Kate and Ruby

September 9th was a special day for our family.

Kate turned 8.

and

Ruby was blessed in our church.

It was so wonderful to be surrounded by all of our family.

I can't believe Kate is eight years old.

She is turning into a beautiful young girl.

She is a wonderful helper.

She is kind and wants to have lots of friends.

Her fashion sense is a little off sometimes.

And has become very picky about clothes.

Sometimes I want to scream but its not worth it.

She LOVES pickles.

I canned 80 quarts of pickles last summer and they lasted less then a year.

She loves to dance, play and school.

 I didn't get any good pictures of Ruby in her blessing dress.

I kept meaning to take more but now it is a little late.

She received a beautiful blessing from her dad.

In the blessing she was told "she would have a smile and a personality that will enhance others lifes"

I received a blessing years ago and was told I have "a smile and personality that touches each of us."

I thought that was pretty amazing to share those sweet words.

I love this little girl and wish she would stop growing.

She is such a peaceful baby and has a smile that lights up her whole body.

 Happy birthday Kate!