A Very Special Day

All my kids love each other and watch out for each other. I love how close all seven of them are! When we were going around the family, saying what we admired about each other, they all had such wonderful things to say. When we got to Randi-and she got to Trevor-she simply said "he's my big brother-that says it all." Ryanne was baptized this month. That in itself is such a wonderful thing, but she had an added bonus. Her brother baptized her. It's hard to put into words what it's like to see your oldest son baptize his little sister. It still brings a tear to my eye. Ryanne's day was fantastic! She had a beautiful program that she shared with a sweet little guy, whose family we adore. The musical number had 6 of us, joined by 4 McAllister's playing an "orchestral arrangement" of If the Savior Stood Beside Me. Randi did a great job speaking on the Holy Ghost, even quoting some of Gramps' talk he gave at Ben's baptism. Sure do miss that man. She was glowing in both her sweet white baptismal dress and her confirmation dress. There were even a few drops from THE River Jordan in the font that day! Trevor did great with the prayer and it was witnessed by Uncle Bart and Grandpa Jewkes. Wade then confirmed her and gave her a beautiful blessing. Of course lunch afterwards was delicious and visiting with family precious. To top off her special day, we took Grandma and headed to the Brigham City Temple Open House. Not many people can say they were baptized and went through the temple the same day! I'm grateful for the incredible family I am blessed with, and for the knowledge that we will be Together Forever.