Jared's Baptism

What a special day for a special kid. Jared has such a big spirit trapped in such a little body. We talked a lot about what it meant to be baptized. As Latter Day Saints we believe that at age 8 you become accountable for your actions. I told Jared that just because he turned 8 didn't mean he had to be baptized, that he had to pray and find out for himself if he felt it was the right. He came to me and told me he wanted to be baptized. He was pretty excited as he prepared, about a week before his baptism he had an interview with our Bishop. That's when he got nervous, he was so scared about what types of questions the Bishop would ask him. I told him he would ask questions about baptism and if he knew the church was true...Jared's expression changed and you could see the relief on his face, he said, "OH! Okay" (I guess those were the easy questions. haha)

Jared was baptized and received the gift of the Holy Ghost
on June 4, by his dad.

Jared's baptism was on the Stake level, I think there was 5 kids all together. Our family didn't prepare talks, musical numbers, or say any of the prayers. It didn't feel as personal but as Jared entered the waters of baptism and made those covenants with our Father in Heaven, I felt the spirit so strong. It's not about the production, it's about the ordinance. I am so grateful for the restoration of the gospel upon the earth, I am so grateful for a husband that is worthy to hold the priesthood and perform sacred ordinances, and I am grateful for a son who is so willing to follow the example of our Savior.

Jared's Auntie Mame & his Grandma Denos

Grandpa Mayfield, Kyle, Alysa, Jonny, Sonja, Colin, Grandma Mayfield, Daddy, Mommy, Ellie, Chelsea, Rachel, Gratton, & Jared!

My parents and all 4 of their grand kids.

Jared & his sisters.