Simmons family reunion at Yellowstone

Janelle's baptism

What a great day!  Janelle was baptized by her dad on the Sunday after her baptism.  Her birthday was on a Wed but gpa and gma Asay faithfully serve those in the Basin jail every Wed so we changed it to Sunday.  Bishop Mayes conducted, his wife Lesa (Janelle's activity day leader) led the music and I played the piano.  Janelle chose her gma and Cheri Hoffman (activity day leader) to give the talks and it meant so much to me.  I wasn't surprised she picked Jan but the fact she would choose her activity day leaders says a lot about how they have magnified their callings and genuinely loved these little girls.  Stetson played the piano for me while I was helping Janelle get dressed back in her clothes after the baptism and directly following the baptism while I went to prepare the refreshments.  We are grateful for our family who came to support Janelle and continue to support and love her every day!

Happy 8th birthday, Janelle!

 We had a Cafe Rio birthday party for the birthday girl on her actual birthday.  Janelle is a tender heart.  She is sensitive and is ALWAYS ready and willing to give her old mom 'hug
and loves.'  She is a great reader, almost the best in her class, with a chapter book open at every meal and all over her top bunk in her bedroom.  Her favorite is probably Junie B. as she's probably ready every one.  She loves to play with her friend and neighbor, Kenna Bowers.  She went on bike rides with me almost every night last summer because she was the only one who would.  She scares easily and is a little timid.  She does pretty good with piano, but its definitely a labor of love to encourage her and keep her working on it.  We are smitten by this beauty!  Happy birthday, Janelle!