Dressed in White

It seems like just a few years ago Makayla was dressed in her first white dress, all ready for her blessing...

 How did those years go by so fast? Now here she is dressed in white again, and making the decision to be baptized. 

February 2, 2019 was a very big day for Makayla as she was baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and we are just so incredibly proud of her!

Makayla had a little photo shoot in her white dress at the Oquirrh Mountain Temple. She looks absolutely beautiful in her dress!

 We are so proud of Makayla and her decision to be baptized! When she met with the bishop, he asked Makayla why she wanted to get baptized, and she proudly stated that she wanted to be more like Jesus.

The day of her baptism, she got to open a present from us which was a CTR bracelet to help her remember to always Choose the Right.

 Here's a few pictures of her special day!

 I am so happy that Tyler was able to baptize her. Before we were active in the church I worried about the day our kids would be baptized. I knew that if needed, my dad could do it, but I knew that it would be more special if Tyler could do the baptism. And he did such a great job. We can't take pictures of the baptismal ordinance, but here's a picture of them right before Makayla was baptized.

 Makayla said the water was FREEZING, and she was shaking as I helped her get out of her wet clothes into her dress. I remember looking at her and thinking she was so perfect and pure, and she truly was!

Makayla was confirmed a member of the church and received the gift of the Holy Ghost and then Tyler gave her the most beautiful blessing. We know how much our Heavenly Father loves her and how much her family loves her and that was so clear in the blessing. Makayla is truly such a special daughter of God.

A lot of family and friends came to support Makayla on her baptism day and we are so grateful for such a great family!

 After the baptism and confirmation, we came to our house to celebrate Makayla's 8th birthday. Check out this cupcake cake my friend made to look like a beautiful white dress.

 We had "It's great to be 8" donuts and this cute sign I had made to remember Makayla's special day.

 Makayla opened presents. She got a lot of crafts, a pogo stick, and super cute clothes.

 Can't forget this handsome boy!

 Makayla ended her big day by blowing out the candle on her cupcake.

Happy 8th Birthday Makayla! We are so proud of you and your decision to be baptized.