The Temple...for the First Time...How Sweet!

Dominique turned 12 last week. I can't believe she is in Young Women now. My baby!...is not longer a baby anymore...I feel nostalgic to see her growing. I wish I could stop the time so I can always have her by my side, to protect and love her...however I'm glad to know that God has a better plan than mine for her  = )
She was so happy because the Beehives were gonna go to the Temple to do baptism for the dead today. She couldn't wait to be there!...She was excited and anxious. Sarah came to pick her up and together they went to Sister Johnson's house to meet with everybody else. I went to see  if I could  go with them. Sister Johnson told me it was a great idea so I went with them. I tried to keep myself away from the group so Dominique wouldn't feel that she had to be with me and not with her friends. The Temple was full. They were so many kids doing and waiting to do baptisms. It took a while for them to take their turn. It was kind of a bummer that I couldn't wait because I had to picked up Kyle from work so I had to leave before I could see Dominique going into the water. She stayed with her friends in the chapel until they call for our ward to go. When I told her I gotta go I look at her and her face was glowing she was so happy, she looked so peaceful, she looked so beautiful all dress in white...and I was happy for her. I knew she was never gonna forget her feeling of that moment  in such a beautiful place like the Temple, the House of the Lord. When  she came home she ran to her room to write on her journal about her feelings and the love she felt from Heavenly father for her. She knew she was in the right place that day to do God's work. I love my baby...I know she is growing, but she will be always my baby!

Friday Night Party

Dominique wanted to celebrate her Bday with some of her friends from school on Friday night too. She invited a few of them. We got pizzas, cake, ice-cream...and more. They watched a movie, played games and have lot of fun!. Kyle and me decided to go in our room to watch a movie and let them alone. We knew they were having fun because the only thing we could hear was laughing and more laughing. The party went from 6 to 10.30pm then I took all the girls to their homes. Mimi and Kayla had a blast with the girls. Sarah told me she had so much fun that she hoped they can do it again. I felt really happy for Mimi and how fun her day turned out. I was happy for her... Her Bday should be something special and for what we saw and heard ...it was!...so she was happy and we were happy for her...

Today Is Your Day...Let's Celebrate!

We celebrate Dominique B-day in the morning and then in the evening with 2 of her friends, Valentina and Mary. We have some cake and fun. Daddy was able to make it just on time. It was a wonderful day for Dominique, at home and school she celebrated with all her friends and buddies. She got lots of presents!. What a day!

Our Dominique Turned 12...How Fun!!!

Dominique, a daughter like you is a very precious gift to us. You were once our little baby..now our shinning star!. You are growing so fast. Sometimes I wish I could stop the clock. You are turning into a beautiful young girl. You have been blessed with so many talents. You are such a caring, sweet and wonderful example for Kayla. You are a great older sister and friend for her. You have so many qualities that make you  so special in our and God's eyes. Don't ever forget that you are our joy and that We love you with all our heart!.
Turning 12 in the church is a big deal. So we are so excited for you and for all the great thing that are waiting for you this year.
We got up earlier than usual so we could fix breakfast for Dominique, before school and work. It was Kayla's idea. She fixed pancakes and juice for Mimi, decorated her trade. I made her cake yesterday. So Kyle Kayla and me got up really quiet, prepare everything and woke up Dominique with the happy b-day song. She was so happy. Kayla felt so happy because her plans worked out perfectly!
pd: Jack helped too!

Beehives' Surprise for Dominique

Dominique will be turning 12 this week. Her Beehive's leader, Sister Johnson, called me the other day to ask me if it was ok for them to come on Saturday early morning (4 days before Mimi's Bday)... to kidnap Dominique. They were gonna take her to Sister Johnson's house where all the girls were gonna be having a welcome and B-day celebration for Mimi and into the Young Women Program. Dominique didn't know anything about this...obviously, because it was a "surprise kidnapping". So ...Saturday came and all the girls were knocking at our door right at 7.00 am. Mimi, Kayla and Mary were sleeping the 3 of them in Mimi's bed. While the girls were trying to wake up Mimi, Kayla and Mary didn't even move!...They were totally out. The "beehives girls" blind folded Mimi and took her. It was still dark, cold and snowing really hard outside. Mimi told us afterward that she had so much fun. They had a really good breakfast and games. Welcome to Young Women little princess!