Maggie's Baptism

Margaret Frances!

Here are some pictures from her baptism ...

I ordered a 12-18 mo. dress.   Turns out there was no tag with the size in it, and the neck looked like it was a 3-6 month.  We got in on her without too much complaining. How cute is she? I can't handle the cuteness.

 

 Big brother wanted to get in the picture. 

She was sitting on the blanket that Jackson's Godmother, Jessica, gave to him on his baptism day. 

She had it monogrammed with his name and the date -

and we have done the same for the next three on each corner.

(blanket is full!)

Cooper joined in the fun and she was on the run.

Sweet snuggles.

I couldn't see her hardly at all, 

but I think she was trying to grab the water.

Didn't cry a bit.

Tried to grab the candle out of our hands.

Now that I look at the picture - why didn't I just move her to my other hip???

Kevin snapped this from a couple of rows back. 

Group shot.

Clearly Cynthia and I were very excited.  

Ha.

Double Ha!

She wouldn't stop grabbing Emily's mouth.  

Sweet moment.

How cute are they?

These kids are so well behaved and sweet natured. It was a wonderful weekend.

For some reason they were having cake after mass.

We decided it would be a good idea to eat some.

On the floor.

Uhm, there were crumbs everywhere. 

Not exactly a great shot of Ms. Maggie, but check out the banner.

Cynthia had that made for her!

Afterward we had an early lunch. 

Cynthia entertained the children with a book.

My boys (especially Cooper and Jackson) are borderline obessessed with the series of books by Mo Willems called the Elephant and Piggie series.

If you haven't read them, run to the library and check them out.  

So clever.

Charlie was most interested in chips and queso.

And making baby Ava laugh.

I didn't even make Maggie a cake... not wanting to waste any of the precious time with friends.

But, I did make some lemon blossums the night before. And threw some straws (graciously given to me from Heather  - leftover from Maggie's baby shower).   It was an instant party! ha.

What a fun day.   So glad that she is baptized and that she has incredible Godparents.