Joseph's baptism

We had the most beautiful day yesterday being a part of Joseph's special day as he was baptised a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by his father. In our religion, children are baptised at age eight, allowing them to be old enough to make that decision for themselves and know what is expected of them. It's one of the things I love the most about our church! 

Our normally shy and out of the way child was very smiley and excited to be baptised which was lovely for us as parents. Look at that face!

I love him when he smiles. Melts my heart.

I found a way for Grandma and Poppy to share the day with us and I'm so glad I did. They were watching today, I am certain of it.

Everything went beautifully, with lovely talks from family members and a beautiful blessing from his father as he confirmed him a member of the church with assistance from his Grandad Neil and Uncle Jared.

Aunty Jenny made us these gorgeous CTR cookies in Joseph's favourite colour, bright orange! They were a big hit, especially with our few close friends who aren't members of our church that Joseph had invited to come along. It was lovely having them share the day with us.

We had a little afternoon tea in the hall and although a lot of people we had invited weren't able to make it, it was lovely just having all our nearest and dearest. This wall of photos I set up was a huge hit. So cheap, but really effective... everyone loved seeing the pics of him through the years, there were so many adorable shots to look at.

Joseph says his favourite part of the day was the "pizza cake" I made. I wanted to make it extra fun for him, so had a last minute of adding gummy pizza slices to the top of each rosette. He loved it and I was so glad I had done it. 

I mean, look at that face!

I also love this pic of Alex eagerly looking on, waiting to get into it.

Which they all did, the minute it was cut. Joseph loved the inside too, it was so fun!

Joseph told me he had the "best" day and was all smiles. I'm so glad it was a good day for him and something he will always remember.

I was also super stoked to get this sneaky shot sent to me from my neighbour who came to Joseph's baptism. She said to me, I don't know if you're allowed to take photos in your church but I took this anyway because I thought it was so special that you'd want to remember it. You're not allowed, but that kind out went out the window with covid now that we are constantly having to facetime people in for events like this. I absolutely love this shot and will cherish it. ❤