jacob's baptism story

Baptism Day

sorry it has taken me so long to get these posted. i have
one word for my excuse TAXES!!

but they are done and we should get
our $$$$ next week, yes!

here is our cute boy

jacob finished the book of mormon friday evening

before all the family arrived.

it was a sweet experience to read

with him. he went into his room and prayed to know

if it was true and he said "i had a warm feeling in my heart

and i know the book of mormon is true!"

our family after the baptism.

did you notice that the gangly tooth is gone, yes!

here is the big group picture. thank you
all for coming. we had a great time!

don't ya love jacob's enthusiastic expression.

that's my boy!

this was the swim party at the hotel.
the kids
loved time with their cousins.

sizzler will never be the same! it was
a little crazy with all the kiddos
at the salad bar.

my apologies to all the patrons
who got to wait behind our group.

ya... we were a little loud, but it was a "happy loud!" ;)

jacob has been waiting to bear his testimony
until his baptism.

he was so cute at the pulpit.

he said "i'd like to tell you a little

bit about my baptism."

then he talked about reading the

book of mormon and praying to know if it

is true! the spirit was so strong and

bore witness of the truthfullness

of this sweet 8 year old.


i'll always remember that moment.

love, mom

Lose the Tooth!

don't ya just love that tooth!

well, I broke down and took the
baptism pictures when he finally lost 2 of the loose teeth.
but this front one was hanging on for dear life!

i asked jacob to get dressed up so i can take his picture to
send in his baptism announcment picture. he said

"okay, but you can only take 1 picture! do you promise?"

One picture, but i'm a mom i can't take just one picture!


so we had some fun! here is the "normal" announcement picture.

can you believe his is 8 years old?

i remember when he looked like this

i love you jacob! thanks for being such a

fun, loving, kind, smart, amazing boy!

love, mom