nine is fine...

T turned nine this past spring.  he wanted a "minute-to-win-it" party with a bunch of his friends.  it was a bit chaotic (to say the least) but the kids had a blast.

as a family, we went to the FC Dallas soccer game (one of T's favorite things to do)...

T was down on the field and had his name announced...

as if that wasn't enough, we also had a restaurant party with the cousins...

lunch with mom and baby at school...

and finally, an ice cream outing with his favorite cousin...

baptism...

the baptism towel i made for T...

right after t's eighth birthday, he was baptized a member of our church.  it was a beautiful day that was shared with family and friends.  it was wonderful to have jake's parents, his brother and sis-in-law, and my sisters travel so far to share tanner's day with him.

we are so proud of you, t and your mature knowledge of this decision that you made.