Saturday, July 11, 2015 marked a new chapter in Elsie's life as she was baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints by her father, Aaron Jon M. G-pa Bob and G-pa Steve stood as witnesses and were later joined by Great G-pa LaVerne and Bishop C. to confer the gift of the holy ghost. It was a wonderful day for Elsie and we are so proud of her for choosing to follow the Savior.
Elsie was well supported by family and friends on her special day.
Primary teachers - Bro. & Sis. Oldham
Members of new primary presidency - Sis. Burgener & Sis. Ockler
Elsie enjoyed their visit to our home prior to her baptism. They were instructive and helpful in their efforts. Elsie has already attended Activity Days twice and is excited about joining Sis. Rigby & Sis. Patch's group of girls.
Elsie with Bishop C.
She was grateful for the support of extended family members from both sides. Aaron had two brothers' families (Chris & Jared) and Heather had two sisters' families (Tif & Hilary - minus husbands/Britton) in attendance.
G-ma & G-pa P, G-ma & G-pa M and Great G-pa LaVerne with Elsie
The weather was perfect and the stake baptismal service was so lovely. The speakers, music and prayers were all uplifting and punctual. Everything moved along so nicely - it couldn't have been better.
A classic Elsie pose - and her bright red lips!
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| Elsie (8) & Greta (a very tall 5) |
G-ma P and Great G-pa LaVerne share a few things in common and enjoyed catching up a bit.
Both have a great love and respect for Great G-pa Kerr.
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| Abigail, Janene, Tif, Steve, Tanner, Jared |
After the services, family gathered back at the house for a yummy brunch together.
Since Elsie went out to dinner on her birthday with Mom & Dad, she made sure to use the special birthday dishes for this meal.
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| Cousins - Korinne (9), Elsie (8), Abigail (8) |
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| Jenna (12), Anna (11), Sariah (13), Lillian (11) |
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| Greta (5), Grant (11) |
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| Quinn (6) |
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| LaVerne & Jared |
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| Stephanie & Julia with Faye |
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| LaVerne & Bob (father and son) |
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| Tanner, LaVerne, Julia, Janene, Stephanie |
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| Alison, G-pa P, G-ma P |
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| Alison & Brinley |
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| Jenna, Hilary, Jameson, Korinne |
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| Hilary, Tiffany, Kristen, Heather |
The festivities continued on....
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