Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Birthday for My Bubba Boy

Yesterday was Dallin's 8th Birthday! We can't believe that he is already 8 years old. Time sure does fly.


The birthday boy enjoying pancakes for dinner

We had a very laid back birthday. Both the kids were sick with colds, plus we are having his real party with family and friends on Saturday. Dallin has chosen to be baptized and become a member of Jesus Christ's church.

In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, children are not baptized until they reach the age of accountability, which is 8 years old. And then, just like everything else in life, they are free to choose whether they want to receive the ordinance of baptism.

Dallin is very excited about his baptism. A lot of our family will be here on Saturday for that. So we decided to spend his real birthday, Monday, with just our little family.

We had family home evening that night to celebrate. Sierra was in charge of the lesson. She shared with us (with some help from mom), about Jesus being baptized by John the Baptist, and then what it means to be baptized and have the Gift of the Holy Ghost given after baptism. She did a very good job. :)



After that, Dallin opened his presents from us. He got a couple Star Wars toys. A Luke Skywalker figurine to go with his Darth Vader one. And some spaceship (not sure what kind it is).





Luke and Vader fighting to the death

Then for dessert Dan made us homemade donuts. And we all took turns coating them with cinnamon-sugar, or powdered sugar. Very yummy!


Shake, shake, shake!



So tasty


Happy birthday to my smart, sweet, wonderful, silly, and handsome boy! We love you Dallin!

6 comments:

Rhonda said...

Happy Birthday Dallin. Congratulations on your Baptisim this weekend! I am so proud of you. Love ya, Sister Ortuno.

The Ball Family said...

I am so excited to hear that Dallin is getting Baptized this weekend and I am also sad that I am not going to be there. I really miss being his primary teacher..he is such a good boy! Happy Birthday Dallin!

~yoga~ said...

Awww,

It goes way to fast!
Enjoy it.

What a wonderful time to celebrate baptism...

Amy said...

Your kids are so cute!!!

Amber, Dan, and Fam said...

Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes! Dallin says thank you too. :)

Niki said...

Happy birthday, Dallin! :-)