Baptism Day!

The men on the big day
Shmandsome
My guys
Everyone that came

June 14th, 2008 - Ethan's big day! He was a little nervous and so was Stephen (even though you know he will never admit it). Ethan actually fell asleep during the baptism talk. I think 2 of my nephews did too-not that the talk super sucked but they'd just been playing hard all week before that. Stephen had to take a second before he could start the prayer and I don't know if that was because the Spirit was so strong or because he was fighting back tears. Or maybe a little of both. Anyway, they got through with only an almost forgotten "amen" and 1 dunk later Ethan was officially a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We are so proud of him. Stephen also confirmed him which was really cool. We went to Peter Piper afterwards and Ethan told me that he felt the Spirit really strong when he was talking to his aunt about his baptism. We got him his own scriptures with his name on it and a journal that he wrote in about his feelings on that day. He can't wait to start paying tithing and even wants to FAST! The poor kid has no idea. My niece, Makayla, had been feeling sick and he told me that if she didn't feel better the next day that we should have a fast for her. He is such a cool kid and we couldn't be happier about his decision to be baptized.