Sarah's Baptism

It took a year, several changes and a little stress, but it turned out to be a beautiful, touching ceremony! Now all three kids (and me!) have been baptized by Father Michael (AKA: big guy with the red beard).

Presenting Sarah Marie

This is my favorite picture of the day. She screamed at the water on her head, then gives Father Michael the evil eye! It was classic!

Attempt at the group pic #1

Attempt at the group pic part 2, with Father Michael

Welcome to God's Family

Better late than never. On January 22, 2011, both Brooke & Will were baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and welcomed into what Brooke says to be, "God's Family." It was a more emotional ceremony that I expected. This responsibility is something Scott and I take very seriously. We want to instill faith in our children in hopes they will use their faith to live lives filled with joy, strength, love, compassion and humility. Judging by the way Buddy responded to the water over the head, he has the strength part down but DEFINITELY needs to work on the joy part :)

I hope as parents, we will be able to be good role models for our children so they can continue the faith journey they have just started. Brooke & Will--Welcome to God's Family!!!

Yay! Brookey was a trooper! She loved the ceremony!


It took several different angles for Buddy to be blessed by the Father, Son & Holy Spirit :)