Bailey's Baptism

Bailey was baptized on July 24th. We had a family baptism because we were going to be out of town for Uncle Jordan's wedding for the stake baptisms. It was a wonderful day! Bailey had been counting down the days for months. She wanted everyone she knew to be there. She had an amazing turn out for a summer weekend and a Mormon holiday. She had about 50 family and friends there.
Payton gave the opening prayer, Aunt Ashlee gave the baptism talk, Grandma Ellen gave the Holy Ghost talk, Taylor and Aunt Kelly sang 2 beautiful songs, and I gave the closing prayer. Her daddy baptized her and confirmed her.
She knew exactly the dress she wanted when she saw it- nothing fluffy or ruffly like I wanted her to get- just pretty and simple. She wanted a 'flower halo' as she calls it. I had to beg her to let me put a little curl at the end of her hair. She looked like an angel! Ashlee came early and took these beautiful pictures for us- Thank you Ashlee!!
Bailey had 3 non-member friends come to the baptism. After the baptism she was so excited that they came and that she had been an example to them to get baptized. She is also the first cousin on both sides to get baptized so she was again very excited to be the example to all her cousins and siblings.
Ever since her baptism she has doubled the length of her personal prayers and says she is trying hard to listen to the spirit. She is such a wonderful little girl and we are so blessed to have her in our home! Congratulations Bailey! We Love You!