Family Birthday

Several years ago Jon's aunt Sharon told us about celebrating her and her husband's anniversary with their kids as a the "birthday of their family." I thought the idea was so cute and novel, but we had never really copied it with our boys. But, with our anniversary falling on the Monday of a pretty busy week and with Jon potentially having to go on a camp out on the upcoming weekend, we decided that if we were going to celebrate we'd probably have to do it with the kids.

So after Matthew's school on Monday, the boys and I picked up some cupcakes, headed downtown to pick up Jon, and then we all headed to the temple. Thankfully, the predicted rain didn't come and we were able to pleasantly walk around the temple, talk to the boys about the day that we were married, and teach them a little bit about what it means to be an eternal family. We then enjoyed a nice dinner out and our cupcakes at home.

Though it may not have been the typical or ideal anniversary celebration, I'm glad that we took the time to share our special day with the boys. I think it helped me see more clearly the blessings that have come into Jon and my life together as a result of our decision to be married. Blessings that we did not and probably even could not have fathomed eight years ago.

Then:
Now (minus me . . . someone had to take the picture!):