IT'S GREAT TO BE EIGHT

Isn't he so cute. He was really excited!

Robert, Jake and I after his Baptism. The Primary Presidency gave him a lei filled with all sorts of nummy treats.

Well Jake is my youngest and last to be baptized. I was so excited that he made this decision. He talked about it for the last year and the day finally came. His Aunt Lisa came out for his "special day" and was able to speak at his Baptism. It was well attended and Jake had us all laughing quite a few times. Robert had practiced with Jake at home on how he would be dunked under the water and how to hold his dads hand. However, when the Baptism prayer ended Jake thought his dad was going to talk to him before he went under the water so he was not prepared and choked on the water a little bit. Also, the water was a wee bit cold. My husband said it literally "took his breath away". When Lisa and I were talking about his baptism she just laughed and said, "That wasn't a baptism, that was a circus!"

Program for Baptismal Service for Jacob Long

October 18, 2009 - 6:00PM

Presiding: Bro. Rich Lorange

Conducting: Bro. Dan Daley

Chorister: Sis. Elaine Long (Grandma)

Pianist: Bro. Jordan Morgan

Opening Hymn: "When Jesus Christ was Baptized"

Opening Prayer: Bro. David Morgan

Talk on Baptism: Sis. Barbara Rogers

Baptism of Jacob Long by his Father, Bro. Robert Long

Talk on Holy Ghost: Sis. Lisa Moarefdoust (Aunt)

Welcome to the Ward: Bro. Rich Lorange

Welcome and presentation of Lei: Primary Presidency

Closing Hymn: "Baptism"

Closing Prayer: Sis. Karissa Long (Sister)

Jake has never really had a birthday party outside the home. He kept reminding me of this and told me he was old enough now to have a "real party." So we let him choose and he wanted to go to Big Al's this year. He ended up having 8 friends show up and it was a lot of fun. They all bowled for an hour and then spent time playing in the arcade. The most challenging for most of these little boys was what to buy with there tickets. Decisions, Decisions.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAKE

Cedric, Mason, Parker, Dyson, Jake, Micah, Jake Z., Carson and Dillon

Happy Birthday Jake - Your 8!!!!

My youngest has turned that exciting age of 8. I can't believe the years have gone by so fast. Megan took him to the park today after school while Dad and Mom made him his dinner of choice, "STEAK!" oh yes, with Ceasar Salad and twice baked potatoes. Our family had a nice quiet dinner and he got a rock tumbler for his birthday. (Also, a request) Although, after opening it, he seemed a little disappointed that to turn a normal rock into a shiny one it is going to take about 3 weeks. I love you Jake. I love your smile and your laugh. I love it that you still like to snuggle. I love your hugs and kisses. I love listening to you read to me. I love your funny stories and Jokes. I love everything about you. Happy Birthday.