Tyler and Daddy in their baptismal jumpsuits, very stylish! :) Isn't he just glowing?
Grandpa Doug Deming, Tyler and Grandma Pat Deming
Aunt Peggy Deming and Grandma Heidi Martell - the two who made my stress level a lot less!
Mommy, Tyler and Daddy after he was baptized and confirmed - we are so proud of him!
Yesterday afternoon my first child, my little Tyler, was baptized. I knew it was an important day. I tried to make everything just right and perfect. I wish I had stopped to think for more than a second that he would officially be a member of the church. I was busy running around getting him ready and getting things ready for the luncheon that was to follow the baptism. I let myself get so wrapped up in these aspects that the spiritual nature of the event was being drowned out. (good practice for the other 3) Once we got into the chapel and I looked up and saw my wonderful husband and my precious boy all in white it hit me. We had to share the program with 2 other children which made it a little bigger and louder, unfortunately. But, you do what you can. We had to take turns at the font. When we went in I helped all the children to the front and then Tyler and Roger walked down into the water and he beamed. It was BEAUTIFUL!There is no possible words to describe the beauty of it. Roger said the words for the baptism and then immersed Tyler in the water and I cannot explain how strong the spirit was when he came back up. AMAZING! I was brought immediately to tears without any warning. I will never forget the spirit of that moment. My son had chosen to be a member of Heavenly Father's church and I was so pleased with him and his good choice. All the morning's preparation was not important at that moment. My son and his decision and our family being together forever were, in that moment, all there was... and it was BEAUTIFUL and PERFECT. I love you Tyler! I am so happy that you and your AMAZING spirt are part of our eternal family. **A special thanks to my mother, who makes everything she touches AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL! I could not have done it without her. And thanks to Amy Jo for the AWESOME video she put together of the kids! And to Peggy for her willingness to help with all the kids and run errands and pick up last minute items - you are the BEST. And last but definately not least, thank you to ALL my family and friends who helped and participated in several different ways - you ROCK! :) Right at this moment, life seems BEAUTIFUL to me...
Ok, I don't know what it is with my kids and their gag reflex but I swear it is stronger than most! I think Gabe is the only one who hasn't truly dry heaved in his entire life. Even our baby has shown early "easily gagged" signs! Tyler is our CLASSIC and most EASILY gagged child. If you even put a piece of pork on his plate look out! We can't decide if he really has a choice or if it just comes naturally to him to be able to dry heave when there is something in 
front of him that he would rather not eat. However, I am getting off the subject of this particualr entry. Haleigh had NEVER shown signs of being easily grossed out enough to dry heave/gag... until she decided to be a big helper and feed max his rice cereal mixed with formula and applesauce. Holy Cow! That girl can GAG! It was quite comical at the time. She took the spoon and started to feed him, then out of no where she dry heaves! NO IDEA where they get it from, but it is just crazy to me. And all she says is, "Yuk, I don't like baby sauce!" Then, she would CONTINUE feeding him, just to be GAGGED again! Silly girl. It was a noble effort, but she didn't last too long so I finished the feeding while she stood to the side, looking like she was holding back a gag. SIGH. Hopefully her stomach gets stronger as time goes on. But only time will tell. Hopefully these pictures give you some of the effect of the event as it occured. (Of course I had to get my camera out for it)
