A trip to Ely Neveda

Emalinne's Baptism Weekend

We did a quick overnight trip this weekend to Ely. The kids were SO sad it could not have been longer! We pulled them out of school on Friday and drove out, arriving about 4 pm. The best friends played hard, while the Mom's played in the kitchen preparing for the large family event the following day & the Dad's explored the remodeling possibilities.
The next morning the kids practiced a song they were going to sing... "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus"... and try as we may...

These two bestest friends just don't understand that they are a boy and a girl and WAY too young to hold hands, wrap arms around each other and give each other rings (Cam got a ring from the prize box at school and was thrilled to be able to give it to his best friend - since she's a girl and would like a girly thing like that! LOL) Innocence is fleeting and sometimes I don't want to tell them they shouldn't... they just seem to "get it" that they are best friends and treat each other accordingly. *grin* It is really sweet... and honestly I dread the day when girls become "yucky" and they can't be this close anymore!

It was a beautiful baptism. The kids sang beautifully, sans Caleb hiding and popping up here and there throughout the song because he was too embarrassed to be up there. (*sigh*) The company was AWESOME! I just love Amy and Austin's parents and family! They are wonderful! It was a little strange to be there for a family event, but it felt like we should be! We feel like we are family! :) It is fabulous!

Ema is the sweetest most loving kid you will ever meet! It was so hard to leave a few hours after the baptism on Saturday arriving home at 11:30 pm.

We wish we could have had just one more day! Jestin had too many meetings Sunday morning with his new calling and the Stake changes etc... and we had to get Cam to the Dr... (see next post...)

It was moments like this made the financial sacrifice and long hours driving WORTH EVERY MINUTE!!!

Thank you Sorensen family for including us in your special family event!! We had a wonderful time!!

CONGRATULATIONS Ema!! We are so proud of you for your example and faith!!