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!
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I had a great time, it was so nice to meet Parker! He's an awesome young man!
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