Elias' eighth birthday and baptism!

This is one handsome kid, and boy was he excited to turn 8! 

Felt young again ;) 

Grandpa Jon was a trooper- could hardly keep up with him! 

Aurora's first time and she needed a bit of help from Dad.

We had some roller skating fun on Saturday with Grandparents and cousin Kaedrin

Newly decorated room

Birthday English roast dinner

He loves trifle and asked for that as his birthday cake

We decided to have the missionaries teach Elias the 6 discussions as good preparation for his big day. We had so much fun having them over every monday night and learned so much! 

Elias wanted his Grandpa Jon to baptize him and his Grandpa Nigel to confirm him.
He also asked his Grandma Denise to talk about Baptism and his Grandma Mickee to talk about the Holy Ghost at his Baptism. It was so fun to see him take control of his special day and choose for himself. He loved having the power and he LOVES his wonderful Grandparents! 

~Father and Son~

It was definitely a highlight to have his cousin Kaedrin surprise him and come into town.  They spent the weekend playing, playing, and more playing!! 

Had to post this pic at the baptism- Anson now knows how to pose and say 'cheese' for the camera!  LOVE it~ 

We had a wonderful show of friends from our ward and feel so blessed to have them in our lives. 

We LOVE you so much Elias Christopher Rogers and are so very proud of your decision to be baptized. You are such a bright spirit in our lives and fill our home with happiness and joy!