On Saturday, October 10th, 2009 Josh was baptized!!! It was kind of a crazy day...Of course we all stayed up late the night before...then on Saturday morning, Nikki and Dane played in a volleyball tournament. They got back in time to shower and away we went to the church. It was a really great service. Grandma Poyfair gave the opening prayer and Grandpa gave a wonderful talk on the gift of the Holy Ghost. Here is what Josh wrote about the day:
"Today is my baptism day. I wanted to be baptized because I could have the Holy Ghost and get all my sins washed away. Grandma, Grandpa, Nikki, Josh, Isabella, and Luke all came. I had a big smile on my face but was not nervous. I wasn't nervous because I saw Garrett get baptized. For goodies we had two jugs of root beer, a plate of oatmeal cookies, a plate of cinnamon rolls, and root beer floats. We were about to have 7 up floats but mom forgot to bring them. They were all the way in the garage. Grandpa got to say the talk. He talked about the Holy Ghost. The baptism started at 4pm. I had to wait the whole day to get baptized. I was so excited. During the baptism, I said in my mind, 'Am I prepared? Am I prepared? Am I prepared?'"
It was so fun to see him so excited that day. He kept asking how many more minutes?? We love our little Joshers so much. He has a fun little personality. He's such a great student, his teacher said she wished she had 24 Joshs. He is witty and thoughtful. He is the quietest of all our kids, so it takes some extra effort to get to know him. He never seeks out our attention, so it's easy at times to miss who he really is. He just doesn't want to be a bother to others, so Dane and I have to at times physically force our love upon him...we hope to someday train him to not run from our hugs and kisses! But I have some great memories when I've taken the time to really talk to and enjoy him. Congratulations Josh! We love you so much!!

Isabella, Celeste, Ty, Luke and Josh, Garrett and Kian
Dane and Josh

Josh, Nikki, Luke and Isabella came to the baptism from Lewisville, Texas. Thanks so much for coming!!!

Josh and Kian....the twinner brothers

Joshy and Joshy

Love this picture of Josh and Grandma and Grandpa Poyfair. They came from Tyler, Texas. We had such a great time with you guys!! Thanks for everything!!

We always have to have a crazy picture!!

Garrett and Josh enjoying a festival of sugar....peanut butter chocolate bars, cinnamon rolls, and root bear floats....I think Joshua's love language is "goodies."