Lexi's Baptism

Lexi turned 8 while we were on vacation. She very much wanted to be baptized at my parents cabin just outside of Yellowstone Park. My youngest sister was baptized here and so I thought this really wouldn't be very complicated.

We started making preparations and hit a wall when it came to getting official church permission. Apparently church policy has changed on lake and river baptisms where fonts are available. who knew?! After several phone calls and some reviewing of official policies we got the okay. I have fully accepted that Lexi will be our only child that gets this unique opportunity to be baptized at the cabin. It was a wonderful day, one I think everyone there will not forget.

Enjoy the photos!

In attendance, my side: Darryl & Vicki, Bryce, Alex & Michelle, Brett, Marc & Kelsey, Vanessa, Steffani.

In attendance, Jacob's side: Grandma & Grandpa Gee, Steve & Carolyn, Monica & Danny w/ Brock & Hallie, Emily w/ Aiden & Amy, Brinton

Of course the Hagerdon's were there, but they dont belong on a side, they have been adopted in.

Could you pick a more ideal place to be baptized? I think this is beautiful. Please make a note of Lexi's dress. My mom made this dress for my cousin Debby Kaye. Each of my sisters and I also wore this dress.

To prevent the dress from getting dirty we resorted to carrying Lexi between the cabin and the Lake. My brother Brett took the honors. Lexi was thrilled!

I don't think I have seen Lexi happier than she was on this day!

Ready to be Confirmed!

Lexi with Omi & Papa

Lexi with Grandma & Grandpa

Time for the party!! After the baptism everyone stayed to play on the Lake. We had a dutch oven cook out, swimming, tubing, wake boarding, and just playing in the sand. Such fun!!!

Eat up! Thanks Dad for manning the fire on such a hot day!

Lexi, Hannah, & Elizabeth waiting for thier tube ride!

At the end of the day it was just Kurt and Hallie that fell asleep from all the excitement. I never knew that riding in the boat is as lulling as a ride in the car!

Yellowstone

I think I have always considered Yellowstone my home-away-from-home. I was so excited to take Nicole and her family there on our trip. It was loads of fun to be the tour guide in a place I love so much. Unfortunately, I was a bit under the weather so my normal photo frenzy was non existant. Here are just a few pics from Yellowstone.

Old Faithful!

This is the first time we have taken a half way decent picture of a bear in the park. It was just a cub but it was fun to be soooo close.

Hiking through Mammoth Springs. This is my favortite place in the park. I didn't take this pic, I wasn't feeling well enough to go, I wish you could see better what is behind them, it is amazing!

Yes, this is a snow drift, and yes it is the last weekend of June. This is not plowed snow, this is the actual depth of snow that had not yet melted. As we drove into the higher altitudes of the park we were thrilled to see snow and of course have a snow ball fight in shorts and t-shirts.

It is not uncommon to have snow, even new snow, during the summer in Yellowstone. I think the unpredicatble weather just makes it that much more fun.

Seeing the Sights! SLC Day 2

So here are a few pics of our fun on Day 2 in Salt Lake. This was an exhausting day and I was only present for the first half. My mom switched me places half way through the day so I could get to an appointment. My mom is a brave woman!!!

In front of the the SLC Temple. The kids were less than cooperative for photo ops.



A moment to treasure.......they are being soooo good. It was just a moment.

Asher and Kurt were so cute. The were fast friends, which surprised us since there is almost two years difference in their ages.

Emma and Elizabeth were glued together at the hip, I love this picture!

The kids are demonstrating how not to behave in the Tabernacle. Who took this?

Please forgive me Jenny but your face speaks for all us moms and how we were doing at this point! This was taken in the Beehive House!

Enjoying a ride in Heritage Park.

A team effort at the butter churn!

Heritage Park was a huge hit with everyone, unfortunately for me, it is what I missed.