Allyson Turns 8

What a great day! I wish that I could have paused this day so that I could experience the spirit pouring out every day! What a testimony this kiddo has, I wish that I could record her sharing her testimony for all of you to here. I couldn't believe my eyes, we had her baptism in the Relief Society room at the church and not a seat was empty! The entire room was full, people were standing and some were listening in the hallway. I was so glad that Allyson was able to experience that. I am grateful to my Heavenly Father for blessing us with such beautiful children, inside and out.

I want to give a great big THANK YOU to my sweet sister Cindy, who gave one of the best talks about the baptismal covenants and thanks to my good friend Erin LaFond! I am so very blessed to have her as a friend. My heart was very full and I am thankful that the Holy Ghost led them while they prepared for Ally's special day. I have to thank everyone that came. It was fabulous and such a sweet experience and very very full of the Spirit. Our bishop told us that it was one of the best baptisms that he has ever been too. Here are some pictures from her special day.

I am so glad to be a child of our Heavenly Father. I am grateful for the gospel and the happiness and peace that fill my heart each time I read the scriptures. I know that my Heavenly Father lives and that he sent his Son Jesus Christ to the earth to die for us on the sacred cross on Calvary Hill. I know that he loves us and wants us all to become more like him so that we too can live with Heavenly Father in the Celestial Kingdom. I know that President Monson is a true prophet called by Heavenly Father to help lead us and guide us in these latter days. I am grateful for my sweet children who help me to live a better life and work harder to become more like Christ. I love them so much and I am grateful for their little reminders of reading scriptures and the desire that they have to want to read them and to say daily prayers. I know that Jesus Christ truly loves us and I am grateful and indebted to him for his sacred sacrifice through the Atonement. I know that it is only through repentance, baptism and prayer that we can truly be more like Him. I am so grateful for all the He has given me, my family, my talents, my testimony, I know that through sharing it, I will always grow stronger.