Brielle

It seems to me like we have been preparing for Brielle's baptism all of her life.  We were talking about it in years not too long ago and suddenly it was here! I wanted to be able to capture this little girl in her baptism dress.  We headed to Temple Square for a quick photo shoot.  

It was a cold afternoon and we quickly ran out of light.  But we were able to get a few good ones. 

This is a beautiful time in Brielle's life and I feel so much joy as I 

watch her grow and experience this wonderful life of opposition.  

She came out of the womb with an innate desire to experience life.  She has been independent and a ready to use her free agency from the beginning. I am grateful for the gospel, which gives our family direction.  Our Church brings so much to my life every day, especially knowing the plan of happiness that our Heavenly Father prepared for us.  I hope that Brielle continues to nurture her faith all of her life and that she sees that good fruits that the gospel brings.  

She is so capable and has been able to differentiate good from bad from an early age. I hope she continues to nurture her understanding of the gospel.  I hope Brielle sees and realizes as she grows and matures that Scott and I tried so hard to teach her the ways of the Lord.   We both felt so strongly about reiterating that baptism is a choice she is making, that we teach her and her siblings what we know is true and that she has the ability to choose.  I hope she continues to make good choices.  I know she feels confirmations of the truthfulness of it often.  As I was taking these pictures of her, she was so joyous and her excitement for her decision to become baptized was almost tangible.  As her eyes became teary, she said to me, "I am so happy, I think I'm going to cry!" I also became teary, deep feelings of gratitude and joy overcame both of us.  For a moment we forgot how cold it was.  I felt proud and happy that I was experiencing this moment with Brielle.  I felt grateful that Heavenly Father gave me this opportunity to teach Brielle how to make good choices.  It is such a great responsibility that weighs on me as I am also still learning to make good choices myself and I'm not perfect. 

Scott and I feel so privileged to call this little Brielle our daughter.