We will miss seeing the Bacons when we travel through the Midwest. Hopefully we will find another opportunity to see them! Maybe they will come back out west someday! We headed to Denver on the 15th.
On the 16th I took my kids and Annie's kids to Monkey Business. Again, I love to have a very physically active day for the kids when they have spent a day in the car.
As you can see, Sheri and Mary are the best of friends too!
On the 17th a group of us were able to hike the Incline in Colorado Springs again. I loved doing this! Hiking is such a beautiful way to spend time with others. I was impressed by my dad who finished first, in 41 minutes! For a guy who will be 70 in August, that is amazing! A special thanks goes to my sister Jennifer who watched the kids. Colorado is surely beautiful and I appreciate the time to enjoy it with my family!
I just want to make special mention that Ivan came from Utah to be with us when we visited Colorado. He always makes things more fun and special! My kids all love to be with him!
On Saturday, June 18th we held Sheri's baptism in Aurora, Colorado. Baptisms are always special, but especially wonderful with family.
I am very grateful to my dad who arranged for the building, coordinated with his ward leaders, and presided at the baptism! It was wonderful to have so many family members participate. My mother played her beautiful music preludes/postludes and accompanied the musical number. She has blessed many in her life through her musical gifts. ( I especially love to hear her play as I am going to sleep at night!) My sister Jennifer was the music conductor. Matthew's mom, Wendy gave the opening prayer, and his Dad, Bart gave an excellent talk on the gift of the Holy Ghost. My brother, Ivan gave an insightful, humorous, and wise talk about baptism. I enjoyed hearing Ivan's personal stories!
My dad and Matthew's Grandpa Sabey were witness for the baptism which was performed by Matthew. Following the baptism Catherine and my mother played a beautiful piano duet! Sheri was confirmed and given the gift of the Holy Ghost by her dad and with many priesthood holders who came to support her including her Uncle Jeff, Uncle Aaron, Uncle Jim, Uncle Cary, Uncle Mark, Uncle Ivan, Grandpa Smith, Grandpa Murray and Grandpa Sabey. How special to have so much priesthood love and support in your life!
Following the confirmation Mary and Annie sang a beautiful musical number called "I Will Say a Prayer". It is beautiful to see talents developing in young children as their parents pass down their gifts of knowledge and ability! We all felt a beautiful spirit of love and peace and joy. Jeff Sullins gave a wonderful closing prayer.
We held a small lunch afterwards for those that came. I appreciated all my sisters for all their help with the set up and my boys, Matthew and Dad for setting up tables and chairs.
Sheri looked beautiful and sweet just like the person she is inside. We were very happy for her choice she made to be baptized and for the promises that she made. I am also grateful that she was able to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost to guide and direct her. I am grateful for Matthew's ability to exercise his priesthood in performing these ordinances.
These pictures are sweet to me because I used to swing on this swing set when I was her age. It brings back lots of wonderful memories in my back yard with my family. I am so grateful for my family that I grew up with, and the family I am currently building! Special occasions help us realize how treasured our loved ones are to us.
We spent the next few days enjoying my family and then headed south to Ouray for the Barton Smith Family Reunion. That will be detailed in June 2016 Part 3.
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