Broc's Baptism Day- April 18th, 2105 10:00 a.m.a

Broc has been looking forward to this day for such a long time. Everyday the whole week before he kept saying I can't wait for Saturday. As I was putting together his little DVD of his first 8 years of life I couldn't help but notice that he always has a smile on his face. He is such a great example to me have having fun and being fun to be around.

Broc asked Aunt Cassie to give a talk on Baptism and she did amazing. She spoke about how it's the first key to return to live back with Heavenly Father and how we can follow the counsel given to us to make it back. Broc felt the spirit during her talk because he got tears in his eyes.  He asked Grandma Houghton to give the talk on the Holy Ghost. She did great and told him that the holy ghost will help him to know of things that he cannot see. And how he can stand up for what he knows he believes because the holy ghost can witness it to you.

He asked his Aunt Sara to play the piano and Hannah Vigil to lead the music. We sang Broc's favorite primary song, "I love to see the temple" and When I am baptized.

Bryon baptized and confirmed him. I am thankful for Bryon that he holds the priesthood worthily. I love him more than words could ever express. He gave him a wonderful blessing and told him that he will be a great example and that he will be able to serve a full time mission and get married in the temple. That he will be a light to his friends.

We had a luncheon afterward in the gym.  He had so many people there to support him. His cute primary teachers, Brother and Sister Green and his buddies Zayne Petersen and Cooper Fowers. Lincoln couldn't come because he was at the LAX game but brought over a tie and a tie pin.

I am so grateful for his choice to be baptized, the spirit was so strong and I was reminded of how important families are and how we need each other.

Broc has been so excited to finally get his own set of scriptures. He got a case from Grandma and Grandpa Vigil and couldn't wait to finally put his scriptures in it. He is carrying it around like they are the most prize possessions he has. I am grateful that he already knows how important the scriptures are in his life. I hope that he will always remember this special day and how much love I have for him. I know this church is true and that the only way that we can have true happiness is to follow our Saviors example. To read and study the scriptures and to stay close to the spirit so that the holy ghost can always be with us.  

March Madness

 March is always a little "Mad" in a good way.  The weather warms up, boys start Lacrosse, birthdays, Easter and this year Adyson started dance competitions. We went to the park with the Masuisui's, and had Dr. Seuss night and the Elementary. We had a snow storm which was kind of fun, the kids made a mini snowman on the trampoline. Drake talked Bryon into going to Smith and Edwards and spend his coins he has been collecting on the "penny" candy. He was so proud of himself that he was able to pay for it all by himself. Broc lost both his front teeth, and so did Landon. Drake went on a field trip to the fire station and was so excited to learn all about how to be safe in fires. Adyson has come so far this year in dance and she is so much fun to watch. I love her confidence as she steps on the floor to start her routine and it's always a bonus to have friends to spend these fun moments with, grateful for the Wallace's. A temple date with my eternal companion.  We also had our preschool Easter party AND my Mom, Bryon and I repainted our whole house. A BIG project that needed to be done desperately.  When I look at all that has taken place in the month of March, I feel completely and utterly blessed I would not want life any other way.

 

Drake is the BIG FIVE!

He really was having a good time, just being "Drake". We started Drake's birthday celebrations with glow in the dark bowling as a family.

Grandma and Grandpa Vigil came to celebrate we love them and all their support!!

Drake can now enjoy roller blading with Broc and Ady, just a little practice and he will be unstoppable. He really wanted the "new" hungry hungry hippo game.

Gavin met us for a lunch date and them came over to play!

It's so fun to celebrate birthdays and preschool, Drake has been waiting all year to be able to take his birthday bag home!!

Inside the bag was a mustache. He wanted me to take his picture and send it to Dad cause they were matching!

Drake I am so happy that Heavenly Father sent you to me. I love being your Mom!! You bring so much happiness into our lives.  You are always trying to keep up with the older kids and do what they do. You are super smart and a little bit of a perfectionist. You like to reorganize my bathrooms drawers and arrange things on the refrigerator. I love to listen to you say your prayers and night, you are so sincere and bare your testimony that you know the gospel is true and that you love your family. It is so sweet and I love that your testimony is already beginning at such a young age. You are going to be one amazing son of God with a testimony that will not be shattered.

Some things you love at FIVE: Playing with anyone that will play with you, pretending, movies, guns, swords, friends, being with Dad, hunting, being outside and going to Grandma and Grandpas.  LOVE YOU BIG BOY!