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It's great to be 8

Long time, no post! We were so lucky this weekend to have both my parents and Maris' mom in town to celebrate Aliza's 8th birthday and her baptism! She was baptized on her actual birthday on Saturday! We are so grateful for the family and friends who were able to be there. At the end of the day, Liza said that it was a perfect day!
Aliza and Parker after her baptism.

Maris and Liza before
Our family

Papa, Grandma and Aliza
Oma and Aliza
The kids
Me and Lucy

It was an awesome day. Now all 3 of my kids are accountable for their own choices, and my job is done! Woo hoo! :) Seriously, I am so happy that all of my kids are doing well and are happy. They are all good kids and we are so proud of them. They work hard at school, they are good and kind friends, and they are just great kids!

Liza, we are so proud of you and happy that you decided to be baptized!

7 friends are talking:

Lisa,  March 4, 2008 at 10:06 AM  

Your family pic is so beautiful! Congrats Liza & Family!!!

Gary Church,  March 4, 2008 at 10:14 AM  

She's a doll. I totally would have come on Saturday ... if I hadn't BLANKED it. I'm a bad friend. This we know.

Gary Church,  March 4, 2008 at 10:14 AM  

She's a doll. I totally would have come on Saturday ... if I hadn't BLANKED it. I'm a bad friend. This we know.

Jennifer,  March 4, 2008 at 12:30 PM  

What a BEAUTIFUL white dress. Congrats on your baptism.

Jamie,  March 4, 2008 at 3:55 PM  

Her baptism dress is beautiful! What a special day!

Sarah,  March 4, 2008 at 7:12 PM  

Now your home free Andrea!!! Yea Liza!!

Heidi,  March 4, 2008 at 9:55 PM  

I can't believe your baby is baptized now! That must be a great feeling. I can't believe the weather in Texas - crazy!! Love the pics of your living room, btw...

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