Being Eight Is Great

September 4, 2010 was a very special day for our family as it was the day that Canyon Harrell Madsen chose to to baptized and confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  He has patiently waited for this day to come.  What a handsome little boy he was all dressed in his white clothing.

His Dad, Derek Ray Madsen, was the priesthood holder that was the one to perform these ordinances for Canyon.  What a lucky boy he was for his Dad to be worthy to do this for him. 

His Mom, Kelly Ann Madsen, has worked so hard to see that he has attended church and she has taught him well about the importance of being baptized and being a worthy member of the church.  What an awesome job she has done in teaching her children about Jesus.  Little Evan was so excited to see Canyon baptized and can hardly wait for her turn in three years.

Canyon had three grandmothers there.  Great Grandma Jacque, Grandma Kathy Madsen and Grandma Kathy Evans had joyful hearts on this beautiful day and are so proud of this grandson.  Oh how we love you little man.

Canyon also had his grandfathers there.  Great Grandpa Dale, Grandpa Chick Evans and Grandpa Richard Madsen were so proud of Canyon's decision to follow in the path of Jesus and be baptized by immersion.

Chick and Kathy flew in from Georgia to be with us on this happy occasion.

Here he is with his Madsen grandparents.  Sure love that boy.

Canyon, his parents and grandparents after the baptism.

Aunt Verdell and cousin Natalie....

and Auntie Wilma (she is 97) and Uncle Jim Call, Aunt Wendy, Uncle Carl, cousins Ashlei, Kameron and Mason all came to help us celebrate this happy day with Canyon and his family.

We are so proud of you Canyon and will always be there to hold your hand along the way as you follow in the ways of our Lord and Savior.