We had to come home from Utah when we did so we could return in time for Levi's baptism on July 12.
We came home to cold water (our water heater broke down before we left for Utah and we tried to get it fixed and were told that they needed to order a part... so we waited to hear from them... and waited and waited... until finally I gave up waiting and called them again hoping to be abel to come home to hot water... well, they neglected to inform us that WE needed to order the part, not them, so cold water it was until we got the part and they could fit us into their schedule to fix it). The day we got hot water back was a glorious day, indeed. I had to share a picture of my joy on instagram. Its a good thing we got it fixed when we did, we had company coming to town!
July 12 came, along with Grandma and Grandpa Hoss and Grandpa and Grandma Woody. The morning of the 12th we decided that the time had come for our family to add one more member to our ranks... so we adopted Murphy.
The baptism was at 5 pm. There were two kids from the stake scheduled to be baptized this day but a new family just moved in and their son got to join the baptismal service as well. He and Levi are in the same class at church!
I love the pre-baptism, all dressed in white picture. He's so excited! Levi got to choose: someone to give a talk about the Holy Ghose, someone to say the closing prayer, and the closing song. He also got to choose the music leader.
Grandpa Hoss gave the talk, Grandma Jane gave the prayer, Grandma Hoss lead the music (even the musical bouquet while we waited for kids and dad's to get dressed-which proved a somewhat funny experience), and the closing song was A Child's Prayer.
We're so happy that Levi chose to be baptized. We know that it was the right choice to get him on the pathway back to our loving Heavenly Father.
After the baptism we tried to get a good family photo... Jane's hand showed up in most of our camera shots, but that's ok, she is part of the family, after all!
Levi is such a sweet heart. He has so much love to share. Expect great things from this boy, they're coming.
We got to enjoy visiting with the grandparents for a couple days after the baptism as well. We are so blessed!
7 comments:
Holy cow, you guys have had a full summer! I am so impressed you have it all blogged. I can't seem to get to it yet. Maybe you are inspiring me, though! Great to see you this summer!
What a sweet day. Congrats Levi! Glad they at least had hot water at the church! Who ever heard of the home owner having to order a water heater part?
For the company to fix it, I mean.
What a wonderful day the 12th was. Levi looked so handsome and grown up. We had a ton of fun with you all too. Murphy is a great match for you and the family. It was fun swimming, even tho it was cold. I am still laughing at your dad. Can you believe him saying that I lied to him about getting use to the cold water. I can't.
Much love coming your way. Mom
What a special day. Congratulations! It's hard to believe these kids are getting old enough to be baptized already. Weren't we just blessing them in Forest Grove??!
Wow! You guys have been busy! And your kids are growing up so fast. Murphy looks cute and makes me want to get a dog, but then I remember dog poop. Nope. Not right now.
Maaaannnn, (said in a whiny voice), I didn't know I was photo bombing your family portraits!!!! aggghh!!! Thanks for not being too upset by my intrusions!
This experience warmed my heart, by the way, and we are grateful we could be part of Levi's baptism.
Love you!
Jane
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