Hayden's Baptism

January 2, 2016

Hayden's Baptism Day

Even though Hayden turned 8 in November, he had to wait all the way til January to get baptized because of when his birthday falls (last day of November) and the holidays.  He got baptized on the first Stake Baptism day after his birthday, but it just felt like a while.  He was so excited!  

There is always a beautiful spirit at baptisms, and when it's a baptism for one of your children, it's even more special.  Arthur baptized  and confirmed him, and Hayden asked me to give the talk on the Holy Ghost.  He also wanted our family to sing "The Miracle" and specifically wanted to be a part of it.  So after the baptism ordinance, we waited for him to get dressed and then he sang the first solo in that song.  It was really gratifying to play the piano and hear my family sing the chorus in 4 part harmony, Arthur on Bass, Dallin on Tenor, Sean on Alto and Daphne and Hayden on Soprano.  

We are so very grateful for all the friends who came to support him in his decision to be baptized.  Living so far from family really makes us appreciate friends who are like family to us.