Introducing...

It is official, Reese is the newest member of The Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter Day Saint's Eagle 8th Ward.

Today she chose to be baptized.

 Here is a picture of Byron and Reese standing in front of the 

baptismal font before they changed into their clothes.

 I just thought this was awfully sweet.

 Reese confided she was quite nervous but you'd never know it.

 Byron baptized her and it was perfect.

Afterwards, we all gathered for her to be

confirmed a member of the church and to

receive in a blessing by her father

the Gift of the Holy Ghost.

We believe that when you are baptized you then

are entitled if worthy, to be prompted and receive

guidance by the spirit to make the right choices

and be protected throughout your life.

To receive that blessing, her father is joined by other

men who hold the priesthood in our church to gather in a circle

around Reese as Byron said the prayer.

Just look at how many friends were there to share in Reese's special day.

 Our entire family felt very loved today

since we had so many dear to us and dear to Reese

come to the Baptism.... including Byron's mom, Grandma Kay.

I'll try and get a better picture of Reese in her special dress

tomorrow before church-- but she picked out the fabric and 

designed it with her Grammy-- and then my mom made it.

Reesey looked beautiful.

Then of course we went back to the house

for ice cream...

 and yep, you guessed it:  fresh blackberries

to share with those we love dearly.

It was a great day.