Carson 8th birthday and baptism!!!

It was such a special day celebrating Carson in his decision to be baptized! I can honestly say that my testimony has grown because of this handsome boy. He has grown so much in the last few months preparing to be baptized. I've been very impressed with his determination to learn and grow in the Gospel. When it came time to get baptized he was so confident and sure of what he was doing. He was more than ready to make those commitments with his Heavenly Father. Carson has this light about him and you can just tell that he is special. He is such a tender-hearted boy and such a great leader and examplar for his younger brothers and sister. I'm so blessed to be his mom!

Carson quote of the day:

Two things Dad; first, lots of people of been telling me congratulations for getting baptized. And second, I've been hearing the Holy Ghost a lot.

The Seattle Seahawks mad it to the Super Bowl so for the time being, Carson became obsessed. So naturally he wanted a Seahawks birthday party.

Interview:

Q: What is your name?
A: Carson

Q: How old are you?
A: Eight

Q: What is your favorite color?
A: Why do you need to know this?  Red

Q: Who is your best friend?
A: I don't know. That's not his name. How about Flick and Swish?

Q: What is your favorite animal?
A: Bunny

Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: I don't know. How about just a soccer coach?

Q:What is your favorite movie?
A: How to Train Your Dragon 2

Q: What is your favorite book?
A: My favorite book is all the Harry Potter books.

Q: What makes you happy?
A: Getting new pets

Q: What makes you sad?
A: Teasing

Q: What is your favorite food to eat?
A: Steak and ice cream and green smoothies 

Q: What's your favorite song?
A: My favorite song is "When He Comes Again"

Q: What games do you like to play?
A: Soccer! And football

Reese's 6th birthday!

I was so glad that Jessica and dad took a few days out of their busy schedules to come up and help me out during Ryan's surgery. I wouldn't have been able to make Reese's party as cool as it was without Jessica's help!

Reese had been asking for Minecraft party for forever! He is totally obsessed with Minecraft right now! He was in heaven!

Minecraft pancakes

He asked for a Seahawks football. I think Carson asked Reese to ask for a Seahawks football :-)

His birthday fell on a Sunday so we just made the traditional Crandall family Sunday dinner Reese's birthday dinner too. He asked for spaghetti and meatballs with extra meatballs. Easy! I loved it!

We played kill the creeper and stomp the enderman.

Interview:
Q: What is your name?
A: Reese

Q: How old are you?
A: Six

Q: What is your favorite color?
A: Green and red

Q: Who is your best friend?
A: Jay

Q: What is your favorite animal?
A: Bunny

Q: What do you want to be when you grow up?
A: Same thing as Dad.

Q:What is your favorite movie?
A: Big Hero 6

Q: What is your favorite book?
A: Harry Potter

Q: What makes you happy?
A:  Watching movies with my brothers and sister

Q: What makes you sad?
A: Carson hitting me

Q: What is your favorite food to eat?
A: Ice cream

Q: What's your favorite song?
A: Everything Is Awesome

Q: What games do you like to play?
A: I like to play video games, Minecraft

Gwen giggles

Mom, your belly button looks like a termite home.