Ashton's Birthday

Ashton turned 8 years old on Saturday, Sept. 7.  It was a big day for him because he was also baptized on that day.  I am so proud of him for making the decision to be baptized and for being such a good boy.  He always tries to do the right thing. We had the special treat to have both sets of Grandparents here for the big day.

He was baptized and confirmed by Grandpa Brent.

Our whole family

Proud parents of the birthday boy!

Before we headed to the church for the baptism Ashton opened his presents.

Ashton opening his present from Grandma and Grandpa the night they got here.

The birthday boy.  Grandma Dawn and Grandpa Brent got him his own set of scriptures, they are supper nice, Lexie made him the scripture case.  Grandma June and Grandpa Larry got him a really cute baptism keepsake book and a book on the Holy Ghost and some Legos that hadn't come yet for the picture.  Mom and Dad got him and erector set, some legos and a skateboard.

As you can see he was super excited for the skateboard, he has been asking for that for what feels like forever.

After the baptism we headed to the Mall of America for dinner and some fun.

First we ate at Bubba Gumps.

Jake trying a steamed muscle... it was ok, but just ok.

Ashton got an ice cream treat and a song for his birthday, he was thoroughly embarrassed.

Jake,  Lexie and Ashton riding the ninja turtles ride.  These three took off and rode all the big rides.

I stayed with Abbie and rode all the little kid rides, we had a ball just the two of us.

Grandma Dawn and Grandpa Brent took Myles in the stroller for a tour of the mall and Grandma June and Grandpa Larry walked the mayo miles for their exercise for weight watchers.  We had a great day.

It couldn't have been a better day.