Baptism Day

Paige was baptized last week and though it is already recorded in heaven, it is finally being recorded here! Oh, it was a wonderful day blessed with family, friends, and a very tender-hearted eight-year-old girl.

We presented Paige with the Baptism Bag that I had made for her.

These are the items found inside, which each represent something about baptism. See the card? This is what it said, {feel free to copy me, 'cause I copied this girl}:

My Baptism Bag

My baptism bag was made for me with love to help me remember how important my baptism is. I can ponder the things inside my bag before and after I am baptized.

My white bag represents how clean and pure I will be after I am baptized.

In my bag I have an eraser that represents all my sins being washed away or "erased".

I have water to remind me that I am baptized by immersion, just as Jesus was baptized.

After I am baptized, I will receive the special gift of the Holy Ghost.The little mouth helps me remember that the Holy Ghost will speak to me in a still small voice.

The ear is to help remind me to listen to the Holy Ghost so I will be able to choose the right.

As I listen to the Holy Ghost, he will comfort me. The little blanket reminds me of the great comforter that will be with me my whole life.

The bookmark signifies the importance of gaining knowledge and wisdom, especially from the scriptures.

The candle in my bag is to remind me to let my light so shine as I walk the righteous path each day. By obeying the commandments I can show my love to Heavenly Father and Jesus.

The heart in my bag shows how much my Heavenly Father and Jesus love me.

All the things in my bag baptism bag help me remember the sacred covenants I will make on my baptism day. When I choose the right my heart will fill with joy and I will be truly happy.

Then my mom presented a darling poster covered in packs of stick gum, with the following attached:

Congratulations, Paige!

We are giving eight packs of gum sticks to remind you of things we need to "stick" to.

Stick to the church, all your life through.

Stick to the truth, in all that you do.

Stick to a job, until it is done

Stick to a challenge , until you have won!

With 100 kisses too {attached bag of 100 Hershey's kisses}

Oh, my loves!

Oh, I know she's mine, but seriously, how lovely is this one?

A precious photo of Paige with two sets of her grandparents {missing are Grandpa Ben and Grandma Sandy in California}

Mommy, Paige & Daddy

Then, of course there was food...lots and lots of good food.

And cookies.

Well, a cookie bar to be exact:

These are little chocolate pops I made for all who came, saying:

Thank you for joining us on this {sweet} day!

March 28, 2009

You know there had to be a floral centerpiece...

It was such a sweet experience for Paige. The next morning before church, she got out the journal that the Primary President had given her and wrote about 8 pages worth of memories, gifts, family & friends attended, her testimony...She was very emotional during the baptismal service and at the end, she leaned over and whispered to me, This is the best day ever.