BEAUTIFUL

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...