Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Baptism

As we've referenced several times, both girls were baptized over Labor Day Weekend.  When we adopted Josie, she experienced health issues, hospitalizations, and winter-long quarantine, and as a result, many of our relatives did not even have a chance to meet her.  So we decided to turn the baptism into a big celebration and invited almost 40 of our closest family members to join us so they could meet the girls and celebrate this special occasion with us.

We don't have any relatives in town so we were absolutely touched that so many people traveled a long way to join us.  My sister, Leanne, was the godmother (or "Mother of God" as she calls herself) and my cousin, Jeff, was the godfather (he even set the theme to "The Godfather" as his ring tone on his phone).  Both of them did a terrific job. 

It was a beautiful celebration that left us with memories we'll cherish.  I've been meaning to upload photos from the baptismal weekend but things have been so hectic and there were so many photos to sort through so I just threw together this little college...

7 comments:

  1. Josie is way too cute (and SO happy) in Mama Hops arms! Congrats mama!

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  2. So sweet! <3

    Brooke
    www.TheAnnessaFamily.blogspot.com

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  3. Beautiful! I would love to meet "Mother of God" and the rest of you one day.:)

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  4. Beautiful pictures and wonderful memories to celebrate. Amazing what a year unfolds. Josi in her big sis glory, Merryn basking in the love of her family, and Aunt Leanne head of all festivities. You are richly blessed.

    Love your collage!

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  5. What a special time for all of you! What nice pictures.

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  6. aaack! i've been dying to see! And, may I say...lookin' GOOD, momma.
    Can't stay with this page up too long. Seeing Lady Jo in a church wearing a long white dress may put ideas into the Biggs' head...

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  7. Just read your previous post too, I seriously need Aunt Leanne to come visit us too!

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