The newest member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

Hunter Monney Shields was Baptized on his 9Th Birthday this year. For those of you that don't know when that was, it was April 22, 2009. It was short and to the point as Hunter can only pay attention for so long. The spirit was as Strong as it could ever be at a Baptism. We had as many Monney family members as we could pack in the small primary room as well as some special friends of ours from Hal's work at the hospital. When it was time for Hunter and Hal to go around to the entry of the font, Hunter looked up at Hal and said, "Daddy time to go to work." Hunter said that of coarse because Hal had his white scrubs on that he wears to work at the hospital. We all laughed a little because we new what he meant. Hal just looked down at Hunter and said, "Yes, we have to do some work now." and... what special work they were going to be doing. (doing together) Then the children gathered around at the edge of the font in the front and watched as Hunter was Baptized. As Hunter was lifted out of the water he wiped his eyes and said, "Oh Thank You!" Did he say it to Hal or to our Lord, Jesus Christ? I believe both and the Power of the Lord was strong as we wiped the tears from our eyes. After the boys got dressed back into there Sunday best, the Prayers were said and Hunter received the Holy Ghost. During the prayer that Hal was saying for Hunter, Hunter in a small voice would start to repeat the very words Hal was blessing him with. Maybe they were blessing each other. It was beautiful. I'm so thankful for my family and for my little Hunter.
Hear are a few pictures Enjoy!!