We had Emily's baptism on July 8th, and all of our families were able to make it (some driving from various cabins, some from the cities, some from Sioux Falls, some sharing their 32nd birthdays!) Emily's Godfathers are Chad and Cody Reiffenberger (Brad's twin cousins, who are like uncles to the kids) and her Godmother is my sister, Liz. The church service was at 9:00 am (making the aforementioned driving a little more harried) with a lunch at our house afterwards. We also added celebrating Brendan's 5th birthday with the Koosmann's that afternoon. Brendan and Megan capped the day off with a swim in our kiddie pool. Thanks to all for coming!
Emily, snoozing in Liz's arms before the church service.
Pastor Tim, talking to Brendan and Megan about being good siblings, demonstrating lots of love, and teaching that to Emily. I just love that he did that!
In the middle of the baptism, Brendan very gently tugged on my skirt and asked if he could please stand with Chad and Cody. Awww...
Pastor Tim, performing the rite of Baptism on Emily.
Each of us took a turn at marking the sign of the cross on Emily's forehead. Above, it was Chad's turn.
Right after the Baptism, Pastor Tim took Emily, walked her up and down the aisle, and introduced her to the congregation. He then had everyone quietly sing "This Little Light of Mine" to her as we sat down. Man, those mommy hormones got me and I bawled like a baby. There was just something so sweet and touching to hear everyone signing that to her.
Emily was wide-eyed and attentive the entire rest of the service. (And the Baptism was right at the beginning...I can't believe she was so good!)
Pastor Tim with Emily, Brad and I.
Emily, Brad and I.
Megan
Brendan
Our family.
Enough pictures, Nona!
Emily and her Godparents.
Emily and her Godmother, Liz.
Emily and her Godfather, Cody.
Emily and her Godfather, Chad.
Emily with my parents (Papa and Nona.)
Emily with Brad's parents (Grandma and Grandpa.)
Emily
Emily with her Baptismal banner that is made by ladies in the church.
Back home after church, it's party time! Megan took some time out from playing to say hi to my parents' dogs.
Our good friends, Becky and Dean, stopped by the day before the Baptism with a fresh cutting of flowers. A few days later, they're still beautiful!
Emily with Great-Grandma Elenore.
Brendan hanging out with his "uncles" Cody (left) and Chad (right) and their girlfriends Traci (far left) and Stef (far right.)
l->r: Chuck, Jill, Chuck and Jason
l->r: Liz, Elenore, Cathy, Dad, Mom, Charlie
All the kids helped me open Emily's presents, while Emily looked on from Grandpa's lap.
Emily's Dairy Queen Baptism Cake
Brendan, opening his birthday presents, with his cousins looking on.
Brendan, checking out his fishing tackle, a gift from Jason, Tami, Marni and Reese.
Happy 5th Birthday, Brendan! (With his homemade chocolate Monster Truck cake.)
Brendan and Megan, cooling down in our kiddie pool. (Thanks, Zizzi Cathy!)
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