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In March, our son was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  It was such a sweet moment for us all.  My in-laws were able to come down from Idaho for the baptism and celebrate his birthday with us.  It was such a fun time.

About two weeks before his baptism, I took him out to a local park to get his picture taken for his invitations.  He was so great!  Andrew would stand there and look at the camera lens for minutes on end.  I just snapped away.  After about 10 minutes I had some great photos, but I just couldn't stop.  We walked around and I had him pose in many different areas.  In the end, I used the photo below for his baptism invitation, and the photo above for his birthday party invitation.  I forgot to include the date and time for his baptism on the invitation, oops!  So, we had to include a little paper with the pertinent information on it.  That mommy-memory of mine!

Andrew had a Star Wars birthday party the week after his baptism.  It was a blast!  :-) Each of the children received a Jedi robe, a light saber (made from swimming noodles), and a balloon artist came and made them each a funky hat.  The children used their light sabers to keep balloons in the air, and to defeat Darth Jon.  We ate pizza ... not the children, they were too busy playing to eat.  And, then Andrew blew out his candle that was conveniently placed in his Death Star cake.  I used a chocolate ganache beneath the fondant ... LOVE the stuff.  It was so scrumptious!  He had a great birthday, and I am so grateful for all of the friends and family that supported him in his choice to be baptized.  Thank you all!  We love you!
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Lynette said…
I absolutely love the picture of Andrew with the dark orange-y-red background! It looks totally professional. :)

What a fun birthday party!
May 22, 2012
Aubrey A said…
Oh my gosh! You're cake is AWESOME!!!!!!! I'm in awe! Andrew is sooo lucky to have you as a Mom!!! Happy 8th bday Andrew!!!
May 22, 2012
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