a big day for Noah

Our Noah turned 8 years old this week. And on Sunday he was baptized as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 

A very special day!

June 2, 2013

Dave and I both felt so lucky to be his parents as we helped him prepare for this decision. Noah is one amazing kid. He has a sharp sense for what is right and we hope it stays that way.   

The baptism was held at our church in Singapore. 

We felt so much love from our Singapore Family and couldn't have pulled it off without them. We missed those who couldn't join and are so grateful to those who came. I know Noah could feel the love.

Furners, Vaughans, Lindsay Hancock, Phillips, Larsens, Kristy and Emmy Braun, Nelsons, Badgers, Mechams, Daynes, Lessers, Garners, Oddoz-Mazets, Gordhammers, Coombs, Dalbys, Claytons, Gaughners, Zufelts and Bishop Quinton - We love you all!

While we were setting up, Noah went around taking pictures. So cute to see it from his perspective.

Baby Sybil in her purple dress was sick and fell asleep on Sarah's shoulder. 

I loved the program thanks to my amazing friend, Malia. She painted this darling watercolor and shared her program template. Thanks Malia! 

Noah and Gage practiced "When I am Baptized" for days and sang like angels (I'm guessing most 5 year old angels would sing upside down, right? He didn't miss a word). And Noah was lucky enough to have both his grandparents make a video and share a few words at his baptism. 

I hope Noah will remember how we talked about when we are baptized we take Christ's name upon ourselves. We become part of his family. We become Christians. I hope he'll remember that his dad baptized him. I hope he'll remember all his family and friends who sent love and support. And mostly I hope he'll remember how special he felt. 

Because it really was a very special day.