Reese's Baptism

To kick off 2012, we had a special event in our family! 

Reese Olivia MacArthur was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on Saturday January 7, 2012. She was baptized and confirmed by her daddy, it was such a special day for her!

 When we woke up that morning, we had a blanket of snow on the ground. I told her it was for her, because today she becomes 'pure and white as the snow'. It was one of only a few snow storms we had this winter...

The actual baptism and confirmation were held at our church, we didn't take pictures during this event due to the sacredness of it.

 Reese was the only baptism from our ward, so we had control of the program. Reese's older brother and sister gave the opening and closing prayers, I gave a talk on baptism followed by a special letter read to Reese sent to her from her grandparents in Chile. It was a special surprise for her! Then all the cousins sang a special musical number, and Reese's grandma Chris gave a talk on the gift of the Holy Ghost. 

The front cover of the program

Inside the program. Reese's aunt Lindi did a great job designing this!

What a special event it was, just with our extended family. I couldn't have asked for a better day to be surrounded by our loved ones.  

After the baptism and confirmation at the church, we came back to our house for a brunch with our extended family.

There was lots of good food and lots of great company.

Where's Owen?

Caught mid-chew!

 

One thing this family is NOT short on, is COUSINS. They were found in every corner of the house.

Ally, Dani, Rhyan and Bailey. I LOVE living next door to cousins!!! 

Jake, Sam, Cooper and Brayden

More cousins! Reese was beaming the entire day!

Reese, Reagan and Claire: BCF- Best Cousins Forever

I am so proud of my little girl for making this choice! She will be blessed throughout her life because of the promises and covenants made on this special day...