Madison's Baptism

Madison made the choice to be baptized yesterday! We are so proud of her. The baptism service was unlike any I'd been to. It was on a stake level, so there were 8 other children being baptized at the same time. They have a great system, though, and I was impressed at how smoothly and efficiently everything went. We all met in the chapel for talks on baptism and the Holy Ghost. The group was big enough for a full ward congregation! Then they broke the kids into 2 groups and took the first group and their family and friends to the room where the font is while the first group and their family and friends sang primary songs in the chapel. The baptisms of the first group of kids took place one after the other, then we went back into the chapel (after the first group moved into the font room) for confirmations. The whole thing only lasted a little over and hour. I've been to single person baptisms that lasted that long! It was a glorious day outside--the warmest since last September. The following loved ones were in attendance, besides our little family:
Great Grandpa and Grandma Kartchner (Don & Eleanore)
Grandpa and Grandma Kartchner (Denny & Patty)
Aunt Heidi, here all the way from Utah
Uncle Adam
Aunt Rachel and her 3 kids: Mary, Leah, and James
Great Uncle Lance and cousin Kylie



After the service we went back to our house for a luncheon. Aubrey and her 2 kids, and Brooke and her fiance Daron got to come to the luncheon, as they had just arrived in town that morning for Brooke's wedding later this week. It was great meeting Daron and just visiting, while eating some yummy food. I LOVE filling up our home with people, laughter and love!