"This is where I have always been coming to. Since my time began. And when I go away from here, this will be the mid-point, to which everything ran, before, and from which everything will run. But now, my love, we are here, we are now, and those other times are running elsewhere." A.S. Byatt, Possession

On March 10, 2012, Alejandro and I were blessed with the opportunity to go to the Mount Timpanogos Temple in Pleasant Grove, Utah and be sealed to each other for time and all eternity.

Mount Timpanogos Temple

Hondo and I have been preparing for this day for as long as we have known each other. In our religion, we believe that it is possible for couples to be "sealed" to each other, which means to take a vow or covenant with each other and with God that we will remain together forever. The ceremony is very similar to a civil marriage ceremony, except that instead of agreeing to be together "til death do us part," we are together "for time and all eternity."

Since Monroe was born before we went to the temple, she was able to come in with us and be sealed to us as a part of our eternal family. Any (completely hypothetical at this point) children that we have in the future will automatically be part of this unit because they will be born after the ceremony is complete.

We were very happy that so many of our friends and family were able to come and enjoy the experience with us.

We had a really fun weekend just hanging out with family. It's always nice to be able to relax and eat food with the people who love you most.



Mo playing with Grandad



Everyone had lots of fun playing with Monroe, and she loved the attention as well.

Playing with Uncle Eric

I am so grateful for my little family. They bring joy to my life on a daily basis, and I'm unbelievably lucky to be with these people forever.