Of extreme importance...

On Saturday 11 September 2010 Anson James Bishop was baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints by his father, Barrett James Bishop. And oh, what a day it was! Since Barrett wasn't around the weekend before for the stake baptism we had our own private service of sorts. Many friends and family members participated, encouraged and shared in Anson's glowing spirit! Thank you to those in attendance-we loved having you near. For those of you who couldn't make it, this is what you missed: Anson's primary teacher, Sister Bauer, and the bishopric sharing some thoughts and experiences involving Anson that brought a whole new level of warmth to the meeting and made me really weepy and then Anson, as he's coming down the steps into the font saying,"wow, it's warm water", another step, and then,"oh, the underpants are wet"! After we assured him it was okay for everything to be wet it all went better than I expected-he did awesome! Didn't even try to swim around or dive. After the baptism Eden and Grandma Wood sang a sweet primary song "When Jesus Christ was Baptized" (inwhich Eden sang really well the first 2 lines, then Gma Wood did the rest) and then the confirmation by Barrett and then Anson shook everyone's hand and when he got to the Bishop he said, "thanks for saving my life". How cute is that?
Unfortunately as with many of life's more important and meaningful opportunities I did not take any pictures-luckily my dear husband steps in from time to time and gets a couple of real good ones...Anson (singing) and ironing his white shirt and Anson and Dad pre baptism.





Way to go, Anson! We could not be more proud of you and the way you live your earthly existance. WE are so blessed to have YOU in our home- Hope you know how much your sister and brothers (and parents) love you and look up to you. You've come such a long way in your interactions and involvement with us-thank you for your patience and smiles!