Seth's Baptism

Today was the most beautiful spring day.  Perfect for Seth's baptism.  We were so lucky to have so many family members in town for this special day.  Grandpa Jack and Grandma Jean, Rob and Wendy, Dana and Bryan, Grandma Dianne, Kim and Dug, Jay and Eric, John and Kristy, Dan and Rachel, all of their children, and Sally.  I can't believe the family support we are so lucky to have.

It is so fun to watch the little children gather around the font.  The excitement they share for this special moment is so tender.  It makes me think of the Savior and how much He loves little children.  After Seth was baptized, Audrey said in her sweet little two-year old voice, "he was baptized."  How cute!

Aunt Rachel said she loves to watch the children's faces as they are being confirmed a member of the church and given the Gift of the Holy Ghost.  She could see Seth perfectly.  She said as soon as Rick finished the prayer, Seth gave a giant smile, with no teeth, all mouth.  (I love that smile of his).  She said he looked like he knew he had been given something special and had sensed the change that had just taken place.  What an amazing moment that was.  I sat thinking of my son, now a member of the Church, and so grown up.  As I saw him giving Rick a hug, I thought about what a great boy Seth is and what a great man he will one day be- just like his Dad.

One of my favorite parts of the day was when Bishop Vaughan asked Seth to stand up and turn around.  He asked him to look at the faces of all of the people who were there because they love him.  Seth's smile was perfect.  He was beaming.

I loved watching Tatum play "I am a Child of God" on the violin while Daniel accompanied her.  It was so sweet.  She did an excellent job and I think she is realizing what  a talent she has.  

I think Kim was inspired to stop by last night.  She wanted to see what she could do to help.  I told her there was a very small possibility that the person giving the talk on baptism wouldn't be there.  I asked her to bring a "back up talk" just in case.  She also helped me plan the rest of the morning and how to get all of the food ready for the crowd after. We ended up using our back up plan and she gave an excellent  talk that was so personal and perfect for Seth.  Then Ian gave a wonderful talk on the Gift of the Holy Ghost and shared a very cool experience he had with it while skiing one day.  Seth is lucky to have so many cousins who set great examples for him.

After the meeting, Kim and Dug cruised up to our house and started cooking before everyone arrived.  Dug made fabulous crepes for 45 people.  One of his many talents.  We sat around for hours enjoying each others company, eating Rob's famous bagels, and Jay's delicious caramel rolls.  Thankfully Jean brought some wonderful fruit to help us digest all of the sugar and white flour.  

Sharing this day with our family meant the world to me.  I am so grateful to them for their love and support.  Family is everything!  When I asked Seth what his favorite parts of the day were, he said three things.  "Family support, getting in the water, and getting confirmed."  Good job Seth!