BAPTISM

Connor choose to be baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints! 

He is such a good example to his sisters (most of the time) and he loves teaching us what he learns at church.

I’m so proud of Connor!
This feels like a huge milestone. I still can't believe we have an 8 year old.
Throughout the year we have been trying to hold FHE to prepare him for Baptism and to make sure he knows this is his choice. It has been an exciting time and he teaches me so much all the time. It is truly amazing the pure perspective and simple truths that are so essential that we as adults forget and that these perfect spirits remind us of. It’s a beautiful thing to watch your child gain faith and trust in the Lord. My favorite thing Connor does is when he gets home from Church and wants to tell us all about it or lead FHE. His joy in sharing the gospel and loving the Lord makes my heart happy. Love you buddy!

The day itself was more than a bit stressful for me. It being my first I was overwhelmed and definitely let it get to me at moments. But that SMILE on that boys face just lit up the world. And looking back (and ignoring how awfully exhausted I look) that smile will always remind me of the absolute happiness of choosing the right and feeling strength in the support of your loved ones around you. I am so grateful for my Connor and all the family that came to help and share in his special day, we are so lucky!

I also made Connor a baptism bag filled with things that symbolize all sorts of things about baptism. This is a tradition I started years ago with one of my own younger siblings/cousins and I loved speaking at their baptisms and sharing the baptism bag filled with goodies inside for them. So it was very important to me that since I wasn't speaking (I didn't need one more stress) I give him the bag of goodies and what they represented. We went over it in a FHE later that week. Future reference I think this would be better to do with them the night before or the week of to get them excited, because it did get a little forgotten. 

Connor's Picture display

Happy Baptism Day Connor!