Jacob's Baptism

Ok before I get started I have to apologize for being such a cry baby. Jacob getting baptized was a very emotional thing for me and for some reason all that emotion came at the baptism so I feel like a fool for crying all night. With that out of the way, I would like to tell you all about my special little boys' big day! When Jake was born Lynn and I just knew something was different about him and as he got bigger we found out how different and special Jake was. This little boy lives with so many ups and downs in his little life but always has a smile on his face. It doesn't matter who you are or how you may look Jake is going to stop to say hi to you to talk to you and put a smile on your face. At first I was very embarrassed when he would start talking to just strangers in the store in their cars on the street. Some of these people I thought looked like they could hurt me, but Jake put a smile on their face and turned their bad mood into happy. Now I know when he starts to talk to someone it's because he needs to touch their lives and he does. Sometimes I don't feel worthy to be his mom and I know the Lord sent him here more for my learning than for his. Last night Jacob was baptized, he forgot to plug his nose but he was ok which is a funny thing because I had a dream he would forget to plug his nose and made Lynn practise all day with Jake. Here is Jacob and his dad ready to get baptised... Lynn gave Jacob a beautiful blessing and conformation, and told him he was sent here to help people feel loved, and that he has a wonderful talent that his Heavenly Father wants him to share.

This is Jacob's baptism book he loves this book and looked at it all day...

This is Jacob in his new suit for his baptism... Such a handsome little man!!

Here we all are on this very special day...

Here are the cookies Meg made all by herself for Jacob's family get together after his baptism. All her aunt Cami did was supervise...

So other than me being a total basket case and breaking down into tears every time someone talked to me it was a great day. Jacob is happy to be 8 and very happy to be baptised!!! He woke up this morning and told me he is much more mature now!