Lilly's Special Day!!

What a Day! Saturday December 19, 2015 was not only Lilly's Birthday, but it was also the day she chose to be Baptized! And it's a day she will never forget!

While we were setting things up for the baptism, the fire alarm went off! Firefighters came to check the place out - we all had to evacuate. It ended up being nothing, thank goodness, but we had to get a few pictures with the nice firefighters. Ha! Needless to say, the baptism didn't start right at 10:00, but close enough. I bet she'll never forget that firefighters showed up to her baptism though! :)

Tradition picture with Jay... Jay also baptized his niece Shellise and his nephew Jessie and they are all posing this same way. I'm sure we'll have this same kind of picture when Emery is baptized too!

Lilly's Baptism was such a special day! There were 140+ people in attendance. Both Jay and I have large families, plus friends, and even a few nurses came too. The meeting was perfect. The Spirit was so strong. I loved how it all turned out. It was perfect. We had the meeting in the chapel, and there was standing room only near the baptismal font, but we made it work. 

Lilly was so ready to be baptized. She has a strong testimony of this gospel and has a very close relationship with her Heavenly Father. She can feel when angels are near her and always wants to do what's right. I am so glad she is a part of our family. She is a special special girl!

We had a few extra special visitors show up during Lilly's party after her baptism. Felix and Willy from the Mascot Miracles Foundation came to party with us! Lilly was so surprised and so happy! She said "This is the best birthday EVER because the mascots are here!" We are so grateful for these crazy animals that make Lilly so happy! We have grown to love them so much! 

Lilly's Great-Grandma Wilkinson was quite surprised when Willy sneaked up from behind her! Ha!

Emery is starting to get over her fear of the mascots. A few weeks ago she gave Felix a high-five. She gave him a high-five at the baptism too, but then got scared again. Willy tried to give her a whole handful of candy canes, but she wasn't having it!

I love that Lilly loves Felix and Willy so much! Makes my heart happy!

What a perfect day! Lilly, we love you so so much! The Light of Christ shines through you and you have touched so many peoples lives. You are a true example of Christlike love. You bring happiness to all those around you and everyone is your friend. You are so brave and you choose to be HAPPY which makes us happy! Love you Lilly Girl! 

Love, Mom & Dad