On Saturday before the Harbucks left we had a quick recital in the basketball court. Nat and Kina played the violin, Toone played the cello, Lydia played the harp, Lydia and Nat played Long Long Ago together, and then Mary played for us through an open window. I loved this recital so much. Each child was so fun to watch and listen to.
Then we rushed to say goodbye to the Harbucks and go off to church for Mary’s baptism. Her baptism was so sweet. Tom and Suzanne gave talks, Andrea and Ammon gave the sweetest prayers, and the Freestone girls were darling witnesses. Mary was the cutest thing ever and seemed so happy.
I was really proud of Mary for doing something she thinks is good and right. And this baptism was a sweet coming together for the family and for the neighbors that attended. I could really see the positive side of this religious ceremony and enjoyed the whole thing. And most importantly, Mary was so, so happy. Mary, I love you!
After the baptism, Ammon opened presents from Baps and Bapa in the parking lot:
After that, Abe and I drove home intending to pack and drive to our cabin by Bryce, but we ended up falling asleep for two hours while the kids played. We then packed and cleaned for three hours before finally heading out to our cabins in Tropic, Utah, at 9pm. We arrived around midnight and the stars were incredible. It was a beautiful end to a beautiful day!