It is hard to believe, but Lily is old enough to be baptized. Our stake was starting up baptisms again, but we were worried about Nani making the long drive from Nevada and my parents were going to have to fly no matter where we had it, so we broke with tradition and had our own private baptism for Lily in Park City complete with tons of cousins and both sets of grandparents.
I made 120ish swig cookies and four pots of soup to take with us to feed everyone after the baptism. Nani talked about Baptism, Natali spoke on the Holy Ghost being like Mimi, there to comfort her. Grandma Dame played the piano and Lily played “Baptism” on the piano as a musical number. Mack baptized her and Greg confirmed her. It warmed my mama heart to see Mack baptize her. They have such a special little bond. I love watching them together.
When he put her under, she nearly wacked her head on the back wall of the font but he pulled it off without injury and only having to do it once.
Laurie’s primary president gave Lily this cute towel folded like a bear. It was a shame to unfold it to dry her off.
The kids were in heaven all weekend playing with cousin in the snow, in the basement, and creating treasures in Laurie’s sewing room (sorry Laurie). Saturday night was a huge sleepover with kids everywhere. They didn't get much sleep but they had a lot of fun.
Lily was baptized on the day Grandpa Easton died so Greg was able to go to breakfast with his mom and all his siblings that morning. It was really special for him and awesome that they could all be together.
Sunday afternoon it was difficult to get everyone out the door – no one wanted to go home and face real life again.
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