Thursday, January 22, 2009

My Little Boy is Growing Up!

I can't believe that this day is almost here. My little boy is growing up. I still remember the day he was born. How beautiful he was! When he was born we looked forward to his baptism, but I can't believe he is turning 8 already. He is excited about becoming a member of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter - Day Saints!

Bryce's Baptism will be on Sat. Feb. 7th (his 8th birthday!) @ 3 pm at our church. His friend from his class will also be baptised this day. Doesn't he look so handsome in his suit!

We will also have him a birthday party, at our house, after the baptism. AND hope that alot of our family & friends will be able to attend this special day in Bryce's life. For any & all who want to attend we will make room for you. We have a big house so we can pretend we are at the cabin again in the Smokie Mountains.


I am so proud of Bryce. He is such a good big brother & tries to help out. He is really becoming a good example to his friends at church and in our neighborhood. His teachers love him & tell me he is such a sweet spirit who is always willing to help, who is always so reverent & a good example to the others who might be acting out. He is such a wonderful blessing to our family!



Brayden loves his big brother & wants to be just like him! He hates that he isn't turning 8 so that he can be baptised just like Bryce. They are the best of friends, especially since we homeschool & they are always together. They wouldn't have it any other way. Bryce started scouts & that has also been hard on Brayden, he wants to go with him & doesn't like it when Bryce leaves him behind (because he isn't old enough). My boys are growing up & are such handsome little men!

We look forward to ya'll sharing this special day with us! I have made announcements & plan to get them in the mail today. We love all of you & are thankful for the example that you are to our children. They love knowing that our family are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Thank you for your testimonies & your example. I am thankful for my Dodd & Ardis' family. We are truly blessed!

3 comments:

Kaycee said...

YAY! I'm so excited! Let me know if there's anything I can help with for Bryce's special day.

Love y'all!

April Hardy said...

If I hadn't just had a baby you know I'd be there. I am tempted to send Autumn out there with Mark and Christy so she can see your kids and my dad. I hope all goes well, and let Bryce know I am proud of his decision to be baptized.

Cindy Ardis said...

I agree Bryce is a great little boy. And I also agree it's hard to believe he is already 8. I'm so glad you and Bryan have taught him the gospel and prepared him for this special day. I am looking forward to it. Hey, April I hope you send Autumn that would be fun.