Spencer's Ordination

On Sunday Spencer was given the Aaronic Priesthood and ordained a Deacon. I am so proud of him for choosing to accept this responsibility and for making good choices in his life so he could do this.

I'm grateful my family could be there and that my dad and brothers could participate in the ordination. (Not so grateful that Tess decided to act up during the ordination, but whatever. It was kind of expected because she's 4 years old and a punk.)

Spencer looked pretty spiffy in his new suit! Cole is super excited that Spencer will now be able to pass the Sacrament. (He was pretty put out that Spencer didn't do it the first Sunday after he was 12, which led to a good discussion about the ordination.) ((It also led to Cole growling at me and rolling his eyes in an "I KNOW THIS MOM" sort of way I thought was only reserved for 15 year olds. The joy of it all.))

We were able to get a few pics before church. Look! He's almost as tall as Grandma Susie!

But he still has a ways to go to catch up to his momma. (Whew!)

Cole wanted to get in on that action.

I had wanted to get a picture of all of us, but after church is always CRAZY, what with Lance's bishopricking and such. So this was the best we got. (Plus, I figured we'd get more on Tuesday for our family pictures. Which we did... eventually. More on that once the pictures come back.)

Well done, Spencer! I know you're going to make a great deacon!