Baptism

Well, everything went as planned yesterday. Kim came in Friday and surprised Parker. He thought she wouldn’t be in until 2-3 in the morning, but she actually got Friday off work and was able to get in right at dinner time. Parker was very happy! On Saturday we all just talked and laughed until it was ready to get over to the stake center. We got there, set up the cookies, and people started arriving. A lot of people showed up and Parker was very pleased! It was quite emotional, especially when Parker took a moment to talk to the guests and thank them, me, and his mom. I cried, as did everyone in the room. During the closing prayer you could hear a chorus of sniffles. Parker’s friend Seth also got up and bore his testimony and he bawled through the whole thing, making everyone else cry too! After the baptism we visited, took pictures, and ate cookies. Kim then took me, Parker, and mom out to Applebee’s for dinner. Yum! Overall it was a great day. Kim had to leave early this morning, so it was a fast trip, but we were all glad she could come!

Parker asked Elder Shaker to be the one to baptize him. A few days before the baptism Elder Shaker was transferred to the Idaho Falls mission, but the mission president gave him special permission to come back to Sugar City to baptize Parker.

Trent, Braigen, Parker, Ben, Brandon, Blake, Braxton, Luke, and Seth.

Seth and Parker hugging after Seth told Parker congratulations.Brother Wilding did the confirmation (middle guy in the reddish tie)

Elder Parker (the missionary that replaced Elder Shaker), Elder Medina (Elder Shaker’s previous companion), Parker and Elder Shaker. I don’t know the tall guy in the back Parker invited 5 of his teachers and they all came! (Mr. Cherrington is not pictured)

Family picture. Thank you everyone for coming! It was an awesome day!

WHOA!!

Boy, has life changed!

#1. February 29, 2012 was the 12 year anniversary of my dad’s death. It amazes me how fast time flies. It seems like just yesterday I was out fishing with he and my brothers. Life is just way too short. He was only 59 when he passed, but I can’t believe he would be 72 this year!

 

#2. March 6, 2012 marks Parker’s second year in Idaho. Again, time flies! Can you believe he has been here 2 years? Holy cow! He was 12 when he came and now he’s almost 15. Where does the time go. This kid has taught me SO much… and even though he’s a typical teenage boy, and there are consequences and such… Most of the time we just have a lot of fun. Parker, I love you!

 

#3. I have been licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Idaho. I have accepted a job as a full time counselor at Arcadia Resources in St. Anthony Idaho. I am so grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given and I am SO excited to start this next chapter of my life!

 

#4. Saturday March 10, 2012 Parker is being baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. His mom is going to be able to come out for the occasion! Parker and his best friend Braigen.