Shayla's baptism day

Shayla was baptized on Sat., February 12th by her dad.

It was a special occasion and we were so glad my mom could be here to share it with us, and felt all of our family here in spirit.

I made Shayla's dress for her. She loved it and looked so cute in it. I was fully prepared to go out and buy her a dress if it didn't turn out (most of my sewing projects never see the light of day) so I was happy with the results!

Shayla celebrating with a few of her friends after the baptism. She was just beaming and so happy. She said she was so nervous before the baptism she thought she would throw up, but after she came out of the water she felt so happy. I am proud of the decision she made to be baptized and feel that she is truly taking it to heart.

Ty's baptism day

My baby is growing up! Ty was baptized on Friday, April 17th, 2009. It was a wonderful baptism with Grandma Wagner, Grandpa and Nana Hacking, and Uncle Brad, Aunt Emily and cousins Braden, Dallin and Trevor in attendance, along with good family friends. Ty was really nervous before the baptism, but afterwards, he was just beaming. I tried to get him to write in his journal, but he didn't have much to say. On Sunday as we were driving in the car Ty said, "I just had the best experience of my life with Dad this weekend." I had to clarify and make sure he was talking about his baptism (which he was) because on Saturday he participated in his first pine wood derby race, and that was quite exciting, too. He is growing up fast and we couldn't be prouder of him!
Here are a few pictures from the big events of the weekend.

Three generations of Hacking men

This is Ty after his baptism--doesn't his smile just say it all?

This was after his car won his first heat at the pinewood derby--the thrill!