Replacing the Ring!

For my anniversary my amazing husband wanted to get me something special.Since my husband's wedding band got eaten by the dog we thought about replacing his ring and possibly getting me a new ring set to replace my currant ring. I already have a beautiful ring that he bought for me 15 years ago but we wanted to look at possibly getting a new one. On the advice of several friends we went to "Jared". I should have known that it was going to be expensive because when we walked in the door there were eager sales people waiting to assist us. Once a sales lady approached us she told us about the wonderful playroom they had for children. My older daughter Tatiana took our youngest daughter Bailee to the playroom to play while the sales lady explained the importance of buying a "Jared" diamond! After the video about diamonds, that I must say, I still didn't understand or really care about, the sales lady takes us over to the counter and starts showing us bands. I like the wrapped band so she pulled out one that I liked. She then proceeded to ask me what size diamond I wanted to try first in the wrap, reminding me that 1/2 carat would not be good enough for that particular band. I fell in love with the wrap and the 1.5 carat diamond ring. Then came the fun part, the price! The band was only $1800.00 but the diamond would be an additional $15000.00! Suddenly the thought of replacing my ring vanished very quickly!! I tried to lightly nudged my husband hoping that he would not show a reaction to the price. The sales lady quickly offered a lay away plan or financing. If I really wanted the ring I know that my husband would have made sure that I got it that is just how he is. He spoils me beyond reason and I love that about him. At the same time I can think of far more important things to spend $17000.00 on! So with that, no, I did not get the ring instead I got a deeper appreciation for the ring that I have worn for the past 15 years! The only thing that I don't like about my ring is that it is still in 2 pieces. I have never had the engagement ring and band sealed together. So for $29.00 I am finally getting that done. My husband said that in a strange way the sealing of my ring is like a symbol of the sealing of our family.

Happy Anniversary!

Yesterday my husband and I have been married for 15 years. Knowing that this is a big milestone in our marriage brought great joy to us both. I am sure that there are many people out there wondering how we celebrated. We are planning to be sealed with our children in the Denver Temple in June so that is how we are celebrating. We are plaaning a huge reception for all of our friends and family to attend after our sealing. Since this event is such a big thing for us we decided that on our actual anniversary we would go out to dinner. My husband wanted to go some where really nice down town Denver since we have been married for 15 years. He did let me make the final decision though. Over the past few weeks I have been thinking about were to go eat. Of all the places that we could go eat I was craving "Panda Express". When I told my husband he laughed at first but then agreed. He had been wanting "Panda Express" too, just not on our anniversary. So for our anniversary my husband and I had a quiet dinner at "Panda Express." While we were there my sweet little 5 year old daughter called me on cell phone. She told me that she was not having fun because I was not there. A little history about my relationship with my daughter: My husband has 2 amazing daughters with his first wife. When we got married we ended up having 4 boys and then lastly a little girl. My little girl and I are very close. I am hoping that it stays that way but for now I am enjoying every minute of it! I told Bailee that we were on our way home with ice cream and cake. When we got home we celebrated our anniversary with our children. Of course during our celebrating we all talked about going to the temple. It is so interesting to me how much preparing to go to the temple has taken over our whole family. It is not just something that my husband and I want but our children as well. Knowing that when my life on earth is through I will be able to spend the eternities with the people I love most brings so much joy and happiness to my heart I can't possibly put into words. I wish the same for every family! Families can be together forever through Heavenly Father's plan!

Families are Forever

Being LDS I have always believed that "Families are Forever." It is through our Father in Heaven's plan that this is made possible. We believe that by obeying the commandments given to us by the prophets and living rightously we all can attain this goal. This year, actually tomorrow, January 26, 2011, my husband and I will be celebrating our 15 year anniversary. Although this is a wonderful milestone in ur marriage it also brings some sadness each year that we celebrate. I say this because, we have not been sealed in the temple for time and all eternity. This anniversary comes with a new hope because this year we will be taking our family to the temple. Tomorrow will be a great day but on June 25th, 2011 that will be an amazing day! That is the day that I will go to the temple with my wonderful husband and 7 amazing children and be sealed together forever! I have spent lots of time over the years imagining this that day. Many times it seemed so far from our reach. Gratefully I can say today that we have a day and those past dreams are now becoming my reality! As a member of the church it was often hard to sit in Primary and sing songs about going to the temple, knowing at the time I still had work to do. I must say that I am not perfect nor is anyone that enters our holy temples, but there are certain requirements that at the time I had not been living up to. I am glad that I can say today that I am doing everything I can to be able to receive the blessings of going to the temple. This blog is about not only my journey but also the journey of my family.