Baptized in Christ

Today Charlie was welcomed into the church through the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Baptisms always make me tear up. I'm not exactly sure why, but this one was no exception! It was so special that Pastor Anjanette was able to do the baptism since she married Tony and me about a year and a half ago.

At Bethel, after the baptism, the pastor walks the baby around the sanctuary, hands him to a member of the congregation, and the member brings him back to the parents. It's a symbol of welcoming him to the congregation. Pastor Anjanette chose my friend John to bring Charlie back to us. The three of us (and even Charlie) went together on the service trip to Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, so Pastor A knew it would be special for me.

We had a difficult time picking Godparents for Charlie. All of our siblings/wives(soon to be wife), are all very faithful people. We knew they would all make excellent Godparents for Charlie. So...we asked them all! Charlie has 3 Godmothers and 3 Godfathers! What a lucky boy!

Here's my mom and dad with their little grandson!

Here's the crew of Godparents minus Kate. She had to be out of town for a conference this weekend. 

Tony's parents and their little grandson. 

4 generations on T's side. 

The beautiful cake my cousin Hannah made for Charlie. She's so talented!

Here's a 4 generation shot on my side!