the halloween line-up!

before the actual day...

 school and parties!

 Trunk or Treat! Dragon Tamer!

 door-to-door AFTER trunk or treat...

her version...

the Gruffalo!

we are living...

full of meaning and truth...

She chose to be baptized like Jesus was baptized...

dressed in pure, clean white to remind her of the promise she was about to make

she loves the symbol of God's promise after the earth was 'baptized'

she spent the year getting up every morning at 6am

by herself

to follow along with The Book of Mormon on CD

highlighting everything she learned about Jesus

She finished it.

she was ready for this day and it was so peaceful.

  the best part of this experience has been to feel

that this girl, is not just our girl, she is her Heavenly Father's girl.

and He knows and Loves her.

Even though they live States apart,

these "twin cousins" find ways to share their special days together.

while taking these pics, my girl says to her cousin:

"I promise to come when you get married in the Temple,

if you promise to come when I do."

happy new year

we have been...

...Running

And racing

And dancing

And chasing

And leaping

And bounding

Mountain climbing

4-Wheel driving

And swimming

And learning

Piano playing

Always praying

Joyful Chaos we're feeling

A New Year our life begins!