Jared's Baptism

Jeff sent this email out to friends and family inviting them to Jared's baptism...


We're excited to let you all know that Jared turns 8 years old on September 15th, and in our faith - the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (as though you didn't already know that :)) - that means he has the opportunity to be baptized! Jared will be baptized on Saturday, October 11th at our church in Saratoga, CA.


Jared is really excited to be baptized. I hope you'll indulge a proud father for just a moment while he gushes about his son... Jared is a very handsome boy - many say he closely resembles his dad. ;) He seems to excel at whatever he tries, from schoolwork to performing in his school's musical to reading countless books to playing soccer, basketball and baseball (and any other sport he can). He is kind-hearted and makes friends with everyone regardless of "social status." He likes going to church and he is on track to finish reading the Book of Mormon (531 pages!) entirely on his own before his 8th birthday - a goal he set for himself after he turned 7.


Lest you mistakenly conclude that Jared is on the brink of sainthood, you should also know that he regularly teases and picks fights with his sister, pouts about doing chores around the house and hates eating squash. You know, like pretty much every other 7 year old. :)




Jeff baptized Jared. In our church we don't baptize children until the age of accountability, which is 8 years of age.



Jared sang "I am a Child of God" at the baptismal service. Joey and Katie were great enough to drive up for the event. Joey gave the talk on the Gift of the Holy Ghost.



You gotta love this kid!