Breanna's Baptism

This is the real reason Breanna has been so excited to turn 8. She was grinning from ear to ear all day long as she waited for this. She is such an amazing, sweet, fun loving girl. Breanna, we are so glad you are in our family and we are so pleased with your decision to be baptized!
Daddy loves you so much! After Breanna was baptized, I met her in the changing room and she just giggled with delight as we hugged. She said she felt so happy and clean!

We were so thrilled when we found out Rachel and her mom, Debbi would be coming!
I love this picture of Rachel and Bree.

It's pretty amazing to think that Rachel is the reason we are all standing here today. What a difference she has made in all of our lives.
And we were so happy that Jackie could be there too! It made the day so complete. The seven of us have never been all together, so this day was incredibly sweet for me. It is impossible to say what Jackie and Rachel have done for Jeromy and I. It's overwhelming to think about.
We love them beyond anything words could say.
Here is my side of the family. We missed Dee and Ere's family, but were so glad Nat and Mind's could be there and of course G and G! Grandma gave a beautiful talk on baptism. Grandpa gave the opening prayer. Aunt Mindi led the music and Aunt Nat held Luke's attention with and endless supply of dum dums! I honestly would be nowhere without my family!

Jer's side of the family. Today was especially sweet because baby Conner got blessed too. It was such a wonderful day. We were missing Ryan and Ashley. Trev and Alayne were there, but I just realized they aren't in this pic! Grandma S gave a wonderful talk on the Gift of the Holy Ghost and Grandpa said the closing prayer.

Mike, Jackie, Rachel and Debbi
Grandma S, Debbi and Breanna
Emily, Amber, Nicole, Jake and Breanna sang, "I Love to See the Temple". It was so beautiful. Jake and Breanna sang the 3rd verse about being inside the temple and it was angelic!

Breanna, you are beautiful inside and out! We love you!