Taneal and Audrey are Baptized

Taneal was baptized on Saturday with her cousin, Audrey. Taneal turned 8 in February but decided to wait to be baptized until Audrey turned 8 in May so they could be baptized together. Audrey lives about 2 miles from us, is in a different ward, but in the same stake.

We took Taneal and Audrey to a studio to have their baptismal pictures made in the beautiful dresses Becky (Audrey's mom) found for the girls. I think they felt like princesses. They sure looked it.

It is hard to believe Taneal is 8 and old enough to make such special covenants. She knows right from wrong and was so excited to be baptized. She felt the spirit during her baptismal service. On the way home, she told Evan "that was fun! I like being baptized." I'm glad it was a special experience for her. She is such a wonderful daughter. She is always making such great choices. She is very mindful of how people feel and shows compassion even when that is not the popular thing to do. I have been so blessed to have Taneal in my home and as the oldest because she is such a special spirit and is a great example to her younger siblings.

Taneal was excited to have many come to her baptism. With my family only living a few hours away, My parents, Dorias and Mark and their 4 children, Rob and Beth and their 4 children, Charles, and my Aunt Cookie (from Utah) were able to come. Evan's parents and three of his brothers flew in for the occasion. It was so wonderful for everyone to come and show support. When the Bishop was welcoming Taneal and Audrey into the ward following their baptism and confirmation, he asked Taneal and Audrey to stand up and turn around and look at everyone that was in the room. The room was packed. Taneal really took in just how many people were there because of her.

And to show just how special Taneal is, she already on the ball and wrote of the experience in her journal.

Taneal and Audrey sang "I am a Child of God" after their baptism and Becky played the violin and I played the piano.