Liz's big day and Easter

I still can't believe that Liz is eight years old and ready to be baptized! It seems like just yesterday she was a little tiny thing being blessed by Brian at Grandma and Grandpa's house. I had her blessing dress out the other day and it was so tiny and cute. She couldn't believe that she ever wore it.

Liz was so excited, and didn't even seem too nervous about the water. She looked so beautiful in her white dress, and it was such a wonderful experience to see her and Brian all dressed in white. I was thinking as I sat behind them during the talks, that this is really a time for dads and their little girls. The mom just gets to watch and enjoy. What a wonderful time to reflect on the wonderful young lady she is and to think about the many wonderful times to come as she grows, and how she made a wonderful choice this day.



It was extremely special to have Aunt Michelle come from California and she gave a wonderful and perfect talk about baptism. And what fun to have Grandma and Grandpa here too.

Grandma and Grandpa Chantry came from Ogden.  They were so excited to see their oldest grandchild be baptized.  Liz also was lucky to have her three Chantry uncles there to help confirm her and to see her Chantry aunts too.  What fun to have these special six people share the day with us.

Liz and Mom

Liz with her family and Liz with her brother and sisters.

What a wonderful day, and what a special thing to be baptized at Easter time, especially as we reflect on the symbolism of the ordinance and about the wonderful blessings we receive through Christ's Atonement, death and especially His resurrection.  Happy Easter to all!

Here is a link to a wonderful Easter message.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpFhS0dAduc