With the birthday of Jackson McKay Tolman, we did a family birthday celebration (party year next year!) with a little breakfast in bed, opening presents, and birthday dinner.
The highlight of opening presents was when Jack said, as he opened the pocket knife he has been waiting for basically since birth but knew he couldn't have until he became a scout, "Now I don't have to use a popsicle stick to smooth out my fingernails anymore." It took me a minute, but they I smiled.
Then the grandparents made the trip east to join us for the really special event of the year--Jack's baptism. What a wonderful feeling knowing all the kids have chosen to follow the Savior into the waters of baptism. I couldn't be more pleased with all the kids, and Jack in particular, for making this choice to covenant to always remember the Savior, take His name upon them, and keep His commandments. It's been a super hard year this year in our family, but the things that are lastingly important are all on track. So we can weather the rest together.
2 comments:
Congratulations and Happy Birthday to Jack! We are proud of you!
And to all of you, we are keeping you in our prayers!
Congrats Jack!
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