Jem's 8th Birthday and Baptism!

Jem turned 8 the end of January. He was very excited to get baptised. We had a great baptismal program. Gil conducted and performed the ordinances. Shirley said the opening prayer, I said the talk on baptism, Rilla and our friends 6 year old sang "I am a Child of God", and Walter gave the talk on the Holy Ghost. It was nice having the whole family involved. I unfortunately forgot our camera so the only picture taken at the baptism is on Gil's phone. This picture is taken two Sundays after his baptism. We are so proud of him.

He is such a great young man. He is such a great big brother and so much fun. I am very grateful to be his mother. We had a family birthday party for him. I didn't make a fancy cake this time.

Grandma blankets!

My Grandma on my Father's side makes quilts and afghans for each of her grand kids and great grand kids. James was the 49th great grandchild. I have loved all of the blankets she has made for my kids. They have loved them as well. Rilla and Shirley were especially attached to theirs. They had to have them to sleep when they were younger. I love them also because they were made with love. Thanks Grandma Smith for them.