Eli's Very Special Day

We've all been looking forward to Eli's baptism and confirmation day, but of course Eli the most. As the countdown to the big day grew nearer, he'd remind me how close it was with a big grin. I crawled in bed the night before~ it was a gorgeous night and it felt good to have everything ready and in place.
We got up early the next morning, our ward was the first out of the stake, so we needed to be at the church at 9:30. Eli looked so very handsome in his new suit! Jon had taken him out to pick one that week. He learned Eli does not enjoy trying on close. At. all. But Eli was very excited to show me his new suit, shirt, tie belt~ and new tie tack from Granny. So handsome!

I could cry he's so precious!

 All our family and Eli's teachers came to the church. It just felt extra special to see them all arrive that morning. Family is what it's all about, and I sure love being with mine. Such love and support for our little guy! There were two other of Eli's friends getting baptized and confirmed that day and the three of them looked so sweet!

Harrison was baptised just a few weeks before, and Ane will be just a few weeks after Eli.

Adren gave a wonderful talk. He did so good, and I told him he'll always remember that he gave the talk at his brothers baptism. He was real happy to do it, practiced well, and I appreciate his willingness to do it. Christine was a doll and agreed to be the chorister for us that day. I thought she looked so pretty up there leading the music!
After Eli was baptized I was out in the hall to make sure they got their towels. Jon and Eli were in the nursery room changing- the one with the peep hole. I peeked in to see them getting back in their suits. I could hear Eli just giggling, talking to his dad. It was a real sweet moment. I went in and gave him a big hug. He looked so sweet and happy!

Afterwards we all headed back to the house for a big lunch. And by big I mean huge. We had Cafe~Rio style salads and everyone contributed lots of yummy sides and desserts.

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We rented a bounce house from some friends in the ward who have a business. I tell you what~ that paid for itself ten fold and then some. It was the hardest working thing for the rest of the day. There was plenty of playing, fun with cousins, blood and tears. Oh, dear.

We chatted well into the evening, even made a Hobby Lobby run. Sadie was so great to come in from Elko and wanted to grab some things. It just was so fun to all be together.
Eli said it was the best Baptism day ever. I went to tuck him in bed and he was sound asleep. It really was the best day ever.