Family Christmas Card #2 2008

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Family Christmas Card 2008

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My ring

I should have posted this a long time ago, but I finally have a picture. Before we went through the temple Mark got me a GORGEOUS new wedding ring set. Because we eloped when we first got married I always just had the "fake" ring that we bought. He has always wanted to get me a real diamond and so before going to the temple he did. I love it and was very suprised and excited. This picture is from our celebration dinner after the sealing. It is the best picture I have that really shows off how pretty the rings are. They are sitting in our center pieces.

Thanks Brandis!

My very special friend Brandis took some family pictures of us and then made a video for us. Here is that video.

Very Exciting 100th Post

I guess we timed it just right. My 100th post is about our very special weekend. This weekend Mark, Coytt, Dalon and I were sealed for time and all eternity in the Las Vegas Nevada Temple. It was such an amazing day. It has been such a long hard road for us full of trials and hardships, many we created ourselves. Through a lot of hard work, prayer, scripture reading and many many wonderful friends and family for support we finnaly did it! It was such an amazingly wonderful day. We had lot's of family there and could feel the love of those who were unable to make it. I even had a few surprises. My behive leader and friend Fran Brower and her husband drove all the way from the valley just to be there. Also some of my friends from when I was in the Spanish branch 6 years ago decided to do a session that day and ended up being in our endowment session. It was so amazing to share this day with so many people that I love. We left for Vegas Friday afternoon and went straight to Grandma Romine's house. Our Session was at 9:30am so we had to be to the temple at 8:00am. We didn't sleep much and I am not sure if it was becuase we were excited or becuase Dalon slept inbetween us and wouldn't hold still. We got to the temple and were nervous and excited. We didn't know what to expect, we just knew we were happy to be there. We met with someone in records and showed them our temple reccomends and waited for our escorts. Then we split up and I went with my mom and our escort and Mark went with my dad and his.

I won't describe much of what we did in the temple because of the sacredness of it, but what I will describe is the way it felt and the beauty of the temple. Immediately upon walking in you could feel the Spirit so strong. There was no way we could doubt that what we were doing was right. It was so beautiful and peaceful inside. The chandeliers and flowers and the most beautiful patterns on the chairs and furniture. It was all absolutely perfect.

As I sit here and reflect on my feelings of the day I feel such warmth and peace and I know without a doubt in my mind or heart that the ordinances performed in the Temple are sacred and true and key to our returning to our Heavenly Father and Elder Brother Jesus Christ. The first part of the day was very special to me. I can not explain the peace I felt as I received those special blessings and the gift of forgiveness. Our Heavenly Father is such a kind, loving, and forgiving Father and for that I am grateful. He has not left us here on this earth to guess at what we must do to return to live with him. He has given us a perfect road map and instructions and has blessed us with the health, strength, spirit, and body to accomplish this task. As I listened to each blessing I felt closer and closer to my Father. I felt his love for me individually and knew without a doubt that I truly am a daughter of my Heavenly Father.

After the first ordinances I was taken back to the brides room by the escort and I was able to put on my garments for the first time. All I could think was "Wow, if I knew these things were this comfortable I would have done this a long time ago!" I know they are sacred and will protect me and be a constant reminder of the convenants made that day, but boy they are comfy! We then went to a chapel where we waited for everyone. Here is where I want to thank those of you who traveled to be with us on this special day. It brings tears to my eyes as I see each of you dressed in white smiling and sharing this special moment with us. Thank you so much for being there. Jonni, Chris, Jake and Mallory it was wonderful to see you there and to share this with you thanks for taking a day to travel from Utah to be there. Josh and Meagan you have been such good examples for us and we thank you for the love, support and encouragement. Uncle John and Aunt Lorie you know how special you are to me and for you to be there and to be the witness couple was such a special experience for me. Arely y Mi Ama Gracias para todo te quiero con todo mi corazon! Aunt Daneece it was so special to have you there and Uncle Antonio the grounds were so beautiful it was as if you were there with us. Grandma and Grandpa Rothlisberger it was so wonderful to have you there with me and to see three generations making covenants together. Kent and Shawn it was so special to have you there to share this moment with us thank you for coming and letting our family crash your house. Nick and Maria you two mean so much to us, you are such dear friends and we are ever grateful for your friendship, Nick I know Mark was grateful to have you there and Maria thank you for being there and capturing this day for us in pictures. If there is anyone I have forgotten please don't be offended I am still a little tired and overwhelmed with it all.

I want to take this next paragraph and express my love for my Grandma and Granpa Romine. Grandma, I know you have prayed many hours in that very temple over my name and waited so long for me to come around. You have been such an example to me of strength, love and forgiveness. I love you and am so thankful that you were there to share this special day with us. Granpa, you know you are the number one man in my life :) I hold such a special place in my heart for you and it meant so much to me to walk into the sealing room and see you there. Thank you for always supporting me and having faith in me that I could do this.

The most special part of the day was sitting next to my mom and taking out my endowments and seeing Mark next to my dad as he took out his. Mom you are such an amazing woman. As I sat next to you and held your hand through every step I just wanted to turn and hug you and tell you how much I love you and how sorry I am for making you wait this long. A big part of my peace and testimony of the importance of these ordinances comes from you and your love. Your example and your prayers. Mom I love you and having you by my side throughout the day made this one of the most special moments of my life. Thank you. Dad thank you so much for your love and support it was so special seeing you there next to Mark helping him along the way. You have set such a wonderful example for him of what a father, husband, and honorable priesthood holder should be and I am so lucky to have such an amazing father. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful dad!

I can not express in words the feelings I had during and after the endowment session. All I can say is that our Heavenly Father loves us so much. I now see why the temple is so important. To sit in that room and make convanents in front of my husband, family and Father in Heaven was such an amazing feeling. It makes me want to be a better person everyday and strive to all that is neccessary to return to Him. I see now why marriage is key to our eternal spiritual growth and happiness. And more importantly why a temple marriage is key to our returning to our Father in Heaven. I can't wait to return and learn more about Him and myself and to grow closer to Him. We are so blessed to have the gospel on this earth today and to have the knowledge that we are His children and that he loves us and that in the Temple we can perform ordinances that will bring us back to Him to live with him again.

The final part of the day was the sealing. Our sealer was amazing and such a wonderful man. He started crying right at the begining as he told us that he could feel the love in that room. As he was instructing us I looked around the room at each of the people there with us that day. It was a room filled with love and support, tears of joy and peace. As Mark and I kneeled across the altar and made promises to one another I felt joy like none before. Then as they brought the boys in dressed in all white Mark and I could hold the tears back no more. The boys were so good and to know that they are ours for eternity if we keep the covenants we made during our endowments and sealing is such a powerful, wonderful, and unbelievable feeling. I am so grateful for my two little boys and their special spirits. I love them both so much. After everyone left the sealing room and it was just our little family Brother Rogers our sealer pulled us aside and had us look in the mirrors as a family. As we looked and saw our family go on for eternity we held each other and cried with joy and excitement. We are now an eternal family and will be together forever.

I want to thank all those who helped with the celebration dinner it was more beautiful than I could have ever imagined. Also thanks to those who helped with our boys while we were in our session Aunt Mandi and AUnt Kacey your the best! We love all of you so much and were so happy to share this special day with so many of our loved ones. I know that the gospel is true and that Joseph Smith restored the true church to this earth. I know that our Heavenly Father loves us and that he has put temples on this earth for us to learn about Him and grow closer to Him. I know that we can return to him one day if we keep those sacred covenants we made on
November 22, 2008 in the Las Vegas Temple. I am grateful for repentance and the sacrifice our Savior and Brother Jesus Christ made for us so that I could repent and that we could be sealed for time and all eternity as a family.

Love,

Monette

Sneaky little monster

So on Sunday Coytt was supposed to be taking a nap. I went downstairs and on my way I thought I would check on him. On my way down I saw this in the loft where he was supposed to be:

Then I went to the kitchen and saw his blue recliner that belongs in the living room in the kitchen, I thought to myself "That's weird, what is that doing there?"


I looked a little closer and I found the little candy monster on the counter surrounded by open suckers...the little stinker had sneaked downstairs and gotten into his Halloween candy and I thought he was sleeping the whole time. Sneaky little monster isn't he?

Haloween

Ok, so I know it is a little late, but I finally got some time to post about our Haloween. I was a slacker mom this year and didn't get pumpkins, but Coytt did have an awesome costume and had a lot of fun trick or treating this year. We went to our ward party where our friends Marly and Chris brought their son Jacob. I didn't get any pictures because our camera battery was dead, but Coytt had a lot of fun getting candy at the ward party. On Haloween we went to Josh and Meagan's house and Coytt had fun Trick or Treating with Brooklyn and Katie's kids. He was so cute. The first house we went to he walked right into their living room and I had to explain to him he was supposed to stay outside the house. He learned really quickly that if he said trick or treat the would give him candy so he started saying "Trick or Treat my candy" I was very proud of my little boy becuase after every house gave him candy he would say "thank you" but then he would stand there and wait until they said "YOur Welcome" it was so funny, he wouldn't leave until they did. Then he would wave and smile really big and yell "BYE" He had so much fun. I just pulled Dalon around in the wagon and he was as happy as can be. Here are some pictures of Coytt in his Buzz Lightyear Costume. ISn't he CUTE!! He really liked pushing the button to make it light up in the dark while we were trick or treating.

I'm a Bella

You are observant, diplomatic and often aim to please. You are unaware of your
attractiveness and despite being uncomfortable with any form of attention, people enjoy your company. You can be impatient, stubborn and headstrong, but you are true to your word and mature for your age, often taking care of your family and enjoying a good book over chatting with girlfriends on the phone.


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Attention Family

Ok so not just family, but especially those who live far away.

We will be going though the Temple on Nov. 22nd in Las Vegas. Watch your mail for the official invitation.

Sorry about the short notice. We went to our interview and the Stake President said "GO NOW" so we are :)

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Dalon is one!!!!!!!!!

Well, I can't believe it, Dalon is 1 year old tomorrow! I have some time this evening and so I thought I would post a few things about our special little boy. Most of his early pictures are on our computer that crashed, so please bear with the fact that he only has recent pictures.

Dalon you are 1 year old and:

* You are our little fatty-fat-fat. Such a cute chunky little baby. You have the cutest little fat baby legs and fat baby bottom.
* You have always had such a cute and large smile. Everyone always comments on what a happy little baby you are.
* You are very cuddly. You are always willing to sit still long enough for mommy or daddy to get a good snuggle out of you.
* You give great kisses.
* You love to climb the stairs and scare mommy and daddy to death when you play right near the edge of the top stair.
* You love to dance and will dance even if we hum or sing.
* You are finally sleeping through the night!!
* You love your Cars blanket from Grandma Barbara and Paw Paw.
* You love being able to climb on your tricycle.
* You started walking at just 11 months old.
* You love to play in the water.
* You love to climb on mommy, daddy and Coytt

* You are a very special child of God that is loved very much by very many people. We are so happy to have you in our home and are enjoying watching you grow and learn new things. You are such a sweet spirit in our home. We love you and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Paparazzi photo!!!

Summer Fun

This is the best picture Mark and I have taken together in a long time. It is my favorite of the trip!!
Yes we walked around Vegas in matching outfits, yes Mark fought it, and yes I WON :) But don't the pictures look great!!
I should have helped him up, but I had to snap this picture of the little stinker climbing over the fence to get into the flowers

Garden's at the Bellagio
Grandma Romine
Paris Hotel and Casino
View from Aunt Cappy's house
Walking into the river
Paw Paw and his "only shirt" ok so he has a lot of shirts, but I think they all look like this :)
The water was GORGEOUS

NIkki's surprise Baby shower
The Scooby Doo Mystery Machine. We had to take this pic :)
Pump Jack in NM there were hundreds of these in Hobbs, it was quite amazing.
The above pictures are probably out of order, but they take so long to load and it is late so I just put them in the order I saw them. We have done so much in these last few weeks I have not had time to post. In August we went to Devil's River Texas where Mark's mom and dad renewed their vows. The river was beautiful! The water was so clear and clean I coul swim in it with my eyes open and see to the bottom and it didn't hurt or affect my eyes at all. Coytt had a blast with his Uncle Berry (Billy) and "his 'rena" (Irena), he also had fun with his Aunt Nikki, and of course Grandma and Paw Paw. Dalon fell in love with Nikki's husband JD Smiling hugely whenever he walked by. We also enjoyed visiting with Mark's Grandma and Grandpa Reyna and Grandma Johnnie. We stayed at Mark's Aunt Cappy's house on the river and spent most of our day at her in-laws home.

After the river we came home only to unwind for a short time before heading off to Las Vegas to visit my Grandma and Grandpa Romine and all our other family out there. We had so much fun visiting with all the family. We decided to be "tourists" and go enjoy some random things on the strip. We took the boys to the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay. And the Secret Garden at the Mirage. I bought the wrong size battery for my camera so we don't have pictures of these two places, only video. That night Mark and I went on a date and found a fun little restaurant called Napolean's inside the Paris Hotel. They had a dueling piano show that night and we enjoyed that very much. The next day we took the boys to the garden at the Bellagio and Coytt loved it becuase it had a train theme. In all the pictures we could only get his back because he wouldn't turn around long enough for us to take a picture of him faceing forward. We then went to Caesar's Palace to see the giant aquarium, and then back to the Bellagio for the water show. It was a lot of fun. We also went to church with Grandma and Grandpa. They had an amazing speaker that day. It was a young man about 25 years old that had been in a horrible motorcycle accident awhile back. He had been married for only 5 months at the time. He actually died 3 times and they recessitated him each time. His whole talk was on how greatful he was for that experience and the Melchezedik preisthood. He spoke of how when the Dr.s would say what was wrong his family would pray for that specific thing and it would slowly heal. He talked about how as he was healing he was thankful for the priesthood blessing s from his father. How greatful I am that Mark holds this precious priesthood and that he can bless me and our boys if ever needed. The talk really touched both Mark and myself. It was such an inspiring talk. We did have to laugh when he said that to earn money before he could walk he would ride his mobile chair down the street and deliver Avon catalogs. This was funny, but also inspirational. He could have given up and just said that God ruined his life, but he accepted the blessings of the Melchezedik priesthood and moved forward. Anyway it was a great meeting.

What am I thinking

I think this picture of Dalon is so cute. There are so many things he could be thinking. You tell me what you think he is saying...

Help

I put a new background and it erased my posts, what do I do?

Summer Fun

This past weekend we decided to take advantage of the cool weather and take the boys to the new San Tan Mall play area. We invited Josh and Meagan over and we took the three kids to the mall. We decided to let them play in the splash part of the playground and they had so much fun. Brooklyn had to borrow one of Dalon's swimming suits and Coytt's shirts, she looked so cute. The kids had a blast in the water and Brooklyn had pretty good aim spashing me a couple of times. She would put her bum on the water spout just right to splash me. It was so fun to see all three of them smiling and splashing all over. Sorry some of the pictures are so dark. I lightend them the best that I could. I can't wait for another night cool enough for me to sit outside while Coytt and Dalon play in the water.









Cold Brrr Mommy!