Hunter's Baptism

 Hunter was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints On July 7, 2012 days after his 8th birthday.  It was a beautiful day.  His Dad baptized him and his Uncle Bryan gave a talk on Baptism.  Both did an amazing job.  Hunter said the water was warm and he felt like he was clean.  He was also so glad that so much of his family could be there for his very special day.  

 Hunter and his Dad in their whites. 

 Family picture after the baptism.

Group family picture, minus the photo taker, Darren Perrucci.  

Great-Grandpa Kerr

 Kelly's Grandpa passed away on June 19, 2012.  He was a kind, loving man.  He loved his family.  He would often be found talking about his 12 great-grandchildren.  We have lots of cherished memories of him.  The above picture was the last full family picture that we have with him.  This is from when he came to our house this last Easter.  One thing that I will always remember about him is that he was always there.  He came to every special event.  The next few pictures are a few memories we captured that show his love for his family.  He was a very special man and we are so grateful to have had him in our lives. 

 Great-Grandpa and 9 of his 12 great-grand children this last Christmas

 Great-Grandpa and Skylar

 Kelly, Hunter, Kelly's Dad and Great-Grandpa

 Hunter and Great-Grandpa

 Ruth, Great-Grandpa, Hunter and Kelly

 At Hunter's 1st Birthday Party

 Ruth, Bryan, Kelly, Kora and Great-Grandpa at Kelly and Bryan's University of Phoenix graduation

 Great-Grandpa and Kora on her blessing Day

 Great-Grandpa and Kora

 Bryson, Great-Grandpa and Hunter.  Grandpa celebrating his 80 something birthday and the boys trying to help him blow out the candles.

 Kora, Great-Grandpa and Ruth at Kora's 1st Birthday Party

 Kelly, Kora, Hunter, Santa (Great-Grandpa) and Me.  Grandpa loved to dress up as Santa and did it for many years.  He did it twice for our kids and the kids were thrilled with the magic of Christmas those years and felt extra special that Santa visited them at their Nani's house. 

 Great-Grandpa at the hospital, holding Mylie

 Kristin, Jeremy, Thalia, Nani Jo, Kent, Me, Mylie, Kora, Hunter, Susie, Kelly, Gene, Great-Grandpa and Ruth.  All the family that came down for Mylie's Blessing

 Great-Grandpa and Mylie

 Becky, Bryan, Great-Grandpa, Jodie & Kelly

 Santa visits our kids again

 Great-Grandpa celebrating Mylie's 1st Birthday

Great-Grandpa, Mylie and Kora at one of Hunter's T-Ball Games

We are so used to him being at all our family events that it is hard knowing that he wont be at any more.  We are so grateful for the plan on salvation and know that this is only goodbye for now and not forever.    We love him and we miss him, but look forward to seeing him again.