The Cook Family

Monday, November 2, 2009

Saying Goodbye

My parents and grandparents came for Riah's baptism for 4 short days. We so much appreciate their love and support and willingness to travel all this way to spend time with Riah on her special day. We had lots of fun! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa and Mom and Dad for everthing you did with us and for us!!!

Mom, Dad, Grandma Ward, and Grandpa Ward

Grandpa Russ giving Jayce a big squeeze before heading off on their LONG road trip home!

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Spa Party

This year Riah Jo wanted a spa party (thanks Aunt Jac for planting the idea)! So, we did pedicures, manicures, make up, and massage. They all had a blast! Happy Birthday Riah Jo!

happy 8th birthday

On Mariah's actual and real birthday she had a little family celebration with our lil' family. It was a school day so I took doughnuts for a birthday treat to her class and then later joined her for "hot lunch" (yuck) and recess.

Pumpkin Patch

Halloween

This is the girlies dressed for the church Halloween party last week. Guess we didn't have the little kids ready yet for this pic.

This was Halloween night. Our kiddos went trick or treating with their cousins: Jackson, Logan, Kyleigh, and Ethan.

After Baptism Celebration

funny face? Riah!

After the baptism, we had a celebration luncheon at our house! All of the food and chatting was fabulous. Riah received a baptism book from Aunt Jamie and Aunt Jackie that she passed around and had all of her guests sign.

Sunday at church Mariah was presented as the newest member of the church in our ward and she recited (perfectly) the 4th article of faith. It was also fast and testimony meeting and she bore her testimony and did a great job! We are so proud of you Mariah! Congratulations!

Mariah's Baptism Day

Mariah was baptized by her dad on Halloween morning! It was a beautiful and very special day that Mariah has been looking forward to a very long time! She had much support and love from her family on her special day. Aunt Jen and Jackson and Logan come from South Jordan, UT. Grandma Kershner came from Cali with Uncle Dale from Utah. Her grandparents and great grandparents drove from Oregon.
Mariah is a very spiritual little girl and loves to share the gospel with friends, family and neighbors and even gave a Book of Mormon with her testimony in it to a nonmember friend this year.