It has been HOT here!! It was 107 on Friday, and about 100 on Saturday, so we knew we needed to find something to do to stay cool. Saturday morning we went to Burbank and picked blueberries, and had a very nice time. The boys kept saying, "this is so fun!" We picked 6 lbs in about 1/2 an hour and then drove around. (We have had lots of yummy blueberry treats - milk shakes and bread and pancakes.) We found a nice park that had a designated swimming area marked in the river. So, we decided to go home and have lunch, then come back. When we got back there were lots more people, but it was okay.
The water was quite cold, but the longer we sat in the hot sun, the better it felt. We all just kind of sat in the gravel with our legs in the water, and it was very relaxing.
Tanner waivered between bored and okay, so it wasn't his favorite, but I think we all had a good time. We bought goggles so the boys could put their faces in the water, but that was a no-way Jose when it came right down to it.
After we got Colty's on, he said, "Now how am I supposed to see without getting my nose wet." Makes it hard.
The best part of all, is none of us got sunburned, and Dave's poor white legs were let out and saw some sunshine!!!
While we were sitting there a group of hispanic people came in a big group to the river. Most were dressed up, definately not attire to swim in. Then one man walked to the middle of the swimming area in his Sunday best, and then they proceeded to do 6 or 8 baptisms. It was very interesting. They were doing baptism by immersion, but it took 2 men to do the dunking. We couldn't hear, nor would we have understood, what was being said in the prayer, but it was very animated with lots of hand action for emphasis. Then the group would sing a simple song that repeated itself accompanied by a guitar while the newly-baptized walked back to shore and the next one walked out to the preacher. I couldn't help but feel under-dressed to be witnessing the mighty change these people were undergoing, and yet at the same time feeling sad for them that this wasn't right - that although it is great that they are willing to be baptized and washed clean, they were doing it all by the wrong authority, and that it wasn't going to get them when they think it was. I heard someone say the other day that there is a significant decline in the numbers of people who attend any kind of church these days, and how sad that it is. So, I hope that these people are taking the step in the right direction, that they are getting to know the Savior, and that maybe someday, their hearts will be prepared to hear the truth.
The water was quite cold, but the longer we sat in the hot sun, the better it felt. We all just kind of sat in the gravel with our legs in the water, and it was very relaxing. 
Tanner waivered between bored and okay, so it wasn't his favorite, but I think we all had a good time. We bought goggles so the boys could put their faces in the water, but that was a no-way Jose when it came right down to it. 
After we got Colty's on, he said, "Now how am I supposed to see without getting my nose wet." Makes it hard. 
The best part of all, is none of us got sunburned, and Dave's poor white legs were let out and saw some sunshine!!!
While we were sitting there a group of hispanic people came in a big group to the river. Most were dressed up, definately not attire to swim in. Then one man walked to the middle of the swimming area in his Sunday best, and then they proceeded to do 6 or 8 baptisms. It was very interesting. They were doing baptism by immersion, but it took 2 men to do the dunking. We couldn't hear, nor would we have understood, what was being said in the prayer, but it was very animated with lots of hand action for emphasis. Then the group would sing a simple song that repeated itself accompanied by a guitar while the newly-baptized walked back to shore and the next one walked out to the preacher. I couldn't help but feel under-dressed to be witnessing the mighty change these people were undergoing, and yet at the same time feeling sad for them that this wasn't right - that although it is great that they are willing to be baptized and washed clean, they were doing it all by the wrong authority, and that it wasn't going to get them when they think it was. I heard someone say the other day that there is a significant decline in the numbers of people who attend any kind of church these days, and how sad that it is. So, I hope that these people are taking the step in the right direction, that they are getting to know the Savior, and that maybe someday, their hearts will be prepared to hear the truth.
3 comments:
I can't believe how big your baby is now! Wow time flies. Looks like you are enjoying your new surroundings. Your boys are so cute.
We enjoyed reading all your stories on your blog last night. It is so fun to read the things you do!!! Keep it up!!!
Russ and Emily
You are always finding such fun things for your cute little family to do!
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