Sunday, September 5, 2010

Lindsay's Baptism Day

Lindsay was baptized yesterday. It was a beautiful day filled with lots of joy for our family. The first pictures of the day are at the bottom, so you may want to scroll down and work your way up.
Here is one last shot of the sisters together. They grow more beautiful each day but I think it has a lot to do with their sweet hearts and desire to do good.
Lindsay loves to be a little mother to her brothers, cousins, and just about anyone who will let her nurture them. She has talents for making things look beautiful, cleaning, decorating, cooking, and taking care of little ones.
Our friend in the ward made a beautiful cake for Lindsay's baptism. It tasted really good.
Two little monkeys swinging in the tree. The boys were ready for some action after sitting for a long time in the restaurant.
The boys liked being able to color on the paper covering the table at the restaurant. Their dad had given them haircuts just a couple days before the baptism and they looked great.
It is so wonderful that Lindsay's grandparents were able to travel and support her in her decision to be baptized. We love them and are so grateful for each of them.
Grandmommy and Grandpa Higbee were also with us for the baptism and lunch.
Since I am 35 weeks pregnant and trying to stay that way, we decided to go out to eat after the baptism. Lindsay wanted to eat fish so we had to find a place that had fish and non-fish options. She chose the Macaroni grill. I think Grandpa enjoyed indulging her love of seafood!
Here are all the kids (until the new baby comes) with Lindsay just before the baptism started.
These are my two beautiful girls. They are great friends and very sweet girls.
I did Lindsay's hair in braids to help with the quick change between her baptism and confirmation. She lost both of her top front teeth just 2 days before her baptism.
The baptismal dress Lindsay wore was also worn by her sister Laurel and her aunts on the Higbee side of the family. She looked beautiful in it and has a very handsome Dad who was able to baptize and confirm her.
Lindsay's Great-Grandpa and Great-Grandma Higbee were able to attend her baptism. They are both in their 90s and we really appreciated their efforts, and the efforts of Michael's Aunt Kim to help them come to the baptism.