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!

being festive...

 just a few of the season's dress-ups...

okay...we are doing it again...sort of...

We have another party planned...

but it is just a small one...

'twin' cousins...born about 10hrs apart...

and my sis is in charge so that makes it easier...

Lalaloopsey Birthday Party!

...it was "hat! hat!" so I put on the "hat" 

and he ran to the spot where his sister was

getting her pictures done. 

 Isn't everything virtual these days? 

They each get their own virtual Lala of themselves!

(okay, just an digital drawing)

sorta looks like them though, right :)

 and...for the finale...

ta da!

that is major sewing for me...

care bears birthday party!

 biggest party she's ever had...and she planned it...

so fun, 

the birthday girl got 'taken' and

the kids had to rescue her

so they could all earn their care bear tummy symbols

and learn about their new 'powers'

....but...I hope she has it out of her system

and next year says, lets just keep it family. :)

what are sisters for. :)