Yesterday was a red letter day! It began at 6:30, early for a Saturday and ended late. All the in between times were wonderful. I readied myself and finished preparing and setting up food for the guests who attended Estelle's baptism. I set out flowers and springish decorations. My friend and neighbor, Melonie Jex, agreed to bake the quiche I had prepared so it would be hot and yummy when we returned from the baptism. 9:00 a.m. is early for a baptism and the conflicted with some schedules, but we had most of our family there. Calie Macdonald was ready to have a baby so they didn't make it; he, in fact, was born this morning--yay! With that one exception, all other grandparents aunts, uncles and cousins were present. The Tymons and Neva and Karen, Wendy and Christian came. They are very supportive and I love them! Even Taylor, who is sick AGAIN came to this once in a lifetime event.
Our stake Primary presidency is awesome. They are organized and lovingly helpful. We are in a brand new stake center. Estelle was the only child baptized from our ward so she got to choose all the music and invite family to give talks and say prayers. Grandpas Joe and Leon said the prayers. Leon's prayer was much like a sermon it was a beautiful heart-felt prayer. We are anxiously awaiting an announcement that he will be attending the temple for the first time! We are grateful to have these two wonderful family Patriarchs. Grandma Smith spoke about baptism and Grandma Claud taught us about the Holy Ghost. Both directed their remarks to Estelle and were wonderful!
My favorite part of the day was after Estelle dressed in her white baptismal clothes we prayed together. My heart filled with love for this child who made a choice to be baptized. I am grateful for her being in my life. I am grateful for moments alone with my children. I am grateful she was prepared and excited for this day. I hope she remembers it always!
The quiche took much longer than I expected to bake, but that was the only hiccup in the day. Not too bad. We enjoyed spending time together! The Crump grandparents took the girls to Panguitch with them to spend a few days. They were very excited! It sure is quiet around here without them.
Last evening Destry, Spencer and I attended the blessing of Malcolm James Smith. The first born child of David and Jessica. He is adorable. The girls were gone already and Taylor stayed home because he was sick. It was a great day except that we had to say goodby to Adam who has been here for a week, but we realized that we hadn't seen enough of him yet. The Morrils moved to Alaska last year and we planned the baptism and blessing around their visit. We are happy they were here for the baptism and the blessing and are happy that Renee and the girls will be here for another three weeks which I know will go by much too fast. And I fear that this time when they leave will be harder than the first.
I am grateful that family ties are strong and that we support each other in life's milestones. We only have one more baptism to look forward to, but many more milestones. I think I will get ready for church now and get ready to go meet my new nephew.
Our stake Primary presidency is awesome. They are organized and lovingly helpful. We are in a brand new stake center. Estelle was the only child baptized from our ward so she got to choose all the music and invite family to give talks and say prayers. Grandpas Joe and Leon said the prayers. Leon's prayer was much like a sermon it was a beautiful heart-felt prayer. We are anxiously awaiting an announcement that he will be attending the temple for the first time! We are grateful to have these two wonderful family Patriarchs. Grandma Smith spoke about baptism and Grandma Claud taught us about the Holy Ghost. Both directed their remarks to Estelle and were wonderful!
My favorite part of the day was after Estelle dressed in her white baptismal clothes we prayed together. My heart filled with love for this child who made a choice to be baptized. I am grateful for her being in my life. I am grateful for moments alone with my children. I am grateful she was prepared and excited for this day. I hope she remembers it always!
The quiche took much longer than I expected to bake, but that was the only hiccup in the day. Not too bad. We enjoyed spending time together! The Crump grandparents took the girls to Panguitch with them to spend a few days. They were very excited! It sure is quiet around here without them.
Last evening Destry, Spencer and I attended the blessing of Malcolm James Smith. The first born child of David and Jessica. He is adorable. The girls were gone already and Taylor stayed home because he was sick. It was a great day except that we had to say goodby to Adam who has been here for a week, but we realized that we hadn't seen enough of him yet. The Morrils moved to Alaska last year and we planned the baptism and blessing around their visit. We are happy they were here for the baptism and the blessing and are happy that Renee and the girls will be here for another three weeks which I know will go by much too fast. And I fear that this time when they leave will be harder than the first.
I am grateful that family ties are strong and that we support each other in life's milestones. We only have one more baptism to look forward to, but many more milestones. I think I will get ready for church now and get ready to go meet my new nephew.
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