Micah's Baptism Day

Micah was baptized this past week and I can't believe how fast time goes.  It was a great day, with its moments, but it turned out beautifully and with some things that will keep the memories fresh.  He was getting baptized with another boy in our ward, but separate from our stake, because the other stake was too big.  The morning of the baptism the other boy got sick and so it was just going to be Micah.  We thought that would be pretty great.  His was scheduled to be baptized at 5p.m.  As we were walking out the door to head to the church we got a call that the previous ward had drained the font.  If you know about filling the font it takes a long time (3 hours).  I was really worried at this point.  They said they would fill it as fast as they could and they thought it would only take an hour.  We headed to the church.  We waited for everyone, talked a little, took pictures, and just hung our for a minute.  About 40 minutes later the font was filled.  We thought this was a great miracle and we preceded with the baptism.  It was wonderful.  The last minute speaker we had, did a great job and I was so proud of Micah for making this decision.  I had tears in my eyes for most of the meeting because really, where does the time go?  After the baptism was over I asked Micah how he felt and he said he was freezing.  Apparently in order to fill the font really fast it has to be cold water.  He told me he didn't want to go under.  I was proud of him for being brave and going through it anyways.  I guess he got a little taste of how the pioneers felt getting baptized in cold lakes and rivers.  We are so proud of this boy and it was a special day.  Thanks to all the family who attended and I was sad that my family couldn't be there.

Seth's mom sewed his baptism outfit.  All her grandsons will, or have been baptized in this same outfit.  She has also made a different for the granddaughters. Pretty neat to have that tie.

I am  thankful for a husband that carries the priesthood and can perform this special ordinance.  Not something to take lightly and I'm glad Seth doesn't.

The family lending their support.

I love this guy!

We were able to share the day with grandparents and that always makes the day seem better.

Here is the extended family that came to support Micah.  We are so fortunate to have the support and love that we do.  It's a pretty large group and I only had my parents and one sister there.  We sure did miss all of those that couldn't come, but know that they were there in spirit.