Well, on the morning of April 8th, a beautiful Saturday, we woke up and got all dressed up for Brooklyn's Baptism. I'm sad to report that I didn't take a lot of photos of the after party, but I can you some of the fun details of the day.
► Brooklyn was one of twelve kids being baptized that morning.
►She ended up being thee very last one to be baptized.
►Because of this, she was asked to "swim down to the bottom" and pull the plug to drain the font.
►Because of this, the drain whistled and gurgled quite loudly while she was surrounded by the priesthood holder who were conferring the Holy Ghost upon her.
►She opened a golden birthday gift immediately after getting home, as it was a black and gold outfit from us for her to wear for the rest of the day.
►Grandma and Grandpa Larsen gave Brooklyn her first set of scriptures, and an adorable stuffed animal.
► Grandpa and Grandma Pack gave Brooklyn her heirloom baptism Barbie doll.
► The Parkers spent the day with us--and it's such a fun treat to have them in our lives. The Reeve's were also with us, laughing and running around.
► Aunt Lisa came to the baptism, but due to the number of kids and how long it was taking, she had to leave early! We missed her, but were so grateful she came to support Brooklyn.
► Aunt Lisa came to the baptism, but due to the number of kids and how long it was taking, she had to leave early! We missed her, but were so grateful she came to support Brooklyn.
► Brooklyn's teacher, Janet O'Rullian came, but she had to duck out to make it to another appointment. We didn't get a photo of her, but she was there--that's how much she loves Brooklyn, and any of her students that invite her to their baptism.
►Brooklyn shared her baptism with James Morrisey, a darling little boy who is in her grade and primary class. He's the first of his family to be baptized, while Brooklyn is the last in hers. It made for a beautiful symettry to me, and I am so glad I am friends his mother. We wanted to make sure we got a picture of them. They look like little wedding cake figurines, and what if someday, they do get married? How adorable would that be?
► Chad and Courtney, Janelle and Ryan, and Blaine and Paula also were with us for the special day.
► We had a five foot sandwich and a ton of food on top of that for lunch, including cupcakes from The Cocoa Bean.
► Brooklyn is a spunky, bright, and witty little girl who makes us all laugh. She's a delight to her teachers at school, a blessing in our home, and holds so much potential for the future.
► Brooklyn is a spunky, bright, and witty little girl who makes us all laugh. She's a delight to her teachers at school, a blessing in our home, and holds so much potential for the future.
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| This is my favorite picture of the day. |
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| This is my second favorite picture of the day. |
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