I Am So Proud

The day finally came. My Sweets is the Newest Member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her special day came and went way too fast. It took forever getting here but once school was out Friday it was all a blur after that.She had a great birthday party. We went Luau style. There were lei's and flower clips, hula skirts and the limbo, Hawaiian Haystacks and beach cupcake. All in all it was a great party. I never did get a picture of the whole bunch, but they had a great time.

She also got spoiled on the present scene. Her friends nailed her likes to a tee, and her long awaited American Girl Doll Kanani finally arrived in her hands (it's been in the house for over a month).

It was a ton of fun, but man was I tired when I finally rolled into bed around mid-night. Unfortunately I still couldn't sleep because I was too darn worried about cooking the meat and getting it done in time for lunch after the baptism. I was up at 5:30 putting the meat in the cookers, then I read through the recipe just to make sure it was going to be done. The darn recipe said it only needed to cook for 2 hours!!!! Yikes!!! Oh well, it was so tender and sooooo yummy. It was worth the loss of sleep I guess.

The baptism was an amazing experience. She looked beautiful. Literally like an angel. I was so proud of her and she was so excited. She really knew why she was getting baptized and the importance of it. Her little spirit was glowing. I wish I knew how to write how amazing it was, but like my testimony in church today, it wouldn't make sense, just a jumbled mess. But the important thing is that she was ready and excited to become a member of the church. It was really special all the way around.

Lucky her, she was baptized on her birthday so she got really spoiled Saturday as well. So many people love her it was a little overwhelming. Thank you cards are definitely on their way. I am so grateful for everyone that supported not only Cait, but me as well. My family and friends helped out in so many ways. It was stressful but not chaotic because of all the help we received. Thank you EVERYONE!.

Cait, We love you so much and we are so grateful you were sent by our Heavenly Father to bless our home and family. Your sweet spirit radiates where ever you go. Never loose that light.