A few weeks ago...

we were invited to attend Liam's baptism. My boys were so excited. I love this picture of these two boys who have been friends since birth. Max can't wait until it's his turn.




Tiffany got suits for all 3 of her boys. Elliott was so excited to show his off. Doesn't he look handsome?

The baptism was awesome (except for the 50 times that Evan needed to go out). Tiffany's mom and Holly both gave excellent talks and Ian was honored to be asked to be a part of the circle to confirm Liam.

Afterwards, I wanted to take a family picture. What a great lookin' bunch! Also, doesn't Tiffany look gorgeous? That girl sure knows how to put together an outfit.
After the baptism, Tiffany and Jason had everyone over for lunch and swimming. My boys were counting down the days. Everyone had a great time.






They also rented an awesome waterslide. I think Evan spent most of his time on it. I wanted to go on it, but I chickened out.




Tayler and some of her friends.

Ummm....look at this super cute purse. I know we're not supposed to covet but....
Evan was waiting for the "big blue chair". He was so excited when it was finally his turn.





We had so much fun. I spent most of the time catching up with friends and Ian spent the whole time chatting with Jason. The boys didn't want to leave- in fact I think we were the last ones to go.

It's been wonderful watching Liam grow and being able to see him be baptized. Congratulations Liam!

Ben's Day

Yesterday Ben was baptized into our church. This was quite a big deal. He has been preparing for this for a long time. It was so cute on Friday (the day before his baptism) Max said, "Ben, after today you're always going to have to share your toys because that's what Jesus would do and you have to do what Jesus does once you get baptized." Ben was so nervous - but excited too. I bought him a snazzy new suit and my mom bought him his own scriptures for the occasion. He took it all so seriously and was excited to wear his suit and bring his scriptures to church today. I hope he always remembers the special spirit he felt at his baptism. I was so thankful that all of my family was able to attend and that Ian's parents came (even though they aren't members). Tiffany even braved it with all of her kids plus one more (thank you Tiffany :))My grandmother and Aunt Laura were also able to be there. The amount of support was awesome.
After the baptism we had everyone over to my parents house for a BBQ. It was a lot of fun hanging out and eating :) Later we went hiking up South Mountain. Not everyone went - just our family, Kim & Joseph, Michael and Tricia, Anna & James. I'm sad to say I didn't make it to the top because Evan was being a pill. In his defense he has a super bad diaper rash so I had to hold him just under his knees. Tricia was such a big help. She helped take care of him at the baptism, at my parents and hiking - THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU TRICIA!!!Friday night Ian's mom called us with the sad news that Mattas is closing. You read this right - no hoax this time, they are definitely closed. Yesterday was the last day they were open so we all headed over there for dinner. John & Betty (my in-laws) got there at 5 and put our name on the list. We got there a little after 6. At 7:15 we still weren't seated with no end in sight so Ian went and talked to the manager to see if we could split up our party. They seated us right away in 2 booths right by each other - yea! We were all starving by then. We all were a little teary-eyed as we ate their yummy chips & salsa and cheese crisps. Ian's family has been going there since it opened in the 1950's. It was really sad to see such a landmark close. Good, cheap food that all of my family likes is really hard to find. It was a bittersweet way to end our day.