Eight is GREAT!

Allie told me the shape she wanted for her birthday was a wedding cake shape. That much cake sounded... bleh... yuck. So I thought I would just do the top tier with cake but that idea went out the window. I thought I would at least frost it to surprise her. Frosting sounded gross too. So here you have it- just plain rice crispy treat.

Happy Eighth Birthday Allie!

Allie's Baptism Day

Allie wore the same dress that my sisters and I wore after our baptism. It was so fun to see it again and to see her in it. Allie felt very loved by all of those who were able to come to her baptism to celebrate with her.
Cousin Haley was baptized 3 months ago. We are glad they made the quick trip from AZ to come and be apart of the celebration.

"My day was A.W.E.S.O.M.E!!!!!!!!!!!!When I was in the water I felt fat.The soot [suit] just barely fit.
I felt like nothing before when I came out of the water.  I felt as an angel.  I felt soooo astonished of how many people came [to my baptism].  I am glad that there is the Holy Ghost and Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ."       - Allie Payne

We like Allie's description of feeling weighted by sin and then clean and pure and LIGHT when coming out of the water- totally new.  It really was a very special day and we were so grateful to family and friends who were able to come and witness and celebrate her big day.

It's a Big DAY!

Once Again

It keeps happening. They just keep getting older! Wesley turned 4 on the 12th. He requested a car cake. I hope this was what he had in mind. As usual, it wasn't exactly what I had in mind. Oh well.

He sang Happy Birthday with us this year- so cute!
Trick candles! He had to blow them out several times!