March 24, 2012

On March 24 Josh was baptized and confirmed a member of

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

(Sunday, March 11 with Bishop Nelson after Bishop’s interview)

We sent this invitation to the kids in his primary class, other friends, family, teachers, etc…

Josh’s baptism day was a beautiful spring day.  At the beginning of the service Pres. Gale had the kids stand up, turn around, and look at all the people that would give up a sunny afternoon in Oregon to witness their baptism.  They are special kids!

We sang “I Love to Look for Rainbows” for the opening song.  And Grandma Morris gave the opening prayer, and Grandpa Morris gave a talk on Baptism.

Then Josh was baptized.  It was a very special.

After Josh got dressed, he, his brothers and two cousins sang “Scripture Power.”

Then there was a talk on the Holy Ghost and then Josh received the Holy Ghost. 

It is sorta surreal to see your own child get baptized.  I feel like we’ve entered a new whole phase of parenting.  And I love it!  It’s exciting to watch him grow up, make his own choices, and want to follow the Savior.

After the baptism we celebrated at home with family.  We had Lasagna with ice cream sundaes for dessert! 

Thanks for everyone who supported Josh that day!  We had lots of family missing, and we truly missed them that day.