Braden's Baptism...

This Saturday was a big event around our house.  Braden decided to get baptized into our Church. We are so proud of him and the decision he made.

We had a busy week in preparation. Monday was his birthday, then he got to go to Cub Scouts for the very first time on Wednesday. I have to tell you, ironing his little scout shirt and dropping him off to his Den Mother was rather weird for me! But I guess with three boys I will get used to it before I know it.  He's already working on getting his Bobcat (do I sound like I know what I am talking about, cause trust me, I have NO CLUE!).  I still have to get his little patches on, but I have until his first pack meeting, and thankfully, the internet is very usefull for scouts.

 Braden and his Dad in their spiffy suits

 B in front of the font where he was baptized

 Proud Mama & Dad with a very excited little guy

 Changed into his whites, almost time!

 So proud of him!  Rusty did the baptism and then we had a great group for his confirmation. Including my Dad, my brother Troy, Russ, Braden's great uncle Todd and great grandpa Steve. I am so grateful to have so many worthy Priesthood holders in our lives. 

After we headed to our house for a little party. We are so thankful to everyone who came! Grandparents, Great Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, Primary teachers, friends and their parents. It made the day so special to see all those people who care about him there with us!

 The cake and the some of the food spread

More fun guests from the party. I am bad and didn't get one of all Braden's friends together, but they were having too much fun enjoying the nice weather and running around outside! Nor did I get one of our entire family together, but trust me, Berkley and Brenner were both there too!  Thanks to Auntie Kelcie who flew in just to be here and for our cousin Hayden's wife Cheyenne and her girls who drove all the way from Glendale to come (they just moved here from Utah and I am so excited to have another cousin in the state!). Thanks to the Ryans, Farnsworths, Betheas and Smiths for having such fun kids that Braden gets to play with!

And just in case I needed yet another shock to my system, someone pointed out that it would only be 11 years until he went on a mission. Wow, I hope the teenage years go fast, but not that fast!

Congrats Braden! We love you!!