Kailyn's Baptism

Wow! Can you believe we already have an 8 year old? She is such a great young lady too. She has been SOOOO excited for her baptism, mentioning it any chance she can. I found this white dress on clearance after Easter and it has been hanging in her closet since. She would often take it out to look at or to show to anyone willing to look.

I'm so glad she is our oldest. She is a great example to her younger sisters and brothers. She is amazing at sharing and looking out for them. She is pretty easy going and is good at find things to do (of course the default is reading).

We were able to have both sets of grandparents and Aunt Megan come for the Baptism. Kailyn planned her whole program picking the songs and assigning everyone with something to do. She did a great job.

Grandpa Bassett spoke at Kailyn's baptism about baptism. Grandpa Jones spoke about the gift of the Holy Ghost. They both did an amazing job, the spirit was so strong.

Our beautiful girl in white.

Kailyn loves to pose for pictures.

Kailyn with her dad and mom.

A family photo (Wow! We got everyone to looking on one try)

Grandma and Grandpa Jones and Aunt Megan with Kailyn, and of course Chase who insisted on being in the picture.

All of the kids with Grandma and Grandpa Bassett.

Gandma and Grandpa Bassett with Kailyn.

Kailyn with both sets of grandparents.

Group picture with Grandma and Grandpa Jones and Aunt Megan.

Grandpa and Grandma Bassett with our fam.  Kailyn pointed out that it looks like Ken has helicopter rotors coming out of his head.

Kailyn with her dad in their baptismal clothing. Ken did a good job at making sure Kailyn went all of the way under the water. Kailyn said that the water felt really good (it was nice and warm) and wished she could stay in longer.

With everyone in town we decided to show them a little of our new town. One of our stops was to show everyone the falls.

The girls playing on the rocks and looking at this nasty water that had settled on the rocks.

Poor Chase had to be the one to actually fall into the yucky water.

Even with this wet back end, Chase was hardly phased and didn't let it ruin his fun.

Within minutes of getting there Caden made friends with this little boy. They walked all over the rocks together.

Checking out the falls.

Caden

Grandpa and Grandma Bassett

Grandma and Grandpa Jones decided to treat everyone to some ice cream. Of course the kids had to pick the most colorful ice cream they had, which promptly turned the kids mouth and teeth blue.

Jordan didn't care about turning blue, all she knew was it tasted really good.

Chase saw someone there using a spoon,  so, of course, he had to get one, too.

It's so hard to say good-bye

Grandma was able to come and visit and help us out. She came at a great time. We had to get the house ready to go on the market and I felt like I was making progress SO slowly. Between trying to take care of Ava and little kids that undid all of my work, I was going nowhere. Did Grandma help? Let's just say, the bathrooms are all sparkling, the dishes are done (many, many times over), the kitchen floor is clean, and I have 8 plus dinners in my freezer.

All of the kids loved having Grandma here, even Ava. Yes, she gave Grandma lots of smile. I was even holding her at church and she turns, looks at Grandma and immediately starts smiling at her. Did she smile at me? NO! Ava, why do you smile at everyone but mommy? What does a girl have to do to get a smile?

The only negative about Grandma being here--it makes me miss my family so much! 

I came home from dropping Grandma off at the airport, came in the house and shut the garage door. Chase came running and said, "Oh, no. Gran-ma. Gran-ma."  He tried to open the door and then tried to get me to open it. He thought I had shut the door on Grandma. I told Chase that Grandma went home. He immediately started crying and kept saying Grandma. Yes, we will all miss Grandma.