Emma's Big Day

On June 2, 2012, Emma was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

What a wonderful day it was!

I don't think I've ever seen anyone so excited to become a member of the church.

Grammy and Papa gave her a baptism memory book and some Russian Stacking dolls.

She wanted to make sure everyone who came signed her book, so 

she set this little "display" up the night before. 

This is so Emma!

I love the stacking dolls, headbands with the flower, and the variety of pens.

She told me when she was getting dressed that she was "so happy" and she was "always going to remember the important things that happen today."

She had a permanent smile on her face the whole day!

She was so sweet and beautiful.

The day was sweet and beautiful also.

Cole was asked to give a talk on baptism during the opening program with the stake.

He did such a great job and I was so thankful he was able to participate in her special day also!

I am so grateful to have a husband and sons who hold the priesthood and were able to participate in her baptism and confirmation.

She was so excited to have Scott baptize her before he left on his mission. 

 I know it meant a lot for her to ask him to do this.

Lee confirmed her and she received the gift of the Holy Ghost.

Scott and Jake were able to assist with this (along with both of her Papa's, Uncle Craig, Uncle Jonathan, Brother Harrison, and John Sharapata).

She was baptized in the same dress that my mom made me for my baptism.

I wore it, Elisabeth wore it, and now Emma.

(I love traditions!)

It was a very special day and

 I know she will always remember it!

One of the newest members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 

I'm so excited her dress turned out so cute!  She looked absolutely beautiful!

I can't believe my baby is baptized!  We're getting old.

The whole family almost all grown up!
(Time flies for sure.)

Grammy and Papa with their youngest grand-daughter :)

Nanny and Papa with Emma

Mostly everyone who came...
Front: Ezra, Joseph, Max, Ross, and Zach
Second Row: Adam, Julia, Brit, Aunt Cricket, Beth, Emma, Kate, Johnny, Christopher, Noel, and Papa Houghton
Third Row: Cole, Mommy, Daddy, Uncle Craig, Aunt Sarah, Abbie, Natalie, and John
Fourth Row: Scott and Jake :)
Not pictured: Nanny, Aunt Cristina, Uncle Jonathan, Ethan, Blythe, Aunt Mary, Savannah, Sam, and Ruby