Bennett's Baptism

Bennett was Baptised last weekend at Gigi and Grumpa's church. This is also the church where Caga and I were Baptised. Mr B was a little older than we hoped, but we were finally able to put a weekend together where almost everyone could be there. Sorry Miriam!

Poor Bennett only slept about 20 minutes in the car over to Eden. He was in a good mood though, and spent most of the service playing in the nursery. All of our family and the Evans' Baptism gowns were too little as we were all Baptised as infants and B is much bigger. Thankfully I found a NEW Strasbourg outfit for him at ETC. Unfortunately, he sat in spilled chocolate milk in the nursery. When I came in to get him just before the Baptism, they were trying to clean him to no avail. It wasn't a huge deal, but I think most people think he pooped:) I tried to keep his back to the altar so no one was staring! He was a champ. He let the Priest take him from me and pour the water on him with no crying. He just laid back and enjoyed the day. The Priest did a wonderful job. It was only the 2nd service I have been to in the last year, so I enjoyed a worship service:)

As there is no photography in an Episcopal worship service, all pictures are after the end.

Here is Mr B with Pops enjoying the bulletin

Robert, Mamie, Pops, and us.

The Godparents (Caga, minus Miriam, Margaret, and Bruce) and our crew. Look behind the Baptismal font for Joiner.

The Dineen's, Margaret, Bruce, and us.

Margaret and Bruce with B

Bruce is looking but Bennett turned

The Godparents minus Miriam (she was in a wedding)

Caga and Bennett

Mom and Dad hosted a wonderful luncheon with Grumpa's famous smoked pulled pork and lots of fixin's. Mrs. Leah, Ellison, Mrs. Lissa, and Tina all came from town. Along with lots of friends from Eden, it was a great afternoon.

Robert wanted to taste my carrot cake so I that with the cross.

Ms. Lissa made this beautiful arrangement for the day.

The girls and their buddies, Ellison and Tina

Mrs. Leah and Ellison

Bennett is always surrounded by women.

Robert with Mr B. It looks like he is screaming, but he is making this funny face for Mamie's camera. Her camera has this bright red-eye light and this is the best he could do. So funny.

Bruce and Andy going over plans for the desk for his new office. This is going to be the sweetest piece of furniture we own and it won't even be at home:) Maybe someday I can get Bruce to make me a dining room table!

B going for the little red chair at Gigi's

We found him under the dining room table. He was having a ball.

Pulling up (his favorite trick) on someone

Joiner in her new dress

The lunch ended and Mr B went to bed. He was such a trooper. He crashed in the pack and play in Gigi and Grumpa's room. I woke him up after 3 hours to get back in the car to go home. That was the only time he was really unhappy. He really didn't want to be in the car again. Thankfully Tina was riding home with us so she played with him.

The girls love to go to Gigi and Grumpa's house. There are all these "new" toys. By far, the favorite is the Barbie convertible. Their neighbors gave it to them when their daughter outgrew it and they literally run the battery down each day.

Here are Carly and Ellison on a trip.

Joiner and Carly off-roading

Coming back around

Ellison had to go home soon afterwards. Natalie next door came over to play with the girls and Tina in the little pool and sprinkler. I think it is safe to say that everyone (especially Gigi) slept well that night!

God Bless you, Bennett!