Channing's Baptism!

Channing decided last year that when she turned 8 and was able to, she wanted to be baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We have had her date set for April 27, 2019 for about a year. There were many factors in play that made the date a little questionable, but after figuring out Ellas orchestra competition weekend, a Rockets Playoff schedule, and Cavin's soccer tournament schedule, we were able to make it work. She was baptized on April 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. 
We had a busy morning as Cavin was slotted the first game in the tournament, so we hurried and watched his 8:00 soccer game because Ragnar is also the coach. Then we headed to the baptism. We were a little on edge before since Cavin's game ended in a tie and he had to be the goalie in the shootout!!! They ended up winning and we were excited heading to the Summerwood Stake Center for the baptism.

Channing and Ragnar before the baptism. 

Hellmut and Ursula 

 Aunt Daphne

Kerry and Terryl Speers 

 Aunt Natalie

This was my baptism dress, so it was special for me to have Channing be baptized in it and use it for part of her special day.  

Our family was so proud of her. 

The font where she was baptized by her father. 

She's ready! Her father baptized and confirmed her. Her Grandpa Speers and Opa Hartzheim were the witnesses of her baptism. In her confirmation circle, there was Hellmut Hartzheim, Kerry Speers, Chris Speers, Nephi Mackay, and Ragnar. Ragnar and Ella also played a cello duet of "Lead Kindly Light." It was beautiful.

We were delighted to have cousins come support her.  

Uncle Chris and Aunt Chira and family. 

Her sweet cousin Charlotte, she just loves to play with. 

Three generations of girls. 

It was special to have both sets of grandparents in attendance. We didn't have a lot of other friends join us. Amber Brown and her family, Bruce and Pele Tate with Mallory Tate, Ben Pomazal, Ben Cuevas, Sharlene and Jane Hatch, Eva Armendariz and her kids, The Mackay family, and Brittany Raiford and her two children. We were super grateful for those who made the effort.

She looked beautiful!! 

Her baptism towel! 

We had dinner and celebrated together with lunch with the family and headed off to another soccer game. We love Channing and are so grateful for her goodness and example. She is a great girl and always trying to choose the right. I am so grateful she chose to follow Jesus' example and get baptized.