Butterflies and Baptism...part 2

When it was time for Tatina to be baptized we went to the church and she was baptized by her proud Daddy. We are so blessed to have a Daddy and Husband in our home who holds the priesthood and who honors it and is worthy of it's power. It is such a blessing in so many ways. I truly am grateful that Nathan was able to perform Tatiana's (and Nick's two years ago!) baptisms.

Here is our sweet angel with her daddy standing in front of the baptismal font before the baptism.

Tatiana and her proud parents. She is growing up so fast. From here on she is wearing her pant suit that she actually gets baptized in.

Tatiana with her brothers. What a cute bunch!

Grandma and Grandpa Tolman. We are so happy they were able to share Tatiana's special day with us. Thank you for coming!!!

About 40 people came to support Tatiana at her baptism and many more sent cards, letters, and e-mails wishing her well on her special day! Thank you to everyone!

Afterwards we invited everyone back to our home for an openhouse. I forgot to take pictures during the actual open house because I was too busy playing hostess, but I did get pictures of the table set up for Tatiana and her name banner I made. (In case you didn't know, she LOVES monkeys! That is why there is a little monkey above her name.)

Notice the wooden butterfly 3-D puzzle on the table? She bought that at the gift shop at Wings of Wonder and put it together before her baptism. And the Butterfly card and coin purse were given to her by a friend who had no idea we were going to see the butterflies! Oh and one of the talks given at her baptism was partly about how being baptized is like being a butterfly and emerging with new life and wings to fly. It was pretty amazing how many times butterflies came into our day. So from now on, every time I see a butterfly I will think of Tatiana's baptism.