Ansel's Baptism

 We gathered together this weekend to celebrate Ansel's baptism.  Brian and I decided to do it outside by the river. Of course it was a little rainy but lucky the big rain drops held off until we were done. Thanks to all of our family for coming and being present for our new little one.

Axel catching rain drops

 *double thanks to my sister Larisa for taking over my camera. Ansel did very well considering is was sorta raining on him.  Only one little cry.

God parent's Beth and Willie

the whole group- minus Larisa and Maddie

 It was so wonderful to have most of the great grandparent's with us- only minus one grandpa.

One more of the group

Abel enjoyed the rain

Thank you to all of our family that came to see Ansel get blessed.  What would we all be with out our families and the influence they have on us and our children. I know we aren't super religious but I want to try and teach my kids the options that are out there. Once you all become adult and have sound reasoning (like when you are in medical school)  you can decide what you want to believe in. Some type of faith in life is good- we all just have to find what works for us. Here is a quote from pastor Carol that I wanted to share.

The Biggest Day

     Life is 'marked' by big days: the day you were born; the day you first said "Mama"; the day you took your first steps; the day you went off to school for the first time; the day you sneaked your first kiss; the day you were married; the day you became a parent; the day you bounced your first grandchild on your knee. Life is peppered by these big days that mark life's passing.

     But all of these, there is one day that stands above the rest: the day you were baptized.  For on this day, God swooped out of heaven and scooped you into his very own arms.  Like a grandma who refuses to lay her grandchild back in the crib, this great and powerful and gentle God has not let you go.  Nor will he.  Not ever.  On that baptismal day, you were given an identity and a destiny.  On that great, baptismal day, God's voice boomed through the halls of heaven, declaring for all the angels to hear and for all of time to bear: "This child is mine forever".  

**Another Huge Thank you to Grandma Ann for letting us celebrate at her house. We couldn't have done it with out you. Or I would have had to work a LOT harder at cleaning my chaotic house!