Sydney's Baptism Day

Sydney turned 8 and was baptized last month. She looks so beautiful and grown up here! I can't believe she is getting so big so quickly.

I really wanted a nice picture of our family and you can't believe how many shots were taken just to get this decent one. I swear, the kids won't pose for a picture any more!

I love Syd's smile here.

Papa and Sydney getting ready for the baptism. Thanks, Papa, for taking part in this special event! Thanks also to everyone who participated in the program and helped put it together.

Grandma felt pretty terrible. Her shoulder has been killing her and this was after an attempt to repair it. It didn't work and she will need a complete replacement but she was able to come anyway.

Sydney and Collin with a good friend, Gabe.

Tickle torture!

Sydney unwrapping some presents. You can tell she can't to see what this one is. This was a very special day for Sydney - one that she will treasure always.

Another Test Under His Belt :-)

Collin has finished yet another belt level. The testing is getting to the point where it is difficult enough to see improvement each time he tests and he is having to work harder and harder on the skills. (It is also more interesting to watch now, too.)

Since Jay had to work (yes-on a Saturday), Nana accompanied me and Sydney to the testing at their new Lehi location.

Here, Collin awaits the start of the test. He must not have felt too nervous since he was pretty smiley.

His new senior blue form (I hate that you can never see their faces!):

Sparring with a purple belt:

His nunchuck routine:

His breaking technique:

His fifth trophy for earning all of his stripes before testing. He should get a really big one next time!

What Sydney was doing to keep herself entertained the whole time: