When Ashton was baptized I made her a special white baptism dress. As we anticipated Christian's baptism I asked him if there was anything he would like me to make for him: a vest or something. He wasn't sure so he said he'd get back to me. He called a few days later and exclaimed, "Grammie, I would like a pink tie please!" He was also given a suit by a kind neighbor. He looks stylin'!
Christian also asked me if I would lead the music for his baptism program. I gladly accepted! I was pretty sure that Ashton would be the pianist and she was. How many 10-year old girls (or boys, for that matter) can sit down and play anything in the Primary hymn book? She is awesome and was a lovely accompanist; which we all know is much harder than just playing the piano.
The minute Ashton started to play the opening song I started to cry. Sorry Jess. The Spirit was just so strong.
Namma and I share these wonderful children and grandchildren... what a blessing. But poor Namma is literally flat-on-her-back with deteriorating vertebrae and herniated disks. She's been in bed for the last 3 months. I just can't like that!
I got to hold baby-Sophie as we passed her around. She has got the fattest, squishiest thighs on the plant. Namma wants to know why that doesn't look so appealing on girls our age.
I couldn't resist capturing Christian's kickin' old-man eyebrows!
And this shot... it makes me cry. Doug (our little my-my-my-Dougie) broke both bones in his arm just above the wrist and needed his Daddy's assistance tying his tie.
What a wonderful blessing to be able to gather with our family and celebrate these special times.
2 comments:
I LOVE these photos! Thank you for taking them. And thank you for coming. It was such a special day!
What a sweet, sweet family these kids are . . . and how wonderfully their children have grown up! I loved seeing them in July, and this occasion is just special with your pics and all -- and I love Jess's photo on her comment . . .
Poor Doug, with his broken wing.
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