Jenalyn - 8 Years Old.

(pictures by Kristen Moss Photography)

Jenalyn turned 8 in October. A lot happened for her that month.

She got baptized:
I was so proud of her. It was a wonderful day. In order for my parents to be there for her baptism, we had it apart from the usual Stake baptisms. She got her very own special day, filled with so many people who love her. Later that night I was talking to her about how cool it is to have the Holy Ghost as a constant companion now. And she said, "That tickles my tummy when you say that." I told her that was the Holy Ghost letting her know He's there.

And then she got her ears pierced. Years ago, she asked when she could get her ears pierced and I told her she could get them done when she was 8. If she old enough to decide if she wants to be baptized, then she's old enough to decide if she wants holes in her ears.

Eight-years-old came a lot sooner than I thought it would. Venessa got her a gift certificate to Claire's for her birthday, so we went and got her pierced :)
We also moved into a new house in October. But that's for another post...

I'm so proud of the person Jenalyn has become. She is thoughtful, kind and loving. She has a strong desire to do good. She's kind of a by-the-book kind of gal. And I love that about her.