I honestly had a hard time believing that my little Avynlea was 8 years old and getting baptized. She is such a precious girl and brings a lot of love and laughter into our home. I think it is extra special that she got to be baptized the same day that she turned 8! So fun and special. Avynlea was a lucky girl and got to be Baptized in the very same dress that I was once Baptized in. It is a dress that my Aunt made and I have had cousins, sisters and a niece wear this dress for their Baptisms. Such a fun Legacy! Unfortunately Kenedy did not wear this dress because we had forgotten its existence but that's OK. After she was Baptized Avynlea changed into a beautiful white dress that I made for her. She really looked so pretty! We had a lot of family and friends come to witness her being Baptized and afterwards Keffords dad took everyone out to eat at The Golden Corral. It was fun to be with family for a little while longer. We didn't go home to change and so Avynlea got a little bit of chocolate on her white dress which thankfully I have since managed to remove.
Brooke, Steve, Jenna and Mikell Andros
Great Grandpa Farrell
Great Grandma Marge
Gwen Peterson
Bobs brother Mark and his special Lady Debby came which was a fun surprise.
Bailey, Ally, Mikayla, Gwen and Jeremy Peterson
Grandpa Bob
Trista Peterson
Trevor and Michelle Peterson
Have to love Golden Corral for their delicious Cotton candy!
Bennett. Britney, Lucy, Jared and Jack Hansen
Qiana, Brielle,Brit, Asher, Tayvia and Kelsey Peterson
Andrew Lutes
Ben, Isabelle, Matt and Emily Robertson
Breana Thompson and Andrew Lutes
Ryker, Kenedy, Avynlea and Rylee
Avy and Mommy
Grandma Bonnie
After dinner Avynlea opened her Birthday cards and presents from family and also her Baptism presents.
Because we ate at the Golden Corral the cake I ordered did not get cut into until the next day. When we were at Costco doing the order I read to Avynlea the list of cake themes and the one she wanted was the Beach theme. I thought that one sounded cool also. We all definitely love the beach!
Avynleas Favorite Things:
Candy: Milky Way
Food: Pineapple
Friend: Morgan Kimel
Toy: Polar Bear webkinz named Snowflake
Book: Babysitters Little Sister Series
Movie: Eloise
TV Show: Victorious
Church Song: I Love to See the Temple
Radio Song: Beauty and a Beat by Justin Bieber
Thing to do: Jump on the Trampoline
Scripture Story: Jesus' Crucifixion
Color: Orange
Thing about Second Grade: Mrs. Pitchford her Teacher
Place to go: The Beach
Best thing about being 8: Being Baptized
5 Things I Love about Avynlea
1) Her personality is Awesome! I love being around Avynlea because she can make the funniest faces and say the funniest things. She is always making us laugh and I love her positive attitude.
2) She is so kind. Avynlea befriended the girl in the class who gets teased a lot by some of the other kids. Avy genuinely likes her too and tells me all the time how fun she is.
3) Avynlea is super helpful to me and usually is willing to be of service. If I need something done I can usually count on Avynlea to be the first to volunteer.
4) Avynlea does really great in school. Her reading has improved so much this year and her teacher loves her. She is also getting to be a great piano player. I love listening to her tinker on the piano.
5) Avynlea loves Primary and is always excited to go to church. She is a willing participant in our daily scripture readings and has a very bright Testimony!