5 Little Black Boys

We have talked a lot about temples recently, and have been to the Nauvoo and St. Louis temples pretty frequently in the last month. We decided we wanted to take the boys to the St. Louis temple and take their pictures, to help remind us that not only do we, as parents, need to attend the temple often but our children also need to know that it is a place they can look forward to attending. Since Jaron was going to be making his baptismal covenants we thought we could share that we go to the temple to make covenants also. It turned out to be a very hot and humid day and we were there around nap time. They were not great conditions for taking pictures, but luckily we had a few turn out pretty well. Ephraim, Simeon and Jaron all sat and waited for Jason to finish combing Josiah's hair. It was a miracle they all sat and looked at the camera at the same time. Jaron- Looking so grown-up.Ephraim- Thank goodness he managed to smile without making the squinty face he likes to make for the camera. Simeon- He looks in this picture like the lovable little boy that he his. Josiah- He is very charming. He flirts with his big eyes and long lashes and loves to say KISS. And these were not taken at the temple, but he is one of the Little Black Boys. Hopefully we will know what to call him by the time he shows up around Thanksgiving. As the Dr. said he will be a Turkey-Baby. I told her that he will fit in just fine with the other 4 little turkeys that run around at our house. We look forward to our newest little turkey!!