Layla's Baptism

This Sunday Layla was baptized.
In our church people are eligible to be baptized when they are eight years old, or older.
That is when they are truly able to understand good and bad
and make choices, and therefore be held accountable for their choices.

Layla wore a beautiful white dress that her cousin gave her.
White is worn to symbolize purity.
Everything went well.
Layla was very beautiful and we were so happy that she made the choice to be baptized!

Austin's 10th Birthday

 Austin turned 10 in April!  Double Digits!

First time we have had two number candles on one cake!

He is really turning out to be an incredible boy; he is a great helper and 

a good example to his brother and sister.

We sure love having him in our family.

Austin and Ryan both got haircuts shortly after this birthday party!