{"id":4015,"date":"2014-06-30T04:09:01","date_gmt":"2014-06-30T04:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/abeandlily.darais.com\/?p=4015"},"modified":"2014-06-30T04:09:01","modified_gmt":"2014-06-30T04:09:01","slug":"birthdays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/2014\/06\/30\/birthdays\/","title":{"rendered":"birthdays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This morning was my first Sunday in my new calling. I enjoyed the Primary, although I am a little overwhelmed at the prospect of learning everyone&#8217;s names. I also am not quite sure how to make myself most useful, but I&#8217;m sure that that will become clear in time.<\/p>\n<p>We left church soon after Sacrament meeting (our last meeting) because Mary was inconsolable. We came home, ate, took naps, and then had a family council. Abe loves to plan for the week, and he really wanted to plan as a family. This is what it looked like:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_83261.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4017\" alt=\"IMG_8326\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_83261-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_83271.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4018\" alt=\"IMG_8327\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_83271-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a>A little hectic.<\/p>\n<p>We Skyped right afterward with Clark and Swathi. The sound on my iPad broke last week, so Skyping is a lot more complicated now. Nevertheless, it was great to chat with Clark and Swathi. We love them so much.<\/p>\n<p>Then we headed to the Miners&#8217; for birthday celebrations.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4022\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4022\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8470.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4022\" alt=\"Playing badminton outside.\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8470-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4022\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Playing badminton outside.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8471.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4023\" alt=\"IMG_8471\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8471-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8475.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4024\" alt=\"IMG_8475\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8475-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8476.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4025\" alt=\"IMG_8476\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8476-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4029\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4029\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8484.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4029\" alt=\"Katie played while holding Mary. Impressive.\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8484-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Katie played while holding Mary. Impressive.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4026\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4026\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8479.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4026\" alt=\"Abe discussing how much he loves his job and why.\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8479-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4026\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Abe discussing how much he loves his job and why.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8480.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4027\" alt=\"IMG_8480\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8480-e1404100668988-682x1024.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8487.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-4030\" alt=\"IMG_8487\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8487-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4031\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8488.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4031\" alt=\"Frankie.\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8488-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Frankie.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4032\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4032\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8489.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4032\" alt=\"Waiting for the birthday festivities to begin.\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8489-e1404100708169-682x1024.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Waiting for the birthday festivities to begin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4034\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8495.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4034\" alt=\"We moved Lydia under the counter so she could see the action.\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8495-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We moved Lydia under the counter so she could see the action.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4033\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4033\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8493.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4033\" alt=\"We celebrated Clint's birthday. He and Heather live in Phoenix but were in town. It was great getting to know them better!\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8493-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We celebrated Clint&#8217;s birthday. He and Heather live in Phoenix but were in town. It was great getting to know them better!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4035\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4035\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8499.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4035\" alt=\"Charlie and Henry trying to blow out the trick candles once and for all.\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8499-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4035\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Charlie and Henry trying to blow out the trick candles once and for all.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4037\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4037\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8503.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4037\" alt=\"It was Steve's birthday, too. Henry helped blow out the candles.\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8503-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4037\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">It was Steve&#8217;s birthday, too. Henry helped blow out the candles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4038\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8507.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4038\" alt=\"Mary clapped.\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8507-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mary clapped.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4039\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4039\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8513.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4039\" alt=\"Steve with nieces and nephews.\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8513-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4039\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steve with nieces and nephews.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4040\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8518.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4040\" alt=\"Siblings.\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8518-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Siblings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4041\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4041\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8522.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4041\" alt=\"Steve with his parents. The cutest picture of the day, I think.\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8522-e1404100743935-682x1024.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4041\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Steve with his parents. The cutest picture of the day, I think.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4043\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4043\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8525.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4043\" alt=\"Examining seed pods afterward.\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8525-e1404101281388-682x1024.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Examining seed pods afterward.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4042\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4042\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8526.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4042\" alt=\"And throwing them.\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_8526-1024x682.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4042\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">And throwing them.<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4020\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4020\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_83241.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4020\" alt=\"This is a picture Abe took yesterday after the market (that I forgot to post).\" src=\"http:\/\/abeandlily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/IMG_83241-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4020\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is a picture Abe took yesterday after the market (that I forgot to post).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This morning was my first Sunday in my new calling. I enjoyed the Primary, although I am a little overwhelmed at the prospect of learning everyone&#8217;s names. I also am not quite sure how to make myself most useful, but I&#8217;m sure that that will become clear in time. We left church soon after Sacrament &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/2014\/06\/30\/birthdays\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">birthdays<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,17,35,40,49,52,58,60,63,64,67,87,95,98,99,108],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4015","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-book-of-mormon","category-church","category-family-party","category-floor-time-with-my-children","category-k","category-lily-pics","category-lydia-pics","category-lydia-sick","category-mary-pics","category-mary-runny-nose","category-naps","category-reading-to-my-children","category-scriptures","category-skype","category-skype-with-clark-and-swathi","category-time-outside"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4015","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4015"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4015\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4015"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4015"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abeandlily.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4015"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}