Tessa's Baptism

Tessa was baptized on Sunday, June 28 at 2:00pm. It was a beautiful and very spiritual baptism. All who were there were touched by the sweet spirit that was there. The talks and the musical numbers were so amazing. I got to be with Tessa right after she came out of the waters of baptism, and she had tears in her eyes and kept saying how good she felt. It was a perfect day. We are so proud of Tessa for taking this step in her life.

During church, the power went off for about 1/2 an hour and Tessa was so scared that her baptism was going to be cancelled. She said she prayed that the power would come back on and her baptism wouldn't be cancelled. She was so grateful and relieved when the power came back on.

We appreciated so much her Grandpa and Grandma Ricks and Collette (her step-grandma), who travelled long distances to show their support. We also appreciate the Howe's who have been a great support to us and thanks to Jeremy who sang and Nick who lead the music. We also really appreciated the Richards, Cravaths, Sister Stone, and everyone else from our ward who came to show their support and love for Tessa. It really meant a lot.

Beautiful Tessa on her baptism day

Eric and I with Tessa before church

Jarem had to get his picture taken too

Eric and Tessa just before the baptism inside the church

All our family and grandparents outside the church after the baptism

Just our family after the baptism

Tessa with Collette

Tessa with Grandma and Grandpa Ricks

My parents with all the kids