Baptism

On Sunday, May 18th (thankfully, Mount Saint Helens did not blow up as it did that Sunday morning in 1980) Brenna was baptized! It was fun to have Brenna baptized at St. Ben's, our current parish and where we were married. The whole day was wonderful! Brenna took a nice long nap in the morning and was her happy self all throughout the ceremony. She was very alert, looking around, and smiley! At one point Fr. Mark read a prayer that was something like "you are now part of the Church" and Brenna with a raspberry as she blew bubbles from her drool :) It was hilarious and everyone laughed!

Brenna wore the same baptism gown I wore, and either Becky or Colleen wore :), for our baptisms. We ended up having a private ceremony which was so wonderful. Our friends and family were able to come up to the font and really be part of our celebration.

Becky and Lesli both took great pictures for us. It is so fun to have these great pictures of such a great day!

very attentive 

I love this pic :)

game face

Twins!

the fam

Baptized!!

Brenna is not sure about the Lion King moment 

Godparents, Colleen, Christen, and Ryan

Grandpa Bill and Grandma Ann came from Kansas for the big day!

all that oil made for one rockin' mohawk by the end of the day 

Overall it was such a special day! I absolutely loved holding Brenna as she received this first sacrament. It meant so much to welcome her into the faith community!