Quick Trip

Aaron and I made a quick trip to Utah at the beginning of the month.

My mom, who had just retired the week before, flew down to stay with our kids while we were gone. It was so nice to see my mom and have her visit our new home for the first time. We went shopping and out to lunch the day after she arrived. It was kinda sad to leave my mom but the kids were so happy to have her here without me. She made homemade doughnuts with them, took them out to eat at a buffet, and loaded the house with treats and junk food. The kids were in heaven!

Upon arriving in Cache Valley, we visited our good friends Vaea and Salli to meet their new baby, Emosi, who was only three weeks old. I LOVE holding newborn babies! They are so cute, and cuddly, and they smell so good. It was nice to visit with their family and see all of their kids.

Aaron and I went to the Logan Temple on Saturday where we were able to see our nephew, Keeton, sealed to his parents for time and all eternity. It was so special to be in the room and feel the Spirit that was present. I am grateful that Keet is a part of our family.

We enjoyed lunch at a local restaurant with the rest of the family. It was fun to see all of our nieces and nephews. I did noticed the obvious disappointment on their faces when they realized it was just us. No kids.

We visited Aaron's mom on Sunday morning. She is halfway through her chemo treatments for the cancer she was diagnosed with this last summer. She is an amazing woman. She is so sick that she lays in bed day in and day out yet, has incredible faith and strength. I learn from her example.

We visited my family that afternoon. It was nice to visit my dad and brothers' families. We enjoyed a great dinner together. We stopped by my sister's house for a minute before heading back to Salt Lake to catch the flight home the next morning.

Although this trip seemed like a whirlwind, it touched me in so many ways. As I held a new baby, I thought of Mary holding her newborn Son. I'm sure she admired his mouth, nose, ears, hands, and feet just as I did when I held Emosi. As I was in the temple with Aaron's family, I thought of how grateful I am that family relationships go beyond this life. (For more information, click here). As I sat by Elaine's beside, I knew that peace and comfort will always accompany faith.

This trip was perfect timing at the beginning of the Christmas season and just what I needed.