Isabelle's Baptism

Isabelle Thompson was baptised Saturday, October 9th. We were so lucky that the stars aligned, Tripp was back in town, Kyle didn't have a game, Abbie's coach didn't mind her missing a game and we could make the trip to L.A. and be there.

In fact, Kyle had Friday off so after Abbie's field trip, we hit the road. We didn't make it in time to see any family that night but we did get some dinner and a good night sleep in the hotel. The next morning we met bright and early for Izzy's party. The girls had a ball bouncing with their cousins. After the bounce house fun, it was back to Paul & Laura's for play time and lunch. Pat & Jen drove through Yuma and picked up Chili Pepper for everyone (I think MamaThom & PapaThom might have treated us). Isabelle had all the kids upstairs dancing. Not too unusual. But they were dressed up in costumes (again, not so unusual) and the boys were asking the girls to dance. She taught them how to slow dance. It was pretty funny. Tripp still hasn't quite recovered.

That afternoon we met at the church for the baptism and confirmation. It was just her ward so it was only Isabelle. So nice. None of the craziness you get here in Vegas. How lovely it all was. I'm glad Abbie and Daisy got to witness it. After the photos we piled in cars and met for dinner. Doodle decided to have a monster meltdown so she and I spent dinner in the parking lot in our car. Super sad as I missed enjoying Tripp's family and Laura's as well (her parents, Marisa & John and Jeremy & Katie came down that day)which is always fun. Rats.

Daisy fell asleep four minutes before Tripp and Abbie returned to the car. So we headed back to the hotel and put her in bed. She was so rotten that she didn't want anyone near her...just to be in our bed by herself to fall back asleep. I took Abbie to the pool, which she had been begging me to do since our arrival Friday. We fell in bed later that night and got a bit of a late start Sunday. It was absolutely worth it. One full day of cousins made Abbie & Daisy's month. They are still talking about it. Last week Grandma Sandy came for a day and Abbie was trying to get her to dance like Isabelle and Seth.

Thanks for including us Paul & Laura. Hope to see you all again sometime soon!