Memorial Day Weekend

For Memorial Day weekend we got together with some dear friends that Ryan went through Residency with.  The Tobler Family and the Estradas.  The Tobler's lived in Baltimore where Kyle was completing his own REI fellowship and the Estrada's live in North Carolina.  We met in Ocean City, Maryland to spend the weekend catching up and catching some rays on the beach.  The kids had a blast!!  Lots of sand castles were built, crabs were dug up out of the sand and the waves were ridden.  We tired to see the ponies on Assateague Island but they weren't out so we just enjoyed the ocean and flew a kite.  The weather was perfect!!  So thankful for good friends!!

Mother's Day, a Birthday and a Baptism

May 11th was one busy Sunday, I tell ya!!  We had the rare privilege of celebrating Mother's Day, Lauryn's 8th birthday and her baptism on the same day.  What made it even more special was the fact that we got to spend it with family.  My parents, Ryan's Mom, my aunt and Uncle and a cousin were here to help us celebrate the day.

Aunt Tammie made Lauryn's wreath from the bushes in our front yard.  She loved it!!

Lauryn has such a good Daddy and she was so excited to be baptized!!  She was so happy that she only had to be dunked once!!

It was such a blessing to have our Moms here for this special day.  I know Lauryn felt special because they were there for her!

There is that giant personality showing again!!

We love our Grandma Margaret!!

Grandma Kristie and Papa Chip are so loved!!

Love this little family of mine!!

Apparently Ryan is the only cool person in the bunch!!

I am so thankful for my own Mother.  She is an amazing example to me of Christ-like love and she is so much fun!!  I am glad I got her as my Mom and friend!!

Lauryn

This little chicka turns 8 on Mother's Day this year.  She is so excited to be baptized.  We spent an afternoon on the Washington DC Temple grounds taking her birthday pics.
Lauryn has taken up such a tender spot in my heart.  She has a personality that doesn't match the size of her petite body.  She is spunky, creative, ready to help and share with others.  She has a tender heart and she is learning to stand up for herself and others.  I see myself in her.  I love this little one like none other.  And besides isn't she so adorable!!