Vivian's Baptism

Vivian was baptized on June 1st. She has been looking forward to this day for a long time! It was a beautiful day and she had so much support and love from her family. She asked Wesley to give a talk, Jaycee to lead the music, and Bensen to play "I am a Child of God" on the piano. She also had her uncle Tyson conduct the meeting. She was baptized and confirmed by Mike and had both grandmas be witnesses. We sure love this girl! 

 

Bensen's Baptism: It's Great To Be Eight (Part 3)

Bensen got baptized today! He has been so excited, and counting down. He had the ward missionaries Larry and Lynae Butter come and teach him a lesson a couple of weeks ago, and then Cynthia Ulrich from the primary presidency came and talked to him about baptism, and he had his interview with the bishop on Sunday. He was ready! He got teary several times today, he is so sweet and I can tell he is touched by the spirit. He said he has never been so happy that his eyes teared before!

He had so many supporters, that is one of the times he teared up, when the bishop had him look out at all the people there that love him! Most of our families were able to come, along with the Butlers, Makena Davis (primary president) and Bishop Tanner.

I played the opening song which was I am a Child of God. Grandma Carmae did the opening prayer.

Grandpa Max gave a talk, then the Bishop shared a story about his family. After the baptism we had the confirmation. The people who stood in the circle were, Mike, Grandpa Max, Grandpa Randy, Jim Madsen, Colby Booth, Lance Peterson, Tyson Stevenson, Matt Heiner, Parson Heiner, Trevor Bailey, and Bishop Tanner. Wesley got to hold the microphone, Mike said it was pretty distracting. He said he was rubbing it on his beard and putting it in his mouth. I guess we need to work on that before he helps someone else. Then we sang I Like To Look For Rainbows, and Grandma LouLou gave the closing prayer.

We are so grateful for Bensen, he brings the sunshine.🌞

After the baptism we came back to our house and had a yogurt bar, fruit, and goodies. Bensen is a pretty picky eater, but he loved everything we had today.

I took him to take pictures last Saturday, we had fun, he loved getting his picture taken. I remember taking Wesley and he absolutely hated every second of it, so this was a nice change. He even came up with most of the poses himself. We went to Farrs Ice Cream afterward. He decided to get a half gallon and take home so he could share with Vivian who was sick. He really is the sweetest!

We sure love our Bensen!

 

Wesley Got Baptized!

Today was the day! Wesley decided he wanted to wait to get baptized with Brody, so he waited a couple of months.

 He was so excited to get baptized the night before he talked about getting up early and getting his baptism clothes on, he had it all planned out.  Well, we had a bit of a late night the night before, so when we went to wake him up he was still in bed, and at some point in the night he must have got up and started getting ready, because he had his pajamas off and he was sleeping in his church pants and belt.  

 Wesley had the ward missionaries come over a couple of times to teach him some lessons. 

He did great, he even made a little small talk with them.

 It was pretty cold this morning, but could have been colder.

 I am so grateful for Mike and his good example to the kids. They sure are lucky to have him.

Mike baptized and confirmed Wesley. Grandpa Max and Grandpa Randy were the witnesses. Mike, Tyson, Trevor, Spencer, Grandpa Max, Grandpa Randy, Bishop Skeen and Brandon Buckway were in the circle when he was confirmed.

 Brody and Wesley were the only baptisms today, it was nice that it was all family or people from our wards. Emily Goss gave a great talk about how life is like a maze, and how we are trying to get back to Heavenly Father.  Then Bailey and Borgstrom cousins were able to sing Gethsemane. They all did a great job.

Wesley and Brody are such good friends, it was so nice to have them baptized on the same day.

 Wesley is so lucky, he has so many people that love him and came to share this special day with him. Besides most of his extended family, the Ward missionaries, Melissa Peterson and Michelle Clark, his primary teachers, Zack and Dawnyle Haugen and their kids, his school teacher Mrs. Harris, the primary President Tena Thompson and her counselor Kalie Weisman, and Bishop Skeen.

After the baptism we all headed back to our house for lunch. We had sub sandwiches, several different salads, chips, cookies, and some cake.

 We've never had so many people in our home at one time, it was crazy. Luck for us the weather held out and the kids were able to go out and play.

Then just like that they were gone!

I am so proud of Wesley for choosing to be baptized.