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| The Announcement |
Daxton Got Baptized!
Pictures with the Family, before we head to the church!
Grandpa and Grandma
Dax has been looking So forward, to this day!
When he had his interview with our Bishop, he told him he couldn't wait to receive the Holy Ghost.
He patiently waited, a whole month longer even! Just so his grandparents and cousins, would be able to come.
Since we had to change the date. He was the only one, getting baptized that day. So we were in charge of the whole program. A little stressful for me! But it all came together nicely. It was a very nice day! My oldest nephew Tyler, gave the talk about the Holy Ghost, and our home teacher, gave the talk about Baptism. Dax, Treg and his cousins, sang a song. "Today I will Be Baptized" We have been practicing this at our house for days!
We had a small crowd. But Dax was just happy to finally have his Big Day, finally arrive!
One of Jayson's sisters got lost on her way here, and she did not make it until right before the confirmation. We had to stall for a little while, so she had time to get there. But we were glad she made it!
After the baptism, everyone came back to our house to eat. Dax and his Uncle Robert, wrestled all over the living room. Which Dax obviously Loved!
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| Here he is, looking all Handsome in his Suit! He is now, an Official member of the church! |
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| Aty was very restless through the whole baptism, she kept telling me she needed a snack. So the second we got into the house, she broke open the cheetos. She wouldn't even come and get in the pictures, until she had eaten a few. |
 Dax with Aunt Ashley and Uncle Robert (his wrestling partner) |
| Because of all the excitement of wrestling, and getting the food ready. Dax changed his clothes without me knowing. So I made him put his suit jacket on for this picture. |
He was So excited, to finally get his Very Own Scriptures!
The whole morning he kept asking me, Where his CTR ring was too.
Finally, after almost everyone had left, he got to open his present.
He got Scriptures, a ring and a CTR dog tag.
He loved them all!
He couldn't wait, to take his scriptures to church with him the next day.
We are So proud of him! He has always had such a sweet Spirit about him. Always wanting to do what is right. He is such a good example to our family. He is so easy going and easy to love! He makes friends so easily. He sometimes complains that everyone in his class, wants to be his friend. Which I know, he secretly Loves! He is so well mannered and such a good Listener and helper, at home. He does Love, to torment Aty though. Which drives us a little crazy at times! But that being his only fault. I would say he is a pretty good boy!
At sacrament the next day. It was Testimony meeting. I turned to him and said "K Dax it is your turn now" He looked at me with panic in his eyes. He thought he really was supposed to go next. He kept asking me, and I finally told him."yes if you want to, I think that would be great! It would be a good example to set, since you were just baptized." He sat and stewed about for a while, and finally about 10 minutes before it ended. He turned to me and said. "mom will you go with me?" Well, what was I supposed to do? This was So, out of my comfort zone. I think the last time I stood and did this, was when Tregan was born. But, I wasn't going to be the reason, Dax didn't stand and do it. So... Reluctantly, Dax and I, walked up together. He wanted me to go first. He did great! He got a little nervous, and didn't know what to say. But he did a good job. I was So Proud of him!
I still can't believe that he is old enough to be baptized. But I guess I have to accept it.
For the weeks leading up to his baptism, I mentioned above, that we were practicing the song they were going to sing with their cousins. The words often played in my head, in preparation for the big day. I even sat with him, and explained what they meant. This is one of my favorite songs! I think it explains the promise he made, so well. It makes me want to cry, when I say the words. To think about how important this baptism day, is for all of us, as children of God. To make this promise to Heavenly Father, and to follow in Jesus's footsteps, and to take on the resposiblility of having the Holy Ghost, help guide us. It is So Special! I am So Thankful, that both my boys have been able to take this special plunge. And I love and adore them both, very much. And I am so proud of them! Oh and I have to say also, What a great job Jayson did. He was So Nervous!( Because this was So out of his comfort zone as well) But he did a great job, and said some great things, in his confirmation as well.
Here are the words:
Today I make a choice to follow Jesus
To always try to live my life for him
Today I promise willingly, to love and serve him faithfully
Today I take upon me his dear name.
And soon I will recieve a gift from Father
The Holy Ghost to help me choose the right
As hands are placed upon my head
And sacred priesthood words are said
That I might have the spirits guiding light
Today theres wonder in my eyes
Today I will be baptized!
Such a great day! Love you Dax!
