Cruz's Baptism and St. Patrick's Day

Last Saturday my nephew, Cruz, was baptized. It was a great day and full of fun. We woke up early-or should I say early for a Saturday but normal for a weekday. We drove down to Vacaville for the baptism and went out to a great lunch with all the family after wards. Cruz was so proud to be the center of attention on his very special day. I made Cruz cookies and brownies upon his request for everyone who attended. I also made him a slide show of pictures of him from a baby until present day to play while he was changing his clothes after his baptism. The slide show turned out so cute and I think made many of us teary eyed.
Yesterday was Saint Patrick's Day. It's one of my favorite holidays--actually I love all holidays. It gives me an excuse to have a party. I woke up a few minutes early to surprise Dawson with green pancakes. He thought they were pretty cool but tried to say that I just added food coloring to the batter and leprachon's had nothing to do with it. So while he was at school I ran to the dollar store to get some supplies to decorate the house with. I had streamers everywhere. I had gold balloons and yellow candies on the table (I couldn't find gold-guess that's what I get for waiting until the last minute.) He thought it was so awesome when he got home. Seeing his face light up over a little decorating is what motherhood is all about. To end the day we celebrated with another nephew, Seth, his 5th birthday. He sure is a lucky kid to have his birthday on St. Patty's Day.