BBQ, Picnic, and Baptism (oh my!)

My family got together on Saturday for a BBQ at my sister's house in the Springs to celebrate the successful completion of finishing their basement. They also added new couches and a pool table once it was complete, turning their unfinished basement into an excellent gameroom.

(R-L) Me, Rob, Ashleigh, John, Jen, Mom, Steven, Carissa, and Dad

On Sunday, we went to church then we had a big church picnic and baptism celebration at Cherry Creek Reservoir. Rob had only been baptized in the Mormon church when he was 8, not really understanding what baptism was all about. We believe it's a profession of your faith and symbol of our relationship with Jesus Christ, similiar to wearing a wedding ring as a symbol of marriage. Baptism is not required for a Christian to be in heaven, but is an act of obedience in the Bible. Look at the thief on the cross next to Jesus. He believed Jesus is Lord just prior to his death and was promised paradise with Jesus. Rob has been a Christian since July of 2001, strangely about the same time we started dating - but that's a whole different story for another day. After the baptism, we had a big potluck/picnic/BBQ and played in the sand and in the reservoir with the other kids. Very fun! My mom also ended up coming as well.

Rob and Pastor Ray in Cherry Creek Reservoir

Rob getting baptized by Pastor Ray

Rob afterwards and Ashleigh playing in the sand

Me, Rob, and Ashleigh on the shore after the baptism

We also had Hanna over today while Amy did some planning at school and the girls played at the park and at our house. They play together so well and I had to take a picture of them as they were in similiar outfits.

Hanna and Ashleigh in their matching pink outfits

Ashleigh very excited and dancing