Corben's Rollin' Birthday Party

First the details....way back in December Corben and I decided it would be fun to plan a pool party for his birthday. I made reservations for the first available date [in January] and set it all up. After returning from California, we hand delivered invitations to the guests and were anxious for a beach party in the winter. When we got home from our special deliveries a friend called and said "I think the pool is closed for renovations" and I replied that surely I would have been called and informed of such an event, since I paid a chunk of money to have the party there a LONG time ago.... Well unfortunately it was [and they got a piece of my mind - and told them they could tell my 8 year old he wasn't having a pool party] and the options were to either call and cancel or find another venue. Thankfully someone had the brilliant idea to go roller skating, so that's what we did. Everyone had a blast, even the parents :D I have a feeling we'll be back to skate there soon....

A Little Bit of Random

First - a little ditty:

(Do you know the song? Thank you Guitar Hero :)

Then, our little Cub Scout participated in his first flag ceremony--too bad I didn't get the whole flag in the picture...
So the meteorologists got it wrong -- it snowed again and caused a two-hour delay for school. We didn't mind, we went to breakfast ;]
And lastly, this mess was supposed to be oatmeal raisin cookies. Hmmm, for whatever reason I've lost my cookie baking ability (only for choc. chip/oatmeal raisin - I can make peanut butter kisses just fine!) so I've imposed a cookie baking ban on myself. I don't need them anyway!
(but I really think it's my oven or the humidity....LOL)

Corben's Baptism

In our church when a child turns 8 years old they can be baptized and become an official member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Corben chose to be baptized, and since Lester is away, he asked his Poppy (my Father) to baptize him and Uncle Andrew (brother) to confirm him. We had planned this for the Saturday after we arrived in California, but with all the sickness being passed around it was postponed until January 3rd. It was a very special day, and the whole family participated in the program. Meme and Aunt Caroline gave wonderful talks about baptism and the Holy Ghost, and cousins gave the prayers. We are so thankful that we could be with family for this very special and sacred occasion are are so proud of Corben for making the choice to be baptized. We love you Corben!

This picture was on the cover of his Baptism program.

The Missionaries had this sign up in the lobby.
Poppy and Corben.

Uncle Andrew, Corben and Poppy.

The whole group.