Deacon and Temple Trip

Turning 12 years old is a special time for a young man in our church when he receives the Priesthood.  A couple of weeks ago following Bowen's birthday, Bowen was made a deacon in our church by his dad.  To mark the special occasion we had extended family join us.  We were pleased so many were able to come.  All my siblings and their families came, as well as Jason's mom and brother Mitch.

After church, we had everyone over for dinner.  I served one of Bowen's favourites - chicken stew on biscuits, caesar salad, pistachio salad and chocolate dessert.  It was great to have everyone over to spend some time with us and we were even able to skype with mom in Montreal.

The following Saturday was another special day when Jason and I took Bowen to the Calgary Temple to do baptisms for the dead for the very first time.  Bowen was very excited and it was a nice experience for all of us.  Bowen was able to do 8 baptisms and confirmations.

On the way home from the temple we stopped at Toys R Us so Bowen could buy himself something with a gift card he got for his birthday.  At checkout the guy behind the counter says to Bowen "Man, you look snazzier than I will ever look my whole life".  I must say Bowen looks pretty smart in his new suit.

I'm very proud of Bowen for the good choices he's making in his life.  He's becoming such a great young man.