Baptism

Here is a picture of the Master and his newest big girl after her baptism. All the pictures we should have of her with her Mom and Sisters and friends who were in attendance do not exist because even though her Mother brought 2(!) sets of spare rechargeable batteries, they were all dead! There are some pictures on a disposable point-and-shoot. We'll have to wait and see how they turned out. (The aunt who sent us the camera should smile because she knows who she is and yes, she saved the day again.)



The baptismal service was the event it is supposed to be. Big Red showed her willingness to follow The Savior and felt the assurance of the Holy Spirit in her heart. She is a shining example of commitment and faith and we are very proud of her.

We are grateful for the friends who came and supported her and our family and participated in the program. We are truly blessed.

Unfortunately none of our extended family was able to attend and we want them to know they were greatly missed. We love you all.

Assorted Wanderings

Here are some pictures from recent outings.


This is at a petroglyph site near Albuquerque. A little hike, a nice view, a lot of urban sprawl. This is about half way up.

Yippy-Skippy on a zip-line swing during a camp cookout.


Little Red struggling not to blow her emergency whistle.


A sunscreen add? White Sands is loads of fun!


Big Red and Chickadee at White Sands, before the fabled sand-in-the-eyes incident.

Big Red had a birthday and this week will be her baptism. Wow, 8! And her dress is mostly done. Just a few more roses and a light wash. Thanks to all those who have offered help, advice and support. My projects are seldom quiet affairs. :)

End of Summer Report

Let's see, the rest of the summer went roughly as follows:


Big Red and Chickadee were in a Missoula Children's Theatre production of The Wiz Of The West. They were both buzzards. (This is a FANTASTIC theater company, find one near you!)
Big Red and Chickadee are bottom center.




Yippie-Skippie lost a few more teeth. Move over pizza face, I give you...Pumpkin Face!





Little Red still putzed around and helped in the garden.




We had a bit of after-church silliness,



But Autumn found us at last. Everyone is back in school who belongs at school,
and we are falling back into the rhythm of the routine.
(Routine laced with a heavy dose of almost daily chaos and upset. We wouldn't want to be boring now would we?)