Sam gets baptized!

Sam at his bishop's interview with Bishop Hair.

Sam's baptism quilt from Grandma Mickies.

Everyone who came to see Sam baptized: Grandma and Grandpa Neslen, Uncle Lars, Aunt Dyan, Nora & Soren, & the Lester, Alt, Mill, Long, and Merrill Families!

Sam surrounded by proud and adoring sisters!

Sam the morning of his confirmation with Grandpa Dick, Dad and Kate.

Sam with his loving father.

Sunday morning before Sam received the Holy Ghost.

What a wonderful two days for Sam.  He was surrounded by love and support by friends and family.  We are so lucky and blessed that Grandma Mickies and Grandpa Dick came out to help us celebrate his baptism.  We were spoiled!  Saturday it rained and rained!  Sam was baptized at 4:30pm.  Both Meg and I cried when we watched him go under the water.  We were so happy for him and touched by the spirit!  He had a big grin on his face and said that he felt really happy inside.  That evening friends and family (Uncle Lars, Aunt Dyan, Nora & Soren) came to help us celebrate with dinner and a birthday cake with ice cream! 
The next day Sam was able to have his confirmation of the Holy Ghost given to him.  He was told several different ways how much his Heavenly Father loves him.  He was so touched and full of emotion tears ran down his sweet cheeks.  His father told him to always remember that feeling.  He was able to sit on the stand next to the Bishop throughout the entire Sacrament meeting.  He was laughing when a baby being held by a mom kept trying to eat the microphone while she was talking.  It was a sweet day and we were so glad that Grandpa Dick could be a part of the priesthood for both events.  What wonderful and tender memories!