The Dunford Family: May 2008

We had a very eventful & fun filled weekend! I needed some time to recover and am now finding myself posting about it on Thursday! I can't believe this week is almost over?!?! So....here we go...

OUR FAVORITE GUESTS...

Well, their more than just guests, their FAMILY! They belong here! But, not all of them came, we are sad to say. Christine and Cassie were able to fly into Phoenix on Thursday morning and stay with us until Sunday afternoon. Not near long enough a visit, but we took it gladly and greatfully! They were so much fun to have. They provided good times, good laughs, Great Help, Lots & Lots of Love, and TREMENDOUS STUPENDOUS SUPPORT!!! We don't know what we would've done without them here. Thank you both so much, we miss you so much already and can't wait till both our "whole" families can be reunited again!

Cassie & Eryn Jane

BRIGGSY'S GAME THURSDAY NIGHT...

Briggs, Reagan & Eryn were able to go with Jens to Ebay on Thursday for "bring your child to work day!" The kids had been waiting for this for weeks. They were so excited to go. Ebay really goes ALL OUT! They had so much for them to do and even a Carnival (Eryn calls it a "CarniBal"), with rides and cotton candy. They got face, or rather, arm painted, they made splash paint pictures, they even got their own desk to sit and "work" at and an EBAY badge with their picture on it. Reagan's favorite part was the trip to the SUPPLY CLOSET. They got to take some home. They had such a great day with Dad!
So, I got to spend the morning by my lonesome, so nice, and pick up the girls from the airport. We went and ate at Ned's and then they ran some errands with me. It was a nice day!
Then, we all went to Briggsy's baseball game that evening. Oma, Melissa & Heidi came too. He's doing very well and getting much better. We all kept laughing at Christine because every time I looked at her she had goosebumps all over her body. She could NOT get warm. She was so excited to come play in the SUN and she just couldn't get warm enough, she couldn't get that Oregon cold,wet rain out of her bones!

Oma & Briggs

KRISTIN'S NIGHT OF PAMPERING...

Friday night Christine and I spent the day with Kaci getting ready for my Mani, Pedi, Facial / Shower Night . Kaci put it all together and everyone, including myself, was so impressed! She did such an awesome job. The food was EXCELLENT, The decor was TOO CUTE and we all had so much fun pampering ourselves. She really outdid herself and I'm so Thankful to her for making me feel so SPECIAL. Thanks to her and Christine for working so hard. The funnest part was the time I got to spend with the both of them. And thanks to all who came and spent their time with me and for all the cool gifts Will and I got. We really are SPOILED!!!

REAGAN LEE'S BAPTISM DAY...

Now, for the most SPECIAList of days. Saturday was Reagan's baptism day. What a WONDERFUL day it was! I was worried at first because, Christine and I didn't get to bed until 2am. Briggs threw up all over the floor. I went to clean it and my carpet cleaner busted. Then, we went to use the dryer and my dryer broke. I went to bed exhausted and crying, but said many prayers that the Spirit would be with us the next day and make it special for Reagan. Well, the Lord heard every prayer and the Spirit was with us in abundance. I was able to get everything done that I needed to. I felt a lot less scatterbrained than I usually do! (A lot in part to having Christine & Cassie there to help and support me!) It was a quiet, peaceful morning and everything ran very smoothly. We curled Reagan's hair and put her SPECIAL white dress on. Everyone was ready to go and beautiful ON TIME!! Amazing Feat for the Dunford Family!
Reagan got baptized with another girl in our ward named Devanie. They were so cute about it and had a lot of fun together. The talks that were given were great, and Reagan, Eryn & Cassie sang, "When I Am Baptized" and did such a wonderful job. Needless to say, by the end my make-up was washed away by all my tears...
I think Jens's blessing for Reagan was the most memorable in my mind. He did such an amazing job. It really hit me and made me so very thankful to have such a wonderful man as my eternal companion. He is so strong, he is so obedient, he honors the Priesthood and the Spirit is so strong with him. He is a constant example to me of how a faithful servant of the Lord, a father and husband, should live. I'm so proud of him and I love him so much. And most importantly, I see the way that my children, especially Reagan, look at him and the way they love and honor him and words cannot express the joy that fills my heart. He is truly a blessing from our Father in Heaven!
Reagan was so sweet all weekend. She really did prepare for this specail day! She was so excited and happy to be taking this step, to be making these important covenants with her Heavenly Father. I know that she'll remember this day forever! We are so very proud of her and so very blessed to have her as a part of our family! We love you Reagy Lee!

PARTY TIME...

After the baptism everyone came back to our house for an open house. We had lots of good food and cake and the kids went swimming. We all had such a good time. Our house was FULL and we loved it! Thanks to all those, family & friends, who came to support Reagan. She made so many comments about who was there....I know it really touched her and she felt very loved. She was really excited to see everyone there, even her good friend from San Antonio, Abby, came, whom she hadn't seen in a very long time.

Funnies: Reagan picked out her cake at Costco....the one with all the roses on it. She told her Aunt Melinda that she got a cake with roses on it and that her Dad was going to smash it in her face. Like at a wedding, because she had on a beautiful white dress. When it came down to it, she didn't let Jens.....so Alex got the face plant in the cake instead.

Frustrations: I have the greatest videos I wanted to post, but I can't get them to work. I've been trying all day! These moments are when I feel like shutting down the blog forever! Oh Well! Such is life!