A Milestone of Aaronic Perportions

I know I have been gone for about a million blog years, but I fear I do not regret my absence at all. Why? BECAUSE I WAS TOO BUSY HAVING THE BEST SUMMER OF MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!!

I am starting this off with a picture of my handsome 12-year-old son who just received the Aaronic Priesthood this past Sunday. In our church, when a boy is worthy and has reached the age of 12-years, he is able to receive the Priesthood. "Priesthood" basically means to act for our Heavenly Father here upon the Earth. These valiant young men pass the Sacrament on Sundays to the congregation standing in for the Savior, and have many more responsibilities as well.  Needless to say, Morgan and I have been dreaming of this day for sometime and are immensely proud of Lund and the choices he has made to get him where he is today.

Can you tell that I am a weee bit excited?!

And this two must have planned this... But alas, it was just a beautiful coincidence!

 Seriously, Grandmas must be so in tune with their grandsons! Yet, another coincidence of outfits that ties them together. (Oh Ruth, I made a pun!)

  The Priesthood Men! Grandpa Wiemer, Lund R. Johnson, Morgan Johnson, and Lund M. Johnson

 The handsome chaps in our backyard right before heading to church.

Such a happy group of loving supporters! It was the best Priesthood Ordination that I have EVER been to! The Spirit was so strong in the room that keeping our eyes dry was not an option. Tim Udall, a 12-year-old boy in the ward with Downs Syndrome was sitting right next to me and when the Spirit was really strong, he would lean over to me and give me a HUGE hug!
  I am proud of all my children equally, but on this day we had a chance to recognize Lund and the man he has become.
Of note: Lund is the 1st grandson on the Johnson side to hold the Priesthood and the 2nd Wiemer grandson. So he is a pioneer in his own rite.