The Perfect Day!

December 18th was Maya's Baptism.  It was the perfect day.  I could tell there was already a change in Maya.  The past week I had noticed that she had already made some good choices when it came to dealing with her sisters and her friends.  I was so proud of her.  I think she understood what was ahead and she wanted to be well prepared.  Here she is looking beautiful for her big day.  She is wearing the dress I wore for my baptism along with her 2 older sisters.  My dear friend, Heather also wore the dress - which is a whole other story that we love.

Daddy and Maya           

  Mommy, Daddy, and Maya

 The Grandparents!

 Maya and Daddy at the building.

 All the sisters.

One sad thing.  After this, I didn't take any pictures.  I didn't get any of her in her new dress for her confirmatioin or pictures of all the wonderful people that came.  It was such a sweet experience and I was so grateful for all those that came and supported our family.  It was so emotional for me to have such good friends and now that our family is loved.  I will try and list all those that came.  Sorry, if I forget anyone.  The Bosley's (my sister's family came out from the Raleigh area), The Grandinetti's, The Bower's (both are our dear neighbors that we have just come to love.  I know I've expressed before how great our neighbors are so I'll stop here.)  The rest were from our ward:  The Black's, The Whitakers, Nancy Hiatt (my VT), The Bell's, Janelle Eldredge (the Primary Pres.)  The Eckholdt's, and Elder Ingram and Elder Grow.

After the baptism everyone came back to our house for soups, bread and treats.  Again, I forgot to pull my camera out.  We were so busy feeding eveyone and then enjoying visiting with everyone that it wasn't a thought in my mind.  Thanks again to such wonderful friends and family that helped make Maya's day so special.  Even though I don't have pictures, I'm sure she will never forget.