The day we have been praying for!!!

Caden has been asking for a year if he could get baptized. He really wanted to do it at the lake. So this year when the lake baptism came up we asked him if he still wanted to get baptized. He said yes. So we asked him what his testimony was. He told us the same one he told us the year before. He said that he was laying in bed and asked Jesus into his heart. This was so exciting for us. We have been praying for this day since he was in my belly!
So Caden had to talk with a pastor before he could get baptized so he could see if Caden was ready. He agreed that he was ready, so we started preparing for the big day. Most of our family came and our good friends the Howards. They were all there to pray for Caden and celebrate this special day. It was an absolutely perfect evening. We were down at New Life Camp. There were so many people there to give their testimonies and dedicate their lives to Christ. A storm was brewing but it never happened so everyone was able to get baptized.
Caden,
I am so proud of you and feel so blessed to have you as my son!!! I am praying for you as you start your journey following the Lord!!! I can't wait to see what plan God has for you!!!

I love you always!

Summer Fun!!!

We had a great summer! We went to the pool almost every day. When we were not at the pool we went to the museum, mall splash grounds and play dates with friends.
Oh, almost forgot about our huge summer project. We decided to finish our attic this summer. So we had workers and a closed playroom all summer. The kids were very patient (more than me) but I am sure we will love it once it is all finished.
Overall, we had a great summer. I wish I could freeze these special times!!

Is he really one already????

I really can't believe my little baby is now "1"!! This year has gone by so fast.
Carter,
You have been a delight!!! You were very calm and easy in my belly and you have been that way as a baby. You are very patient and goes with the flow! You love to see what the other kids are doing and laugh at them. You are crawling and eating whatever you choose. My favorite thing is to rock and cuddle at night. You are so sweet and would cuddle forever if I would let you. You are not a good sleeper but that is ok because I love holding you and can't do it a lot during the day! :)
Your 1st birthday party was at chick-fil-a and you had so much fun eating nuggets and cake. You got really messy with your cupcakes! We had to clean you off in the sink!!!
We had another party at home for you with all of your family. It was a lot of fun!!!
I love you sweet baby!!!
:) Mommy

Dancing Queen

Caroline has been dancing her whole little life, so she was totally thrilled with the idea of taking a ballet/tap class this summer. The cherry on top was that her best friend Ellary was going to be in the class. The girl's had so much fun in their class.
I am sure that Caroline will have many more years of dance in her future!!!!

Our 1st Movie together!!

We decided to take the big kids to see Toy Story 3. We were a little unsure how Caroline would do but with a lot of skittles and popcorn she was able to watch the whole movie!!! We all loved the movie. I cried a lot and I can't wait to buy the movie when it comes to DVD. This was an outing that I will never forget!!!