Ylena's baptism

We have had a very full last couple of months. We'll try and get up to date on all the fun we've been having...

The kids' cousin, Ylena, got baptized 2 days before the cultural celebration. Jacob did a super quick trip, flying up Thursday morning, straight into Provo (yay, Allegiant Air!), then back home Friday morning in order to be home in time to watch the kids while I went to the dress rehearsal that afternoon/evening. I told Jacob he should take the older two girls with him, but the idea of dragging them out of bed at 3am for just a day's trip didn't appeal to him, but he came back saying he wished he had taken the girls with him since they would have had so much fun.

Jacob chilling with Christian.

 Mark was in Provo for a few short days to pick up his family who had been there for the summer while he worked and got a little settled in their new home in Kansas. They planned the baptism to happen before the whole family headed back with him the next day so more family members could attend.

 The whole family:

 Heidi and Andrew's baby Joy also was blessed after the baptism. It was a fun family affair, and we're sad we couldn't all make it up there.

 Rachel sent this to Dad and Cari via text.

 (Cute girl with her baby doll who has a matching hat.)

 Jacob and Cari sent this back. :)