Quincy's Baptism (April 30th)

Quincy officially became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Saturday April 30, 2011. She was excited for her baptism day. This picture was actually taken the day after her baptism before we went to church. I think she looks like an angel.
Quincy and Chris before the meeting started.


Quincy on her special day.



We were lucky enough to get the church reserved for our lunch after her baptism. It was a cold day outside and we didn't think we could fit everyone in our house. We are grateful Grandma Wyatt could make it. She left Grandpa in good hands and was able to come spend the afternoon with us.

Quincy, Brinley & Maddie. Cute girls!
We have a great family and lots were there to support Quincy. We had Grandma Wyatt, Grandpa and Grandma Southwick, Grandpa and Grandma Tom & Barb, Chris & Jenni & kids, Clint & Heidi & kids, Alex, Bill & Marci, Alecia and Alex. Sarah, Emilee, Alecia and Kylee. Beautiful girls!!

Lots of yummy food.

Grandpa and Grandma Southwick and Bill and Marci were able to be with us. Grandpa and Grandma stayed and went to church with us the next day. We had Bill and Marci come back on Sunday and have dinner with us. It was a wonderful weekend!!

Quincy was baptized and confirmed by her Dad. Those who were able to stand in the circle and help with her confirmation were Uncle Clint, Uncle Alex, Grandpa Southwick, Grandpa Tom, Uncle Chris, and Uncle Bill and our Bishop.

Everyone helped to make her baptismal program special. Grandma Barb played the piano, Emilee led the opening song and Kylee led the closing song, Grandma Southwick gave a talk on the Holy Ghost, Grandpa Southwick and Grandpa Tom were the witnesses for the baptism, and Kade gave the opening prayer.

We are proud of you Quincy for your great decision to become a member of the church and make those special covenants with Heavenly Father. We love you.

Quincy's 8th Birthday (April)

In our family, on your 8th birthday you get your own set of new scriptures. Quincy knew this and was actually very excited for them. She made a request for "the small ones". All of the other kids have the standard size but we honored her wish and got her a small print set. Hopefully her eyes always stay good!!
She got some new summer clothes from Grandpa Tom and Grandma Barb. She also got some money and a nice card in the mail from Grandpa and Grandma Southwick and Grandpa and Grandma Wyatt.

Quincy had a friend party this year (this was our 3rd friend party in 2 months...so hopefully no more for years to come!). She invited 7 little girls and we had a giggling party going on. She had a butterfly themed party. They played butterfly relay games, wrapped each other up with toilet paper like a cocoon, made butterflies with watercolors and coffee filters, ate butterfly cupcakes and decorated little fabric bags. The only thing that didn't go so perfect at the party was the fact that they went outside and had a little fun on our tire swing. Our kids are used to it and it doesn't bother them so they forget that others might not be the same. One little girl puked on the way home in our suburban and we heard later that another little girl threw up when she got home. They both said they got sick on the swing!! Oops!

Happy Birthday Quincy...We love you lots!!

Easter 2011 (April)

Coloring easter eggs! I am so grateful that even my big kids still love to do things like this! I love to see all of them doing things together. Kylee, Emilee and Kade were every bit as excited to do eggs this year as Brinley and Quincy were!







You can't color easter eggs without at least one cup of color landing on the floor! Brinley was the proud owner of this spill! We now have pink tile grout. It will remind us of the memories I guess. I must be an old mom, this would have completely freaked me out several years ago. Brinley and Quincy have the older kids to thank for mellowing me out!!





Sunday we celebrated by waking up to treats from the Easter Bunny. He left candy in baskets and flip flops for all the girls and a backpacking survival kit for Kade.





I am grateful that Easter is always on Sunday. Going to church helps remind us of the real reason we celebrate Easter. It was nice to go and reflect upon the resurrection of the Savior and all that it means for our family. I am so grateful for the blessings that come from the gospel. We are very blessed.