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Saturday, February 28, 2009

Porter's Baptism

This has been a busy, fun, emotional week.  Porter was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  What a special day. 

We took these pictures a couple weeks ago to use for his invitations to his baptism.  

We are so proud of Porter.  He has really prepared for his baptism.  It was such a beautiful day with friends and family. 






Here he is getting ready.  He looks so grown up.
The proud little sisters.



Grandma Teri and Grandpa Ryan.  We had both of Porter's Grandparents here.  Allen's parents came from California, they are helping to direct people in so we didn't get a before picture with them.













Allen and Porter.  So handsome!  This is one of my favorite pictures, they look so much alike.


Porter and Aunt Rachel.  Thanks for coming all the way from Idaho Rach!








We had so many family and friends that made this day so special.  We came back to our house to have cake and icecream.  Porter received many sweet gifts, including, his own scriptures with his name on it.
Then the little kids decided it was time for some "Rock band".  So cute.

We had a great time with Allen's parents.  They came for an extended weekend.  Having them here for the baptism meant a lot to us and to Porter.  We wish they could have stayed longer!  We didn't want to send them back to California!

 Sidney, Rylee, and Grandma watching a movie.
Grandma and Grandpa boxing on the wii!  They were very good.  Don't worry we put the kids to bed so the adults could have a turn!

Porter loved playing Monopoly with Grandpa.  What a fun day.






Porter, we are so proud of you!


3 comments:

Unknown said...

TOO CUTE!! we're proud of your Port! You made a great choice to be baptized! YOur kids are so cute, i'm jealous of all that hair that the girls have! can you share with Raegan? Go Mom & Dad! i love it! i might have to steal the picture and post it on mine jus tfor the fun of it! Oh, and by the way Rand, it's 11:36 my time! i told you i'd give you until 11 my time! :) loves!

Paul and Rachel said...

I'm so glad i got to come over for Port's baptism, it was a great day I will always remember. He seemed so ready to be baptized, we're so very proud of him. It was nice to get to see you guys for a few hours too. Miss you already. love you lots!

CHERYL PEACOCK COTTLE said...

Congratulations to Porter on his baptism! Wish we were closer, dang it, and could have been there to share your special day with you. He is such a darling boy. Can't believe he is growing up so fast. Allison was also baptized on March 7th. We had a wonderful day and she was so excited and happy. It was really special. We sure felt Grandpa Dennis close. I know he must be very proud. Wow -- time has sure flown! You have such a beautiful family and I love reading your blog and seeing the updates on the kids. We miss you guys tons! Lots of love, from Aunt Cheryl