Clean and Pure

This has been a busy month for our family and especially for Abigail. After turning eight on December 2nd she made the decision that she wanted to be baptized. We are so proud of her! She was baptized on December 20th at our church building in Maple Valley by her father, Jeffrey. She was surrounded by so many family and friends who love her and support her, despite the incredibly unusual winter weather. Our winters here in Washington are usually pretty mild but this December we received record amounts of snow fall and a whole lot of ice. It's been pretty hard to get around on the roads and we've all been stuck inside quite a bit. But the crazy weather wasn't enough to stop our daughter from taking her first and very important step into the waters of baptism and on her way back to her Heavenly Father. There is no way to properly describe the how I felt that day. I can only imagine how our Heavenly Father feels every time he witnesses one of his children make these important decisions. I am so grateful to have the gospel in our lives, to guide us and teach us. I am even more grateful to have such an amazing husband who is worthy to baptize our children into the church. Below are some pictures from her special day.





We are so grateful to all our family who took time away and traveled to WA to be here for Abigail's baptism. Grandpa Ron came from California to support her and to witness her baptism. Grandma Cribbins came from Colorado to be here and see her granddaughter become a member of the church. Great Grandma and Grandpa Allen came to witness and participate. Great Grandma Opal and Grandma Cribbins gave wonderful talks to Abigail about baptism and the Holy Ghost. Great Grandma and Grandpa O'Dore, Grandma and Grandpa Sligh, and Uncle Derek and Stephanie were all set to come from up north but due to the extremely bad weather and road conditions they were not able to make the baptism. We missed them so much but are glad that they are safe and didn't risk the long drive. We know they were there in spirit. Grandma Sligh and Derek and Stephanie were able to make it later in the day to our home and give Abigail lots of hugs and there love.

It means so much to us to have such a wonderful family and friends surrounding us! Thank you to all who came, who helped out, who sent their best wishes, and who are always there for us. We love you!