Brooke's Baptism

It's great to be 8!  Brooke was baptized by her dad on March 28.  She looked so pretty and was so excited.  Many of our family and friends were there to support her and she was able to be baptized on the same day as 2 of her best friends.  She asked Blair to speak on baptism at the meeting and we had a lovely breakfast after.  She was spoiled.  Our primary brought her a letter that detailed the meeting so I will try to attach that later.

Our Dear Brookie Rae-

Today you were baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  We couldn't be more proud!  You are growing into such a beautiful young woman and everyone who comes in contact with you feels your love for life and fun personality.

You love anything that is fun and have a very special gift for making friends.  People often comment on how friendly you are and how easy you carry on a conversation.  Your brother and sister look up to you and watch all the choices you are making.  I hope that you will remember the peace and comfort you have felt today and that you will always look to those feelings when you are faced with choices and difficult times in your life.  Always remember to be confident and happy with who you are!

Your earthly parents and your Heavenly parents love you very much and always want the best for you.  We love you!

Mom & Dad

Brooke's Birthday

Instead of having a party this year Brooke decided to just have a day out with her best friend, Lucy.  I took them to get pedicures, out for lunch, and shopping at the mall.  These two girls are two peas in a pod.  Their birthdays are only 1 day apart and I think they should have been twins.

A couple summers ago they were taking an art class together and told the teachers that they were twins.  The teachers believed them until the last week of class when they had to look at a roll and saw that they had different last names.  They fooled everyone for more than a week.  Silly girls!

Can't believe she is 8!  8 going on 16!  She's excited for her baptism in a couple weeks.

Sleep Walking

Cole occasionally sleep walks.  Most of the time he will just wander into our room and stand there for a few minutes until we tell him to go back to bed.  The other night I heard him get up and go in the kitchen.  I figured he was going to get a drink.  Then, I heard the garage door open.  I got up to see what was going on and by the time I got out to the garage he was in my car, in the drivers seat.  I asked him what he was doing and he said "I'm going somewhere."  I told him he needed to come and and he said "no!"  I had to go out and get him and carry him in the house.  He was so mad that I made him come in.  He sat in the corner of the room and cried until I put him back in bed.  Needless to say we will be getting childlocks so I can sleep.

Class Parties

I am the room mom for Brooke and Cole's classes this year.  I get to go in and help with holiday parties.  It has been really fun to see how they interact with their teachers and peers.