Emma's Baptism day

Here is our pretty little Emma on her baptism day, last Saturday, August 9, 2008. She is wearing the same dress that Rebecca and Tara wore on their baptism days. I didn't even realize that I had kept it until about a week before.

She was absolutely glowing in anticipation. She was so ready to be baptized! During the meeting, she looked like she was about to cry. I asked her if she was okay and she said she was just tired. I think she was totally having a spiritual experience.


She had Rebecca give the opening prayer, Tara gave a talk on baptism, Steven talked about the Holy Ghost and Logan gave the closing prayer. Craig baptized her and George and Grandpa Jex (also named George) were the witnesses. It was a very special day for her.

During the closing prayer, Logan asked that the refreshments be blessed, which was funny considering we hadn't taken any to the church! However, we had ordered Subway sandwiches to pick up on the way home, so we were covered.

We had quite a crowd at the house, which made the day even better. Emma's guests, besides family (which also includes grandparents and Jared and Halle), included the Lainharts, Taylors, Rowleys, Tidwells, and Ryan Moreno. (Steve Tidwell and Ryan are our home teachers.)

We are so lucky to be blessed with good friends and wonderful family. We love you all.