Jordan's Baptism Day

Jordan was baptized on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 11am. She has been so excited about this big day. Earlier in the week, we got a call saying they needed a recent picture of Jordan. I couldn't find one so we went and just shot a couple pictures. For spur of the moment (the lighting was not great) I think we got some pretty cute pictures of Jordan.

The whole Bassett gang.

A gift from the primary president, a bath towel with CTR stitched on it. She also gave Jordan a necklace.

Jordan with her dad.

The welcome table. The framed picture in the back is a little thing about Jordan. It has a picture of her , her favorite scripture, and her favorite song.

Jordan was baptized on the same day as Emma.

We were so blessed to have so much family that could come down for the baptism.  Back Row: Aunt Brenda holding Becky, Grandpa Bassett, Aunt Jackie, Grandma Bassett, Aunt Amy, Mom holding Ava, Dad, Uncle Scott (Aunt Kelsey was sick), Grandma Jones, Grandpa Jones. Front Row: Baer, James, Breven, Caden, Makayla, Hailey, Kyla, Chase, Kailyn, Jordan. There were also quite a bit of friends from the ward who came which was so nice considering we still feel new to the area.

Afterwards, all the family came to our house for lunch (and later dinner). We decorated the table in pretty pink in Jordan's honor.

Lunch was sandwiches, veggies and chips.

The little kids' table.

Ava checking out one of Baer's toys.

After lunch we went to the park to get some energy out of the kids. Jordan kept begging me to take her picture.

I am not sure what this group was doing, but they had so much fun climbing up and down the rocks.

The boys watched a couple kids play hockey. I couldn't believe how long they watched. Their conversation was so funny. "I am pretty good at playing catch so I bet I would be really good at being a goalie." It was really cute.

Grandpa Jones pushing kids on swings while the adults sat and talked.

Chase got a chance to play a little hockey.

Back to the house for lasagna dinner.

The kids table.

Grandma made a beautiful quilt for Jordan to help always remember how the Holy Ghost can be a comforter to us.

Hugs for Grandma Jones.

Grandpa Jones gave Jordan a silver round. He told her how a silver round says one dollar on it but is really worth a lot more than a dollar (about $30 at the time he gave it to her). He related this to the Holy Ghost and how the gift of the Holy Ghost is a lot more precious than what some may see at face value.

He also gave one to Kailyn since it is a tradition he wants to start but had missed Kailyn.

The Baptism Program: (We were not allowed to use family members so we asked people from the ward to participate)
Opening prayer: Shelly Bassett
Opening Song: "I Am a Child of God"
Talk on Baptism: Tom Scott (our Home teacher)
Jordan baptized by her Dad
Emma baptized by her brother
Intermediate Song: "I Will Follow God's Plan," Sung by Jordan, Emma, Kailyn
Talk on the Holy Ghost: Karrie Larsen (Emma's choice but a good one, she is a friend of ours)
Jordan was confirmed by her Dad
Emma was confirmed by her Uncle
Closing Hymn: "When I Am Baptized"
Closing Prayer: Megan Walsh