Temple Anniversary

Not only is this post late, but we actually celebrated our 4 year forever family anniversary late.  Four years ago, on July 25th, we took Ava to the Sacramento Temple and had her sealed to us.  That day was wonderful because it gave us the blessing of becoming a forever family.  Each year we celebrate this event by walking around the temple.

This year I total spaced when the day rolled around.  For some reason I can remember the day of the week, but I don't keep track of the date very well.  At the beginning of the month I remembered the special occasion and put it on the calendar.  Then the month was crazy with girls camp and an unplanned trip to my parents which all threw me off.  Late the night of July 26th I sat up in bed looked at my phone calendar and realized I completely forgot the day.  I felt a little bad, but decided we would celebrate a few days later for a Family Home Evening activity.

So, on July 29th we went to dinner and then to the temple to celebrate.  Ava and I made cupcakes as a special treat.  We walked around the temple and took pictures in our traditional spots.  It was a great day and it is never too late to celebrate an important event like being a Forever Family!

The cupcakes Ava and I made.  She wanted pink frosting and I made little candy Sacramento Temples to go on top.

Always have to take a few pictures with the whole family in front of the temple.

Ava with a cupcake treat.

Not really sure why Ava covered Rich's eyes, but she thought it was funny.

We stopped to take a couple pictures in front of the beautiful flowers.

I just love being Ava's mom!!

This is our traditional spot.  I love the big flowers.

I love this picture because Ava decided to give me a big hug.  I am so grateful she likes to snuggle.

This is Rich and Ava's traditional spot.  She is getting so tall.  I don't know if she will be able to stand up there in a few more years.

She LOVES her daddy!