Luke has been looking forward to his Baptism for months! It's hard to believe he is 8. I remember arriving at the hospital to deliver this sweet boy, experiencing all of the anxiety, stress, pains, and love that come with celebrating the birth of a child and, after months of anticipating his arrival, finally getting to hold and cuddle this cute little boy. He has always been sweet and kind. It has been amazing to watch him grow, watch the things he is interested in, and see him develop into the cute little boy that he is. Now he is 8 and I can't believe how quickly time has flown by.
Luke said he wanted a suit when he turned 8...he wanted to go to church dressed like his Dad on Sunday. So, Nanu and Grandpa took him shopping for a suit and, boy, did he look handsome! The Bishop kept referring to him as a missionary because he looked as such.
That morning, I was a bit frazzled as I arrived to the church. Every one had gone ahead and I entered the chapel just as it was time to start the meeting. As soon as I sat down, I could feel the spirit. It was as if we were in the Temple and the spirit testified to me of the importance of that day for Luke and, once again, testified to me of its truthfulness. When it was Luke's turn to enter the font, you could see how proud he was of his decision to be baptized and how happy he felt. When he came up from the water, he kept his eyes closed and wouldn't open them to look at anyone or anything. Later on he told me the water made his eyes sting. However, he was happy the water was warm and he said it "felt like he was in a hot tub."
It was so great to have sets of Grandparents, as well as, Luke's Great Grandparents (from my mom's side) in attendance. Our parents always make it a priority to be at these special functions and we feel extremely blessed.
These are all of the priesthood holders who participated in Luke's confirmation that day...Devon, Grandpa Roush, Grandpa DowDell, Grandpa Johnson, Grandpa Hand, and Bishop Larsen.
We have such a wonderful family and we are so blessed to have so many terrific role models/relatives for our children to look up to.
Luke has been looking forward to his Baptism for months! It's hard to believe he is 8. I remember arriving at the hospital to deliver this sweet boy, experiencing all of the anxiety, stress, pains, and love that come with celebrating the birth of a child and, after months of anticipating his arrival, finally getting to hold and cuddle this cute little boy. He has always been sweet and kind. It has been amazing to watch him grow, watch the things he is interested in, and see him develop into the cute little boy that he is. Now he is 8 and I can't believe how quickly time has flown by.
Luke said he wanted a suit when he turned 8...he wanted to go to church dressed like his Dad on Sunday. So, Nanu and Grandpa took him shopping for a suit and, boy, did he look handsome! The Bishop kept referring to him as a missionary because he looked as such.
That morning, I was a bit frazzled as I arrived to the church. Every one had gone ahead and I entered the chapel just as it was time to start the meeting. As soon as I sat down, I could feel the spirit. It was as if we were in the Temple and the spirit testified to me of the importance of that day for Luke and, once again, testified to me of its truthfulness. When it was Luke's turn to enter the font, you could see how proud he was of his decision to be baptized and how happy he felt. When he came up from the water, he kept his eyes closed and wouldn't open them to look at anyone or anything. Later on he told me the water made his eyes sting. However, he was happy the water was warm and he said it "felt like he was in a hot tub."
It was so great to have sets of Grandparents, as well as, Luke's Great Grandparents (from my mom's side) in attendance. Our parents always make it a priority to be at these special functions and we feel extremely blessed.
These are all of the priesthood holders who participated in Luke's confirmation that day...Devon, Grandpa Roush, Grandpa DowDell, Grandpa Johnson, Grandpa Hand, and Bishop Larsen.
We have such a wonderful family and we are so blessed to have so many terrific role models/relatives for our children to look up to.
