good times

Last weekend we drove up about 6 hours to get together for Charley's 8th birthday and baptism. It was so great to be there all together with friends and family, eating ice cream cake and taking pictures. There's nothing like getting my sisters and I together for a  few snapshots! Yikes.
We all enjoyed the sweet spirit at the baptism service, and especially when the little man himself stood up at the end and told us all his own beliefs about the gospel of Jesus Christ- amazing! He's a pretty rough-&-tumble kid, always has been; but he's sure got a heart, and a bright mind to go with it.
After that we headed over to the gymnastics place where his dad is a pro. The best spot ever for a birthday party! Everyone had such a good time... little tiny children, big kids, aunts and uncles, cousins, and their grandparents took to the trampolines, ropes, springboards, and nearby comfy couches. ( I myself found the latter to be a perfect spot!)... then built a huge 'fort' with big gym mats and blocks. There were performances from some gymnasts (nearly up to the rafters :), and lots of good food- especially that taco dip. mmmm! A long time after the presents and singing were over, we finally headed for our beds.
It felt just delicious to me-looking around and seeing everyone all there together. We were as happy as we could be.

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