Jacob was baptized on July 2, 2011. He was so lucky to have all of his family in town with the exception of two cousins and one uncle who had other things happening... like being on a mission. Not all of them but one of them.
He also got to choose who gave a talk on the Holy Ghost. Guess who he chose? Mom. It was a great honor to speak at his baptism. And a little scary to speak to all the kids in the stake being baptized. I thought it would be a little easier if I didn't know anyone else. Yep it's not.
I have never been at a stake baptism like this before. Originally there were supposed to be 25 kids but because it was July 4th weekend there ended up being only 8. It was perfect. There was one kid per ward.
The way they do it is everyone meets together for the talks and then everyone splits in to two groups and half go get baptized while the other half watch a video and then after the first group is baptized every ward goes to their own room for the confirmations. It was great. It also only took 1 hour. Amazing. They have it down to a science.
Here is my sweet boy before the program started. He was very happy and a little nervous I think. Dad and Jacob getting ready. Such a handsome couple of guys.
I tried very hard to keep it together. I thought the non-waterproof mascara would help me. But no I just ended up wiping it all off.
Here we are. Jacob is distracted but what else is new with an 8 year old.
Here is the family that came to visit. We had so much fun this weekend. It was perfect. 5 days of cousins and water and sun. I've got to find the fourth of July pics. When did I become so unorganized. Oh yeah, When I had kids.
Here is our sweet family, including Foster dog who is now 12 years old. Looks pretty good. He's a golden retriever but we shave him down in the summer. Makes him cooler and less stinky when he goes for a swim in the pond behind the house.
Grandma and Grandpa Parker with Jacob on his special day. I was hoping he'd ask Grandpa to give the talk.
Us again in the back yard. Jacob posing as usual. I'm surprised he didn't throw any signs up. He's good at that.
Jacob and Grandma Lorraine. What a great pic of the two of them.
Sydney and cousin Lucy. Being the big help. Look at my peas in the background. They were delicious too. Still waiting on the carrots though. Maybe when we get back from Oregon.
This is Dave's family. (L-R) Mark, Paul, Joy, Lorraine, Laura and Dave. Good looking bunch.
There always has to be a crazy, butt scratching uncle and the hungry one. The cinnamon rolls were tasty. We ate 4 dozen. Me possibly a dozen on my own.
And showing a little family love. Sisters and a cousin Joannah. It was a great day and good food. We had so much fun. And Jacob is a great kid. We are so proud of his decision to be baptized and so happy he had such support on his special day. We love you Jacob. You are the best!!
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