Cole's baptism

Cole was baptized on September 28th. It was a really nice day. Nanny and Grandad came up from Utah and Grandma and Grandpa came up from Richland for the event. Grandma talked about baptism and Nanny talked about the Holy Ghost. Cole same the "Baptism" song with his friends Jayne, Jake, Andrew, Jack and Bradley. Cole was baptized by Matt and also confirmed the same day. We had lunch afterwards. It was a really nice day!

More Preston

Preston has been a very calm and happy baby. Once he turned 3 months his tummy troubles settled down and he started taking longer naps. He is almost always happy and loves to be around other people especially his siblings.

First day of school

Cole started 2nd grade with Mrs. Holmen

 Ethan started afternoon Kindergarten with Ms. White.

Both boys get to ride the bus!

Ward Campout, Seattle Ferris Wheel, Boating, Zoo and Flight Museum

The boys had a few things on their list to do this summer. They wanted to take Dad to the Flight museums, he had never been, and go to the Ferris Wheel and Zoo. We were able to hit them all!

When we came home we packed up again just in time to hit the ward campout! Matt and the older boys stayed and I went home with Tess, Preston and Melissa and her boys. These two didn't quite make it home! Cole and Ethan had a great time.

 

The boys wanted to go to the Seattle Ferris Wheel so we headed out with the Lawson's and Christensen's. It was a beautiful day and we followed it up with a trip to Ivar's!

 

 

 We hit the beach with the Seamons and the Lawsons!

 The zoo! They had lots of baby animals including a baby giraffe that was adorable.

 The wolves are usually hiding but they were out and in front this day! It was cool to see them.

 

 

 

 

Preston Blessing/6 Week Photos

My friend Carrie Fox took these beautiful pictures of Preston!

Preston's Blessing

While in Utah surrounded by every single member of our family we blessed Preston. The chapel we did it at happened to be the same chapel that Matt was blessed in when he was a baby! It was a beautiful evening and fun to spend it with so many family members. We even had a friend from Seattle in town that was able to come.

Preston Peter's namesake! 

Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus Christ and by the power of the Melkezidik Priesthood, we take this infant in our arms and at this time we would like to give him a name and a blessing. The name that he shall be known is Preston Peter McIntire. Preston at this time we want to give you a very special blessing. There are many in this circle and family and friends that are here and surrounded around you that are here to support you and to love you and to provide anything for you. Preston your Heavenly Father loves you very much and so does your family. You have come into this world to fulfill a very great mission and many will be blessed by that mission that you serve. We bless you that you might stand up right befor the Lord, always leaning upon the spirit and taking all the matters you have before the Lord in prayer. We bless you that you will be kind and loving to your brothers and sister that you might look up to them and that they might show you the right example. We bless you that you might grow in the Priesthood and grow to serve the Lord and to also find an eternal companion one day to marry in the house of the Lord. Preston we bless you with these things and we bless you that you will be able to bring joy and happiness to those around you. We bless you with health and with strength and the ability to welcome those around you and to share your feelings and beliefs with them. We bless you with these things and all the many blessings your Heavenly Father has in store for you.