Bennett's Baptism and a Full House

 What a happy week!

We had ALL the Miner family here as well as Michael's parents for Bennett's baptism. He felt so lucky to have so many people who love him come for his special weekend.

We spent the beginning of the week getting ready for the crew -- lots of food planning and shopping and prepping. I get giddy when I'm doing this part; the more I get done ahead of time means the more I can play with my people when they're here!

Family started trickling in on Thursday. First the Boones, who were very patient with our crazy Thursday nights. This one was even crazier with Michael's annual flu shot party happening at his office. The boys were so happy to see Elise and Dallin and Annie. 

On Friday everyone else rolled into town -- BOTH grandmas and grandpas, and the Miner crew. We had a fun night catching up and grilling hamburgers and hot dogs.

Saturday was full of happiness. First was Bennett's baptism and that boy was glowing! I loved seeing him so happy and surrounded by so much love. His grandparents gave wonderful talks and he had such sweet friends come support him as well. We all know Bennett came to this world with a super sweet heart, and you could tell his heart was really happy that day. I'll always remember his cute hug with his dad right after his confirmation. 

After the baptism we all headed to Westin's final flag football game of the season, which was also his first WIN! That was really fun. He brought a cheering section just about as big as the typical team crowd. His team was so happy to bring home a win.

After that we all went back home to eat lunch and watch the BYU game. I had my annual Comma retreat during the game, so I missed most of it but had a good time catching up with my copywriting team. I love learning more about the company's performance and goals and wins and plans. And the BYU game was a fun watch too, what a happy season! Then we had homemade Cafe Rio for the crowd and the kids loved playing with walkie talkies at the school playground.

On Sunday Bennett shared a sweet testimony about his baptism. He sure was a handsome, sweet boy in his suit and tie and glowing from his happy weekend.

Grandma and Grandpa Daetwyler left tonight, and the rest of the family will leave different days this week. We love having them here!! 

Bennett did a great job telling his primary about his baptism day.

I snuck Annie one morning when she woke up early and it was one of my favorite hours of the week!
Such a little sweetheart.

Meal time for 22 people, 3 times a day! 
Honestly it wasn't even that stressful. People were so helpful and I just loved having everyone under my roof.

Constant laps out on that porch.

Lots of cousin ring-around-the-rosie.

The cheer squad at Westin's football game.
Brought home his first win!

I loved watching this game with everyone.

Asher is not into pictures right now,
but he's there. Somewhere behind Michael. Naturally.

Grandma and Grandpa Miner

The whole visitor crew! Sally was so kind to make this trip after intense ankle surgery.

Parfaits and Krispy Kremes after

Such a sweet boy and special day

It was really happy to have his grandparents all there!

The walk to school cracked me up -- such a crew to pick up the boys.
They totally loved it.

I did a little pumpkin craft with these two cuties.
They're sure growing up. They have so much fun together.

Halloween breakfast!

Tried to go see the Northern Lights again... still no luck!
Someday... someday...
And as I write that I realize that there's some pink in the picture?
Maybe they were kind of slightly there and only the phone could pick it up.

Camden loved this squirrel at his school and really wanted me to take a picture of it and send it to Elise.
He loves his cousin.

We got to go to Camden's school and watch him present his All About Me poster to his class.
He wanted to mention that he loves his family, he has a dog and a cat, he loves going on walks, he loves playing games and playing with cars, and he loves going to school.
We love this little guy.