Nolan's 21st Birthday

Nolan said he didn't really have time to see us and it would be a waste of a trip, but we just couldn't stay away on his 21st birthday. We killed time hiking the hills around Manhattan while he was in class. Then we took him to dinner at Pizza Ranch and strolled around the mall until he had to go back again.

 

Back to School & Baby Shower

We will only have five of our kids enrolled in public school this year. Seems like so few! Here comes the downward slide to an empty nest! Good thing Devin and Emily are keeping the extended family growing. Here's a quirky baby quilt that Destini, mom, and I made for them.

 

Our Little Tiny Baby Got Baptized

Yet another EPIC event to document from the summer of 2023...Mae's Baptism - which event she shared with her darling cousins Margot and Emmett. Grandma spoke, Cheryl sang. The Nally's (including Trevor and Kimbrie) came to visit, so we were surrounded by family (and therefore, joy)! And now the entire Gordon crew, including Mae, is united in a covenant commitment to Christ. It kinda makes me feel unstoppable. I'm so grateful that God gives us family, provides us His priesthood, and lends us His power.