The Hammond Family

Friday, January 15, 2010

Gabby's baptism

My 8 year niece Gabby was baptised on November 7, 2009. I was so grateful that I was able to attend. She is such a sweet girl with so much light. She is kind and thoughtful, and everyone wants to be her friend. Madison absolutely adores Gabby! Gabby shared her testimony, and I would like to share it with you. It is so pure and sweet:

I know the church is true. I feel good about being baptized because I know that Jesus will come to earth and that I can tell him about my baptism. I feel good that I am going to be baptized because I will become a member of the church. I know Joseph Smith prayed in the grove. I know Jesus is real! I know he went to America. I know prayers can change your life. I know the scriptures are true. I am grateful that Jesus suffered from being on the cross. I say these things in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

I am so proud of Gabby! She is a great girl, and I am so proud to be her aunt!

Brook's Birthday!

My beautiful sister in-law Brook's birthday was the same weekend as the baby shower. We celebrated her b-day the night before the shower by going out to dinner at the Renaissance in Dana Point. AKA: Jeff and Bethany's restaurant...literally, they own it! It is FABULOUS! I took a pic of Brook's dinner so you could get a taste for how good it is! We had fun dancing to the live band and eating great food! Happy Birthday Brook!!!

Bethany's baby shower Nov. 09

The Hammond girls headed down to Laguna for Bethany's baby shower in early November. We had a quick but always fun girls weekend!!

Parker, AZ with the Barber Fam_Oct. 09

Back in October we took a trip to Parker, AZ with our friends Zach and Andrea. There were almost no boats on the water, and the weather was perfect! After Parker, we headed back to Vegas. We went to a concert put on by one of the local radio stations here in Vegas, and it was fun! The band Train was supposed to play, but the lead singer got sick, so we heard some other band. I can't recall their name, but they were pretty good! Anyways, attached are a few pictures from our fun weekend!

Monday, November 23, 2009

Disneyland with Grandma Marlene

A fun filled day at Disneyland with Grnadma Marlene

My mom on the tea cup ride! She hates this ride, but agreed to go on it if I didn't spin us! I just couldn't resist though! But then my mom said she was feeling sick - she may have mentioned throwing up. Well, that got my attention and I started thinking...do I really want throw up on me....NO, so I stopped!!