Ella Deseret's Baptism (8th Birthday)

Almost a month ago, this precious girl of mine went and turned 8. It makes me get all emotional just thinking about it cause she's growing up so fast. We had a really super special day for her birthday, a sunday baptism service/party that was everything she'd hoped it would be....and probably even more! 

I think Aunty Nae took some good photos but this is what I've got at the moment.

On their birthdays they get taken to Pak n Save to choose their own lunch. I'm sure they'd spend their whole budget at the checkout if I let them!

Goodness knows what this girl was in a funk about considering she snuck in on the flavoured milk

Ella and Chels...besties x

Maccas for dinner after the ear piercing ceremony  (Dad and Isaac got the honour of doing the ears this time round)

 Ella's testimony....

 Faith's talk on Faith.....

 Mum's talk on the Holy Ghost....

2 weeks ago I got to go on my very first trip as a parent helper....not as a teacher....which meant it was all for free :(

But seriously though, it was really cool to spend the day with Bobby and her class as they made robot cars and looked around MOTAT. I almost can't believe I've been Mum for 10 years and this was my first school trip. Hopefully the first of many. I never had Mum come on a trip with me cause she always had the younger children.....which has always been the case for me as well, apart from working for the last 2.5 years. I know it would have been so cool to have my Mum look after my group so I'm really chuffed that I can do it now.

Ella's cute letter for a very cute cousin x

Every Monday morning in Ella's room they have 'Monday Madness' where they spend the morning learning about a different student-identified interest. This week it was cows and I just loved this moo cow that she made for the wall. They've done so many cool topics so far....flowers, light, butterflies, whales, Japan, corn, Antarctica.


Like I said, time is going too fast at the moment. I'm a bit sad for myself, but I'm happy for Bobs cause she finally gets to go to Faith in God (which she has waited for since the moment Faith went to her first one!).

I don't always do the list of things I love about the kids on their birthdays, which I would like to be more consistent at, but I'm gonna do it now....

1. I love your creativity when you get bits and pieces and tutu around until you've made something just so!

2. I love how you melt to attend to your little sisters wants, needs and more often, her demands. Even when you try to be tough on her, you just end up being a big softie and snuggling her up

3. You are such a feisty netball player. You've got an understanding of the game and a competitiveness that makes it so fun to watch you play. Oh, and talk about a speedy runner!

4. Even when you are at your maddest with me, you still love a kiss and a hug. I love that you're not too proud or stubborn to come to Mumma x

5. I get such a thrill from watching you do hard things. When you're nervous, you know that you're going to be brave, and YOU CAN DO IT! Your smile afterwards tells me you feel good, and what makes me feel so good too

6. You're such a helpful and caring friend. Miss Britt always tells me how you make great choices and she can count on you to get anything done

7. It's so cool to watch you silently potter away while you organise your spaces with little bits n pieces, trinkets, boxes. You're a bit of a queen of clutter at the moment (which I don't love at all), but it is funny to watch how you set up little areas and you think carefully about where things go in your displays of STUFF

8. I love it how I'm seeing you share more and more of yourself with others. You tell people stories and experiences and even times when your faith has been strengthened. You know you know and it's so nice to hear you talk about it.

You're a star my girl. And yes, as soon as the next Faith in God is on, I will have you down there for sure!


Ella's Baptism Slideshow