Sadie's Christening

Saturday, Novermber 7, 2009 will always be a special day Rachel and I, but more importantly Sadie. This is the day that she began her journey with God. Sadie was baptized this past Saturday in the same Christening gown that I wore for my baptism almost 29 years ago. She would probably be wearing the one that my mom had worn at hers, had she thought it was a great idea to cut it up to make a doll dress. I must tell you that Saturday, as Rachel was getting Sadie dressed, was the first time I had ever seen this Christening gown. And as Rachel pulled it out of the bag, I think I heard a younger version of my father say," He's not wearing that damn thing!". Some of you must be wondering how my mother ever talked my father into letting me leave the house in this very femine outfit, the rest of you are probably wondering what I looked like in said gown. You will never know.

Here we are with Sadie's Godparents while Father Tom blesses the water.

Here's Sadie getting the "dunk".

And being annointed with the oil of salvation.

Sadie checking out her Baptismal candle.



Afterwards with her godparents, Steve and Elizabeth.

Here is that picture of the 4 generations I was waiting to get.

A special thanks Dennis and Vicki Wilson, Dennis was my photographer for the evening.

Here's Uncle Steve with his new Goddaughter.

Also a special thanks to my mom and dad for hosting Sadie's first afterparty at their house.