Thursday, February 5, 2009

Rylee's Big Day

Saturday was Rylee's big day!

She was so excited to be baptized and confirmed. We didn't have to be to the church until about 3:00 in the afternoon, but Rylee woke up at 6:00 and came in to wake Bill and I up. When we didn't hop right out of bed, she got all upset and walked out of our bedroom saying, "You need to get up! We have my hair to do and everyone to get ready for my baptism. UGH!" Bill and I rolled our eyes and went back to sleep for a few minutes.

The time finally came to get her ready. Once she was ready, I could just picture her singing, "I feel pretty, oh so pretty..."



We were all excited for her, so we decided to dress up for the occasion. ;)



And Bill was ready to baptize and confirm his first baby girl!



We had to get a couple of the classic shots that you always take before a baptism. The one of daddy and daughter outside the church before changing into their white clothes.



And the pictures of Rylee and her daddy all dressed in white before the program began.





Rylee thought it was so much fun to walk around the church house in her bare feet. Silly girl. The baptism and confirmation were wonderful. So many people came to support Rylee on her special day. It meant a lot to me to have so many people there to make Rylee feel so loved.

After we left the church, we had a little get-together at our home to celebrate the day. Rylee wanted baked potatoes, so baked potatoes it was. (I wasn't complaining. Those are SUPER DUPER easy!) We had so much fun having so many good friends and family members here that afternoon.

Thank you to everyone who came and supported Rylee. She felt so special and loved all day. Her baptism day was everything she had hoped for.


15 comments:

Candice said...

Congrats to Rylee! My son Mason was baptized on Saturday as well! What an exciting day!

Tai said...

She looked so cute!! I can't believe she was baptized, so sad how fast they grow up! We just love her.

Anonymous said...

What an exciting day!! She looked beautiful... as always!

Larsens said...

She looks beautiful. Congratulations. Sorry we had to cancel at the last minute. We would have loved to be there but Alex had to finish his 4 hours of service for his Star advancement. Nothing like the last minute thing on Saturday morning:"ummm, mom, I have to have 4 hours of service by Sunday morning."

Company EIGHT said...

She looks beautiful! What a special day--I'm glad so many friends and family could celebrate with you. 8 is great!!

Shannon said...

Congratulations to Rylee! What a beautiful girl. I am so proud of you for making such a huge decision in your life.

Katherine said...

Such a sweet girl.You have a wonderful family. Thanks for letting us share her special day.

Amy said...

Congrats! She looks beautiful!

Candace said...

What an exciting day! Congratulations Rylee, you will remember that special day forever!

Claudia said...

Congratulations to Rylee! I can't believe she is 8 years old!
she is so cute!
Claudia.

Jenn said...

Oh my gosh!! Hil!! This is so exciting. She looks gorgeous as always and what a SMART way to do her hair!! I'm so happy for Rylee! She is "so dang cute,"-i'll use your expression. What a special day for your family!

Blackeyedsue said...

Congratulations Rylee! Thank you SO much for letting us be a part of your big day! You look SO beautiful and grown up! I am so proud of you!

Picture Perfect said...

Those pictures are priceless! I love it, you're so good at pulling things together.

Angie said...

Her hair looks like you did have to start early in the day!! Very cute. All of you looked very nice. Congratulations for her special day!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Rylee!! What a most special day.