This little boy will always hold a special place in my heart because the day he was born was the day I became a mother. I will always remember those feelings of excitement and joy as I held him in my arms. He has been a great kid to "practice" our parenting skills on. He is so easy going, easy to please, and naturally wants to be helpful and obedient. One of his best character traits is that he genuinely has a kind heart and is very aware and thoughtful of others around him.
Austin loves doing anything with his dad whether it is playing video games, kicking a soccer ball, throwing a football in the front yard, or watching basketball and football on TV. Austin is eager to make his dad's favorite things his favorite things. He has in some cases become a mini-Craig. Having Austin as a son has been such a joy and blessing for Craig.
Turning 8 years old is a special birthday. Austin made the decision to be baptized, make promises to Heavenly Father and become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Austin was excited to get baptized by his dad.
Austin decided who he wanted to ask to participate in the program. Because of the holidays we had so much family in town. Austin had 40 family members at his baptism.
When I asked Austin why he wanted to be baptized he said because he wanted to follow the example of Jesus. I love this picture of Jesus because it reminds me that He is always standing at the door of our homes and our hearts knocking but it is up to us to open that door and let him into our lives. I know that Austin holds a special place in the eyes of his Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ.
We are so proud of Austin and his decision to be baptized. He is a great example to his younger sisters and we know that he has a desire to choose the right and follow the example of the Savior.
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