Cayanna's Baptism

Saturday was Cayanna's baptism. I'm very proud of her for making the choice to be baptized. It is hard to think that it's been eight years since she was born. I still remember that cute, little, screaming baby. It is a bitter sweet feeling watching all the kids grow up. Of course their mother isn't getting any older at all. :)

The baptism was a great experience for us all. Cayanna was so excited. Thank you to all that were there and made it a special day for her. Also thanks to those who wanted to be there for supporting her in her decision. We love you!

A Child's Prayer

Last night, Enoch was asked to say the nighttime family prayer. He said all the usual stuff and then tacked on the end;

" Please bless that no monsters are under my bed. And no aliens under my bed. And no mushrooms under my bed. Please bless the missionaries and please bless no one will say "hell". "

Then he ended the prayer.

Enoch

Can you tell that we had a swearing discussion yesterday?

Halloween

We celebrated Halloween this year by eating Count Chocula and Boo berry cereal for breakfast. At lunch we had mummies and teeth and brains.

Scarey Lunch

Then we spent our evening with some friends, the Hydricks. Had a great dinner of white bean soup, trick or treating, and the Texas - Oklahoma football game.

Little Red Ridinghood

Two little pigs and a zebra

The big bad werewolf


The crew

Ballet and Bicycles

Cayanna started ballet lessons. It's her first activity that she can call her own.

First day of dance

Cayanna: "Mom, can I go to dance class everyday?"

I think it is just the thing she needs.

Isaac has learned to ride a two wheeler without training wheels. It has been on his mind ever since we visited Utah this summer. While we were there, Gretchen asked him if he could ride Ivan's bike. He replied, "Ummm.....Maybe.... I think so."

Isaac

Thanks to Cayanna, she taught him how to ride, he has made good on his word.

Cayanna and Isaac