Lucky for Adam, the first Saturday of August was his birthday, so he was able to be baptized on that special day!
Even better--he was able to share the baptism with his cousin Parker. Their family came from California for a double baptism.
Thomas and Parker
Skousen Family
Baptism boys
Sam and Adam
The baptism was at noon, and we showed up at 11:30 to get the white clothing and for the kids to practice their musical number.
Well, as we were waiting for the group before us to leave the chapel, a bored child pulled the fire alarm. So sirens wailing, we all went outside until the firetrucks and ambulance came, checked the building, and cleared the alarm.
This is our family waiting outside while the fireman made sure we were safe. I don't know why Adam looks so serious.
Sam's mom conducted the music, and his sister Christie played the piano. Adam, Parker, and Samantha (a girl from our ward who was also baptized) sang "When I Am Baptized," accompanied by Hazel, Parker's sister. It was so sweet and the kids did a great job.
Parker's brother, Christien, gave a talk about the Holy Ghost.
After the baptism we went to the park for a light lunch, and so the kids could run around.
It was a wonderful day filled with family (Kate and kids, Rachelle and kids, Jodi and Mike and kids, aunts, uncles, and cousins on both sides. And of course, lots of grandparents), food, and fun!
It's crazy to me that we have a child this old--he's getting so tall (in that lanky phase), losing all his teeth, and his feet are nearly as big as mine. It seems impossible that it was 8 years ago we picked him up from the hospital. Back then he was so tiny, I remember him curling up on my chest and I could hold him with one hand. They sure grow fast!
PS Any family members who have photos of this event--send them to me!
Sam's mom conducted the music, and his sister Christie played the piano. Adam, Parker, and Samantha (a girl from our ward who was also baptized) sang "When I Am Baptized," accompanied by Hazel, Parker's sister. It was so sweet and the kids did a great job.
Parker's brother, Christien, gave a talk about the Holy Ghost.
After the baptism we went to the park for a light lunch, and so the kids could run around.
It was a wonderful day filled with family (Kate and kids, Rachelle and kids, Jodi and Mike and kids, aunts, uncles, and cousins on both sides. And of course, lots of grandparents), food, and fun!
It's crazy to me that we have a child this old--he's getting so tall (in that lanky phase), losing all his teeth, and his feet are nearly as big as mine. It seems impossible that it was 8 years ago we picked him up from the hospital. Back then he was so tiny, I remember him curling up on my chest and I could hold him with one hand. They sure grow fast!
PS Any family members who have photos of this event--send them to me!
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