Joseph's Big Day, and Jacob's Too!

Our day started with Richard ordaining Jacob to the office of an Elder!  Brother Brown, a member of the Stake Presidency and Brother Becerril both came to our home to assist.  Along with the ordination, Richard gave Jacob a beautiful blessing.  I am so proud of him.  He is on his way to being able to serve a mission, which has been his goal for a long time now.

After that we headed right out to the Stake Center to have Joseph baptized.  Jacob baptized him and Richard conferred upon him the Holy Ghost.  Because Jacob had just been ordained an Elder, he was able to join in the confirmation. It was a touching experience.  It was sweet to see how serious Joseph was about it and to watch the understanding that was evident in his sweet little face.

After we drove up to the Temple to take some family photos.  It was a beautiful day here in Rexburg and the flowers were blooming beautifully!  Then Grandma Frederick took us to Fong's for lunch. Joseph got his favorite, sweet and sour chicken, and so did most of the rest of us!

 

 

 

 

A Very Special Day

My sweet niece Leila was baptized today! She looked so beautiful and happy! It was a really neat experience to be there with her and our family! Even more special for me was the fact that my son Jacob was able to baptize her and my husband Richard was able to confirm her a member of the church. Jacob had been looking forward to this for a long time! Leila and Jacob looked so sweet together all dressed in white. If either one was nervous, it did not show! As I listened to Jacob I was reminded of the bond my sister and I share! My little boy was baptizing her little girl! It was sweet and the spirit was very strong! After he baptized her, Jacob gave her a hug. What a beautiful experience for each of them! After the confirmation we went to Megan's friend's house for dinner of soup and rolls. It was fun to visit with these people who are such a huge part of Megan's life. She surrounds herself with people who would do anything for her and I know this is because she offers the very same and more to them! I am so grateful for these tender experiences, the reminder of the covenants we have made with our heavenly father, and the sacrifice our savior made for each one of us.

A Very Special Day

Today was a very special day, Annalina was baptized! She was so excited for this day and she was so very ready to join the church. She looked beautiful in her new dress. Her sister Adrienne spoke about baptism and Katrina Doxey spoke about the Holy Ghost. Aunt Megan gave the opening prayer and Jake said the closing prayer. All of the family was there and Uncle Rich drove up from Monmouth to be with us. What a guy!! I always find it amazing the depth of understanding a child of eight can truly have. She was so calm and peaceful and seemed so much older than just eight. At one point during a talk, she turned to look at me and the intensity in her eyes touched me deeply. I love my little girl so much and am so proud of her! Leila Conser, Jaeli Jaussi, Annalina, Mallory Stott, and Jasmine White