Today was a big day...

We'll start with the last part of the day first because that is how I loaded the pictures! The first one is a cell phone picture and that is why it isn't the best. Tanner had mentioned he REALLY wanted to go to President Hinckley's viewing. I thought it was pretty cool that he expressed it, so we made the trip up as a whole family(I wanted to go also) and took Trax(way crowded-standing only) to the Conference Center only to find out it was a 4 hour line! Not such a swell idea with 4 little children. Well, we walked around the Visitor's Center and saw the Christus statue(Zach said 'Hi Jesus!'), and got back on Trax. Tanner was crying because he was so upset about not seeing President Hinckley. So, Brandon and I decided that we'd get the van, go grab some fast food and then I dropped Brandon and Tanner off at the Conference Center, with the idea that I'd come get them in a few hours. I took the kids home and put them to bed and my mom came and sat at our house so I could go back to Salt Lake(or Swan Lake as Zach calls it!). I must also mention that Megan wanted to stay really bad and was upset, but I just couldn't leave her for that long. I just don't think she would have been quite as brave as Tanner as much as she would have tried. It was cold and she was already tired. She was happy once we were on our way home. After 4 1/2 hours in the line(2 of which were outside) they finally were finished and I picked them up! Tanner was so happy and said President Hinckley had a smile on his face and the room was so peaceful and quiet. He also made mention that he would always listen to mom and dad(coming off of a spiritual high I am sure!) I'm going to remember that! (ha ha) Tanner was determined and I am so impressed with his determination and his drive to want to say goodbye to the only prophet he has known. Brandon asked him several times while waiting in line if he wanted to leave and he would not go! He said it was worth it for him, and we are so proud of him.













Gavin had tubes put in his ears this morning. He did so great! He couldn't have milk after midnight and no fluids after 5:30 am, but no worries because he slept through the night and then we took him straight to the surgical center at 8:30 am. The procedure took about 10 minutes and he wore a cute little yellow gown. This was a much easier procedure than when Tanner had his tear duct surgery when he was 13 months old. Gavin was pretty cranky after the anesthesia(mask only-no IV) wore off but then had a pretty good day. We are so happy it is over and his life will be much improved. 7 ear infections in 9 months is just so sad! He is a happy sweet boy and we are so excited to say goodbye to all those ear infections!