We had Elodie baptized at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church as soon as we arrived back in Kalamazoo on Sunday, December 18th. Unfortunately since Christmas and New Years both fell on a Sunday, we were limited on a date that we could choose for her baptism. Because of this many people were not able to be there for the special event. The grandparents stood in for her Godparents, Lori and Lloyd, who had not arrived yet.
She cried when we passed her over to Pastor Dave. She was tired, and didn't enjoy being held cradled "like a baby." She enjoys sitting upright now and being held so that she can see everything. The time change and major jet lag didn't help her mood either. But after they placed the water on her head and dried her off, she did much better. Pastor Dave sang a song and walked up and down the aisles with her, and she was perfect.
Afterwards, we had a little party to celebrate her baptism and give everyone the opportunity to meet her. Thank you Mom & Dad Schreurs for hosting the party. And thank you to my mom for ordering all of the food and cake. The party was a success and she was a very tired baby girl afterwards...
We had Elodie baptized at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church as soon as we arrived back in Kalamazoo on Sunday, December 18th. Unfortunately since Christmas and New Years both fell on a Sunday, we were limited on a date that we could choose for her baptism. Because of this many people were not able to be there for the special event. The grandparents stood in for her Godparents, Lori and Lloyd, who had not arrived yet.
She cried when we passed her over to Pastor Dave. She was tired, and didn't enjoy being held cradled "like a baby." She enjoys sitting upright now and being held so that she can see everything. The time change and major jet lag didn't help her mood either. But after they placed the water on her head and dried her off, she did much better. Pastor Dave sang a song and walked up and down the aisles with her, and she was perfect.
Afterwards, we had a little party to celebrate her baptism and give everyone the opportunity to meet her. Thank you Mom & Dad Schreurs for hosting the party. And thank you to my mom for ordering all of the food and cake. The party was a success and she was a very tired baby girl afterwards...
looks like she had a very nice baptism - love her little red dress - glad you were finally able to go home and share Elodie with the entire family.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on her baptism in USA, in Nagoya so few chunches here!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a very nice ceremony. Love her shoes and dress! She does look worn out by it all. So nice everyone could be together.
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