I Like to Look for Rainbows

Leading up to Brady's eighth birthday we spent a lot of time planning special family home evening lessons to prepare him for his baptism. We talked about faith, repentance, what baptism is and why it's an important step, the holy ghost, the sacrament and other lessons. Braden is an amazing kid and probably could have taught all the lessons. His testimony is already so strong and his understanding and faith is so beyond his years. At his baptism interview on his birthday he whizzed through the interview questions with ease and after only a few minutes our bishop stopped to tell him that he has never had a baptism interview with a kid more ready. He also shared this text with following the interview:

Photo's from his baptism photo-shoot:

Brady's big day was really special and he was smiles all day long. We had most of our family staying at our house with many others joining us for the festivities. It was so wonderful having so many people there to support Braden for this big step in his life. Plus, it was really nice having so many helping hands to help decorate and prepare for the festivities.

Our stake had a really nice program before the baptism and after Braden was baptized our family and friends went to a private room for the confirmation. While we waited for Braden and Kam to join us the primary president handed out paper and pens for everyone to write a note to Braden that she presented to him the following day in primary. Following the confirmation our bishop took a minute to talk about Braden. Most of what he said I've heard before, but I was really moved when he mentioned that he felt very strongly that our Heavenly Father is preparing Braden to be a great leader in His kingdom in the last days.

Following the Baptism and Confirmation we all headed back to our house for a luncheon. My family did a great job making my vision a reality. We had balloons everywhere and all the food had a rainbow theme (from the I Like to Look for Rainbows primary song).

My dad helped me finish these fun CTR cookies...

...and Gramma Lucy Made this delicious CTR cake for Braden.

Brady with his Grandparents

We are so very happy Braden chose to be baptized. He is an awesome big brother and great example to his little brother and sister. I feel so very blessed to have him as my son. He teaches me so much about faith and helps to strengthen my testimony everyday. He truly helps me to not only be better but want to be better. A few days after Braden's baptism the boys were in the shower getting ready for bed. I overheard a little commotion and later found out that Braden had hit Carter. Kam and I left the boys alone to work it out for themselves and I was amazed with what followed. Braden, after dressing into his PJ's, immediately went to kneel at his bed to pray and then after went to tell his brother he was sorry and give him a hug. Like I said, this kid is amazing and truly teaches me everyday.