Kate's Baptism

It's been a busy few weeks since I last posted. We've had family in town for Kate's baptism, Robb's cousin's wedding, Robb's mom has been visiting the last three weeks and work has been super busy for Robb and myself.

So here is a quick catch-up on the family.

Jeanna and family came up for a visit and zoo trip the last weekend of May. It was so great to see her and all the boys (and of course Tony!!). It was a beautiful day. The kids had a great time. But of course....my battery died two pictures in to the day. Here's Miss Kate in her sun hat!

Kate's baptism was the first of June. We were blessed to be surrounded by our entire family as Kate was baptized. It was a wonderful ceremony. Father Fitz, who also baptized Luke, presided over Kate's ceremony, too. Geoff and Nikki are Kate's godparents. They were so thrilled to be asked and included! And thank goodness Geoff is Kate's godfather...because his height was a great help during the ceremony! See pictures below. All in all we had 41 friends and family celebrating the day. Luckily we had great weather and some even better tents were able to set up in our backyard so most of our guests could sit outside and enjoy lunch.

Did I mention Kate's baptism gown was made out of my wedding dress?! Yep...my beautiful wedding gown is now about 2 1/2 feet long! My friend Amy Morra told me about this great lady who takes wedding gowns and makes baptism gowns. It turned out great!!! After I saw it I had no qualms about what we did. I love it and it will make a much better heirloom as a baptism gown.

She really did use all the parts of my dress. The bonnet is made from the bodice. She also used my original bodice in the bodice of the baptism gown! How cool, huh! The skirt/train is also made out of the original skirt. But it's the back of the baptism gown that is so great....

She used the loops that laced up my dress as the button loops for the baptism dress! How great. She also kept my original dress tags sewed inside Kate's gown. I'm really glad we made the decision to do this....it really made the day all that much more special!

Here's Robb & Kate with his niece Madi, stepmom Trish and his dad Bob.


Right before the the holy water was poured on her head...she knew something was up!


Remember me mentioning Geoff's height? Yep...here he is on his tippy toes trying to light Kate's baptism candle!

The kiddos with PaPa and Ma. I love this picture....we have one that is almost identical when we had Luke's baptism!
Kate with her godparents & Father Fitz.
All the grandparents.
Our family...it seemed every picture of the four of us..someone had their eyes closed or Kate was looking the other way...you know the drill!

Three of the 5 grandma's! (L-R: Robb's mom Barb, Grandma Ollie and my mom Terrie).
One of my favorite pictures from the day...me, Gma Ollie and Mom.
Kate's adorable cake!! Funny thing....no one would cut a piece of Kate's face! All day long people cut around her face...even after a week..no one would eat the face!

All in all a great day. After the baptism everyone came back to the house and we had a big taco buffet. She got a lot a great presents. Robb's own godparents even came. They bought Kate a beautiful rosary bracelet and cross for her room.

More to follow....TTFN!