162nd Passage

Morgan and William had a very special day in November. It made it even more special that they got to share it. They both turned eight, and they both chose to be baptized as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. What a great day. I made some pretty big blunders though, such as forgetting to pack towels or even dry underwear for the boys!! Ugh! Mom fail.
David baptized both of them, confirmed William a member of the church, also giving him the gift of the Holy Ghost. Morgan chose to have his Grandpa Nelson confirm him.

 The boys and I did the musical number for the program. We sang Teacher, Do you Love Me? but changed "teacher" to "mother".

They wanted to have their Uncle Cameron give the talk on baptism, and he did a great job.
A little girl from their primary class got baptized too. The program was great.
We got some family pictures with the boys in their new suits that they got from Grandma and Grandpa Martin.

After the baptism we went back to our house for the traditional family gathering. I really didn't plan well for this, not at all. I made a soup and asked my mom to make a soup, but that was all I planned! Christine brought some home made bread, luckily, but I had no dessert, and really not even enough soup, and I had to have my brother pick up some paper bowls on the way to our house. Oy.
But it was nice visiting with everyone.
The boys were supported by Grandma and Grandpa Martin, Uncle Chris, Aunt Christine, their five children, Uncle Cameron, Uncle Casey, and their cousins Anna and Matt. Also Nana Sugar. And Grandma and Grandpa Nelson, Aunt Chanel, and we even got lucky and the weekend of the baptism coincided with a visit from Morgan's great Aunt Teresa and Uncle Tony from California. Thanks all for your love and support for this special day in these two boys' lives!
Morgan and William both made comments about it being the best day of their lives. William said he almost cried during the blessing from David because he was so happy. We're very happy they've made this important decision.