On a Higher Note

We went to see the Brigham City Temple and it was so much fun. I couldn't believe how good of an experience it turned out to be. I honestly thought Lyla Bug would have a rough time considering the lines and stuff. I will start from the beginning. So I called down to Maddox to get a dinner reservation and I was lucky enough to get a 5:15 time. So we  hurried to Brigham City and arrived at about 5:20, they were actually really cool about our being 5 minutes late.

We got right in and enjoyed the Weekday special at $13.45 per person. If you have had it before you know how excellent of a deal this is. We sat with Lyla in a sling and ate happily. Lyla sat quietly except for the occasional coo or bubble blowing. When we got up to leave, the guy sitting next to us commented "you have an extremely well behaved baby." I was actually really pleased to hear this as I normally walk into restaurants self-conscious of the "OH Great they have a BABY" stares. I said "Well thank you, we try." Which was kind of hilarious because she is 4 months old and lets face it we are at her mercy:). To which he responded "She has a truly beautiful disposition." We were pretty proud:)

We arrived to the temple about a half hour before our reservation time. But we figured we would go anyway, since our little well behaved baby was still behaving. We probably only stood in line for like 20 minutes and then got in to the video. I really tried to watch it, but Lyla's adorable cuteness was kind of distracting. Brett wanted to carry her around in the baby-go carrier which was nice, cuz she may still be little but she gets pretty heavy, quick. Once we got into the temple she started to snooze and Brett and I just enjoyed seeing the rooms and stuff. She woke up again just before the Celestial room and it was so fun to watch her. She just sat with her little fists holding onto Brett's shirt and leaned back into the carrier and starred at the ceiling. Her eyes were so wide, and she was so peaceful. I loved watching Brett watch her, and loved having my whole little family in a temple together. It will be a while until that can happen again.

Here I sit watching my little 4 month old Lyla Bug roll around doing 180s on her play mat. I can't get enough of watching her figure out how to grab toys, and study her hands. I also love how hard she tries to get both of those chubby little fists into her mouth. 

I have to tell this story too.. I hosted my bunco group on Thursday evening, and I totally underestimated how much time it would all take. Let's face it in my event planning I normally don't prepare all the food too:). Anyways, my sweet husband got home from work and quickly noticed how far behind I was. He just washed his hands and jumped right in with me. I was still a little late, but it was because I was still rolling out tortillas - You can't have COLD tortillas that just has to be done last;) Then after everyone had served up, I was still feverishly rolling out tortillas. Brett told me to just dish up and he would take care of the rest. I felt so bad, but I really did want to go down and eat with the girls. By the time I came up to serve dessert, he had done all the dishes and put out serving bowls and forks for me. If that wasn't sweet enough I walked in to see that he had already bathed, fed and put Lyla to sleep. He may not be a completely hopeless romantic, but he sure does love his girls. He takes such good care of us and I just love our life!