February and So Excited About March!

Valentine's Day proved to be a day to focus on since we were all healthy! I think it was one of very few days in February that all of us were healthy! Katherine started out the month with RSV, brocolitis, and mild croup. So it was insta care, primary dr, hospital xrays and RSV treatment for her and prescription. Carter got a fever and got tested for strep. Matt got a nasty viral pink eye and so he visited Insta care, a primary doctor, and an optomologist (not covered by insurance) and so yeah we've been keeping the health care industry in business this month! I am SO ready for Monday so I can take down my February calendar off of the refrigerator and move on to much better things. Did I say much better things? I meant incredible, miraculous, wonderful events!

Now that the cat is out of the bag I can speak freely about Matt and I. We were able to be sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on December 5! It was the most beautiful, wonderful day! One that I had dreamed of for 9 years. In my dreams I always pictured getting sealed and walking out to the gorgeous gardens but the joy I felt that day was so immense that I didn't mind freezing in the snow for a picture of our family on the steps. It was such a miraculous, wonderful day. I feel like my heart is bursting when I think about what it was like to be there with my husband and then with my adorable children. I love my family so much and I can tell you I have felt and continue to feel the blessings from going to the temple in our home.

I am so elated to know that next Saturday I'll be seeing my husband and son dressed all in white, enter the baptismal font. I am so thankful for this blessing that I think when I see them my soul will just leap out of my body! Carter turns 8 the day before and I wonder where those 8 years went. I've looked through photo albums getting pictures for his school spotlight poster to show on his birthday and I just can't believe how quickly the time has gone by. Words cannot express how honored I feel to be the mother of this sweet boy with the most tender heart around. I love how much he cares for others feelings, how he helps his sister, and eager he is to learn, and how much he teaches me! I don't consider myself a crier but I think I better bring a whole box of tissues to his baptism. My dreams have come true and I can't even express how truly thankful I am.

The Thanksgiving Point Gardens also open this month. I will finally have my mood booster, my comfort, and my natural home back. The opening day reminds me that I survived yet another winter. They remind me of God's love for me and when I am there I feel like I understand myself. I've been known to cry there over how delicate a flower is, how beautifully green the grass is, how adorable a pair of birds look as they chase each other, and over the wonderful sound bamboo makes in the breeze. I'm sure I'll shed plenty of tears watching Katherine re-learn the gorgeous sights, smells, and sounds of the gardens. She was just barely walking when they closed for winter and it was incredible to watch her explore the textures of the petals, leaves, grass, and stone and to watch her try to find the birds that were chirping. One day when she was sleepy we laid down side by side on the grass and watched the clouds go by just smelling the delicious smell of mulch and flowers and letting her drift off to sleep. I think when you have to deal with winter you just live for those moments. It's how I feel anyway. So goodbye February and hello March of my dreams!

Spoiled Morrison Girls

This year Matt really spoiled us Morrison girls for Valentine's Day. We celebrated a day early since Matt couldn't exactly go to the store tomorrow. Matt told Carter to get dressed they were going to the store. The boys came home with some gorgeous roses for me and a delightful Gerber daisy arrangement from Carter to Katherine. He gave her the flowers and called her his valentine and she clapped and gave him a hug (see picture) and then even kissed him on his hair. It was heart meltingly adorable. I love my boys and love how thoughtful they both are. We are excited to eat our chocolate covered strawberries and raspberries as a family tomorrow too. Feeling so spoiled and so proud of my chivalrous boys. Happy Valentine's Day!