Pikes before the baptism
The kids and I drove to Richmond for Tal's baptism. He was baptized in the Pikes much played in and beloved James River.
The confirmation was just family and a few friends from the Pike's ward. Tal asked Noah to say the opening prayer, Luke to talk on baptism, Grace & Sophie sang I am a Child of God with Sophie playing the ukulele and Grace led the music. Both grandma's shared their testimonies and Bayden said the closing prayer. I was proud of my kids and there was a sweet spirit there.
We had a blast the night before the baptism at the Pikes. Emilee is seriously always fun. My kids adore her. We went out for pupusas as a huge group in a small restaurant where no one spoke english and then went back to the Pikes's and played silly games. It was fun to get to know Ben's parents and just hang out and laugh together.I am so grateful for my family. Mom and Dad go into the MTC tomorrow morning, it was the last time we will see them before their mission. I can't believe I didn't get a picture of them with me and my kids. The older I get the more I appreciate and realize what a blessing I have with my parents and brothers and sisters.
