My Sweet little Austin turned 8 and didn't really show much interest in the "cake and presents" part of it. He was just sooooooooo excited to be baptized!!!
We knew we would be camping on his birthday, so we asked him if he wanted to be baptized in a river. He was VERY excited until the night before when Billy, Billy's Dad and Austin went and picked out a spot. His grandpa told him it was the coldest spot it the whole river. WHY!?!? I don't know?!?!
From that time on he kept saying "the coldest spot in the river".

The next morning, I got the boys dressed in their church clothes, which is NOT what Carson thought he should be wearing on a camping trip. :)

My parents drove up to Lava Hot Springs to be there for the baptism. After breakfast, we all headed down to the Portneuf River. Billy's Mom did a quick talk on Baptism. Then Billy got in the water first and REALLY had to hold back a gasp at how cold the water was. Austin got in next and did his "this is SO cold, it takes your breath away gasp". Billy was amazing and did a perfect baptism in record time. I wasn't prepared for the overwhelming feeling of the spirit. I thought that with everyone in camping clothes and dirty, it wouldn't be as spiritual. But, it was by far the best baptism I have ever been to! Tears came to my eyes and feeling of gratitude and peace came over me. I am so blessed to have a husband that is worthy to hold the priesthood and naturally uses it to bless our family. I have the best boys that try so hard to do what is right. I loved that Austin was able to be baptized out in nature. What an amazing earth we have to enjoy! While Austin changed into his church clothes, my parents gave a talk on Confirmation, and then Billy confirmed Austin a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Austin, I am so proud of you! I love you soooooooooo much. You are so smart and active. I feel so lucky to be your mom! I love you Pumpkin!


I wish you could see his face here. So funny!