Oh happy day! Bree's baptism was such a monumental and beautiful day for us. We are blessed to have a wonderful church home at Mt. Bethel. After the minister does the baptism, the entire congregation makes a pledge to surround your child in "steadfast love" so that she will be "established in the faith, confirmed, and strengthened". I love that pledge of support and help in raising our daughter to be a Christian. God is so good and has blessed us immensely!
Bree wore the gown and slip my family has worn for 3 generations. We don't have many family heirlooms to pass on, but this is special to me. The lace on the slip was handmade my Bree's great-great-great grandmother,. My grandmother (and Bree's namesake), Grandma Ceil, kept the outfit together after all 7 of her children's baptisms. And now it's passed from state to state as all of my 23 first cousins (just on that side!) are baptizing children of their own. 
Nothing like eating 90 year old lace!
This picture cracks me up because it looks like she's already perfected the "CHEESE-but I really don't want to smile-face"!
Something must've been funny?
Our little family
Nonna and G.G. were there with us before the service and Greg was so nice to help us take a family picture!! Thank you Greg!After the service, we gathered back at our house for brunch. Bree lasted as long as she could before getting a nap. She was happy to be passed around!!
Diane and Enzo
Nonna, Alicia, & Nanny
Aunt Nicci and her niece
My Aunt Sylvia with Bree
Wade had no idea this party wasnt for him. He was just excited to jump and play.
Nonna with her girls
Emery and Hayes
After her nap, we put Bree in Dede's baptism gown and bonnet. It is a gorgeous gown!! Diane just recently got it from her sister and I was excited Bree had a chance to wear it. I hope Bree realizes one day how lucky she is to have so many wonderful women that love her...
Caleb & Cae 
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