I can't wait until I'm eight. . . .

. . .for then I'll be baptized you see. This has been the tune of this past year and yesterday it finally came to pass for my oldest child. Yep Noah turned 8 yesterday. What a special day it was. Because it was a Saturday we decided to hold his baptism on the same day. So as Uncle Jeff put it is was his "double birthday". We were so blessed to have so many members of our family in attendance. Noah was baptized by his Uncle Jeff ( Dave's youngest brother). It was a special treat for Noah who thinks Uncle Jeff is simply the best. Dave thought that by having Jeff baptize him it would allow Noah to have a "big brother" of sorts to look up to. Then he was confirmed by Dave with the bishop, grandpa Pat, grandpa Walt, uncle Art, uncle Jim, uncle Jeff and great-grandpa Larry standing in also. Grandma Tina and Grandma Cindy gave the talks. And Uncle Chad, Aunt Becca and Aunt Abbie sang a lovely rendition of "Holding Hands around the World".
It really was such a lovely day and I am so thankful that Noah came to our family and has been and continues to be a good example and a great brother to his younger brothers and sister.
So in honor of Noah's eight birthday here are 8 things you may or may not have known about him
1. He was a BYU baby born in the middle of an "inversion" ( a weather term I have only ever heard in Utah.
2. He loves legos especially Star Wars ones.
3. He taught himself to ride a bike a few years ago
4. His favorite color is green
5. He likes to play the piano ( although he would never admit to this)
6. His favorite food is shepherd's pie.
7. He loves baseball and once last summer he made all three outs in an inning.
8. He like to read.
Happy Birthday dear Noah, we are so glad you are a part of our family.

Noah at about 4 months old


Noah and Uncle Jeff


Noah with mom and dad


Noah with Grandma Tina and Grandpa Pat



Noah with Grandma Cindy and Grandpa Walt

Noah with Great Grandma Ruby and Great- Grandpa Larry


Noah with Uncle Jeff and Grandpa Pat