Age of Accountability

I have to share this at the end of May; Rianne was talking to me about this birthday. This is kind of how the conversation went:

Rianne: Is everybody tempted when they turn 8?

Mom: that is when Satan can tempt us and we are accountable for the choices we make, He will try to put bad thoughts in our heads.

Rianne: We get the Holy Ghost when we get baptized right?

Mom: Yes and he helps us know things are wrong and gives us good things to do.

Rianne: I hope I get baptized on my birthday I don't want to go too many days without him (Holy Ghost)!

She was also very concerned for all those people who aren't baptized (especially a particular friend). We had a pretty good talk about everybody being able to make good choices. Taking on the name of Christ gives us more to do so we need more help so we get the Holy Ghost. It was pretty sweet! Her Baptism will be November 28th in Kanab!

Well she has reached magic # 8! I cannot believe my little girl turned 8 on Monday. Rianne loves horses. I had an idea for a cake with an 8 and it turned out how I pictured it!


I asked her what she wanted for her birthday dinner and she said she wanted to go to dinner with a friend. Okay, where would you like to go? She is only 8 so she is either ready to retire or a little more white trash than her mother.

Village Inn was her choice, what 8 year old picks that? We had a great dinner with her friend Hailey.

After dinner we had a little FHE party with a few families. Gifts, cake & ice cream,

and of course her birthday spot light, (a slide show of pictures done by Brant).

After the Party we gave her the gifts from us a camera (Remember to live so your memories bring you happiness) CTR ring (Remember to make good choices.) We also let her open Grandma & Grandpa Brown's present (her own set of scriptures)

This little girl has brought more joy to my life than I thought possible from one kid. She is so thoughtful and helpful she reminds me so much of her Grandma Brown. She is always looking to do good things and serve. She is a wonderful care taker. I'm so glad she came first; she is just what I needed to help me enjoy motherhood, when I was so scared to take it on. She has taught me so much! I love you Rianne, I love being your Mom! Happy Birthday Baby Girl!