Payton's Baptism

So today was a very special day

Payton was baptized! 

He was so excited to be baptized!

 {I was hoping that we could have maybe waited another month so we could have been a bit more settled in the house and new ward- but he was so excited and we did want him to know that him being baptized is important and a priority in our lives- so we did it this crazy chaotic week of moving in :) }

I took some quick pictures of him and made a quick invitation to send around to family and friends {sadly I only got a few out-- what can I say we've been busy!}

I also did something that I never do-- I made it simple, said no to a luncheon/party and all that extra stress and instead said come out to eat with us if you want {It was a bit against my nature cuz I love throwing those kind of luncheon party's and celebrating at home- but I also knew at this time I didn't want to be having a stress breakdown! I wanted to make it fun moving in for our kids and not be a mom turned into a meanie monster! So simple it was!} 

Ultimately it turned out great!! 

I will admit seeing all the love and support for Payton from our family and friends {which we didn't even get a picture of everyone who showed up!} brought me to tears- I am so thankful that we have so many wonderful people in our lives!

One thing that was kinda cool about his baptism is that both me and his Dad were baptized in the exact same church and font when we were 8 {I pretty much have the exact same picture of me with my dad!} 

Payton was really happy to see his friend Adam had showed up at his baptism!

{Adam became one of Payton's best friends when we lived at my parents house-- He's now twelve and I have been very thankful for the amazing example and friend he's been for Payton-- He really is one of those amazing kids that you pray your kids will be friends with!} 

 Payton was also very excited about all the cool gifts and money he got today! He even offered to pay for our lunch today cuz he had enough too-- { I told him no and that it was our treat to pay for him  :)}

Uncle Terry's Family gave Payton a scripture case with a compass that he LOVES! {he's actually sleeping with it and his scriptures right now- so cute!}

After his baptism those who could come came to Payton's favorite Restaurant Chuck-a-Rama with us.

We had quite a group we took up a whole room :)

 Payton had tons of fun and of course ate a ton of his favorite food-- Corn on the Cob!

It was also his great grandpa Jerry's birthday today! So we celebrated that too! {Payton thought it was pretty cool to get to be baptized on his birthday!}

It has been a great day and I am so proud of my boy and the little man he is growing up to be!

{now if I could only figure out a way to keep him this age forever! The years are already flying away way to fast!}

But thank you everyone who came and supported him {and those who I know wished they could be there also!} We Love you guys and you made his day- Thank You!!