November Temple Day

We made it to the temple on the second weekend in November. We hadn't been there together since May, so it was long overdue. We're trying out different ways to do the day; this time we drove there and back in one day, each taking a turn going to a session while the other one stayed with Jaden outside or in the visitor's center. While we missed being in the temple together, it was definitely cheaper and more simple than arranging to go with another couple and staying over the night before. We like both ways though, so maybe we'll have to do a little of both. I thought the day would be crazy busy, but with all the driving time, quiet time in the temple, and down time just hanging around the grounds, it was actually a very relaxing and spiritual day.

I wish we lived closer to a temple, but it's been good for us to sacrifice and learn to plan the temple into our busy lives, no matter how far away it is. It's definitely been an adjustment this year with a baby, though. However, I think I've learned a lesson from my friend Megan. I remember her writing on her blog about how her goal with her husband at the beginning of the year was to attend the temple something like three times in the year. For them being far away from one with small children, that's a realistic goal. I think we're going to try to do the same thing--we'll set a goal for a number of times that will stretch us, but not expect ourselves to make it once a month. That's just not going to happen right now, and I'm learning to be okay with it. While I'm missing the ease of having a temple close by, I'm grateful for the opportunity to be able to go at all. It was such a good day and so fun to spend it with my lovely little family. :)

Oh and now a trip to the DC area isn't complete without a visit to Cafe Rio! I miss the ease of getting to that place too...Jaden loved it and I couldn't be more proud! Thanks Steve for being willing to always go there for me :)