ella's special day

our sweet ella-bella chose dec 8th to be baptized! 

being baptized is sort of a big deal.

when you are baptized you become a member of

the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints.

you promise to keep heavenly father's commandments.

ella is so loved!

marmee & gg flew all the way from idaho for the special day.

grandpa flew from london (he was traveling for work) and grandma flew from st. louis just for ella.

the gruwells came from erie, pennsylvania.  friends from school and friends from church also came to show their love for ella.

grandpa gave a little talk about being baptized. 

then ryan baptized ella. 

then gg gave a little talk about the holy ghost.

ryan confirmed her a member of the church and gave her the special gift of the holy ghost.

ella sang a beautiful song about the holy ghost.

 

then we invited everyone to come over to our house and celebrate!

it was a great day that we will always remember!