Ralphs Ruckus: It's great to be 8

Sunday, August 5, 2012

It's great to be 8

Abigail celebrated a very special birthday on July 19th and the celebration lasted for a couple of weeks with the climax being her baptism.

We were in Colorado on Abigail's actual birthday. She got a few gifts while in Colorado: Grand Nan and Papa gave her a bracelet making kit, Heather & Shane gave Abigail an elephant ballerina purse (this couldn't have been more perfect for Abigail), Dad, Mom, Emily, & Elizabeth gave Abigail a backpack for school, stuffed elephant, and gift certificate for stompeez.

One of the best things about Abigail turning 8 is that she gets to go to activity days. This is picture os of Abigail on the way out the door to her first activity day activity. She had a blast learning all about the pioneers.

While in Texas, Abigail got her ears pierced as one of her gifts. She has done amazingly well at cleaning her ears morning and night and shows more and more responsibillity every day. Grand Nan also took her to the Build-A-Bear workshop.

The BEST thing about turning 8 is that Abigail was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on August 4th. I can't believe that Darin and I are old enough to have an eight-year-old. Really, where has time gone?

Emily was so proud of her big sister on her baptism day. (Elizabeth was proud as well, she just opted to eat her breakfast insted of take pictures).

Daddy & Abigail on her baptism morning.

Right before entering the waters of baptism.

Abigail had the love and support of several cousins and her good friend Eden.

Pictured from left to right: Elizabeth Ralphs, Eden Barua, Ariana Bowes, Emily Ralphs, Abigail Ralphs, Isabella Ralphs, Madeline Ralphs, & Jacob Bowes

Grandma & Grandpa Ralphs

Grand Nan & Papa Stocker

Proud Momma & Daddy with their BIG GIRL

Uncle Shane & Aunt Heather Booth

Abigail with Uncle Jeff & Aunt Kim Bowes and cousins Ariana & Jacob

Bishop Kim Guymon & Primary President Joy Reece

Cousins Madi & Bella Ralphs

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Abigail is a high energy 10 year old. She is Fifth grade for the 2014-2015 school year and she is very much a people person. She loves swimming, shopping, crafts and cooking, but her most favorite thing is dance. She has also really been working hard on her tumbling over the past year or so. Abigail loves playing the piano and singing as well. Abigail has developed an interest in pageants, we will have to see where that interest takes her in the future. She is a bit of a neat freak, really good at doing household chores, and is VERY Squemish. Abigail is the best big sister and is a great example to her three younger siblings

Emily is 7 now and loves to play with her sisters and other kids. She is in first grade for the 2014-2015 school-year. She is confident, outgoing, and likes to be in charge. She is very sweet and loving and fun to talk to. She can be pretty silly at times and when she starts giggling there is no stopping her. She loves to talk and makes our hearts melt when she looks at us with those big hazel eyes. Emily is a people-pleaser and loves compliments. She has really grown to love dance and cheerleading this past year and it is very apparent that Abigail is her role model. Emily is our resident girly girl; she loves everything pink, glittery, and posh! She loves to help out around the house and thrives on praise. She is a good girl and we love her very much.

Elizabeth is 7 as well. She is full of charisma and is very spunky. Sugar and Spice is what makes up Elizabeth's personality. She is a great snuggler and cuddler, but has a mischievous streak and you can tell when she is up to something by the twinkle in her eye. She is sometimes cautious and unsure about herself, but a very deep thinker. She has an analytic brain and is our resident tom boy. She loves jeans, t-shirts, baseball caps, and monster trucks. Her favorite pass time is spent playing soccer or basketball. She has also started gymnastics this year and she is a natural. She is very strong for her size and extremely coordinated. She loves to give hugs and kisses, but if you cross her, you may regret it. Elizabeth never hesitates to express herself when it comes to people she feels comfortable with. Elizabeth loves to laugh and has a great sense of humor. She is pretty darn funny. She can make almost anything turn into a joke.