Allyson's Baptism

On October 11th Allyson became the newest member of the church! Mom and Dad were headed down to Southern California to be at the baptism and then head off to their cruise. Brooke and Maryn decided to tag along on the road trip and then flew home that Sunday night in time to go to work the following day (yuck!) We had an exciting trip down south, as we quickly realized that mom had forgotten the baptism dress that all the girls wear. Holly, Katie, Brooke, Maryn, and now Jessica and Madison have all worn the dress on their baptismal day. Mom made the dress years ago and she was really disappointed when her favorite daughter (who will remain nameless . . . let's just say it starts with a 'br' and ends with an 'ooke'!) asked if she brought it about the same time we hit Primm, Nevada. We spent about the next hour or so making phone calls. First to Katie to see if she'd be willing to go get the dress out of the closet (thanks Katie for your willingness). Then to FED EX for delivery times and prices. Next to Laura to see if there was another option. Maryn was a sport and made the phone calls from the back seat and entertained us all with her "professional telephone voice" as mom likes to call it! By the time Brooke's driving shift was over it had been decided that because it was going to be delivered on a Saturday and the baptism was at 9:00am mom didn't want to risk it. There is only one dress like it. Although Ally didn't get to wear it, they were able to borrow a different dress from a great friend of theirs. The day of the baptism was a busy one. Ally was the first one ready (by like 7:30am mind you!) and then sat around wondering why everyone else wasn't going any faster. As per tradition mom and dad, along with GG got Allyson a new set of scriptures that she LOVED so much. In fact, she woke up the morning of the baptism and the first thing she said to me was, "Brooke! I read to 16 already!!!" She was so excited I didn't have the heart to ask her whether she was talking about verses or chapters. I did ask her, however what she was reading and she said "some book that starts with a G." I quickly informed her that she would probably like the smaller book better! Gotta love 8 year olds! All in all it was a great service. Two other girls got baptized in her ward too and Ally picked to go first. Craig baptized her and dad gave a short, but sweet (just like we like em daddy-o) on the Holy Ghost. My favorite part? When Nathan leaned over and asked me why they needed to get baptized at the church in a dress when Taryn's mom has a pool at her house. It was classic! Ah, to be 5 again when the most exciting part of the whole event was when it was time for the donuts.

p.s. For those who don't know, Taryn is Ally's best friend and they live in their ward!