Claire's Baptism

Yesterday our darling Claire was baptized.  We are very fortunate to have such loving and supportive family and friends who came to help us celebrate. 

Great Gma Muriel made the trip from Madison.

A little quality time with Dad before we head to church.

By the way, Claire's dress was lovingly made by Gma Ellen out of her wedding dress :)

Claire was a super star the whole day!  The timing of feeding and her naps worked out quite well.  She slept through most of mass, then was awake for her baptism ceremony - and in a good mood!  She only started to squawk near the end of the ceremony so we fed her during pictures :)

Decan Jim, Mom and Claire getting ready for the ceremony.

Claire got serenaded by Dan, one of our musicians - and LOVED it!  Dan kept saying she was definitely going into music when she gets older. 

Godparents, Parents and Claire.

Claire received the sign of the cross from all her family and friends. 

Ritual of the water.

Family photo time:

Party time!

Anya loves babies - especially Claire!  Whenever we see her she has to give Claire several hugs and pet her hair.

We had a fantastically fun and family-filled last 2 weeks.  We were sad to say goodbye to everyone, especially hour beloved house guests...though I think they were getting a little loopy after staying in MN so long. :)