Holy Buckets, Peyton gets baptized!

Today was baptism Sunday at our church. Since Bruce was baptized on a Palm Sunday, and both of our children were baptized on a Palm Sunday, it was great that Peyton could be baptized on that same day. We had him all prepared for the water on the head part. He was ready for it. Unfortunately, we forgot to mention to him that part of the deal is you stand up in front of the whole congregation, wait patiently (REALLY should have explained that part), and then get your turn. After much squirming (that's the part where you twist and move so much your whole tummy is showing to the church), whining, a little yelling (LET ME DOWN!), it was finally his turn. In a truly gracious, amazing act of God he held perfectly still while the pastor poured the water 3 times on his head! A huge sigh of relief was heard from the entire congregation. He did it!! He was baptized!! TADA!! After Pastor Augie's blessing it was off to Sunday school, and a huge sigh from his Mama.


Here is the only picture where he decided to give it a grin.
He looks like an angel doesn't he? Who would guess by the looks of him, what he had been like only 30 minutes earlier.

Fortunately, I have the sports setting on the camera, and I got him looking at the camera for a millisecond. Thanks Pastor Augie, for loving children!

We tried to get a family shot, outside of the church. The good news is Sara, Bruce and I were looking at the camera and smiling.

The blessing in all of this is that Jesus loves the little children and says "let them come unto me", not just when you are happy, rested, and perfect. Peyton, you are a blessing in our lives, a gift from God. I pray that you will grow to be a man after God's own heart.

Aged to Perfection

It's hard to believe, but today is my husband's 60th birthday. You know how when you are 20, someone who is 60 seems ancient? Well, now that we are hitting that stage, I've decided that 60 is a lot younger than it used to be. In fact, if Bruce is any indication, 60 is just hitting your stride. He still hikes the Grand Canyon every year, runs 5 miles several times a week and does many hours of volunteer work a week. Love this picture of him from our trip to Africa. He likes to be outside, and this is just so HIM. He and his pals had planned a hike in the Superstitions today, but got rained out. He didn't want any fuss made (soooo typical), so tonight he is getting treated to a fabulous (hopefully) meal. I'll be fixing him a dinner of Filet Mignon (well, he'll have to do the grilling.....), with fixings, and for desert, his favorite, german chocoloate cake (ok, so I bought the cake at AJ's). Since the theme for the day is "Aged to Perfection" he'll have a special Cabernet Sauvignon with his meal, and an aged cognac with a fine cigar for after the meal. Here's hoping he enjoy it!

Not the best picture, but he's never happier than when he's outside with a backpack on!!

Happy 60th to my darling...