Ashlyn's Baptism Celebration

One of the many things I love about my family - extended family - is that we all try so hard to support each other in momentous occassions that really matter.  For example: Baptisms and Blessings.  To be frank, we do manage to have quite the frequent celebrations of all kinds throughout the year, sometimes we can't all make it and sometimes we can.  However, when it involves a baptism or a blessing then we all try extra hard to make it work.  So I wasn't surprised when we packed the house to celebrate Ashlyn's special baptism celebration.  However, despite the grand occassion, I only seemed to snap pictures of the party we had before and after the even itself.  Silly me.  But, I must prove to you...it was quite the party!  We are always glad to have a reason to celebrate and cram pack a two-day weekend to the hilt with food, fun, and family.

Jonas quickly realizing that not all costumes are created equal.  Sorry Jonas that you have been blessed with the 'Hufford Noggin' but I am quite amazed you were able to wedge it in there - and that it wasn't a permanent accessory after that either.

Brooklyn playing with her cousin Lydia.  Brooklyn is 4 months younger but definitely trumps her in size.  I totally didn't mean to make them match but you have to admit it's pretty cute!

Talk about getting our money's worth at the local drive-in!  And yes, they only charge by the vehicle.  Luckily they never realized just the huge group of children we were smuggling past their gates.  The cousins all had a BLAST even if we did only last for the first feature.

Hanging out at the pool while celebrating Ashlyn's birthday party.  I'd venture to guess that Brooklyn is quite the fan of the watermelon.

After the baptism was over the boys enjoyed a little b-ball game.  It was adorable to see just how much Jonas was loving playing with Uncle Quentin & Uncle Nick.  They were so good to include him and even lift him to the basket to make his winning goal.

Hitting the road for our three hour drive home from KC.  It's always a fun time in Kansas City.  And thankfully the kids were sleeping before we ever made it to the freeway.  Lots of cousin packed playtime and fun events can sure wear a person out!