On February 5, 2011 Elsa Corrine was baptized.
It was a special day, full of family and friends. We were particularly honored to have Melanie Donahoe, my aunt and one of my godmothers, perform the baptism. Melanie helped us design a ceremony that was uniquely ours, as pictures below will show.
The church.
Reid (Elsa's godfather), Drew, and Ryan (my brother) lead worship.
Clara, me, Elsa, J, and Stephanie (Elsa's godmother).
(Note: J and Elsa are just 8 weeks apart. How neat to have "god-siblings" so close in age.)
Lots of people came to celebrate with us.
My uncle John, cousin Brad, Aunt Chris.
Paddy, Nona, and Grammy.
Cousin Evan, cousin Lauren, Nana.
Baby Boy Bootz.
Uncle Sean and Auntie Coco read passages for us.
Steph, Reid, Drew, and I have been friends for a long time. So great to have them down for this.
Reverend Melanie.
One of the most meaningful things that Melanie suggested: Drew, Reid, Steph, and I helped baptize Elsa. So did Clara.
Clara also bravely and earnestly told the whole group that we were baptizing Elsa because we love Jesus.
That's right, my girl. You've got it.
Our family.
Presenting Elsa Corrine for the Sacrament of Baptism.
Elsa studiously examining the baptismal candle.
She wore the same dress Clara did. I wore it when I was baptized too. It's been passed down for five generations now.
Drew is so proud. Oh, how I love this photo.
What a joyful day.
