Nolan's Blessing Day

I am a planner, how do I know this? When I have events I need to know numbers. I have to prep and make sure I am covered. Well I asked and didn't get a lot of response so when in doubt over plan. We still have chicken salad sandwich mix in our freezer! But it's not about all the extra food I prepared. It's about the day Nolan was blessed. I was able to find a very cute little white outfit at Crismon's Boutique. I happened to take my mom with me and she said she use to get dressed for my sister and I at Crismon's when we were little. How fun it's actually right up the street from where we grew up. Well all the kids were excited for Nolan and the blessing. They did great that Sacrament. But as soon as Brian was done with the blessing of Nolan the kids wanted out of there. Sorry kids we have to stay until Sacrament is done! Then after I wanted to get some pictures. It didn't work out so great! Wish we had taken the time to do some before hand. Oh well can't go back now.

The kids were all such a treat especially Ashlyn and Rayle. Teagan and Nolan were pretty great though. 

Temple Open House pics

Back in February we were able to go to the Gilbert Temple twice. Once I took the kids and second we met up with a old friend and went with her and her mom and daughter. Both times were so peaceful and my kids really enjoyed the special event. They felt the spirit and behaved quite well both times. 

This was the first time we went. Notice the dog I asked some little girl to leave in the truck! Of course I got to carry it along with a sleeping baby. I had the little boy I watch and he fell asleep. Dead weight the entire time that was fun! 

Temple it's so big and beautiful!

All of us. Rayle is hiding behind me. He was being a turd for pictures!

See a turd!

Ashlyn and Jules. They had fun together!

My friend MaryKay and I. We have known each other since third grade. Long time!

It was so fun we were able to do this. We are annixious for the Phoenix Temple to be finished soon and attend that open house. Hopefully Brian will be able to go with us!!!

Teagan was Baptized

This last Saturday, May 26th, Teagan was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I can't believe he is 8 already and now baptized. Honestly where has the time gone?!?! Teagan has been pretty excited for this day to come. Last month we were able to go to another baptism for a boy in our ward, so that one Teagan could support his friend, and then also see how it was going to go down. I am a little sad because there was like NO DIRECTION from the stake about when to be there to prep for the baptism so the boys barely were dressed before it all started. I had wanted to get some pictures of Teagan, and the family and well that flew out the door. Here are the few pictures I was able to snap, and I felt like everyone was like who's the crazy with the camera. But I wanted to make sure I have these pictures so we can look back and remember what a special day it was. Teagan came up out of the water with the HUGEST smile anyone has ever seen. It was seriously priceless. After the baptism and the confirmation Ashlyn kept saying "my turn I go to the water" and she was all about trying to get daddy to take her to the "water" for her turn at some swimming. Hon you have to wait a little over five years for "your turn!" All in all it was a good day. Afterwards, some family and friends joined us at home and we had BBQ chicken sandwiches, baked beans, pasta salad, fruit, and some desserts. It was nice to relax and enjoy the company of others. 

Teagan before we realized we should have shown up at least 30 minutes before we had!

 Brian and Teagan.

 After a hasty change the boys are ready for the baptism.

 Proud mom and Teagan.

 Rayle was really having a hard time with this, just two more years. He however is like Ashlyn and does not want to wait his turn.

On a side note yesterday I took the kids to Chic-fil-a for dinner and there was another mom with an 8 and 5 year old little boys. Rayle mentioned that Teagan got baptized on Saturday and then asked if their 8 year old was baptized too. I told him not everyone believes in getting baptized. It was funny but maybe that mom will some day look into why children are baptized at 8. I don't know maybe I should have said something more. But it completely caught me off guard. Silly boy!