Mary's Baptism

Mary was finally Baptized on August 3rd while we were out in Utah for our family reunion. She has been waiting for this day and was so excited to have all her family there. It was a very special day and we were very thankful for everyone making the effort to be there. Even her Grandma Charlotte flew out all the way from North Carolina to be there. She was sad that she couldn't have her church family there as well, but today she was quite honored to be recognized in front of everyone as the newest member of our ward.

Mary and Anna made their first public perfermance at the baptism singing "I Feel my Savior's Love". They were so cute and focused (They never took their eyes off the paper). I was actually a little worried because they hadn't had very many chances to practice, but it was so sweet to hear them sing together.

Mary's cousin Sarah, who is 10, gave the talk on the Holy Ghost. Lets just say Mary adores her. She did an amazing job. She even put together a blanket for Mary to remind her of the Holy Ghost's role as the comforter. Mary was thrilled to say the least. She sleeps with it every night. Thanks Sarah!

Christopher, another cousin, was very brave and played his violin accompanied by Grandma Carolyn on the piano . He played the primary song Baptism. Thanks Christopher!


This is the whole clan. It was astonishing how well the kids posed for the camera. It was a small miracle. Looking at the picture it doesn't seem like nearly as many kids as when they are all running around. We had such a great time together.