Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Emily's Baptism

I can't believe Emily and I are old enough for her to be baptized, but it is true. She was baptized on her 8th birthday on July 8, 2008.


It was a great day. One of the best of my life, certainly the best baptismal service I have ever been to. I don't really remember much of my own baptism, except that my dad was mad because I forgot to bring a second set of underpants and had to sit on a towel in the car. The spirit was so strong at Emily's. I had to baptize her three times though because she kept going all stiff. The last time I had to hold her down deep to get her toes and head to be under at the same time.



5 comments:

Becca said...

Oh, what a special baptism date! On your golden birthday! And I had to go under a few times, too, because my braids kept floating to the top of the water.

But I don't know if I'm ready to have an eight-year-old. I cry just thinking about it.

Erin said...

This is great - I hope you post pictures!

heathermommy said...

Congratulations to Emily! I remember we babysat her once! How time flies!

Ixchelle said...

Hey fam,

This is the waites from your old Texas ward. How are you?

robyncreates said...

WOW! She looks so tall! I bet it was a great day for all of you! It was a neat day when Cam was baptized too. Was thinking about you guys the other day when I was in your old neighborhood. Say hi to all for us!