Landon turned 8 back in April, but chose to wait to be baptized in July so that Dallin could baptize him. It was crazy to think that we were already to this point. It seemed so far away when Landon was a baby and we talked about Dallin being 16 when Landon turned 8 and able to baptize him.
Dallin took his responsibility very seriously and the two of them looked forward to the day.
Leon was a bit sad to relinquish the job since Landon is his last son. But, he couldn't deny Dallin the opportunity. Leon did a great job with the Confirmation, though.
Landon is a pretty happy, smiley guy, and his baptism day was no exception.
Anyone in the Windsor Stake can attest that every family has a few pictures with this same rock wall background - gotta' do it.
We had a lot of great family support with aunts and uncles participating in the program and everyone coming over to the house for food afterward.
The Knowlton clan:
The Eddington clan:
The ice cream scooping clan: (Thanks, Bronte and Savanah for rescuing that ice cream!)
Landon was also blessed to receive such nice, thoughtful gifts. He was excited to finally have his own journal and tie tacks like his brothers.
Grandma and Grandpa were even thoughtful enough halfway across the world to get Landon started on his own scriptures. Unfortunately, he'll have to wait a few weeks until the new 2013 edition comes out. I guess being 8 is all about waiting - waiting an extra 2 months to be baptized and now waiting another month for scriptures. He is sure anxious to get them, which I think is really cute.
What a great day.
2 comments:
What handsome boys in suits you have and a great, strong family. It really was a wonderful day full of a good Spirit and Landon's happy personality. We were glad to be there. Doug was really touched that Landon asked him to speak... that meant a lot to him.
I love family days like this one.
What a great day! He looks pretty darn handsome in his suit! What a GREAT day for Landon and your family! Great job Dallin and Leon!
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