Baptism Day!

The big day is here!  We have wanted it to be absolutely beautiful for sweet Leiden, so we have worked very hard on decorations for the house, the food, and the dessert table.  The colors are cream and pink!

We made a little over 20 of these balls, and glue-dotted each little hand cut 'fish-scale' on to make them.

There are pink flowers and accents all over the house. 

Before we got Leiden changed, we took some pictures for her big day.  Here she is with Bapa. 

And here she is with me.  She was so excited and so sweet. 

Now she's had a chance to change into her little jumpsuit... 

The girls were pretty excited to watch the font fill up. 

Leiden and Bapa, ready for the main event. 

It was such a beautiful baptism.  The talks were given by our home teachers, President Stanley and Brother Al Long.  They did a great job speaking about baptism and the Holy Ghost.  Leiden was baptized without any bits not making it under the first time, and she didn't come up sputtering, either.  Bapa gave her a wonderful confirmation blessing.

This is everyone who came to the baptism, minus President Stanley and his wife.  We had a great turn out of support and love for Leiden.  I had several friends attend--Naomi all the way from Arkansas!  and friends from the ward in addition to family.  Look at all of us! 

The whole bishopbric came, which was very nice, and these are the men that stood in the circle to confirm little Leiden. 

After the baptism, we adjourned home to some awesome food and treats!  I have been thinking about this dessert table for months!  I hand fringed the giant streamers for the back drop, and you can see the chandelier cupcake stand...There were rice krispie treats, mini cheesecakes, cupcakes, cream puffs, strawberry popcorn, and gumballs.  It turned out so beautifully with all the pink and white. 

We had a great time eating and playing with friends and cousins.  I am so grateful for everyone's attendance in support of Leiden, and me!  It was such a beautiful day, and I am so proud of Leiden and the choice she has made.  I hope she stands by it for the rest of her life, and allows it to become the foundation for further covenants in her life that will help her get back to Heavenly Father someday.  I love you, Leiden!  Well done!