One of the special things about turning 8 in our church is that you get to be baptized. We do not baptize children until they are eight because we do not believe they are accountable until that time. We believe the atonement saves all children who die before they are 8 years old. That is a beautiful thing to me. Our wonderful Ben chose to be baptized and make a commitment to keep the commandments and try to be like our Savior, Jesus Christ. He also received the gift of the Holy Ghost which will help guide him throughout his life. He was also welcomed as a member into our church. It is an occasion to be celebrated.
Ben was born on the same day as his cousin, Lawson so it was only natural that we celebrate the day with my brother's family.
We asked Ben and Lawson if they wanted to get baptized together on the same day or have their own separate services. They both wanted to do it together. We traveled to Wisconsin so we could all be together for their special day. Ben was baptized by Greg and Lawson was baptized by his father (my brother) Todd. We were thankful that my grandparents could be there and also, my sister-in-law's parents, the Fromms. We have seen them enough they seem like family, too.
The service was great. Todd, Deanna and I sang. They are pros so it was really fun for me to sing with them. Then Lawson's Grandpa Fromm talked about baptism. The boys were baptized by their dads. Then I gave a talk on the Holy Ghost. Then the boys were each given a special blessing and the gift of the Holy Ghost. We enjoyed a great lunch prepared by Deanna afterwards. The Ebberts had many friends who traveled to be there as well as many friends from church. It was fun to sit around visiting with family and celebrate these two wonderful boys. It's funny because Lawson and Ben are about as different as two boys can be, but they still get along well. We are so grateful for Ben and we are so grateful for the Ebberts. We have loved having them in Iowa for the last several years and now Wisconsin.
Ben was born on the same day as his cousin, Lawson so it was only natural that we celebrate the day with my brother's family.
We asked Ben and Lawson if they wanted to get baptized together on the same day or have their own separate services. They both wanted to do it together. We traveled to Wisconsin so we could all be together for their special day. Ben was baptized by Greg and Lawson was baptized by his father (my brother) Todd. We were thankful that my grandparents could be there and also, my sister-in-law's parents, the Fromms. We have seen them enough they seem like family, too.
The service was great. Todd, Deanna and I sang. They are pros so it was really fun for me to sing with them. Then Lawson's Grandpa Fromm talked about baptism. The boys were baptized by their dads. Then I gave a talk on the Holy Ghost. Then the boys were each given a special blessing and the gift of the Holy Ghost. We enjoyed a great lunch prepared by Deanna afterwards. The Ebberts had many friends who traveled to be there as well as many friends from church. It was fun to sit around visiting with family and celebrate these two wonderful boys. It's funny because Lawson and Ben are about as different as two boys can be, but they still get along well. We are so grateful for Ben and we are so grateful for the Ebberts. We have loved having them in Iowa for the last several years and now Wisconsin.
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| My awesome sister-in-law, Deanna, made this great announcement for us to send out |
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| We arrived at the church before anyone else so we had some time to take some pictures |
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| The fabulous five |
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| It is rare for Greg and I to get our picture alone together. this is pretty close (note Jacob and penguin in the background) |
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| Adam bribed Jacob to stay out of the picture. We are so proud of you Ben! |
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| Lizzy |
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| I love this picture. I could have cropped it, but I like that I am in the background with my kissy face too. |
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| Having a little fun |
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| The most wonderful family in the world |
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| Greg and Ben dressed in their whites |
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| Todd, Greg, Lawson, and Ben |
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| Cousins |
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Ben with his Great Grandparents. They have made it to all of children's baptisms and baby blessings. How we love and appreciate their love and support of our family!
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| Finches and Ebberts Sunday after church |
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| It just wouldn't be an Ebbert event if we didn't have a picture like this. I especially love Todd's crazy face. |
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