Skylar's Special Day

The day that we've been waiting for 8 years finally arrived-Skylar's baptism day!!! It is a day we will not forget. It was absolutely wonderful. We had a little glitch when we arrived because the font wasn't completely full. It was a little delay, which was fine because we had a chance to greet all our family and friends that came to support Skylar. Another boy in our ward, Ethan, was being baptized the same day, so we got to share in the program. Skylar's Grandma Diane gave the talk on baptism, her cousin, Dylan, played the piano, all of the Primary kids went up to sing I am a Child of God, and her Grandma Cammi said the closing prayer. It was a really nice program. When it came time to be baptized her Grandpa Bruce and Grandpa Bill were the witnesses so it was nice to have all her grandparents involved.
Watching Skylar enter into the waters of baptism was amazing. She was dressed in a beautiful white dress that all of her Coleman cousins have also been baptized in. That was really special for Skylar to get to wear that dress. Ben and Skylar have been practicing for months on making sure the dress was tucked in and that she would be completely immersed. As she got baptized, I couldn't help but cry. This is new for me. I'm not normally such a cry baby but lately the tears have just come over everything. I was glad I could duck through the door to go help Skylar get dressed. When we walked to the dressing room, there was a white towel waiting from the Primary presidency with Skylar's name on it. That was just such a great surprise! I wrapped Skylar in the towel and asked her how she felt. Even though she was shivering she said that she felt warm and good. She then changed into her new white dress and just looked so magnificently beautiful! Skylar was later confirmed and given the gift of the Holy Ghost by her dad. I wish I had a chance to write down the things that Ben said in the blessing but I had Alexis and Kade fighting for my lap and no paper, but what I did hear was beautiful.
After the baptism, we headed to our church to have a luncheon with our friends and family. Skylar was a really good sport for being baptized on Halloween so we promised her we'd make it special with a sort of Halloween party, minus the costumes. There were so many people there to celebrate with us. Thank you everyone for coming to support Skylar and her most special of all days! She truly felt loved and we had a great time!


































Okay, I had to include this next picture. Skylar mentioned that she was wearing her 2nd white dress and only had one more to wear. Then she said shyly how Donovan had been there for both her times wearing a white dress (blessing & baptism). I asked her if she wondered if he would be there for number 3 (wedding) and she just blushed like crazy. If their parents have any say (and we totally do, right?) these two will be together forever! I love these two!
I am so thankful that I have been blessed with being Skylar's mom. What an amazing responsibility I have to raise such a valiant daughter of God. She is truly such a wonderful girl with such a love for life. She has such great faith and a desire to learn all she can about the gospel. She is a great example to me every day. I am so pleased that she has made the decision to be baptized and confirmed a member the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! I love you Skylar!!