Owen's Baptism

Today was such a wonderful day!  Owen made the choice to be Baptized and we are so proud of him.  He has been taking Missionary lessons for a long time and decided a little while ago that he was ready.  He has a strong testimony and love of his Savior, Jesus Christ.  He was just beaming today!  

Grandpa Greg performed the Baptism and Grandpa Todd performed the Confirmation and Gift of the Holy Ghost.  Owen's blessing was beautiful and I know he has so much good work left to do on Earth.  There wasn't a dry eye in the room today. 

We have the best ward Missionaries and they have been such a great example to our family.  My kids adore them and I think of their sweet moms at home and how much they must be missing them for the two years that they are gone serving.

I typed up the programs last minute but they turned out great. 

I love our family.  I love the choices these kiddos are making. We are raising three incredible people and I am so lucky they are mine.  This whole Thanksgiving weekend has me feeling so full of gratitude.

We had everyone to our home after the Baptism for soups, rolls, brownies and ice cream... Owen's favorites!  We had so much love in our home today.  It turned out perfect!

Owen.. we love you and couldn't be more proud of you.  We thank two special angels in Heaven for giving you life so you had the opportunity to be baptized today.  I know they are looking down on you and are so proud of you too.  You are my little "person" and I love you so much!

Thankful

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year.  It wasn't too hard to beat my hospital turkey tray from last year.  My heart is so full and I am so Thankful for all the people in our lives, especially Owen's two donor families.  Without them, Owen wouldn't have been sitting at the end of the table dipping his rolls in his mashed potatoes.  There is SO much to be Thankful for!

 

We started the day with snuggles on the couch, fireplace lit, parade in the background and monkey bread making our house smell fantastic.  It was perfect.  Tanner and Aida hosted this year and did such a great job.  Nothing is better than spending time with family.  My boys were especially excited that Connor was home from college. 

After our dinner with Carson's family, we headed over to my parent's for some more Turkey and Pie.  We all jumped on the trampoline and made room for some more food.  Loaded up on leftovers.  Hung out with my Sis and her kiddos.  Then headed home to clean up the destruction we left from our Thanksgiving morning.  It was really the perfect day and when I tucked my babies into bed their hearts (and bellies) were full. 

(Owen raided my parent's pantry!  My kids cannot stay out of their pantry.)

An early Thanksgiving fun with my Mom and Dad.  Look at that pancake for Logi!  My dad took Kam to her first shooting range and taught her how to fire handguns.  I have so many memories doing that with my dad and talk about a stress reliever.  Kam loved it and can't wait to go again.  Reminder to myself... never let Owen and Logi sit next to each other at a restaurant ever again.

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!  There is always something to be Thankful for. :)

Uncle Rusty Is Married

 Two posts in one week...breaking records.  I wanted to post the pics from Rustyn and Nataly's wedding.  They just happened to have the cutest ring bearer ever!   We love you guys and hope you have many years of happiness ahead of you.