Kennady's Baptism Day

Kennady's Baptism Day
Oct. 11, 2008
9:00 am
Eagle Mountain East Stake Center

Kennady had her baptism!! It was a wonderful day. It was such a great experience for our entire family. It has been so amazing to watch her prepare to make this decision. I have been so amazed by her. She has a lot of faith and she really tired hard to make sure that being baptized was the right thing to do. She made the decision by studying the scriptures, learning about the gospel, and most importantly by praying!! She is a sweet girl and I am so excited for her!!


We woke up to a chilly morning. It was overcast and cold. Kennady looked beautiful. She choose her dress all by herself. It is one that really matches her personality and taste. She also wore pearl earring, a pearl necklace, and a pearl bracelet.
It was tricky getting all the girls ready but we did it and we were ready to go by 8:20!!



We then headed over to the church.


We picked out the jumpsuits and got all ready. Kennady was very nervous but she was excited too. I thought she looked so cute, especially because she was matching her dad!!









The program was great. We were able to share this experience with another family in our ward. Karla and Kennady were the 2 girls being baptized! My step-mom Traci and Shannon McCaul took care of the music. Grandma Denise gave the opening prayer. Katie McCaul gave the talk on baptism. Joe baptized Kennady with Parris McCaul and Grandpa Daniel being the witnesses. The baptism went very well. Kennady was so nervous that she would have to do it over and over again but they got it done in 1 try!! Next my sisters, Kelsi Boston and Erica Gordon and my little brother A.J. did a beautiful musical number. They played their flutes and A.J. played his chello. We then heard a cute little talk by the other family. It was a young boy and he did a great job. He even gave Kennady and Karla a handkerchief. Kennady was then confirmed by her dad. She had so many family and friends in the circle. She is a lucky girl!! It was such a nice program and I am very thankful for everyone who helped out!!

We then headed over to Joe's work. He has an office that has lots of room, a big break room, a pool table, and a room that has a wii set up. So we thought it would be best to hold her luncheon there. It was great. We had turkey roll-up wraps, fruit, chips, and cake!! It was so nice to have so many people there to support and show their love to Kennady. She noticed everyone and was so glad later that day that so many of her friends and family were there!! So here is a big thank you to all of you who came to share in this day with us. It was fun having all of you. It was so nice to be able to see all of you and talk with you and share this day with you!!

The kid table- Kennady, Emma, Katie, McKenna, Lewis, Hannah, Sydney, Callie


Grandpa Daniel, Grandma Traci, Kelsi and Avery


Grandma Denise and Grandma Annette


Jay and Teresa


Shannon, Collyn, Katie, and Reddek and Victoria in the background


Earl and Gaylee Swenson (my step-mom Traci's Parents)


Charle and my good friend Wendy Bascom


Tammy, Amber, Kayson, and Charle


Jason


Brandon, Julie, Stewart, and Brandon's little brother


The pool group- Zac Boyden, Grandma Traci, Katie, Daren, Erica, A.J., Chris, Madison Boyden, and Michael


Kelly and Parris


Grandma Denise and Audrey


Audrey and Joe


The Hinton and McCaul girls


Kennady and her best friend Emma Hinton

Kennady is so excited because next month Emma is getting baptized too!!


We then said good-bye to everyone and we just went home to spend the rest of the day together. We hung out, listened to music, watched a movie and just relaxed!! I know that this was a day that we will always remember. I know it is a day that Kennady will always remember too. She felt the spirit and she knows that she made the right choice to be baptized. I am so happy that I am Kennady's mother. It is amazing how much children teach you. I am so lucky to have my family!!