Hallie was a little bit nervous she kept saying. She was also sad because it was overcast, cold, and windy. She said she always pictured her baptism day to be “bright and sunshiny.” I told her about the Baptism song that talks about looking for rainbows and rain and all that, so that she would feel better about the weather.
She had a total of 45 people show up for her special day. We had people from the Wasatch front, Denver, and here in town. She was so cute and shy, just folding her arms and smiling the whole time.
The baptism went great, other than Kayler screaming to get in the “tub” the whole time…lol. The confirmation went perfectly as well. I couldn’t hear as well as I would have liked, because I had Kayler on my lap screaming for candy the whole time, but I could feel the spirit nonetheless.
There was someone noticeably missing from the confirmation circle. My sweet Grandpa had one of his tumors removed yesterday, and he was not feeling well enough to come. I was really sad about that, but I understand. He baptized and confirmed me over 17 years ago. I can distinctly remember hugging him afterwords and just crying-that being the first time that I was touched by the spirit and brought to tears.
Hallie did no hugging…lol. She stiffly walked over to each person in the circle and “let” them hug her…She must take after her mom…I am not a hugging person.
The luncheon went so well. I had to once again simmer myself down. I practically decorated like it was a wedding reception, but I wanted it to be special. So, here I sit-exhausted, but very happy that all went well. I had SO much help with the food, setting up, cleaning up, etc.etc.etc. I am very very lucky to have such wonderful friends and family. Enjoy the pictures!
Hallie and G.J. before the baptism
In their Baptism clothes
Hallie talking to my dad after her confirmation
Hallie with her new Book of Mormon
Our Family at the church afterwords
With her cousin Tia at her luncheon
A special Cake her Aunt Lisa had made for her
Her special books that everyone signed
My kids and their cousins
14 comments:
Congratulations to Hallie! She looks so beautiful!! I seriously can't believe you have an 8 year old :)
She looks gorgeous! It looks like it was such a special day. Congratulations to Hallie and to you for doing so much to make it memorable for her. You really went all out! No wonder you've been stressed.
Okay, so now maybe things will slow down and we can get together. (Yeah, right, right?)
I KNEW IF I LOOKED ON HERE TONIGHT YOU WOULD HAVE POSTED ABOUT THE BAPTISM!! I JUST KNEW IT AND I WAS SO RIGHT!! IT WOULD TAKE ME A WEEK OR LONGER TO GET THAT POSTED!! You're just on top of everything!! I'm glad it went well I bet it did. You guys just seem to totally have the spirit so how could it not!! Congrats to Hallie
Congratulations Hallie! What a special day for her. She looked like a little angel in her white dress. We get to do this next month with Makayla!
i love you... you know that right???
Sorry I couldn't be there for this special day.
She looks so cute! I am glad everything went well.
That is so special! It looks like a very wonderful day! What a blessing to have all of that love and support from your family and friends!!!
I was at the Naples chapel today going the 1st ward and saw your husband and asked him where you were so I could say hi to you in person but I couldn't find you! Maybe next time!
Wow, what an amazing milestone for your whole family, and for you as a mom. Congrats on surviving this huge, wonderful day! Looks like you did it flawlessly. You must be doing something right!
Congrats to Hallie, it looks like she had a wonderful day!
What a darling girl. She is so cute. I'm glad the day went good for you guys. Tell her Congrats for me!
We are so so so bummed we live to far to have been there, but we thought of Hallie. Taylor was excited for her.
Kandice WOW! What a special memory you created for her and your family as well. I am going to nominate you for SUPER MOM OF THE YEAR!!!
I am so glad everything went well. She looks so beautiful.
What a special and fun day. I'm glad things went so well. Halle looks so beautiful. I had to laugh when reading that you told yourself to "simmer down" that's something I would do.
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