Big Day

 I can't even write this post without getting teary!!  It's so not fair that my babies have to grow up!  I keep telling Shaun that I just want to rewind 8 years and do it all over again.  He asked me if I was sure I really wanted to do that... since it hasn't all been smooth sailing.  And even with the ups and downs along the way- I would love to do it all over.  I have loved being mom to three beautiful and mostly well behaved kids.  Sigh.  But... that's not the way of it.  Until science figures out a freezing spray I can spray on my kids to make them stay the same age for as long as I want... I just have to put up with these huge milestones that make me feel old.

Ty turned 8 this year and was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on August 3, 2013.  I am so proud of my little guy and his decision to follow his Savior's example and be baptized.  He took this decision very seriously and wouldn't make it until he had thought seriously about it and had prayed about it for about a month.  He came upstairs one day and told me, "Mom, I think that it's the right decision to be baptized.  I want to make my Heavenly Father happy and I know this is what I need to do."  Talk about setting off the water-works.

I just can't believe what an amazing little boy we have.  He put on his white jumpsuit and he just looked so grown up!

 We are so blessed to have Ty as the "Big Brother".  He really tries his best to BE his best most of the time.  He always watches out for his brother and sister and is my biggest helper.  He loves to tease his dad and ride bikes.  I love you Ty.  And I am so proud of you!