Jordan's Baptism!

On September 1st at 9:00 a.m. Jordan was baptized and confirmed!  It was one of the most wonderful, peaceful days in my memory!  Jordan was beautiful and truly felt the special spirit of that day.   She had so many of her family and friends there to help share the great occasion!  

 Here is a copy of the front and back of the announcement we sent out.  Jord picked out the pictures and colors.  Hollee Evans did the announcement and it was beautiful!

 Jordan truly looks like a princess.  Jeff baptized and confirmed her and did a beautiful job.  Jordie had been talking about this day for months and she said it lived up to all of her expectations!  Here are Jeff and Jordan prior to the baptism.

 Grandma and Grandpa were, of course, there to support Jordan!

 All the "littles" with Jeff prior to the baptism.

 Jord's good friend Avery came to support her.  Her friend Sicily also came but I didn't get a picture of her!

 Jord had great family support at her baptism.  Her Grandpa Elden and Grandpa Forsgren were the witnesses for the Baptism.  Her Priesthood support was incredible!  Jeff confirmed her and Grandpa Elden, Lance, Ryan, Shea, Adam, Bob,  Grandpa Forsgren, Ben and Bishop Brown stood in the circle.  Our Primary Presidency were there and so were her current primary teachers, Sister Lindley and Sister Simmons and her past primary teacher Brother and Sister Sorenson.  The Sorensons have a special place in my heart as they followed all of the girls Jord's age through primary for 2 years.  I think they were friends in Heaven!  Jordan's favorite school teacher happened to be there playing the piano and her daughter sang as part of the program, which was super "tender."

Here is Jord and Mannie!  Samantha is SO excited for upcoming baptism.  She was SO cute and supportive of Jordan.  These two absolutely make my heart swell.   The babies are getting baptized!

 Malee and Andres posing with Jordie.  Maelee LOVES her big girl cousins!

 Jeff's sister DiannaMarie drove down from Idaho Falls to support Jordan!  Her brother Bob and his family also came from Salt Lake but had to head back before dinner because their kids had to work!

 Here is my family minus Lance who was down at the gas station getting ice!  I have the most incredible family and am grateful for them everyday!  My Aunt Carolyn and Jen also came but could not say for dinner!

 Jord with Jeff and I and Grandma and Grandpa.  Every once in a while our Heavenly Father blesses me with a day that feels "perfect."  That is how this day was for me.  When I was helping Jord change after her baptism I wanted to keep her in that dressing room forever.  She was perfect and she knew it!! Those minutes were some I will never forget!  We are so blessed to part of such a pure Gospel.  Only the truth can create a peace that can permeate your soul!  Thank you Jord for providing all of us with such an incredible day and making such a great choice.   Thank you Jeff for being a worthy Priesthood holder and being able to perform these sacred ordinances and thank you for supporting Jordan in every way and loving in the way only you can!  Thank you to everyone who loves Jord!  Jord LOVES her family.  She stops at her Aunt Kim's house every morning before and after school just to check in, get a treat, a hug and squeeze the baby! Jord was born at a tender time, a time when her extended family stepped in and loved her like no one else could!  Those years have shaped her relationship with them forever!  I am grateful to that and grateful for the life Jordan has lived!  I can't wait to see what this cute girl throws at us next!  I love you Jord!!