A Day for McKay

In case you're wondering who McKay is......he's one of the 28 "cutest in the world" nephews that I have. It was his day to get baptized and receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost.....and he became an official member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints!!! I love McKay because he always has a smile! He was so excited today. He would squeeze his hands really tight and just smile and shake with excitement. I loved spending the day with him (and my parents, Adam and Lindsey's family, Holly's brother's family, Holly's parents, and the rest of Holly and Dan's family - phew) Baptisms are always so amazingly spiritual for me. I always end up with tears of happiness in my eyes. The more and more I learn about the gospel of Jesus Christ, the more emotional I get when I watch this sacred ordinance. I LOVE being a member of the church!!! And I'm soooo glad McKay is too!! Here's some pictures of our perfect day!...Thanks McKay!

McKay and his Dad (my brother, Dan). See how cute he is!!!..McKay that is...Okay, Danny is too.

McKay's biggest fans. The normally smiling McKay is not smiling too big in this picture because his mom just told him...no goofy faces - ha!

Same fan club...different location. What do you do with so many people....you head to the beach....even though it was SNOWING off and on and 30 degrees! We can officially be classified as nut cases. But, true to form....we had a BLAST!! Couldn't have had it any better!!

One of Heavenly Father's wonderful creations....an adventurous boy's paradise!!! Who needs to go to Tom Sawyer's Island at Disneyland?

We came....We saw....We conquered the wall!! Watch out Helaman's stripling warriors!

One of Amanda's many talents....Hint...look at the sucked in nose. (you may need to click on the picture to make it bigger). I must say this one really makes a parent proud!! Actually....I can't do it...can anyone else?? Go ahead and Try it...suck in your nostrils!

Bob's photography skills in action. Isn't this a cool shot? Although, I think one of these seagulls was the one who POOPED on me!! Yep....I got pooped on....yucky!!! (Hey...is that blue sky???)

Another fun photography moment....my mom and dad walking along the beach. They are just soooo cute!


Party of 26 please! We gave the workers at Mo's restaraunt a "firery furnace" type of training when we showed up to eat there. But, they pulled it off and we LOVED the warm clam chowder and other fantastic seafood! Perfect ending to a perfect day!! (well, "perfect" day is subtracting the getting pooped on by the seagull - hee-hee)

5 comments:

Rick and Angie said...

awe it looks like you guys had too much fun! So happy for Mckay! That is so awesome...We love to hear about that too! It's wonderful to be a member! The family keeps on growing. The pictures at the beach are so peaceful. Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

LOVE IT! I love big family events. We never have any in the Rawlins family side as there aren't many to have them with and we don't see them very often. I love it when the Tomlinson's get together though we haven't been invited in a long time. I guess that is what happens when the In-laws don't inform us what is going on. Oh well.

When you guys are here in CA again, please let us know so we can meet up. My boys want to meet your kids even though they are older.

Congrats to McKay! Daniel will be baptized this fall. I can't wait!!

Shelly

House of Mellor said...

Julie, that was too much fun to read. You made me want to jump in and join the adventure. Minus the seagull poop, that is to gross but funny. That once happened to my dad, he was sitting in his backyard reading a book enjoying the lovely day when a seagull pooped right on top of his bald head. Obviously he is not a big seagull fan. Drew will be baptized this summer. I have been touched as a mother by all the questions and comments he has made about baptism. Your nephew is one darn good looking kid. Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience.

Cyndi said...

What a party! You take the best pictures. It sounds and looks like the best weekend. The question is answered: Who is the most talented Tomlinson? Amanda's nose sucking is going to be tough to beat :) Although getting pooped on takes a lot of talent...or bad luck! Ha

P.S. You have been tagged

Holly said...

It was a "perfect" day! We so loved hanging out with you! It is always fun when we are together. Thanks for supporting McKay and his good choices. We love you five (including Toby)!