Our Ring Bearers and Flower Girls

A few words on our ring bearers and flower girls... 

We are so blessed to have so many fun kidlettes in our lives. Here are some photos and bios of the little people in our wedding party!

 

Elle Everett ~ Flower Girl

Miss Elle Julianne. This is our youngest niece. Elle will be 15 months old for the big day. She is such a happy and adorable baby and we can't wait to see her in her princess dress and black ballerina flats.

Bailey Kaufman ~ Flower Girl

This is Bailey Alexandra. I met Bailey when she was 2 years old. She was flying down the street on a 2 wheel scooter, with a binky in her mouth and curly pigtails bobbing along. She is now a sassy seven year old (who is quite an old soul) who still melts my heart and keeps me laughing with her serious grown up questions.

 

Lauren Schuerger ~ Flower Girl

Lovely Miss Lauren Elizabeth. She is my seven year old cousin and good pals with her neighbor and friend Bailey. She is seven going on seventeen who is a social butterfly with a heart of gold. No doubt you'll find her on the dance floor getting down!

Nicolas Hughie ~ Ring Bearer

Meet Mr. Nicolas Kenneth. He is our youngest nephew and we think he is the CUTEST and mello calm baby boy. . His mommy bought him the cutest tuxedo. He'll be styling for sure.

  

Grant Demos ~ Ring Bearer

Meet Grant Scott. Grant's grandfather is going to be our Officiant. I've known his family my entire life. Grant is ALL BOY which made him Tim's shoe in for our ring bearer. He is a five year old spunky little guy and we know he'll be a stud rocking his Chuck high tops.

  

Blake Kaufman ~ Ring Bearer

And last but not least, Blake Ryan. Blake and I met when he was just a newborn. I was his nanny and he quickly named me LaLa. His parents scolded me for working with him to walk at nine months old. He hasn't stopped yet. The fourth of five children, he never misses a beat. Chances are, if you see Blake and I together he will always start the conversation with, LaLa and I are going to make cupcakes! He's my sweet cupcake.

Round Two of Nicolas

I got my Nicolas fix this trip.  He is almost 10 months old, about to crawl, "talking" up a storm and continues to be laid back yet spirited and such a cutie patootie!!

His clapping and the way he curls his little toes is precious...

...and his hands are in constant motion!!

He LOVES his walker and will cruise all over the place.  (Who needs to learn to walk when you can cruise in style!)

His jumpy toy is a close second to the walker.  He's a mover and a shaker!!  And when there is any music on (especially Arabic music) he does the cutest little dances!!!

Nana and Papa Oregon bought Nicolas this cute little outfit from Gymboree.  Doesn't he look so cute in the hat?  (He wouldn't keep it on long!)



My sister-in-law Sonia plays with nonstop with Nicolas.  What a lucky little boy!!

Nicolas cut his very first tooth tonight.  Apparently fingers are very good for sucking on while you're cutting teeth.



Love.

Nicolas and a Bubble Bath

                         

Someday (soon) our nephew Nicolas will be too big for his kitchen sink bath.  But, for now, at almost 10 months he still loves his water time in the baby bath.  And the bubbles too!

He gave LaLa plenty of opportunities to catch some great shots.  The one above is one of my all time favorite shots of Mr. Nicolas.  Look at those beautiful brown eyes and long lashes!

It doesn't take much to get this little guy to smile...

...or to stick out his tongue.



LaLa and Uncle Bo love you, Nicolas Kenneth!!!

Nicolas and Elle's Baptism Party

After the Church service we all went to my sister Janice's house for a party.  There was a yummy taco bar with cook's on site and lots of yummy desserts.  The best part was having so many friends and family together.  Many people came from Oregon for the celebrations. 

Ken, Sonia and Nicolas - who loves to stick his tongue out

Nick, Elle and Dana - color coordinated, but of course :)

Sonia, Nicolas, Amelia and (my cousin) Megan.  Nicolas and Amelia are a month a part.  If was fun seeing them play together.

I tried to get some decent shots of them together.  Nicolas just wanted to nibble on Elle's yummy dress.

Amelia and Nicolas are all smiles but Elle just won't look my way.

Oh well.  At least they are all happy here!!

Practicing crawling can prove to be a challenge on tile floors....

Uh oh.  Sorry, Amelia!!

Sonia and her buddies "Jiji" (her flower girl) and her twin brother "Bubu."  They are going to have a new baby in their family this Fall!

We closed out the afternoon with a little present opening.  Elle and Nicolas received many nice gifts in honor of their baptism.  I gave Elle her first birthday gifts a month early.  Some clothes and her first Madame Alexander doll.  She loves how the eyes open and close, open and close.  Precious!!!

What a fun filled family weekend.  Next gathering will be the wedding... 09/09/11!!!!!!!

Nicolas and Elle's Baptism Photos

Nicolas and Elle's Baptism was beautiful today. Our aunt, uncle, cousins, and many close friends came to witness this special occasion.  It was so neat to create the tradition of having Elle and Nicolas Baptised in the same Church that they were Baptised in 1982.

Nicolas and his parents.  Doesn't he look so adorable in his suit and hat?!

Elle (who can't stop biting her fingers ~ teething time!) and her parents



I baptise you, Elle Julianne Everett, in the name of The Father and The Son and The Holy Spirit

I baptise you, Nicolas Kenneth Hughie, in the name of The Father and The Son and The Holy Spirit

With LaLa

With Nana and Papa

With Uncle Bo

Elle wore the beautiful baptismal gown that my mom made.  My nephew Andrew also wore in in 1993.  I look forward to my future children wearing it at the dedications.

My Uncle Howard and Aunt Ginni (my brother's brother and wife) have 4 daughters and 9 grandchildren .  All 4 daughters and many of the grandchildren were all here to celebrate Elle and Nicolas.  Here they are with their daughter Melissa and family.

YAY!  Thanks for stopping by to see our baptism pics!  The party pics will follow!!!!