Brooklyn's Baptism

On Saturday, March 28th, Brooklyn was baptized. It was a wonderful day! She was sooooo excited! She had been talking about her baptism for months and had been counting down the days. A couple days before her baptism, we got her some new scriptures with her name engraved on them. She thinks they are the best thing ever! She has carried them around with her everywhere.

Well, on the morning of her baptism, I took her over to the church to get dressed and ready in her baptismal clothing. She looked so sweet. It was so nice to be there to help her get ready, but I was teary-eyed all morning. She looked like an angel and it was sad for me to realize how grown up she was getting.

Kevin was able to baptize and confirm her and a lot of our family and friends were able to be there. It was a very special day for Brooklyn. It was also sweet because after she was baptized and confirmed, she just started crying. I gave her a big hug and just about broke down myself. She was just glowing all day long...she was so so so happy.

We had lunch at our home afterward and Brooklyn sang "If the Savior Stood Beside Me" for everyone. She did such a great job and I was so proud of her. I actually accompanied her on the piano, which was very scary because I'm not a pianist. I did my best though and somehow got through it.

The Bishop recognized Brooklyn in Sacrament Meeting the next day and Brooklyn bore her testimony. She did a great job and I was so proud of her!

Brooklyn with her grandparents (my parents)

Brooklyn with her grandparents (Kev's parents)

Me and my friend, Ali, with our kids Benjamin and Ava

Some of the guys who helped to confirm Brooklyn (we're missing my brother Dave and our bishop)
Luis, Kev's dad, my brother Thomas, Kev, Brooklyn, and my dad

Brooklyn with her new scriptures