We had a very busy weekend. The boys had their first English pinewood derby - very different than at home in that it seemed more dad's tinkered with the cars than at home - there were some great designs out there - but extremely unlikely 10 year olds and younger did the work "by themselves". Ian came in 4th and Chandler I'm not sure but they had a good time! There are TONS of boys in our Den so it was a very long day.
After we had Ian's baptism - he had a HUGE turn out! There were about 50 people there! I had made a lite dinner - it was like Jesus with the loaves of bread & fish - I was worried but we had plenty of food. We had to do everything - not like at home where the stake plans it all for you - it was really nice - Tyler gave a talk along with my FIL, and the kids along with our friends the Hamberlin kids sang I Am A Child of God. It turned out great - the only thing missing were The Smiths.....
Sunday we blessed Tristan - first time in ages I got my mom to come and stay at church with us. it turned out so nice - I found this beautiful blessing gown at a shop that was closing down in town - it's all raw silk and tulle -
My mom left yesterday then I took my in-laws to a "mall" - we actually have a few here - and did some Christmas shopping. Now just trying to get things done. Tristan is sleeping pretty well - she gets up around 12:30, 1AM and then maybe squeaks around 3:30 then she's out till about 6am.... she is so sweet - you really do forget the pain that you carried around for MONTHS and those last 3 hours of labor ugh! But what a prize!!
Holly, She is so beautiful!! Congratulations! Love the dress... she looks like an angel. Enjoy this wonderful, fleeting time!
ReplyDeleteShe is so gorgeous! Glad the baptism turn out went well too! Oh, I added you as a friend on facebook so confirm me already:)
ReplyDeletetristan is beautiful! I love her dress. I am glad she is being good for you! I bet that is so fun to have family there! take care.
ReplyDeleteHow nice to have family there for the special occasions. I love that last picture of Tristan.
ReplyDeleteHow refreshing to go to a pinewood derby where the boys actually participate! The baptism sounds great too. Kind of nice to be more involved. Tristan is gorgeous and that dress is such a treasure! What a keepsake that will be for her!
ReplyDeletewhat a BEAUTIFUL baby. She looks just like her MOM!
ReplyDeletewow what a busy week you had, How excited for Ian
( ian is a great name) baptized. So glad you had so many friends and family there. Thanks for sharing all the pictures with us.
gorgeous! she looks beautiful in that dress!
ReplyDeletewhoohoo for the pine wood derby.
congrats on the baptism too.
LOVE that dress! What a busy few days. I bet it was nice to be able to have just what you wanted on the program for the baptisim. It sounds like you have a very supportive ward. That's great.
ReplyDeleteI love that you got to be incharge of the baptism. I miss that. It sounds like it was really great.
ReplyDeleteThe dress is beautiful. What a great day for you.
What an adorable little lady you have. Glad you mom was able to come out for the occasion!
ReplyDeleteWhat memorable events your children will always have while in London! That dress is beautiful - well, Tristan makes the dress beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Holly!! I love the picture of Ian and Mike - it's great. These past several weeks have been such a special time for your family.
ReplyDeleteWow - what a gorgeous dress, hmmm a little fashionista already? lol
Love you and miss you - Becca
She is such a doll.. so, so cute!! I love her blessing dress, it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that the baptism went well. This month is a busy one for you!
Oh Holly, she is just precious! What a wonderful and memorable experience your family is having there. I'm glad you could have family in town for your special events. I hope you have a Merry Christmas!
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