Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Tessa's Decision

Tessa was baptized last Friday... on the 26th. Just before sunset we went down to a private beach on Oahu and she walked into the ocean with her daddy. Our friends Kevin & Chase Cottle were the witnesses. Chris read us some scriptures and gave a small talk. It was such a wonderful experience for all of us! A lot of the pics look like it was totally dark, but really we had plenty of light and it was absolutely beautiful! To keep in form with Hawaiian custom, when Tessa came out of the water, we put leis around her neck and kissed her precious face. Congratulations, our Tessa - we love you so much!



These pictures are the ones we had taken on Tessa's birthday:







P.S. More of our Hawaii pics will be coming soon!

11 comments:

  1. Congratulations! That is such a great memory she will always remember. Her pictures are beautiful!

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  2. Congratulations Tessa! What a neat place to be for your baptism. Make sure you write all your thoughts and feelings in a journal. I love all your photos, they are stunning!

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  3. What an amazing experience! Not many people around here can say that they were baptized in the ocean in Hawaii. Congrats!

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  4. How neat! Darling pictures of little Tessa too.

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  5. How awesome is that! Tessa you are so lucky! Congrats on your baptism!

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  6. Tessa --
    Congratulations on your decision to be baptized. You are soooo lucky to have that done in such a special place. That is something you will remember forever. You are a very beautiful little lady!!!

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  7. How unforgettable! She looks so pretty!
    Congratulations Tessa

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  8. What a special memory for you Tessa - Congratulations! What a beautiful backdrop for a beautiful day and experience.

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  9. Way neat!! Way to go Tessa!

    -Jay

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  10. I remember my baptism day but WOW will she ever! Congrats to Tessa and your family on her special day!

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  11. Those pictures of her reading the scriptures and praying are so sweet. And what a unique place to be baptized! :)

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