Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Callista's Birthday Party

Callista had asked for a slumber party this year.  However, we don't allow slumber parties, so I had to ask her which part of the slumber party she wanted.  She immediately answered "the breakfast part".  So...she invited her 3 best friends over....Kennedy, Lindsay, and Katie for crepes and some party fun.
 After breakfast, we decorated pillow cases....

... and here's how they turned out.
 Then we played "Live Candyland" where the girls were the game pieces.  Chloe made it all herself.







 We ended with a dance off on the Wii.  The girls all had a fantastic time.
 Callista decided she didn't want any birthday presents this year, so she asked for donations for the local animal shelter.  I promise....this was all her idea.  So after her party, we drove over to the animal shelter so she could give them her "gifts".
We are so proud of you and your sweet friends for making such great choices in your young lives.

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Happy Baptism Day and Birthday Callista

Here was Callista's baptism invitation.  Her special day was Saturday December 27, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Robindale Stake Center, Las Vegas, Nevada.

In her Baptism jumpsuit.
 What an honor to be Baptized by her Dad.
 These were the loved ones in attendance at her baptism.  Me, Leon and Katherine Noorda, Bryce and Becky Hardy and Family, Papa and Nana, Grandma and Grandpa, Jason and Shelly Patterson and Family, and Carol Gifford (Great Aunt of Paul).
 All the Patterson's.

 How blessed Callista was to have both sets of Grandparents at her Baptism.
 The Shupe's, Hardy's, and Aunt Carol.
 Russel and Callista.  They are only 11 days apart in age.
 Leon and Katherine with Callista.  It meant so much to me that they were able to come.
 Nana and Papa with Callista
 Grandpa and Grandma with Callista

 Immediately following her baptism we had a luncheon of pizza, salad, and fruit.  Here are some pics of us just hanging out!






Callista....it really is great to be 8, and we are so proud of your decision to accept Jesus Christ as your Saviour and to enter into the waters of baptism just as he did.  May you continue to follow his example throughout your life and share your light with others.
Happy Birthday Princess!!!


Friday, December 26, 2014

Patterson Family Pictures

One of the best parts of all being together was taking family pictures. These were my favorites.
 Jason's Family
 

Ashton - 15
 Emily - 14
 Marianna - 11
 
 Nate - 9
 Our Family
 Chloe -12
 

 Ryan - 10
 Callista - 8

 The Ladies
 The Men


 48 Years and still counting
 The Grown - Ups

FAMILIES ARE FOREVER!!!!