The weekend Stef received her Endowments:

Our pretty little princess liked to be up watching everyone at Grandma and Grandpa's. 

This is how Mabin was sharing his toys with Aliyah. 

It was completely wonderful to have the majority of my siblings at the temple together. 

We had three gals forget their temple clothes and Dad misplaced his recommend but thanks to very kind PR friends who helped us out with the clothes and answered prayers we made it in. I believe everyone was on time too, which is no small feat.  

And we are so glad Beth was able to be with us. 

She's always been a part of our family, even before Nicki and Dmitri got married. 

The temple is so very special.

 I'm grateful for eternal families.

I'm grateful for covenants and promises.

(L-R) Bridget, Dieter, Seren, Jess, Springe, Sara, Tevye, Stef, Dad, Mom, Christina, Liji, me, Mikey and Beth Schademan.

Because Springe lives so far away we always grab a sister photo when she's around. 

Thanks to high heels I look about the same height huh? 

And Springe wanted family photos so here is ours: 

And another...because I love my cute family. 

Maël and Mora Dene

These girlies are 3 months apart.

Dan is starting school in Corvallis this fall and I am so excited to be closer to Seren and have a cousin playmate for Maël. 

Mora is going to be a graceful little dancer when she grows up. 

Ryeland and Mora

Mabin was obsessed with this old school air mattress pump. 

Reiah and Whisper Sue babysat Mabin while we were in the temple and they did awesome!