One With God

This past Sunday was a very special day for our family. It was Harper's Christening, where she became part of the Catholic family. Adam and I also decided that this would be a perfect time to have our marriage convalidated (blessed) by the father. Adam and I were married outside and unless married in a church by a Priest, it isn't recognized by the Catholic Church. Harper looked stunning in her custom Baptismal gown and bonnet hand made by her great-aunt Mimi. Neither Adam nor I had a Christening gown in our families so we thought it would be nice to start the tradition. The slip underneath hung down below the bottom of the gown with a pink ribbon woven through the lace. It also has her name and date of birth embroidered in it. It will be cute to change out the ribbon in the slip, the arms, and the bonnet to another color, having it embroidered in the same color with the next baby. It's crazy to think my grandchildren will be baptized in the same gown. Between renewing my vows with my amazing husband, and welcoming my child into the church in front of family and friends, it was a pretty incredible day.

Adam and I had chosen Emilee and Mike to be Harper's God-parents. Emilee was brought up very active in the the Catholic church and they are both invaluable to our lives. What more could you ask for for your child.

I know what you are all thinking..."If Emilee was part of the ceremony, then who took all the great pictures?" That torch was passed from daughter to father. Henry Andersen took all the pictures for us during the baptism. Thanks Henry, they captured everything to perfection.

Harper and Katie