Micaela's Baptism

Today was a big milestone in Micaela's life. She was baptized and confirmed by Brian and had many family members and friends stand in the confirmation circle.

As I took pictures of her baby blessing out of two white frames and replaced them with baptism pictures, it hit me, just how fast time moves.


We are both so proud of Micaela. She is becoming a beautiful young lady! I remember the day we held her in arms for the first time and it seemed like the world couldn't be more perfect than it was at that instant. It's neat to see her grow up and make good choices. She has such a kind heart and really cares about helping the people around her! Micaela, we are so happy to have you as our daughter!





We'd like to give a BIG thank you to all the people who supported Micaela, in spirit or in person. We've been blessed to meet new friends here already and are so thankful they are in our lives. We also had friends from Houston come as well. Thank you to all the relatives who drove so far to share your love! We have a wonderfully supportive family.

Micaela loves her new baptism dress! Thank you Grandma for the love and time that went into making it for her!

Annika's 3rd Birthday

If you'd ask Annika what the best thing about her birthday was...she'd say having Wellington (Sean and Kellye's dog) there! She got more birthday kisses from him than you could ever imagine. She enjoyed every bit on the slime all over her face. Not to mention...she stuck her finger in the icing, gave the dog a lick and then licked after him!!! You know she doesn't get this love of dogs from me!



Annika celebrated her birthday with Grandma and Grandpa Hatch, Sean and Kellye, and Tyler! Thank you Kellye for the adorable cake. Annika loved it so much she carried it in her lap all the way to Hearne! Thank you Grandma for the birthday crown and the hot dogs!



While we were there, she asked Grandpa if he would marry her! Thanks Grandpa for being a good role model for the kind of guy she wants to marry!



Since Annika's 3 we are going to tell our 3 most favorite things about her!

Micaela
1. We both love dogs!
2. She always does funny things (like makes funny faces)
3. I love that she's my sister!


Wesley:
1. I like to play house with her when I'm "Rueben" (the daddy) and she's "Crystal" the mom!
2. I like to go to the park with her.
3. I like to pay Ring-Around-the-Rosies with her!


Mommy
1. She always makes a fashion statement in her own creative way
2. She can dance! (Although I hope she looses this ability by the time she likes boys)
3. I love the way she calls Brian "Daddy-Ohhhh!! and wants to go with him everywhere!


Daddy (from Mom's point of view)
1. Daddy loves snuggling with Annika on the couch and watching Backyardigans
2. Daddy likes to tickle Annika
3. Daddy loves the way she comes running to him when he gets home from work! She's always so full of excitement to have him home!

Our little girls is growing up! Happy Birthday Annika! Life is never dull with you around!