I'm so glad I'm 8!

I love to twirl in my dress!
I'm about to walk her down to the font

What a very special day we had! It was filled with tons of family and friends who came to support my little girl on her baptism day. It was so beautiful-a day I will never forget. I know Jenna will never forget either. She was so prepared, so she knew exactly what she was doing. I had her take the discussions just like any one who was interested in the church would do. Sister Olsen and Sister Stephens taught her 6 lessons over 3 months. She was excited when they came over and really listened to what they said and took the challenges they gave her. She prayed after every lesson and received answers to her prayers- she told me. We had Sister Olsen give the baptism talk and Papa gave the talk on the Holy Ghost. They were both wonderful and moving talks that we will always remember. We had the kids sing "When Jesus Christ was baptized", which I will post later. I'm so grateful for all the help I was given to be able to have such a wonderful experience. Ken came to my rescue again when the video I made for Jenna, to be played while she finished getting dressed, did not want to work! We were blessed to have everything run smoothly. An extra special treat was when she received her very own monogrammed scriptures for her birthday! She was so excited to receive this gift from grandma and papa. I highly recommend having your own soon to be 8 yr. old to take the discussions. I had never heard of anyone doing it but I felt impressed to have her take them. I feel that the world is only getting harder. We need to have our children know everything they can so that they will be prepared and really have a testimony for themselves instead of being carried on their parents faith. It is my prayer that I will be able to give her opportunities to learn and to grow so that she will be prepared. It is hard to believe we have already passed this milestone. They really do grow up fast!