My Trip to Oregon - Day 2

The next morning was spent getting ready for Kari's big day! On Saturday, October 9th Kari became a baptized member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! She looked like an angel! 

A mother-daughter shot after braiding her hair.

My brother is the bishop of their ward and he is so loved by the members. It was neat to see him up giving the "Bishops Remarks" after the baptism. Kari has amazing parents!

Little Joel is so stinkin' cute! I wish I could put sound to his pictures because he has the sweetest little voice. He was shy when I first arrived but he was cuddling up next to me by the end. And I had the privilege of entertaining him during the baptism program. We traced his hand about a million times on paper. :) I realize that I don't have many pictures of Kurt from the weekend. He was so fun to chase around the house. Around and around the living room and family room. He is a kind kid that loves to make others happy. Oh, and he has the best giggle!

The whole crowd. We had so much fun with Dick and Jane as well!

Kari found a lady bug while we were taking pictures. She fell in love with that little bug and kept checking on it. She's looking at her bug in this shot, but it also made for a sweet pose.

Kari's baptism bug. :)

After the baptism we returned back to the house and enjoyed each other's company. Kari opened presents from family...lots of family. She is a very loved girl! Scott grilled hot dogs and the kids had a picnic lunch in the backyard, played in the leaves, and roasted marshmallows. The adults talked and talked and it was wonderful! Later in the evening we had a pizza party, chased and tickled the kids, and I colored with Maddie, Kari, and Kurt until their mom sent them to bed. :(