Natalie's Baptism

The clouds were thick and drippy, but that is the only thing that wasn't perfect about Natalie's baptism day.  

We thought she looked stunning all dressed in white.  

And when she saw her dad, also dressed in white, walking toward her in the hallway of the church, she said, "Daddy looks like an angel."

The service was wonderful.  There were two very age appropriate, short and sweet, talks on baptism and the holy ghost.  They were followed by the ordinances of baptism and confirmation.  Natalie thought the font was so warm and inviting that she wished she could get back in.

Her two grandfathers served as witnesses.  They also, along with Chad, Christopher and Jared, assisted in the confirmation.

We felt so blessed to have so many family members and dear friends there to share this special day.

What major life milestone would be complete without Emma by Natalie's side?  They are, as they say, friends since heaven.

Linsey and Alyssa wore the same dress to the baptism.  And they did not plan it.  They are becoming such beautiful young women, aren't they?

We enjoyed visiting with everyone at an open house following the service.  

On the way to the church for her baptism, I expressed to Natalie that I feel the greatest quest of her life will be to learn to recognize, understand and follow the Spirit.  That's true for all of us really, isn't it?  And this baptism and confirmation was the first step in that quest.

Congratulations, Natty.  Words can't possibly convey just how much we adore you!