Kate's BB Day

Yesterday Kate started referring to today as her BB Day - her birthday/baptism day of course. The planning, it was a lot. Buying Kate a dress, organizing all of the building stuff, the program, the food afterwards. This has been a production, but so so worth it. We had a really beautiful day. Kate was so happy - well it was cute...

In primary today when she got up to be sung happy birthday to, and they announced her baptism, she said she was "nappy". She was nervous and happy. When it was time for her to be baptized she was so nervous about everyone staring at her. The water was really warm so that was nice, and it was really deep in the font so it sure wasn't hard for Ken to "dunk" her! And after getting dressed again and warming up she calmed down lots. When she was confirmed she cried a little because she was so happy.

In her blessing she was blessed to be a light to those around her. She was blessed to seek knowledge, both at church and school. She was blessed to be patient and generous. She was blessed to be a good example to her family.

Her Grandma spoke about Baptism, and her Auntie Lisa spoke about the Holy Ghost. Our ward mission leader Stephan Bridgeraj conducted the meeting, I played the piano, and my visiting teacher and our neighbour Helene Burnett conducted the music. The Bishop, Jon Elliot was there to welcome Kate as the newest member of the ward, and the primary president Lynn Yates was there too, and also welcomed her. It was a lovely service.

After the service everyone helped get all the food out, and then it was dig in time! We had just the right amount of food. We brought buns, meat trays, cheese, crackers, fruit, veggies. Maureen brought sweets and squares, Laura brought chocolate chip cookies, Emily made Kate's cake, Crystal brought soup, Heidi a cheese dip and crackers, and Helene brought 7 layer dip and chips. It was perfect. We had just the right amount of food and tables and chairs. Everyone enjoyed chatting and visiting.

And Kate. Kate was so very happy. She's been glowing for the past two days! What a wonderful 8th birthday. What a wonderful end to two weeks of Christmas/New Years holidays. I am so thankful to have had such a beautiful day today surrounded by so many loved ones. Happy BB Day Kate. I'm glad that you were born. I'm glad that you're my daughter. I'm so happy that you chose to be baptized.