Riley's Special Day

My sweet Riley turned 8!

And on her birthday she got to get

Baptized!

She was so excited to get baptized!

I made her a Baptism book for her

to write about her baptism and

to put pictures in it. It also had

a place for friends and family to

write in in.

I was so happy and filled with Joy.

The minute I walked into the church

that day and saw some family

members the tears started to flow.

That morning my dear friend came

over and did Riley's hair up nice and tight

and so cute for her baptism. She also

did Paige and Sierra's for me too.

I have such awesome friends!

Riley picked the opening and

closing songs for the program.

Her primary teacher, Bro. Raymond

gave a wonderful talk. His wife,

Mandy, the Primary President

had everything prepared and was

so wonderful to support Riley.

Riley was the only one in our ward

getting baptized that day. So it

made it even more special.

Riley loved having her friends there.

Riley, Taebia, Elyssa and Hallie

So many friends and family came

to support Riley on her special day.

We have such great neighbors and family

who were willing to get all dressed up on a

Saturday to come and support Riley,

and for family to drive so far to be there.

These are just a few pictures of those

that came.

Grandpa Corrigan

Uncle Mikel, Aunt Kami and Cousin Emery

Uncle Michael and Aunt Skyla

Aunt Karissa

Grandpa and Grandma Gardner

Great Grandpa Gardner and Lois

Grandpa and Grandma Avery

Great Grandmother and Grandpa Noffsinger

Brenda and Great Grandpa LeCheminant

After Riley's luncheon at the house

we celebrated her birthday.

She asked for strawberry shortcake

with nothing on it. So notice that

sweet Grandma left a section just

for her!

She opened presents. Brandon and I

got her new scriptures with her name

engraved on them. She was so happy!

Grandpa and Grandma G. got her a

beautiful picture of Christ to hang in

her room. That is something she'll

have for ever.

Grandma Avery a week before

her birthday took her out to

pick out her favorite fabric and

made her a blanket.

After it died down a bit and

everyone went home Grandpa

and Grandma Avery treated us all

to lobster and Steak. And Riley

got a birthday dessert.

It was a beautiful day and I'm so

thankful for my sweet Riley.

She is such a good girl and

I'm so proud of her!

I LOVE YOU RILEY!!!