The big day!! She wanted bubble braids, so we got up early to get that done! After a couple of quick last pictures, she and Eric were on their way!
They looked great in white!
Eric was thrilled to baptize his 4th child!
This was a treat for everyone- the kids practiced and sang My Own Sacred Grove, complete with solos and harmony! It was so beautiful. Maris sang the last line by herself and it was so sweet. I was very grateful they agreed to do it, and it was Owen's first time singing harmony. Whitney carried the soprano, of course Katelyn did great, and Emma learned all the words and sang strongly.
We took lots of pictures afterward!! I apparently didn't get one of Maris with either of her sets of grandparents though??
Murrays and Pedersens! and the whole gang doing silly poses
After, we all drove up to Highland where Mary and Brad graciously hosted a potluck BBQ and swim party! Here's Cousin besties Owen and Ryder in the pool.
And Whitney getting mobbed by Justin/Emma/Travis/Hazel. They all like to play with Katelyn too!
Phillip introduced everyone to a fun game with a golf tee- you can see the boys all got into it haha! Donny, Connor, Eric, Jonathan, Philip, Ryder and Owen all trying to spot it.
Someone saw it and Donny and Ryder both jumped after it!
The food was fantastic and the company even better. Grownup table on the left, kids and Grandpa Jamie on the right. Murrays were mostly inside because Damon was only 2 months old!
Panoramic! It's always wonderful to have so many people I love in the same place!
Had to capture the 5 siblings together!
A couple more shots of the party. Everyone was so happy to celebrate with Maris.
Maris got an 8-year-old quilt from Grandma!! So pretty! and Emma wanted matching hair with Maris the next day, so cute.
And I just had to put one more picture of me and my perfect 8-year-old girl. She sure is special and I'm glad she could feel so loved on her start of the covenant path. :)
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