Hailey Turned 8! Her Birthday & Baptism

Hailey turned 8 on the 14th of January- which is a big deal because that means she can be baptized! It's a big event for a kid her age and she was so excited. Knowing we were going to have a party after her baptism, we just had a family party to celebrate her birthday. I also took some pictures of her- I'm trying to do that each time one of the kids celebrates a birthday. : ) 

Picture overload: 

Thomas likes to light birthday candles now. Scary... 

I made ice cream cone cupcakes. They didn't turn out quite like I planned but as you can see, no one minded! 

I found a fantastic used bookstore and stocked Hailey up with new (to her!) books. She's just about finished reading Little House on the Prarie. I am so happy she loves to read! 

My mom wins the prize for coolest gift: a really neat beaded nesting box with a whale tail necklace inside. Good job Grandma!!

We took some pictures in preparation for her baptism...

Hailey is holding the dress she was blessed in as a baby when she was just 5 weeks old! 

Then, Saturday February 7th, 2015 came, the day of her baptism...

Hailey and her cousin Elise.

 It was a very sweet and special service. I only got misty-eyed a couple times. Christy, Adrian's mother, spoke on the Holy Ghost and a bunch of family got up and sang a special musical number. 

Afterwards we want to our house for lunch and a lot of cousin play time! 

Way to go, Hailey- we are so proud of you!