Jack's Baptism

 On Saturday, October 8th, Jack was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  It was a great weekend, and the service was very heartfelt.  He was baptized with his friends, Coy DeMill and Anna Tew.  Shawn baptized and confirmed Jack, along with Grandpa Hill who was a witness.  Grandma Julianne gave the talk on Baptism, and Jack was showered with love and gifts (especially candy) by family and friends.  We are so proud of Jack and the sweet, loving, intelligent boy that he is.  He has a talent for having people fall in love with him, and I hope that he uses that to help share his testimony as he continues to grow in his knowledge and love for the Savior and His gospel.

We had friends and family over for dinner after the baptism.  Per Jack's request...soup, bread bowls, fruit, donuts and ice cream sundae's!  It was Yummy!!  I felt the spirit so strongly during his baptism I couldn't hold back the tears.  I just love this boy, and his faith, and his commitment to follow his Savior.  In his confirmation, Shawn blessed Jack that he would be a strong member of the church, that he would strive to keep the commandments, repent and be a good friend to those around him.  He blessed him that through his love for reading and learning that he would gain a strong testimony of the scriptures, especially the Book of Mormon.  He also blessed him to listen to the counsel he gets from the prophet, so he can withstand temptations and follow the promptings of the spirit.   We are so excited to see what the future has in store for Jack...he is going to soar!

Grandma and Grandpa were right in the middle of Spud Harvest, so they weren't able to come to the actual baptism.  They came two weeks earlier to celebrate Jack's birthday and baptism.  We had a great time watching Sam play football, eating, laughing, and shopping!  Jack got a personal shopping spree with Grandma and found a killer deal on a bluetooth speaker, and a water flosser that he was so proud to have!  We love having family!