampshade....they are just resting on the bulb--hopefully that's no fire hazard. Any suggestions?? Is there an attachment I can buy to fix it?

Kennedy followed me to each room and plopped herself down on each rocking chair for a picture. She's learning how to pose for a picture too! And you're all probably thinking that these pictures were taken in the morning--since she's in her pj's. Well, they weren't. They were taken at about 4:30 this afternoon--we were all in our pj's. It was just one of those days. Thank goodness the UPS man came--he was our only contact with the outside world today...actually, I never did see him, he just rang the doorbell and ran back to his truck. Oh, well.

I love to see the Temple...

On Tuesday night we were able to go to the Draper Temple Open House. It was so gorgeous! I was so excited to brink Kennedy and Bridger here too (otherwise they would have to wait until they're 12 or older) Bridger was ecstatic! He asked me over and over if he was going to see Heavenly Father and Jesus there--he said: "I want to see them so bad! Do you think they'll be here tonight?" I told him that I didn't know if he would see them or not, but he would definetly feel them in his heart. He reluctantly accepted that answer! While I'm on the subject, I should add that Bridger is infatuated with heaven and God--does God wear shoes? Where is heaven? Does Heavenly Father and Jesus use the stars for stairs to come visit us? How come I can't see them, if they can see me? Does the Holy Ghost wear shoes? (don't know why he asks so many questions about shoes...)

Kennedy, although she is still small, also loved it! She yelled "Temple!" and "Jesus!" as loud and energetic as she could throughout all the whispering of the temple. It was sweet--at least to me--hopefully she didn't disturb anyone!

I love studying all of the details within the temple. The glass is etched with flowers, the paint, moldings and rugs are amazing!
window panes

This is the bride's dressing room

celestial room

ceiling of the celestial room

sealing room

baptismal font

All of the temple pictures are from this website:

http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/news-releases-stories/draper-utah-temple-opens-its-doors-to-the-public

There is also more information there if anyone has any questions (or you can just ask!)



We went with Jer's parents--what a wonderful opportunity! Gotta love living in Utah!

Bridger was bursting with excitement! He had his suit picked out for days--and after I ironed it--he tried to be very careful not to put too many wrinkles in it :) He is also very proud these days to be able to do up all of his buttons by himself--and he just loves making faces for the camera!

Kennedy? Well, if you ask--she has to wear a bow and she demands her fur coat--she loves her squeaky shoes best, but they were a little too loud for the temple... We kept her happy with little pieces of candy. "Temple!"