I belong……….

Jacob Jeffry Isom was baptized a member of The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints today November 6^th 2010. He had to be baptized twice because his foot shot up the first time. He thought that was pretty cool.

What a bittersweet day for a parent. He received the gift of the Holy Ghost. He now is accountable for his actions. So the innocence of being a little boy is gone. He was prepared and excited to become a member.

I lost it and sobbed when we sang "When I am baptised."  I was proud that he alone made this righteous choice and sad he was no longer a little boy.

Part of his birthday present was a party after his baptism. That was what he wanted most for his birthday. So I slaved in the kitchen making six roasts for French Dip sandwiches. We fed over 65 people despite the many who were not able to make it due to illness or other circumstances. Every single bit of the French Dip was eaten with very few leftovers. Jake was in his element.

Jeff stood up to greet everyone and do introductions, and Jake said he wanted to say something so here is what he said "Thank you for coming to my baptism and if you have presents"…… at that point Jeff stuck his hand over Jake's mouth.

He had observed people coming in with presents and wanted to make sure he received them. Eight year olds do not have tact, or rather our eight year old does not. We were mortified but everyone just laughed.
It was a tight squeeze but everyone fit, had a great time, and were well fed.

A BIG HUMONGOUS Thank you goes out to my cousin Heather, and my Aunt Peggy and Uncle Leon who stayed and helped clean up the kitchen. We would have been there hours without you. Another HUMONGOUS thanks goes to one of my Besties, Melissa Hughes who went over to the church early with her family to get everything ready. It's great to have good family and friends. We love you all and thank you soooo much!

I was so busy with everything I did not take good pictures of the dinner after. Here are a few.

Right after Jake was baptised.

The room we held the dinner.

Jake insisted it be decorated too.

Getting ready for all the people.

On days like this it pays to be organized. It makes life so much less stressful.

The guests at the party.

People clearing out after being well fed.

Thanks to all those who came out and supported Jake and help take down chairs or work in the kitchen. We LOVE you! It was a wonderful day.