Happy Anniversary! {7 years}

Seven years ago today Cameron and I were sealed in the Laie, Hawaii Temple. I can hardly believe it has been that long ago. I will admit sometimes it feels like a lot looooooonger than that. Yesterday we ditched the kids and  spent the night at the temple. It was such a wonderful way to spend our anniversary. After a wonderful session at the Laie Temple, Cameron and I did some sealings. It was special to kneel there for another couple and feel the spirit, remembering our own marriage in the same temple.

I am not going to get all mushy, instead I am going to try to think really hard and pull out some stats:

In the last 7 years we have,

-been pregnant twice

-have 2 children :0)

-bought and owned 11 cars

-lived in 6 places

-attended 5 different wards

-own 2 mortgages

-met Ray Allen

-met Kate Hudson

-attended a few professional sports games

-helped Marcus through 2 surgery's

-paid off close to $100,000 in debt

-took the whole family to DISNEYLAND!

-witnessed 2 of my my siblings get married in the temple

-got a stamp on my passport, Victoria B.C.

-drove to Utah in the snow to be with Kahi

-coached volleyball and basketball (cam and me)

-became the cub master

It's getting late and before this gets any more lame I will just stop. LOL. It may seem a little uneventful to you but the memories are enough to last a life time. Thank you to my husband who woks hard to provide for our family and for my children who irritate the heck out of me.

Here's to an eternity more to go!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

December 3, 2011

Our tree is finally up. 

It is decorated and shining. 

It stands a little taller than four feet but it's symbolic presence is that of a giant.

The children know that it is the Christmas Season.

Our little home is filled with the smell of pine, and the lights shine bright.

The kids looked forward to the weekend, where we could pick up the tree and

Marcus picked this little guy out and he fits perfectly in our home.

With the Christmas music playing, Cameron and I watched the kids in their Santa hats decorate the tree.

Marcus and Lohena couldn't stop talking and bouncing around they were so excited!

This year feels so different.

 The hustle and bustle hasn't really hit me yet, 

the shopping is done and there wasn't much that the kids asked for.

I think this year with the boys being a little older will be a good opportunity to teach them about the true meaning of Christmas. 

I am so thankful to have Christ in my life. He leads us, comforts us and died for us.

This season is a celebration of his life.

I hope everyone is enjoying this Christmas Season!

Happy Holiday's!

Lohena 2011

Marcus 2011

The boys

My babies