Shillig 4 Family

We found that two of our babies had headaches that wouldn't go away.  I had this type of headache on our vacation up and down the state of California. We had breakfast at Chick Fil A as Daddy worked.  I love that they serve all the menu all day long, if you are just willing to wait for the fries a little longer.  My man in overalls makes me happy.  He told me that on your 12th anniversary you don't really celebrate because you are too busy with life.  So I thought today would just be a "family day."  After breakfast he headed to the mall.  He led us to a store and got me white Birkenstock shoes that I have been eyeing forever now.  He has taken to heart that I won't ask for things as much as I will make comments of things I like or wish I had or did and then he makes it happen.  He is a keeper.  Then, after he put the kids to bed and I had just finished up my homework he says get ready, we are going on a date. ...

 As we drove down the coast of California on the famous 1 highway we saw this beach "cave" and I wanted to stop.  It was quite the hike down and we had to time it just right so the water wasn't coming in.  Jake went down with the 3 oldest and I stayed up high with Solomon, but then Solomon asked to go down.  He cried, but he did it!  He is definitely the youngest in our family, and it shows.  I love the beauty in this world.  California beaches may be cold, but I love the rocks, caves, and views.

 In our church after you turn 8 you can make the choice to be baptized.  Mali Su has excitedly been preparing for this day her entire life.  Daddy took the time to teach her the 6 lessons that the missionaries teach to those not of our faith.  This is how I came to learn of Mormonism and I wanted to make sure my children had a special experience learning of their faith as well.    In our church we wear white when we are baptized and since Jake holds the Priesthood he is able to baptize our children.  It is always a special moment for me to see my husband with our children.  Mali Su was surrounded by so many friends, family members, church members, and even some friends from school she invited.  Living near family means that Grammie, Grandpa, Uncle Kurt, Uncle Isaac, Aunt Elliana and cousins Emmitt, Alaina, and Maddox were there.  I snapped some pictures as people were arriving.  We ended up having to get extra c...