Beautiful Baby, Baptism, and Birthday!

A few weeks ago we drove over to Doug and Paula's house to help them celebrate the baptism of their baby girl Payton.  As you can see, the baptism took place in their back yard due to an unplanned trip to the emergency room that day!  (Those of you with kids will relate.)

Paula and Doug have three beautiful little girls.  It's a busy household...

and do you notice the hospital band on Mady's ankle?  She dislocated her elbow earlier that afternoon, so there was a bit of a delay in the proceedings.  The blessing was that our family (who was going to be late, due to Cy's football game) was now able to witness the ceremony!  

 Payton is just gorgeous, as you can tell.  Mady (4) and Lauren (2) are very proud to be big sisters!

Next up, Mady's 4th birthday party!!!

 My mother-in-law with all of her children - wish I would have been able to take an aerial shot ;)

(oops, Joey where are you? playing football with Cy probably)

Paula always has fun things for the kids to do.

I can't believe we were celebrating her baptism FOUR years ago already.  What a funny, sweet girl you are Madyson!  Hugs and kisses!!

It was a beautiful day and so much fun to relax with family.

Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not your mother's teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.--Proverbs 1:8-9