Just the Lighting

Today was just another ordinary day.  I have absolutely nothing to say about it. But the lighting is this picture....Arizona can be beautiful!

Her Favorite Person

She loves her dad! This almost made me cry. I don't know how Papi does it.  Leaving has got to be harder than staying behind alone with five kids.

 



"Water Mommy, Water"

She is truly my water baby, pointing out the water every where we go.

 

She doesn't smile much but in a pool she doesn't stop grinning.  Even the freezing cold, and chattering teeth won't stop her from enjoying the water.

Plane Tired

After dropping Papi off at the airport late at night we got home and DJ flew himself on to the couch.  Is this what they call just "plane tired"?

I Have No Idea

 

I don't know but she sure is a funny cutie!

Big Day

It's here!  The day she has been counting down to since January. 

It's her baptism day!

I don't think I've ever seen anyone more excited.

Papi had to make a special trip back from the Dominican Republic just so he could baptize his beautiful eight year old daughter.

All of our AZ family was there to see Isabel's special moment.

 I am so thankful for my sweet baby girl.  From the minute she was baptized I noticed her trying really hard to be better.  That's all He asks of us, to just try and be better.  We don't need to be perfect.  He will make up for our weaknesses if we are trying. So I am proud of you Isabel and so happy for you on your big day!

Baptism Announcement

This is happening soon!  She is counting down the days.  We are super excited!

From Where I Stand

We have 1:30 church this year and I love it!  We get to hang out all morning, eat waffles and relax together as a family.  Sure, it gives the kids time to create and make HUGE messes but from where I stand it couldn't be more perfect.

Halloween

We used to go to the Halloween store and buy new costumes for Trick or Treating every year.  It was fun. Then I decided we had way too many costumes that weren't getting used.  So the past couple of years I've had the kids come up with their own costumes using what we have.  They have a spending limit of $10 for little things that they might want like face paint, or suspenders.  I've loved seeing what they've come up with.  Alexandria was extra crafty this year and found this dress to be Elsa at Goodwill.  There was just one problem.  It was pink! So she brought it home and painted it blue. I was impressed with how well it turned out.  Well done on the costumes kids.  You guys look awesome! 

 

Phoenix Temple

 

We have been so blessed this year in Arizona to have two temples finished and dedicated.  My kids are thinking that this is an everyday thing.

 

Isabel was super excited for the dedication of the Phoenix Temple though.  She missed the Gilbert Temple because she wasn't an official member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints yet. But she got baptized and confirmed a member just in time to see the dedication of the Phoenix Temple.

 

I wish I could have bottled her energy as we shouted Hosanna. She was literally bouncing up and down with excitement.  Then she turned to me with a huge grin and a twinkle in her eyes and I tried to set that moment in stone.  It was one of those moments you never want to forget.  She was perfect, happy to be a member of Heavenly Father's church and delighting in the spirit of the dedication. Cutest thing ever!