Date Night March 3

Well, I have always said that I want to make sure that I go on a date with my boys. This is Jake and my second time going out together. We had a fun time. We had tickets to go the Draper Temple Open House... but Travis was not feeling up to the drive and late night. So, I decided to take Jake. We had a wonderful time. I enjoy spending time with Jake. I have a little opportunity to get to know him better. He is growing up quick. I can tell the
older they get the more they need mom more but in a different way. I need to be there more for him when he needs me because those times are not as often.
Anyway, on the way down I missed the belt route and then I missed the I15 going south bound and was headed towards the airport. I was so mad and the traffic was terrible. Jake was nervous he kept asking me, "mom are we going to make it?" We finally did. We went to Fazoli's to eat. Jake ordered spaghetti and a big cookie with chocolate milk. When he finished his dinner and was ready for the cookie he told me, "Mom I want to share this with you, because I like to share with you. " I love those beautiful, rare moments when you feel like all your hard work of trying to teach you child pays off with kind actions or words. He enjoyed having my attention and I loved giving it him. Then we found our way up the hill to the church where you park. We went inside to watch a movie and then they shuttled us up to the temple. That was Jake's favorite part. We were on the yellow bus. Jake thought is was cool. Then we got off and walked through the temple. It was beautiful. We talked about temples and the pretty pictures that were on the wall. Then afterward we went to the visitors center to get cookies and water. Jake's favorite part. They really did a good job of setting the mood, especially if the investigators. It was very organized. Jake loved the cookies and mom let him go back for seconds and thirds. He felt like the luckiest kid. The bus ride down was fun too. Jake enjoyed looking back up at the temple glowing on the mountain side. We got back down to the car and then headed back home. It was a late night for us. We got home around 11:30. Jake was a trooper and asked me if we could do it again. I sure hope mommy takes another night out for you.
Those few hours that we spent together were awesome. I love being a mom. I love you Jake and I also want you to know that I love the temple. Mom needs to work harder to get there every month because it is important to go back frequently. Mom and dad have made special covenants with Heavenly Father there that will help us grow closer to the Savior. I am thankful to live so close to many beautiful temples. We are also blessed to have easy access to them. I love how I feel when I go there. I know that I am closer to the Savior when I attend the temple. I am thankful that we are sealed together forever. I want you to know how much mommy loves you and I love being with you. Thank you for making my life wonderful. I love you and love getting to know you.

Love, Mommy