Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Emily's baptism

Emily got baptized on Sunday. She was very excited and happy to have her dad baptize her. Although we were sad there were no grandmas and grandpas with us that day, and there's no replacing family, we tried to be optomistic. We hope Emily was able to realize the importance that a ward family can play. We have a very small ward and since the church is so far away from most people's homes, baptisms are held right after church so everyone can attend. Most of the ward was there at her baptism. She received many cards and gifts and well wishes from ward members. It was a great day. And also fun to take pictures outside the Tokyo temple, since it's just next door to the church.





6 comments:

It's all about the "Crew" said...

Congratulations Emily! You look so beautiful in your white dress! What a beautiful memory you will have of this special occasion, so close to a temple, and in such a neat far off place!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Emily! It is so amazing that you are able to be baptized in Japan! I hope it was very memorable for you!

Love, Andrea and Family

Lisa Brown said...

Emily looks so beautiful and grown up - I love her dress. How exciting!! Did it make you feel so old to have a daughter get baptized?

Melinda said...

Oh my goodness, is she really eight! I love the first picture of her, with the vase of flowers behind her, it is just angelic, and she suddenly looks like she is leaving girlhood and headed toward being a young woman. Scary! Congratulations, what a neat event for your family.

Hillary said...

Beautiful pictures! What a memorable day for Emily and for your entire family! Congratulations from us all! We love you!

Kirk Klippel said...

Congrats Emily, we are all so excited for you and love you lots.