The plan for the morning was to have a typical morning and then take Peter to do baptisms at the temple as soon as school started. I didn't want to go any earlier because I knew it would be crowded. We left the house just after 9am and there was only one other person in the baptistery doing names. It was heavenly and so peaceful/quiet. I really think that helped Peter not to be so nervous. He was still quite nervous and told me that he was shaking from the time we walked in until we walked out. But, he said it was amazing and fun and he can't wait to do more names next time. We took 3 temple names and then he did 7 more temple names. It was such a treasure to be able to be the witness for his baptisms.
On the way home we stopped at the Payson Walmart. Brandon had attempted to take the boys to Walmart for birthday shopping last night, but a kerfuffle happened and there was drama. Instead of being patient and dealing with it Brandon just brought the boys back home. Peter was very disappointed that he wasn't able to buy me some jewelry. These are the earrings he picked out for me this year. I love them! A bit more shiny than I'm used to, but I will wear them with all the love he gave me. His favorite thing is to buy me jewelry.
First thing in the morning he also gave me this little note and he has been faithfully giving me hugs every morning. I will take all the hugs he will dish out. At 11 years old I know they are limited.
Luke was disappointed that we didn't go anywhere to eat breakfast or lunch. But, once we had all eaten lunch we drove over to Nickelmania and played there for about an hour. We had the entire place to ourselves. It was amazing! My favorite game is the Space Invaders and Spin the wheel. The only problem is the boys want to go there all the time now.
Brandon needed get his license renewed so we chilled at home in the afternoon. For dinner went to Red Robin. I really, really wanted to go up to SLC to a very nice (aka expensive) Italian restaurant, but then I thought about how much complaining the kids would do if we did that. Red Robin satisfied us all and it's a bonus that it's so close to home. Brandon took me to the At Home decor store nearby and told me I could have anything I wanted. The only thing I found was a .20 Christmas gift box. LOL Peter was thankful we didn't take too long there because he wanted to get home so he could go to YM at 7pm. They were playing video games and he really didn't want to miss that.
It was a beautiful birthday in which I was completely relaxed and happy. I also had many birthday texts and a couple of friends dropped by to wish me the best. I really have an amazing life.
