What a sight to behold!!!

The Oquirrh Mountain Temple, we were able to go to the open house and dedication. You can see from the front of the house. You have to see the chandeliers, they are gorgeous!!!

The Jordan River Temple...you can see from the front of the house.

Draper Temple can be seen from Nicole's room and the entire East side of the house. The Draper Temple is our assigned temple. It is just in our backyard...who would have ever thought I would live so close to so many temples. We love going to the temple for date night. I do believe in "miracles" !!!

Bountiful Temple is where our wedding took place. It was BEAUTIFUL!!!


When we came through the temple doors as Mr. & Mrs. Sanderson; we were greeted by most of our 50 plus close family and friends. I will never forget the look on my children and grandchildren's faces. We had a beautiful ceremony by the temple president who personally knew Kim. To have all of my children (Nicole in the waiting room), all of Paul's siblings and all of Kim's children, as well as other family and friends...it was wonderful. Many tears were shed and I know that what we were doing was sanctioned by a loving Heavenly Father and both of our spouses. It took a real leap of faith to do this. What a blessing it is to have found a companion to complete this earthly journey with. We are loving our new home and quickly getting settled in. I am thankful for an intercom system that helps me find Nicole. We love visitors...so if you are in the neighborhood, stop by! I saw Heather Calder at IKEA a couple of days ago. The sunset on the mountains is incredible. Kim and I love to hike, bike and walk. It is wonderful to have a companion to share life with, again. Life is Good...Very very good.

Nicole 3 times a flower girl and now a maid of honor

Nicole is such a young lady now. One minute she is a wild and crazy 13 year old and the next she is a princess. Nicole was my maid of honor for the wedding. She was my only daughter who couldn't be in the sealing room. She got a beautiful yellow gown from David's Bridal. She looked like a freshly picked rose. I am so thankful for her companionship. I know that we have laughed together and cried together more than any two people in the world (personal reflection). I love that she is so much like her Daddy. Her eyes twinkle and she laughs full out. She sings like an angel and dances like crazy. She is with a dance company called eMotions. WE MISS TODAYS GENERATION and will be forever thankful for the love and dedication they share with so many young women. Nicole will never forget her all of her Today's Generation Famiy! She is doing jazz, clogging, ballet, contemporary and hip hop. She is excited about the posibility of doing a girl-guy hip hop dance?!? She has made so many new friends at school, church and dance. The house is frequently full of young friends; both young women and young men. I have had to chase the young men out a few times and remind everyone that she is still only 13. I love being Nicole's Mom...and I am thankful that she has made the adjustment to include a whole new world in her ever changing life. What a gift to have children...I love being a MOM!!!

Day to Remember!

It was a beautiful day. What an incredible gift to have all 11 of our children with us...not to mention 21 grandchildren (a new little granddaughter was born 3 days prior to the wedding) bringing our total up to 22 and 2 more in the next 2 months. We are moved in and loving all that the area has to offer. All of this feels so right and is so Good. I will never forget all of our family and friends who made the transition so much easier! We are off to Yellowstone....more stories to come!

Wedding Day!