Claire's Baptism

Douglas' daughter Claire got baptized this weekend and she really wanted her dad to be the one to perform the ordinance, so we drove up to Idaho with him to make sure the trip was safe and to be there for them both. On the way, we discovered the weirdest, cutest gas station that had sheep and llamas, though only one of my photos came out. It was just so random and adorable.



Check out Douglas with tiny little Claire all ready to get in the water. It was such a special thing and she would not let go of him all day. She was just so happy to see him.


Family photo afterward on the outside of the church building.


And of course we got to take a picture with Douglas and his kids! She was so cute and the day was so very special.

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