Halle's Baptism Day

Saturday Halle was baptized! It ended up be a great day. After she woke up at 6 am throwing up, we said many prayers that she would be able to feel well enough to go to her own baptism. Just ten minutes before we had to leave, she was still feeling pretty bad as I tried to fix her hair. We did the best we could and got her dressed and just like that, she was feeling much better. The pictures reveal how pale she was, but she made it through the baptism and felt fine for a few hours afterwards then started feeling sick again.

Such a pretty girl in her special white dress!

Before the baptism, in front of the font with Wesley and Rod.

Rod suggested that Halle have Wesley baptize her since he was old enough to do so. I was a little shocked. I thought Rod would want to baptize his only girl, but he unselffishly thought that it would be an awesome experience for Wes and he was right. It was a great experience for everyone who witnessed it!
These four cute neighborhood friends, shared a very special day! I think it is something they will cherish forever.

Our whole family is very proud of the decision Halle made to be baptized!! WE sure love you Halle!!

A big thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for making the trip down to share Halle's special day with her.A big thanks to Aunt Sherri for sharing her testimony with us all. Thank you too all our family who joined us for such a special occassion!!

Swim Team

It's hard to believe Wes' High School Swimming Career has come to an end! So many years... So much practice... He may not have been on a Championship team, but ....
He learned how to work hard....He's got a great dive (Wes Center of Pic right above the number 4) and swims like a fish....And he made great, lifelong friends!!!
We are so proud of Wesley. He is a great swimmer and just a great all around kid! It is so hard to believe he is a senior!!! Congrats on an awesome year of swimming!!!

PaRTy TiMe!!

Halle wanted to have her Birthday party at Classic Skating this year, so she invited a group of her friends and they had a great time! I really thought Classic Skating was a great place to have a party. The girls had so much fun. We could have stayed all day!!!

Halle got to spend the wheel for a prize.

The Birthday child gets to catch as much money in the birthday box as she can. Halle loved spending the money at the little store in the skating rink.

I hope all your wishes come true!!!

Halle's Birthday

It is hard to believe that My baby girl is 8 years old! She is such a sweatheart. She is so willing to help and just wants to love everyone. I could not imagine my life without her. I love having a girl!! It's been a great 8 years!! My parents were passing through on their way South and let Halle open her present from them early. It was a gorgeous quilt that they worked on together to make for her. Thanks so much Mom and Dad, she loves it and uses it every day!!!
We had a quiet night on her actual birthday. We picked her up from dance and took her out to eat. The boys had Young Men's so we had the cake and presents without them.

She got a DS game and a guitar (sorry no picture). She had a great day. We truly love having this cute girl in our family!!!

Snowman Cake

Years ago, my mom bought us a snowman cake pan. The kids have been asking to give it a try. Connor took charge. Although I screwed up the frosting and it wasn't stiff enough, Connor did the best he could and it looked good considering. We'll have to try it again and see if we can get it perfect, next time!!!