Bennett was baptized Saturday night on the deck of our beach house by the wonderful pastor who married me and John almost nine years ago.
It was a beautiful moment standing with our children in front of this same pastor and surrounded by our family once again.
Orelia took her responsibilities very seriously in the ceremony.
It meant so much to us that she was able to be an active participant.
I started to cry when the water was placed on Bennett's head, as the moment was so meaningful.
Bennett remained his calm and serious self.
This was the first time our family of four has been with all of the grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Words can't describe how much it meant to us to have everyone there for this day.
Bennett of course stripped out of his white clothes to enjoy some Oreo cake and strut around afterwards in all his baptized glory.
Orelia strutted with her cousin crew in her own way.
The kids actually climbed into the lifeguard tower on their own, and I had to sprint across the sand to try to capture the moment.
Needless to say, Orelia is loving her cousin time.
We love you sweet Bennett.
You mean the world to us.
OH B's face when the water is being put on his head! So dubious. Love.
ReplyDelete