Today was a very special day at our house! Our sweet little Amber got baptized. It was such a nice day. I was worried that we wouldn't have many people come since I had already heard that two families that we are friends with would not be able to make it, but there were so many people that some even had to stand in the YW room (which is where our font is). It was a nice turnout and a great day. I realized a little too late that we didn't have any more programs that we have used in the past, and I didn't really like some that were available online, so I just made my own and I think that they turned out cute with Amber on the front.
Here was the program. Amber wanted to make sure that everyone had a part, and all of her siblings did a GREAT job!!!
Here was Amber this morning before we headed out. This was the dress that I made for her to be baptized in. We also got her a white dress for afterwards, but I really did love this dress that I made for her. It was so pretty. I loved the material!
We just barely got back into our buildings like 2 weeks ago! It has been under renovation so that they could expand the building for the last 15 months. Here is Amber in front of the building before we went in to set things up.
I love this picture because you can see how excited the kids are for the baptism. Amber and Evan were excitedly talking about it while I set up the sign in table with a picture of Amber, the 3 white dresses picture that G&G Whitley sent to her and her baptism book.
We were able to get some good pictures before it began. Daddy baptized Amber!
Mommy, Daddy and our sweet little 8 yr old girl!!
All of the kiddos. Katelynn was not happy about not having Grandma and wouldn't smile for a single picture of just the kids.
Our whole family! I sure do love these guys!
We were thankful that G&G Yorke were able to arrange their trip that they are on with some friends of theirs so that they could be here for Amber's special day!
Katelynn loved being held by Grandma. :)
The entire family!
The service was very nice. The spirit was strong at the meeting. Amber had to be baptized twice because her dress came up out of the water the first time. The second time we told her to hold her dress between her knees and there was no problem. :) She didn't seem to mind though. After all was said and done and the cupcakes and cookies were eaten and things were cleaned up, the kids played outside for a bit while Daddy made sure the building was locked up! Amber here is wearing her other new white dress that we got for her. It was a pretty dress as well!
Running and playing around the church. I did Amber's hair in a halo braid so that it would be easier for when she got baptized. It looked pretty.
I can't believe that here in a few days this handsome guy will be a teenager!!!!
It was past nap time by the time everything was done. And Katelynn was in one of her terrible 2's moods. I said, "Here Katelynn, let me take a picture of you and Weston." So she promptly folded her arms, humphed at me and said, "NO!!!" At least I know this stage won't last forever.
Running races and playing on this cool and beautiful autumn day.
These kids are all growing up on me!!!
Afterwards, we picked up some subway sandwiches that Barth had ordered that morning and then G&G Yorke and their friends, Craig and Annette, came over and we had a great time having lunch and visiting. It was a perfect day and a perfect way to spend my birthday!! I am so happy that Amber chose to be baptized. What a wonderful day it has been!
