A brief explanation for those who may not be familiar--our church has various temples throughout the world. One of the many important things done in a temple is the marriage ceremony. Our church believes when a couple is married in the temple they are married forever (beyond this lifetime) and children born to the couple also become sealed to the family (hence a popular Mormon phrase "Families can be together forever"). When children are adopted or parents later become members of the church, you can have your children "sealed" to you in a ceremony in the temple (for more info). We had to wait until after the adoption was finalized to be able to seal Marcus and Addy to our family. We decided to go to the Bountiful, Utah temple while we were in Utah visiting Mark's family. August 6, 2009 was the big day!
Mark's brother, Mike, flew in for the event, and his grandparents happened to be in town as well. Aunts Kara and Emily and Cousin Nick met us outside.
Mark's parents
The great-grand kids and parents.Marcus is the first fourth-generation Sanofsky born in the US
Addy showing off her wave
Uncle Mike
There are a lot of pictures--but they are so cute!!!
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congratulations,
I didn't know you had a blog! I am so glad I have a way to keep up with you guys! The twins are so big and cute! What a special event to have them sealed to you. The bar went well...not too worried about whether or not he passed. Did it go well for you too? Hope NC is treating you well. Keep in touch!
Such a beautiful family Dalia. Congratulations! By the way, did Leonor find you on facebook? Are you on facebook?
congrats you guys.
Beautiful pictures! We had Courtney sealed to us in the Bountiful Temple. Maybe when she and Marcus get married, they can do it there too:) We're headed to the Twin Falls Temple with Gracie on Saturday.
Congrats! Love all the pictures! Last week we went to the Boston Temple with a family (new members) that were being sealed together. They had 6 kids (under 8) plus one who'd passed away as a baby a couple of years ago. I'd had never been their to see kids be sealed to their parents. What a neat experience! It was so special. Congrats again!
They are such cutie's.
This just made me so happy. Those children are all 3 so beautiful. Congratulations.
What a beautiful family! We so enjoyed being a part of the adoption process! We are so happy for you. Love, The Aults
Congrats! What a marvelous thing to know they will be yours forever! Love ya! All 3 of your kiddos are absolutely adorable!
Erin, it was so much fun to read this. Congrats on the adoption and the sealing- you guys make a beautiful family!!!
Susan
HELLO! This event warranted a phone call to the Longnecker residence. You can't see me but just know that I am pouting.
Yay! Ooh, it gives me chills.
I can't believe how big the twins are now! And Katie is so adorable. I love the pictures of her all ready for preschool.
Way cuter than a dog, that's for sure. (even if they are a lot more work!) :)
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