The Grogan's est. 1998

Friday, March 26, 2010

PrEsEnTs from Spain!!

Jessica announced that hse had gifts for all of us and she sat us done and "presented" the presents to us! She brought back some amazing things!!

Samantha was baptized in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on March 6th, 2010. It ws a busy weekend but very rewarding! Samantha decided that she wanted to be baptized and we did it where all of her family could be together..California! for me it was a little bittersweet. It was the first "event" my Dad was not apart of. I was a little worried about that, but of course I worry too much and didnt need to. Itwas so nice of everyone to be there and to come for her big day! Thanks to family and friends who were there for us! We felt so loved!! Samantha wore the same dress that I wore when I was baptized...and my sisters wore the dress too. Samantha was baptized by her Dad, David. What a special thing for her! After the baptism we had a wonderful dinner thanks to my Mom! It was a very special day and I am so glad that everyone coul be a part of it!!

David baptized Samantha

The Grogan's

Samantha and me!

Samantha and her aunt Vanessa

Samantha with Uncle Darren and Aunt Carmen...they came from Virginia just for her!! We lvoe you guys!

Samantha trapped by her cousins and brother!

Samantha and her aunt Jessica

Samantha and her aunt Kim

The Grogan side of our family..missing Uncle Jared and Aunt Sarah and kids

Samantha and Grandma Campbell

Samantha and Grandma and Grandpa Campbell

Samantha and Uncle Chris, Aunt Renae, Vanessa, and Lyndsey

The Campbell side of the family

Samantha and Aunt Kristie

Special friends...the Palmers! They are so amazing!

More special friends...the Cox's...and yes they too are amazing!!!

Chrystal Barnes Kowallis...she is my dear friend from high school. We dont talk too much these days but we will always be friends for life! She is a dear one!!

Jessica's homecoming talk!

Jessica came home from her mission in Malaga Spain on March 6th, 2010. We went down to see her and to be wiht family. She was unable to give her talk until two weeks later so my Mom had her give her talk in our home..like a fireside. It was so good! She has learned so much and has grown a ton! She spoke of the special people she met and helped, my Dad and her expierences surrounding his death, her trials, her joys, her triumphs. I love her and am so proud of her!!