Chase and I had a pretty great birthday this year (Aug 23) and it was filled with some big events. Chase turned 8 and had his baptism, and is now a Cub Scout. He has been pretty excited about both of these events for quite a while. Brandon, Emily, and their kids came down to visit and got to participate in the baptism, which really meant a lot to Chase. Diana and I had to come to the realization that this was our last child to be baptized and our "baby" is growing up. We thought we were ready for the kids to grow up, but we were wrong! Being a parent is pretty great. We hope you enjoy the pictures.....
Birthday (Aug 23)
The birthday boys
Diana decorated Chase's room while he was at school
Grandpa and Grandma Colbert and Uncle Steven came over for cake, which was great because Grandma made the cake (it was awesome)
Chase is thinking about his wish
Chase opening his big present (slot car race track)
Baptism Day (Aug 28)
Brandon's family came down this weekend
We spent the morning in Independence, Missouri at the LDS Visitor's Center and playing tourist
Andrew, Diana, Emma and Isaac (sidewalk)
Brandon, Hazel and Spencer (by the entrance)
Diana
Anna, Chase, Andrew, Ivy and Isaac watching a presentation
Spencer, Chase, Brandon and Andrew
Brandon....this is an awesome tour
Chase
clockwise from left: Ivy, Spencer, Emma, Andrew, Isaac, Anna and Chase
Around the corner from the visitor's center is the original Independence temple site
About an hour after we got home from Independence we had to go to the church for Chase's baptism
Jordan was able to get off from work long enough to attend
Chase
Diana, Brian, Andrew
Spencer, Jordan
front row: Chase, Anna, Emma
middle row: Diana, Andrew, Isaac, Ivy
back row: Brian, Spencer, Brandon, Hazel, Emily