A Very Special Day

Saturday was Carissa's baptism, and not only was it a beautiful, sunny and pleasantly warm day, it was sweet and memorable for Carissa. She was especially excited to have Gramma and Grampa, Gramma Pam, and Uncle Kevy there. We didn't take a lot of pictures due to being extremely rushed, but we'll post what we do have.

Like all good days, this one started with hot chocolate on the patio in the morning with Grandpa.

And some pillow throwing and wrestling with Uncle Kevy.

We barely got these pictures taken; this was about 30 seconds before we started the program. Carissa and her best friend Katie (who we neglected to take a picture of) were dressed in their little jumpsuits and were so cute! They sang a duet right before they were baptised and I don't think there was a dry eye in the whole place. It was very very sweet, especially considering that these two have been best friends since birth.Here is Carissa as fresh and clean as a daisy!

After a little lunch at home with a few friends, we headed out to O'Melveny Park for a hike. Finally green after being devastated by fire in October, the beauty of the day was a perfect way to cap off such a spiritual experience in the morning. If only you could have heard the sound effects from this guy!!! Despite the smog, we still enjoyed the view.Although we missed the whole family being with us, Carissa felt greatly loved by so many friends who were there and appreciated all the love from your phone calls, cards and gifts. Thank you for all the love you have shown her, and us.