Ethan's Baptism Video

Baptism

As I am sitting here listening to Ethan and Chris read the Bible before bed, I decided to post about Ethan's baptism. If you follow my blog, you know that he asked Jesus into his heart a few months ago. After much prayer and counsel, he decided that he was ready to be baptized. Many of our family and friends were able to witness it and then have lunch afterward. He is such a special little boy to us and although he is young, we believe that he absolutely understands. I think I have said it before, his love for the Lord is contagious. We are so incredibly thankful that God trusted us to be his parents.

His soccer coach happens to also be our Youth Minister. He told us this evening that he couldn't stop laughing just before Ethan was to be "dunked" because he took off his shirt! Maybe that is why he ended up going last!

Ballet

We signed Emerson up for ballet this year and she has been so excited about "dancing with her friends." Those little girls are the cutest little things in their tutu's! She went right in there, but got a little nervous when she thought I left her there. I went in there and sat where she could see me and she did great! I secretly enjoyed having to be in there though! Here are a few pictures.

Mountains

Chris and I decided at the last minute to take the kids to his parents house in the mountains since he had a three day weekend. It was so nice to get away and relax. The weather was in the low 70's, so there wasn't much swimming to be done. The kids played in the water a little bit, went gem mining and to Mystery Hill. I think their favorite was definitely the rivers and the mining. There are more photos and videos in the album.

Emerson's First Day of Preschool

Today was Emerson's first day of school. She was not very happy to be woken up, but after she started moving around, she seemed excited. I walked her to her class and she walked right in and started playing. I had to speak with her teachers' assistant and she wasn't there yet, so I made the mistake of walking by her classroom to see if she had arrived. She started to run out of the class and got a little teary eyed. After taking her back to her room, I immediately left and one of my friends said that she was fine. When I picked her up, she said, "I was crying for you, Mommy." I think she was actually upset with me that I left her there! Her teacher said that she did well and cried for me a few times, but she participated in everything. I am hoping tomorrow will be a better day with zero tears. It was a hard day for me as well, but I know this is what's best for her.

My Sweet, Sweet Boy

Look Mom, No Shark!

Diving