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Baptism for Bug

We have been waiting in anticipation for this day in Bug's life and it was even more beautiful than we could have ever imagined.  Before we had a baby, the hubs and I had decided that we would baptize our children at the Cathedral.  It's only appropriate, considering we got married there.  What better place to baptize our children, than in the place where we started our own family- where we got married, right?  Although we're a family of three (four if you include McKayla) for now, our spiritual family is so large.  There were a lot of family members that weren't able to be there with us, but were sending their prayers and thoughts our way and we were able to welcome Bug into the Catholic faith, surrounded by so many people, all of whom make up the foundation for our faith.  Through all of them, we're able to find strength as parents and as a family.  We couldn't feel more blessed.
 Pre-baptism game face.
 Meeting Monsignor Kevin...
 Everyone taking turns making the sign of the cross on Bug's forehead.
 Happy Godparents
 Obviously Bug is not paying attention to the Word.
 Getting into the baptismal font...
 Bug, naked and ready to get dunked.
 Dad obviously excited about dunking her.
 Ninong can't wait!
 Here we goooooo....
 She was not okay. :)
 Don't you feel bad for dunking her?  Eh...not so much. It was for a good cause. :)
 Late reaction- drama queen.
 Mama to the rescue!
 Drying off.  Time for Baptism Part Deux.
 Mommy forgot the comb.  Sad times.  Air dry!
 A little bit of oil for your hair...
 Greased up baby!
 The convert and his newly baptized babe.
 Everyone making their way toward the altar for the final blessing...
 Blessing for Mommy...
 Blessing for Daddy...
 Yaaay!
 With Tata!
 Uncle Kris and James!
 Tito Alex and Tita Claudia!
 Cupcakes by Tita Precy.  As always, so delish!
 The baptismal gown Bug wore is the same one that his Grandfather, mother, aunts and uncles, and oldest brother wore at their baptisms.  Because we waited awhile to get baptized, Tita Dora was nice enough to help alter it a bit so we could get Bug's head into it.  Tita Dora also made a matching bonnet!  When we tried the dress on a week before the baptism, it was prefect!  The day of the baptism, Bug's arms barely got through.  In one week she grew THAT MUCH!
 Bug and Tita Julia
 Look at that face!  Is this my kid, or what?!?!?!
 An oily-haired Bug at lunch...
 Treats by my cousin, Pia.  So talented. :)  Chocolate covered pretzels with ladybug tags.

 Thank you to everyone for sharing their photos from this special day!

God Bless,
Kat

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