Family Activity, Jacob's Bapstim

The age of accountability is eight years old. A child of that age by the time he, she is eight has been taught and prepared to be baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Jacob, son of Tara and Russell was baptized yesterday. His dad performed the ordinance. Jacob, looked so pure and sweet in his white clothes. His father took him into the baptismal font and performed the baptism much like he did while serving a full time mission. Russell also did the three older daughters when it was time for their baptisms. It is a tradition, besides what is done for children who have reached the age of accountability. They are immersed in the water, which is symbolic of being born again and coming up out of the water, that is below the ground level. It is also similar to the baptism of Jesus when he asked John the Baptist to perform for him.


The service was focused on Jacob, who asked his two uncles, Nathan and Hank to speak for his baptismal service. Nathan gave a great talk about the meaning of making covenants and the promises and blessings that are exchanged. I always like the talks and in a way it refreshed my mind and spirit to hear these principles again of Faith, in the Lord, Jesus Christ, Repentance, and baptism by immersion.

The second talk was about the Gift of the Holy Ghost. Hank gave it and I made a note of his explanation that the Holy Ghost is like the eyes, ears and heart of Heavenly Father. I liked that thought. Both Nathan and Hank spoke directly to Jacob. He was very attentive to what was said.

Jacob and his sister, Erin played a duet and we all sang some verses to the song they played. Kaari accompanied and Lori lead the music.

Jacob was confirmed a member of the Church by his father, and given a very nice blessing at the same time. It is such a blessing for the priesthood to perform the ordinances, such as baptism and confirmation.
Uncle Aaron gives a Christmas thought, message before our meal~


We have a very nice, well prepared meal in the cultural hall. Tara did an amazing job to organize, decorate and plan a nice activity for the kids to do and participate. Aaron gave a few Christmas thought before we had prayer and ate our lunch. Ham, Cheesy potatoes, Art City Salad, broccoli salad, layered bean dip, potato salad and relish tray with artichoke dip and pretzels.

Pinata fun time


The most fun part was the Pinata Tara planned and all the kids got to have a whack at the cowboy boot shaped pinata. It ended up being hit several times with the candy falling out. The kids always like that. Each of the kids had plenty of candy treats. It was a great time for everyone. The Poinsettias on the tables and the rather large potted Poinsettia plant were beautiful and really set the mood for Christmas.

Thank you Tara and Russell and everyone else who helped bring food assignments. It is always a great day when family gets together and enjoy one an other's company.