8 is Great!

Parker turned 8 on May 14th but we weren't able to have his baptism until July 4th. It worked out great because more extended family were able to attend. Grandpa Bry, Grandma Leslie and Great Grandma Helen traveled from Oregon to attend. Grandma Linda, Uncle Kevin and his family, Aunt Karee and her family, Aunt Kellee and her family, Grandpa J.R., Great Uncle Steve and his family, all of the Cragun family and Aunt Sara and her girls attended as well. We are so blessed to have such a supportive family. We also know many more would have loved to have come, but different circumstance made it not possible. Parker was baptized at 10 a.m. so the morning was a little crazy getting everyone ready and off to the church. It was such a special morning. Parker's Aunt Karee spoke on Baptism and Cambrie and Mykenna sang "I am a Child of God" with Grandma Leslie playing the piano. It was a great program! There was just one other little girl that was being baptized with Parker so it was nice. Rob had spoken with Parker before the baptism and they had gone over what would happen so Parker was not scared at all. The spirit was very strong and it was so special to see him be baptized by his father. Grandpa Bry and Uncle Jon were the two witnesses. He then received the gift of the Holy Ghost and again the spirit was so present and the tears came. What a powerful thing it is to see strong worthy priesthood holders surround your child and place their hands on his or her head to bless them. I have to say how grateful I am to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I am greatly blessed! We then went back to the house and had a luncheon with family. The kids played for hours while the adults enjoyed talking around the table. That evening we decided to have another barbeque for the 4th of July celebration. We got the pool out and cooked up some good food. Later Rob put on a great fireworks show. The best part was watching him with a sparkler in each hand running around the front yard. I have the best husband and yes I do question his sanity at times, but he is a keeper. It was a beautiful day to spend with loved ones. On Sunday Matt, Jessie and Molly came to visit. We were so excited to see them and have them in our home. We love you all!