I never intended to take the summer off from scrapbooking but that seems to be what has happened. This week alone has been so crazy. I can’t even think about sitting down at the computer to blow a few hours at one of my favorite hobbies. There’s just no time for that. Maybe when this week is over things will calm down a bit.
I’ll give you a little update though.
Emma turned 8.
We had our third annual birthday part at my dear friend’s swimming pool. (Hello, what a wonderfully easy party. Hurray for summer birthdays!) If this picture looks familiar it’s because I’ve got 2 from the previous years that look almost identical.
Emma, of course, was super excited to be one year older and finally 8. But of course things can not go completely smooth so we had to deal with a small fall and a popped open a chin two days before her party. She couldn’t swim with her friends like she would have liked to because of the Dr’s orders to keep it clean and dry. Drats.
Turning 8 is super exciting for us around these parts because Emma was able to be baptized.
We had such a wonderful day. It turned out super special and sweet for Emma and us. I hope she remembers this day all her life. I know I will.
My name is Manda and I love creating 
Wow, what a great birthday and a memorable day to be baptized! We love all of you!
Cute family photo! So fun to see you guys and happy for Emma! Thanks so much for letting us stay. And thanks for an awesome bike ride. Loved that. You’re the best!
Where did those 8 years go?? Are you really a mom of a girl who is old enough to be baptized!??!! What a wonderful day that I look forward to experiencing myself. Lovely photo of your family too.
It was great to spend time with your family! Emma is so full of life and so happy on her birthday and baptism. She is so blessed to have wonderful parents. You are great! Love you!
We had a blast camping with you! Where’s the cool photo of you on the rock? So sorry Leah threw up in the tent. Makes for a great camping memory though. Congrats on Emma’s baptism!