Nick's Baptism

Nick was baptized on May 2, 2009 by Mark. The day was so busy that I hardly had time to digest what was happening. We spent the morning getting the house ready for family and friends to join us after the baptism. Mark took Nick to go get his first set of scriptures as out baptismal gift to him. Zeke pulled Aleza off of my bed right before it was time to go to the stake center. Yikes! My mom came just in time to help me get off to the baptism.

We actually beat Nick and Mark to the stake center. They ran to get dressed and didn't have time to get any pictures ... I'm sad about that. There were five baptisms. I introduced Nick and Mark played his viola. It was a really neat program. Mark baptized and confirmed Nick. I was actually able to record the confirmation and father's blessing for Nick.

Later, the bishop told Mark that he had never had a baptismal interview like the one he had with Nick. He said that Nick took time to ponder and answer each question thoroughly. He didn't have just memorized answers - he answered from his heart. When I asked Nick why it's important to be baptized he said, "One, it's a commandment. I can become a member of the church. I can live with God again. That's it." I'm so proud of Nick.

Nick at the celebration after his baptism

On Sunday, Nick was asked to sit up on the stand to be recognized as a new member of the ward. I was home with two sick babies so I wasn't able to be there. Later in the week, I found his baptismal and confirmation certificate. It looked like someone had made some corrections on the certificate. I thought maybe the bishop needed to make a few changes and would print out a new one. I brought it to Mark to ask about it ... he told me that he didn't know why Nick scribbled all over his certificate. I burst out laughing! Nick corrected the grammar and punctuation on his own certificate! I think that is so funny!

A Visit to Grandma

I love Grandmas! They tell the best stories, they love children, and they have laugh-lines! Also, call me strange, I actually enjoy my cheeks being patted, pinched, kissed, whatever ... I think I must be perpetually attention starved. Anyway... we got to go visit Mark's grandma on Easter Sunday. Isn't she beautiful?

Grandma loves Nick and Zeke. I love the light in her eyes in this picture!

Grandma patting Nathan's cheeks.