On Saturday, Topher was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He's been looking forward to this day for many years. It was wonderful.
Bryan performed the ordinance.
I think it's really special that Bryan has baptized all five of our children.
There were programs here at the beginning of the baptism, but I didn't take a picture until the end. Was I this prepared and organized to bring a lovely tablecloth and potted olive branches? Nope, these were in the foyer, so we borrowed them for the baptism.
I took these pictures before the baptism started. By the time we began it was really standing room only. The chairs are facing the baptismal font. When the ordinance was over, we all relocated to the chapel because we had overrun this room. It made my heart happy that so many people wanted to be there to support Topher.
We're thankful that Bryan's parents were able to be at Topher's baptism. Not only that, but they gave a really wonderful talk about the Holy Ghost. And they had made goodie bags for all the kids in attendance that directly connected to their talk. It was amazing.
This tie and the tie bar were gifts from a family in our ward who attended the baptism. Their oldest son, who is in Bryan's primary class, was one of the witnesses for Topher's baptism. Both witnesses were primary boys that are just a little older than Topher that he looks up to.
Topher tried so hard to be extra kind and helpful the rest of the day. That included helping Papa Ron carry the trash from the church out to the dumpster when we had finished cleaning up.
Topher insisted that we take one more picture when we got home. "We need to take a family picture with all of us in front of the fireplace, now that we're all baptized."
Topher, thank you for making this wonderful choice to be baptized! We love you!
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