Sophia's Baptism

Yesterday was a special day for Sophia. Now that she is 8 years old, she was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It was a day she's been looking forward to for a long time. She actually was able to speak on how grateful she was to be baptized, and did an amazing job. She wrote her own talk and practiced it every day a week before her baptism. My favorite line from her talk was when she said that now that she's baptized and has the Holy Ghost with her, "It's like having Jesus follow you everywhere you go."

We are grateful to all our friends who were there and grateful for those who couldn't be there, but have been so thoughtful in acknowledging her special day.

She looked amazing in her sparkling new white dress and her fancy hairdo. Her own personal hairdresser, Ms. Mendy, came over early Saturday morning and gave Sophia a hairstyle that lasted through the baptism until the next day at church.

Since all of our family members are on the west coast, it was great that some special people in Sophia's life could be there. Her adopted church grandpa came, which took a lot of effort for him and made Sophia very happy. Our family friend Rex, who babysits my children, and who they love, was there. She was baptized with Dakota, her friend from her Primary class. She was thrilled her friend Maia was there. Selena & Marlee weren't shy when it came time for cake.

Sophia is a great example to us and we love her so much!