Ashley's baptism

 I can't believe we have an 8 year old!  What a special weekend we had.  Ashley has been looking forward to this for some time.  She was so excited, yet nervous at the same time.  First came the bishop's interview.  She was very nervous about meeting with him.  She said for one of the questions, he asked her who the prophet was and she said, "I knew mom, but I just forgot!  I was so nervous that I just couldn't remember...I asked him, 'Could I still be baptized?'  He helped me remember by saying President Mmmm...."  She came out with a big smile on her face and a whole starburst.

 

When Saturday came, she was really excited to wear her new baptism dress that her Grandma Kathy sewed.  She looked so pretty.  We were so excited at both grandparents being able to come, Aunt Cheri & Uncle Chris, Uncle Parker, and cousins Kyle, Grace, and Naomi.  Naomi flew all by herself across the country to spend the weekend with us.  What a brave girl!  Ashley was so excited she was here.  We have a picture of everyone, but not on my camera, so I still need to get that from Josh.  I really wanted to get this up for everyone to see.  We were so thankful for everyone that was able to come. 

Ashley was a little nervous about being baptized, but looking forward to it as well.  The service was beautiful and Ashley was so happy.  Of course I got all misty eyed!  We are so proud of her for her choice today. 

 Ashley and another little boy were both baptized this morning.  We love their family and were so glad we all got to share this experience together. 

My favorite one...

Grandparents!

 Afterwards, we had a nice luncheon for our family and Ashley opened a few special gifts. 

 She loved her special new baptism bracelet from Her Grandma Christine...

 and her beautiful new scripture bag from Grandma Kathy...

 ...to go with her new, very own, set of scriptures.  She has been loving FINALLY having some that she can call her own.