Caleb was sealed to us on June 26, 2010 at 1:00 pm in the Bountiful, Utah Temple
We have been waiting for this day for so long and it was all we'd hoped it would be.
We spent the morning getting ready and making sure Caleb got a nap in right before we left. At around 11:40 we woke him up and got him dressed to go to the temple.
Caleb getting his first (zipper) tie on.
The latest face he's been making.
Ready to go!
If it seems that we have taken too many pictures to document this day, rest assured Caleb probably feels the same way, as evidenced here:
Here's a better one. You WILL smile on this special day!
If we weren't short on time, we would have pulled out the tripod and taken a family picture. Zack had the camera bag, tripod, our 2 temple bags and I had the diaper bag. Sheesh. You'd think we were going to spend a week in there and not just an hour or so.
At the temple we were assigned our own personal escorts who walked us through everything. The first thing they did was take us to the Youth Center to drop off Caleb. There were about 5 ladies in there all smiling and ready to take care of him. Caleb, like his usual self, took everything in with his big brown-eyed stare. There was only one other baby in there at the time and he was just bawling his eyes out, so I'm glad Caleb was being so good.
After taking care of paperwork, Zack and I separated to go change clothes. It was kind of fun for me because they had me use the Bride's Room to get ready. All Zack got was a bigger dressing stall. It was so peaceful and pretty. A few of the tables in there had wedding gowns draped over them, just waiting for the brides to come in.
Zack and I got to sit in the Celestial Room for a while before we were led to the sealing room. It was nice to sit and talk and take in the peace and beauty that surrounded us, but we were also anxious to see our little boy.
After about ten minutes they took us to the sealing room. It's always so fun to see family and friends waiting for you when you walk in. The sealer seemed like a nice man. Later I told Zack that he was a fitting choice for this sealing because he was so similar to the man who sealed us when we got married; He knew one of my grandparents, he rambled on a bit more than I would have preferred, but he also gave us good advice.
My mom held Caleb at the altar while he was being sealed. The sealer talked to Caleb the entire time and Caleb stared right back at him. It was pretty cute.
We were so happy to have Caleb sealed to us. There are so many promises and blessings that are promised to those who are sealed. I'm glad Caleb gets to have them and that he's sealed to us for eternity.
We spent some time taking pictures outside the temple. It was such a fun day.
Caleb and Grandpa. Two of the four Rosses.
Who doesn't deserve two doting Grandmas?
(Almost) everyone who came to the sealing. Thanks to everyone who came!
Our handsome boy.
Caleb reminding us that we can't take pictures forever and he's overdue for his nap.
Tomorrow: The Blessing!
5 comments:
Congratulations! Words are not enough! Thanks for making this post. Caleb is just too much! yay for Eternity!
Yay and congratulations again! Glad we could be a part of your special day!
HOORAY!! Soo wonderful, beautiful, joyous, and happy! I'm so excited for your family - Congratulations. Caleb looks sooo cute in his white clothes. What a glorious occasion!
Your blog just uplifts me everytime I read it. I love how you share the gospel through your family. What a beautiful little (or should I say BIG) boy.
Carrie and Zack,
After I read your post, I find my mouth starts to hurt from smiling so big. Simultaneously, my eyes get just a little bit teary. I wish I could have been there. I love all the pictures. Thanks for sharing your day with us in pictures - and your joy!
love,
Aunt Sharon
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