Saturday, February 22, 2020

Katherine's Baptism

Katherine turned 8 and chose to be baptized.
She was very happy

and excited!


We were all very excited for her!
Geema and Papa came.
My parents watched over Facetime. We were so thankful for that technology and that they could be a part. My dad is still not able to be around people, but the good news is that he is recovering!

Patrick and his kids came.

Bobby and Kattia and their kids came too.

It was a very nice baptism. Katherine's friend Jack said the opening prayer. Camila played the piano and Megan was the chorister. We sang I am a Child of God. Geema gave a talk on baptism. Victoria and Christian sang "When I am Baptized." Camila accompanied them. It sounded beautiful. Danny baptized Katherine and Kattia and Bob were the witnesses. I gave a talk on the Holy Ghost and then Katherine was confirmed with the Gift of the Holy Ghost and as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Sister Emily Ray said congratulations from the Primary and Bishop Riner welcomed her to the ward. We closed with "I Love to See the Temple" and a closing prayer from Grant. It was sweet and simple and just right for Kate.
We took a picture as a family, but unfortunately it was a little too bright

Had to get a pic of Katherine and Jack. He is one of her best friends.

After the baptism, most of the family came over for tacos.
Geema made a purple quilt for Kate for her birthday! 

And this special gift came from Lorel and Craig and family too!

She is a lucky little girl to have so much love and support in her decision to follow Jesus!

Sunday, February 16, 2020

Katherine's 8th birthday!

Donuts for breakfast before church!

After church Kate opened some presents. Her main present was getting her ears pierced and buying earrings yesterday, but she also got a yoga mat, a yoga t-shirt and some American Girl books. She got money to shop with from Grandma and Mary too. 

I love that Grant did yoga with her right away!

We had cupcakes and ice cream together as a fam, We sure love our 8 year old girl!

Friday, February 14, 2020

Katherine's 8th Birthday Party!

Katherine's birthday party was on Valentine's Day this year.

The kids played games.

 and decorated cupcakes!








They sang happy birthday!

 and opened presents too.



They were all just perfect for Katherine!
She sure loves her friends and had a great time with them!

Saturday, February 8, 2020

Wrestling Tournament

Grant has been going to wrestling practices for the past couple years, but he finally went to his first tournament in VA Beach on a Saturday! I wasn't able to be there, but Danny took Katherine and V too. Grant's good friend, Pete, was there too.
Grant had a rough first match.

However, he won his next three!

He came in 2nd place.

We thought that was pretty awesome for his first tournament! 



Friends outing in February


I didn't take many pictures, but maybe I can find some that others took later. We went to Corinne's in-laws house at Massanutten for the weekend and had an absolute blast. Interesting things to remember include: a friend who joined us for smores, staying up late talking, and a great breakfast. It is always a great time with these ladies! Love them all!