Sunday, October 24, 2010

a favorite

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so much love

We had the most amazing weekend ever.

Seriously, it could not have been better.

Korin met us up at the Temple after Gage's sealing and then traveled down to attend Gage's blessing. It was so great to see her. I have missed her so much. What a perfect weekend.

I have more to say, but for now I will leave you with a few pictures. (can you believe we didn't even take any after the temple. It was so cold, windy and rainy. Freezing!)

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Saturday, October 23, 2010

we are an eternal family

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dear baby girl

I can't believe it's been 6 years.

Every once in awhile we still have a hard day and wonder why you had to leave us so early.

Knowing you are okay makes us happy. We only want you to be happy.

We miss you, but our heartache has lessened over the years. That doesn't mean we don't love you just as much. It just means that our hearts are healing. 

We can finally think about you and celebrate your short life and appreciate the experiences with joy instead of tears.

This last 6 months with your baby brother have been hard on us in a way. As we watch him go through stages and milestones, we wonder what it would have been like to watch you grow and learn. We wonder if you would laugh and giggle when we make silly faces at you or tickle your back. If you would be a petite little girl and actually fit into your 6 month clothes when you were 6 months old. If you would make squirmy faces when we give you vitamins. If you would be a snuggly baby and let your mom give you hugs and kisses, unlike your brother. 

Today on this special day, we are going to take your little brother to the temple to be sealed to our eternal family. What an amazing day to think of you and to celebrate both of our beautiful children. 

We love you and can't wait to be with you again. 

Love, 

Mom, Dad and Gage

p.s. You have the cutest baby brother ever. I can't wait to see you together someday. He is lucky to have a beautiful big sister like you. 
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Sunday, October 17, 2010

because it's sunday...

and this picture a day stuff is kind of fun.
and I have plenty more pictures.
and I love them all.

Here is one more for today.



Seriously, could he be any cuter? :)

6 days

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Saturday, October 16, 2010

one week

This morning I had a dream that it was next Saturday and I had just woke up to discover that I had yet to get anything ready for the event. I guess I better start preparing. :)

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(image courtesy of Jake Chesley)

Friday, October 15, 2010

one week from tomorrow

it will be the sixth anniversary of Hannah's birth.

Gage, Dustyn and I will be sealed as an eternal family.

What an amazing journey we have had.

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I love this one!
(Image courtesy of Jake Chesley)

How does a picture a day sound? :)

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We had friends over today.

They love "baby Gage".

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

draper, utah temple

Dustyn and I went and had our pictures taken at the temple in preparation for our upcoming sealing. They turned out awesome. I am so excited to share more with you! For now, you get one.
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(image courtesy of Jake Chesley)

Gage will be sealed to our eternal family on October 23, 2010 at 1:00PM. If you are coming to the temple, please arrive at 12:30PM. Afterwards we will be meeting at Chuck-a-rama to eat. (12344 Minuteman Drive, Draper, Utah) Around 2:30-ish.

On October 24, 2010, Gage will be given a name and a blessing in the Richfield 11th Ward at 9:00 am. We will have a luncheon at Noon at my Grandma's house. If you need the address, please email me at dustynkamieATgmailDOTcom.

Monday, October 4, 2010

shelves!

I am really excited about having shelves in my storage room!
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I can't wait to get everything all organized.

Thank you Dustyn for helping me simplify and organize my life.

it's the stats

Gage had his 6 month checkup today.
Of course that means three shots.
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He did great and didn't cry. (he did make a quite sad sigh)

Weight: 19 lbs (72nd Percentile)
Length: 28.5 inches (97th Percentile)

He is a big, healthy boy!

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(these are cell phone pictures. Not exactly a 10 in the quality department)

halloween

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more of my favorite boys


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